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VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING NOTICE/AGENDA
TO BE HELD AT THE RICHARD T. FLICKINGER MUNICIPAL CENTER
SCANLON CONFERENCE ROOM
June 11, 2018
6:00 pm
(The hour between 6.•00 and 7:00 pm is set aside for Executive Session
per 1-5-7A 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.)
I . Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Executive Session
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 — May 14, 2018
8. Special Reports
a. Announcement of the Spring Photo Contest Winners by the Community Relations Commission
8. Special Reports (continued)
b. Plan Commission Case PC18-04 Requests an Amendment to an Existing Special Use Permit to
Allow for the Existing Muslim Community Center Academy to be Converted from an
Elementary/Junior High School to a Junior High/High School at the Address Commonly known
as 8601 Menard to be Presented by Community and Economic Development Director Nancy
Radzevich
c. Plan Commission Case PC18-03 Requests a Special Use Permit for an Amusement
Establishment for a Billiards Hall at the Address Commonly Known as 6231 Dempster
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
a. Proclamation — B'nai B'rith Day — October 13, 2018
b. Proclamation — Amateur Radio Week — June 18-24, 2018
c. Request for appointment confirmation of New Public Works Director — Joseph Dahm
12. Clerk's Report — Condominium Association, Strategic Plan Committee
13. Staff Reports
a. Village Administrator
1) Resolution 18-33 (Introduced June 11, 2018)
Authorizing Funding for a Depreciation Account and a Rate Stabilization Account for the
Morton Grove -Niles Water Commission
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)
1) Ordinance 18-05 (Introduced April 23, 2018) (Second Reading)
Amending Title 5, Chapter 9, Section 9 Entitled "Municipal Parking Zones" and Title 5,
Chapter 13, Article F, Section 3 Entitled "Time Limit Parking Zones" of the Municipal
Code of the Village
14. Reports by Trustees (continued)
b. Trustee Minx — Capital Projects, Chamber of Commerce, Natural Resource Commission, Plan
Commission/Zoning Board, Public Works Department, Waukegan Road TIF (Trustee Grear)
1) Resolution 18-34 (Introduced June 11, 2018)
Authorizing the Execution of a Contract with Chicagoland Paving Contractors, Inc. for
the 2018 Street Patching Program
2) Resolution 18-35 (Introduced June 11, 2018)
Authorizing the Execution of a Contract with G&M Trucking, Inc. for the 2018 Material
Hauling Program
3) Ordinance 18-07 (Introduced June 11, 2018) (Request Waive of Second Reading)
Establishing the Prevailing Rate of Wages for Laborers, Mechanics and Other Workers in
the Village Employed in Performing Construction of Public Works for the Village
4) Ordinance 18-09 (Introduced June 11, 2018) (First Reading)
Approving an Amendment to a Special Use Permit to Convert the Existing Pre -
Kindergarten through 8th Grade Elementary/Junior High School to a Junior High/High
School, Grades 7-12, at 8601 Menard
5) Ordinance 18-10 (Introduced June 11, 2018) (First Reading)
Approving a Special Use Permit for an Amusement Establishment (Billiards Hall) at
6231 Dempster
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)
e. Trustee Travis — Community Relations Commission, Dempster Street Corridor Plan, Finance
Advisory Commission, Finance Department (Trustee Ramos)
f Trustee Witko — Economic Development Commission, Farmers' Market, Fire and Police
Commission, NIPSTA, Police Department, Police Pension Board, Water Comm. (Trustee Thill)
15. Other Business
16. Presentation of Warrants — 05/28/2018 - $1,315,973.04
06/11/2018 - $ 130,141.76
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.
INUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT
AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE
COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, HELD AT THE
(CHARD T. FLICKINGER MUNICIPAL CENTER
I111AY 14, 2018
CALL TO ORDER
I — Village President Dan DiMaria convened the Regular Meeting of the Village Board at 6:58pm. in
V. the Council Chambers of Village Hall and led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance.
VI. Village Clerk Eileen Harford called the roll. Present were: Trustees Bill Grear, Rita Minx,
Ed Ramos, John Thili, and Janine Witko. Trustee Connie Travis was absent with notice.
VII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regarding the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 23, 2018, Trustee Thill moved to
accept the Minutes as presented, seconded by Trustee Minx. Motion passed unanimously
via voice vote.
VIII.
IX.
X.
SPECIAL REPORTS
NONE
PUBLIC HEARINGS
NONE
RESIDENTS' COMMENTS (Agenda Items Only)
NONE
XI. PRESIDENT'S REPORT
1. Mayor DiMaria proclaimed May 18, 2018, as "Andy DeMonte Day" in the Village, stating that the
Village wanted to pay tribute to and recognize Andy DeMonte for his countless contributions to
Morton Grove, its residents, and its Public Works Department on the occasion of his retirement
after 49 years of service to Morton Grove.
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PRESIDENT'S REPORT (continued)
a. Mayor DiMaria said that Andy joined the Department in September of 1969, starting in the Street
Division as a street sweeper operator, then in the Water/Sewer Division, then back in the Street
Division until he became a Pumping Station Operator, and, in 2003, was appointed Director of
Public Works. Each promotion and assignment brought increased challenges, responsibilities,
and duties, which Andy has met with poise, professionalism, and a commitment to the mission of
the Department as a whole.
b. Mayor DiMaria said that, in honor of Andy's service and dedication, it's only fitting that our
grateful community would honor this man who has given 49 years and his strength of character
to make Morton Grove an overall better place in which to live, work, and raise our families by
dedicating and renaming Nagle Avenue south of Oakton as "Andy DeMonte Drive."
Mayor DiMaria asked the Board if they wanted to add anything.
Trustee Thi ll told Andy that he has served on the Board for 11 years, and Andy has been
Director of Public Works for 15 years, and said that the outstanding professionalism shown
by Public Works personnel starts at the top. He thanked Andy for his service and for leading
by example.
c.
d.
e.
Trustee Minx said that it's always been a pleasure to work with Andy, and commended him
on the Public Works Department, saying it's always wonderful to know you've put a great team
together.
Trustee Grear thanked Andy, both as a resident and as a Trustee, noting that Andy was always
responsive when he had questions. He said that Andy is a great leader and a great friend, and
congratulated him.
f. Trustee Ramos thanked Andy for his great service and said he would be greatly missed.
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Trustee Witko said that she and her colleagues, and the residents, thank Andy and all of
the members of the Public Works Department for their commitment to the Village. She
acknowledged that Public Works is a great team of people and congratulated Andy on
his retirement, saying, "Now you can take a breath."
h. Mayor DiMaria thanked all of the Public Works personnel, and said "it DOES start at the top,"
noting that the Department has a great team of "unsung heroes" who always make the Village,
and the Board, look good.
XII.
XIII.
CLERK'S REPORT
Clerk Harford had no report this evening.
STAFF REPORTS
A. Village Administrator:
Mr. Czerwinski noted that this is the only scheduled Board Meeting for the month of May (the
May 28th meeting is cancelled due to the Memorial Day holiday). He had several reminders and
announcements:
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STAFF REPORTS (continued)
A. Village Administrator: (continued)
1. Mr. Czerwinski urged residents to get involved with the Morton Grove Days Commission as a
volunteer. Volunteers are needed for the annual festival and the parade. For more information,
please contact Eric and Melanie Brodsky at 847-461-8689 or contact them at
info(a�mortongrovedays. orq.
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a. Mr. Czerwinski said that sponsors for various components of the festival are also needed, and
donations are always welcome.
b. Mr. Czerwinski encouraged local clubs, organizations, and businesses to consider promoting
their club, organization, or business by participating in the 4th of July Parade. For more
information, please contact Terri Cousar at 847-638-2706 or Pat Zmolek at 847-966-0822.
2. Mr. Czerwinski announced that the Morton Grove Farmers' Market will open its season on
Saturday, June 9 and continue to October 20, 2018. Market hours are 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The Market has a brand new configuration this year, thanks to the Public Works Department,
right outside of the Civic Center at 6140 Dempster. He encouraged everyone to come out to the
Market, and also to become a "Friend of the Market." For more information about that, please
check out the Morton Grove Farmers' Market website at
http://mqfarmersmarket.com/marketfriends.
3. In the absence of Trustee Travis, Mr. Czerwinski announced that the Community Relations
Commission's Spring 2018 photo contest will be ending on June 1. For more information about
submitting photos, please check out the Village's website at www.mortonaroveil.orq. Further, the
Community Relations Commission is once again sponsoring the Adopt a Planter program. Initial
planting will take place on June 9 from 8:30 a.m. to noon, with plant pick-up at the Civic Center.
Participants may incorporate additional plants at their expense. Participants will then care for the
planter until October, although the Village (Public Works again!) will water the planters weekly.
4. Mr. Czerwinski stated that the next Neighborhood Outreach would be held on Thursday, May 17,
at the Civic Center from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. It's a great opportunity for residents to come out
and learn more about what's happening in the Village; meet their neighbors; discuss one-on-one
issues or concerns; gather valuable information; and meet the elected officials and department
heads. He encouraged all to attend.
B. Corporation Counsel:
Corporation Counsel Liston was absent (with notice); no report was given.
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XIV. TRUSTEES' REPORTS
A. Trustee Grear:
1, Trustee Grear presented Resolution 18-28, Authorizing the Annual July 4 Parade and
Closure of Dempster Street.
He explained that the July 4 Parade is a Morton Grove tradition, and each year a resolution is
a. developed authorizing the parade, and as such assuming full responsibility for the direction, pro-
tection, and regulation of traffic during the time the parade takes place. Dempster Street will be
partially or completely closed between Central Avenue and Lincoln Avenue from 2:00 p.m. to
4:30 p.m.
b.
c.
Trustee Grear moved to approve Resolution 18-28, seconded by Trustee Witko.
Motion passed: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent.
Tr. Grear aye Tr. Minx Tr. Ramos au
Tr. ThilI aye Tr. Travis absent Tr. Witko aye
Next, Trustee Grear presented Resolution 18-29, Approving a Memorandum of
Understanding Between the Village of Morton Grove and the Morton Grove Park District
Regarding the Operations and Responsibilities For the 2018 Morton Grove Days Event.
He explained that this is the document which will provide guidance in the planning and success-
ful operation of the Morton Grove Days festival to be held on June 30, 2018, through July 4,
2018.
Trustee Grear moved, seconded by Trustee Minx, to approve Resolution 18-29.
Motion passed: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent.
Tr. Grear ave Tr. Minx aye Tr. Ramos ave
Tr. Thill Tr. Travis absent Tr. Witko
Lastly, Trustee Grear thanked everyone who participated in the Pancake Breakfast, especially
the many volunteers, and the many Village personnel and department heads who also served as
volunteers. Village Administrator Czerwinski spearheaded this fundraiser, and Trustee Grear
acknowledged and thanked him for his efforts.
B. Trustee Minx:
1. Trustee Minx presented Resolution 18-30, Authorizing the Acceptance of a Material
Proposal From Builders Asphalt LLC for the 2018 Material Purchasing Program—Asphalt.
a. She noted that the Village has an annual program, dependent on funding appropriations, to
purchase construction materials, like asphalt and concrete, to be used to maintain Village right-
of-ways and properties.
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XIV. TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued)
B. Trustee Minx:
b. The purchase of construction materials is paid for using General, Motor Fuel Tax, and Enterprise
Funds. The use of Motor Fuel Tax Funds is administratively controlled by the State of Illinois. It
requires bidding procedures and contract documents for these amounts conforming to State re-
quirements. This contract was bid through a public process in accordance with the Municipal
Code and the Illinois Department of Transportation's requirements.
c. Trustee Minx said the contract value is $65,970, but since this is a unit price contract, the final
contract amount will be based on the actual quantity of material purchased up to the full budget-
ed amount.
2.
a.
c.
Trustee Minx moved to approve Resolution 18-30, seconded by Trustee Grear.
Motion passed: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent.
Tr. Grear ay2 Tr. Minx aye Tr. Ramos Lit
Tr. Thill ays. Tr. Travis absent Tr. Witko ay2
Trustee Minx then presented Resolution 18-31, Authorizing the Execution of a Contract With
Riddiford Roofing Company to Replace the Public Works Maintenance Garage Roof Along
With Tuck -pointing and Brick Replacement.
She explained that the roof over the Public Works Maintenance Garage was installed in 1983,
with extensive repairs performed in 1990 and again in 1994. Since then, yearly inspections,
along with corresponding minor repairs, have been completed. An in-depth inspection of the roof
in 2014 showed a failure of the roof membrane and stated it is at the end of its useful service life.
An ultrasound test performed at that time showed a significant amount of moisture that was
trapped in the underlining insulation. It was suggested then that the total replacement of the roof-
ing system over the Maintenance Garage be undertaken as soon as financially possible.
In conjunction with the roof replacement, the brick parapet walls on the Garage will need to be
repaired and/or replaced. The additional brick repair and tuck -pointing will be performed concur-
rently. This contract was advertised and eight sealed bids were received, with Riddiford Roofing
Company being the low bidder at $471,667 for the base bid plus all four project alternates. After
analyzing the project's complexity, a base contract of $479,236 with 3 bid alternates and post bid
costs to reinforce a section of roof is appropriate. Latitude is also requested to support the pro-
ject with a not -to -exceed amount of $615,000, which was budgeted for this project.
Trustee Minx moved to approve Resolution 18-31, seconded by Trustee Witko.
Trustee Thill asked why the range of this contract goes from $479,000 to $615,000.
Andy DeMonte responded, saying that the cost of the roof is "known," but the cost and amount
of tuck -pointing needed is uncertain, which is why the range is what it is.
Upon the vote, the motion passed: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent.
Tr. Grear
Tr. Thill
Tr. Minx Tr. Ramos Ey!
Tr. Travis absent Tr. Witko a�
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XIV. TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued)
C. Trustee Ramos:
Trustee Ramos had no report this evening.
D. Trustee Thill:
Trustee Thill had no report this evening.
E. Trustee Travis:
Trustee Travis was absent with notice.
F. Trustee Witko:
Trustee Witko had no report this evening.
XV. OTHER BUSINESS
Trustee Thill noted that the Village and SWANCC are teaming up for a document destruction
and small electronics recycling event, scheduled for May 19 at the Civic Center from 9:00 a.m.
to noon. Just drive up in your vehicle and volunteers will unload your recyclables!
XVI. WARRANTS
In the absence of Trustee Travis, Trustee Ramos presented the Warrant Register for May 14,
2018 in the amount of $1,168,263.86. He moved that the Warrants be approved as presented.
Trustee Minx seconded the motion.
Motion passed: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent.
Tr. Grear Tr. Minx aye Tr. Ramos gya
Tr. Thill aye Tr. Travis absent Tr. Witko ALA
XVII. RESIDENTS' COMMENTS
NONE
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XVIII.
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ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Minx moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Trustee Thill.
Motion passed: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent.
Tr. Grear aye Tr. Minx an Tr. Ramos aye
Tr. ThiII au Tr. Travis absent Tr. Witko as
The meeting adjourned at 7:19 p.m.
PASSED this 11th day of June, 2018.
Trustee Grear
Trustee Minx
Trustee Ramos
Trustee Thill
Trustee Travis
Trustee Witko
APPROVED by me this 11th day of June, 2018.
Daniel P. DiMaria, Village President
Board of Trustees, Morton Grove, Illinois
APPROVED and FILED in my office this 12th day of June, 2018.
Eileen Scanlon Harford, Village Clerk
Village of Morton Grove, Cook County, Illinois
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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: June 4, 2018
Re: Plan Commission Case 18-04: Request for an amendment to a Special Use
Permit (04-44) to convert the existing school (Muslim Community Center
Academy) from Pre -Kindergarten through 8th grade to 7th grade through 12th
grade in accordance with Sections 12-4-2:C. of the Unified Development Code
(Ordinance 07-07) at 8601 Menard Ave.
Commission Report
Public Notice
The Village of Morton Grove provided Public Notice for the April 16, 2018 Plan Commission public
hearing for PC 18-04 in accordance with the Unified Development Code. The Pioneer Press published
the public notice on March 29, 2018, and the Village notified surrounding property owners via mail on
March 30, 2018 and placed a public notice sign on the subject property on April 6, 2018. At the April
16, 2018 public hearing, the case was continued to the May 21, 2018 Plan Commission hearing.
Property Overview
The 97,705 sq. ft. subject property is improved with an existing 26,305 sq. ft. building and is owned
and operated by the Muslim Community Center ("MCC"). The building includes a mosque, elementary
and junior high school and community center with 194 on-site parking spaces, including 19 tandem
spaces and 7 accessible parking spaces. The property is zoned R2 Single Family Residence District.
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Background
On November 22, 2004, the Village approved a Special Use Permit (Ord. 04-44) for 8601 Menard
Avenue for use as a mosque and for expansion of an existing school. The existing school was a
Kindergarten through 8th grade parochial school, developed prior to the special use process. The
Village and the Muslim Community Center ("MCC') also entered into a Mediation Agreement,
Resolution 04-32, which governs the site in conjunction with the approved ordinance.
The governing documents set parameters and/or conditions for the facility's site layout and
operations such as approved site and floor plans, on occupancy rates such as limiting the prayer hall
to 625 persons, and operation of the school for kindergarten through 8th grade.
From the date of approval of the Special Use Permit through the 2013-2014 academic year, the MCC
Academy taught pre -Kindergarten through 8th grade and the MCC's Hifz program. At its peak, in the
2013-2014 academic year, the Academy had 476 students with a staff of 50 members.
After the 2013-2014 calendar year, grades pre -kindergarten through 5th were moved to the MCC
Academy's Skokie campus, 9301 Gross Point Road, leaving only 6th through 8th grades and the Hifz
program at the subject property. Currently, the MCC Academy Morton Grove campus instructs 169
students, grades 6th through 8th grade (129 students) and the Hifz program (40 students). The
students are supported with a staff of 29, 18 full time and 11 part time with a maximum of 25 on site
at any one time.
The site plan approved with the Special Use Permit included 201 on-site parking spaces. In addition,
as a condition of the special use, the site plan includes an area for 23 "land -banked" parking spaces
in the 61 ft. x 154 ft. green -space area directly north of the parking area. For these "land -banked"
spaces, Per Resolution 04-32, The Vil/age may require the future construction of some or all of the
parking spaces on the land -banked area if MCC Friday patrons park more than 50 vehicles on -streets
adjacent to the MCC for 4 consecutive Normal Fridays, confirmed by a joint count taken by the
Parties.
There are currently only 194 parking spaces on-site.
Overview of the Application
This Muslim Community Center ("MCC"), the "Applicant" and property owner, has filed an application
seeking to amend their Special Use Permit (Ord. 04-44), to allow for the conversion of the previously
approved pre -Kindergarten through 8th grade elementary and junior high Muslim Community Center
Academy ("MCC Academy") to a junior high and high school for grades 7 through 12. The existing
Special Use Permit includes a condition that limits the MCC Academy to pre -Kindergarten through 8th
grade. The Applicant has committed to a peak enrollment of 50 students per grade for 7th and 8th,
and a lower peak enrollment of 25 students per grade for 9th -12th. An existing "Hifz" program, which
teaches children 10-14 years old to memorize the Quran, would continue at the MCC Academy with a
maximum enrollment of 40. The combined peak enrollment would be 240 students. This change in
the school program would increase the staff levels from the current 25 to 30 maximum at any given
time.
Since the 2013-2014 school year, Pre -Kindergarten through 5th grade has been moved from the MCC
Academy Morton Grove campus to the Skokie campus. As part of this proposal, the 6th grade classes
would also be transferred from the MCC Academy Morton Grove campus to the MCC's Skokie Campus,
if this amendment were approved.
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The MCC has advised the Village that there is currently no regular bus service for the students and
there would still not be any bus service if this amendment was approved. The students taught at the
Skokie campus arrive directly to their school and are not shuttled from the Morton Grove campus.
Buses are only utilized for field trips, which occur no more than two times per year. While the MCC is
proposing to transition this school to include high school aged students, they have indicated that the
Hifz program would continue to be for 10-14 year old students only, at the Morton Grove campus.
The MCC has advised the Village that the proposed school hours would remain the same from 8:30
AM to 3:30 PM Monday through Friday. However, on Fridays, 10th -12th graders will leave the Morton
Grove campus at least 1 hour before prayer service to attend classes at Oakton Community College as
a part of the College's and Academy's dual credit program. The MCC has stated that there will be no
extracurricular school activities; this was also stated in the submitted traffic study.
The MCC has indicated that there will be no modification to the exterior of the building as part of this
proposed transition of the school.
Per Section 12-7-3:B of the Unified Development Code, proposed parking standards identified in the
code as "Required Spaces By Use" shall be advisory only for Special Use applications as the required
parking will be reviewed and established as part of the Special Use Permit. The final number of
required parking spaces for Special Use Permits is set by the Village Board based on the submitted
independent traffic and parking study and any traffic and parking recommendations by the Traffic
Safety and Plan Commissions and/or staff.
As required, the MCC submitted a traffic and parking study, "Traffic Impact and Parking Study", dated
May 10, 2018, prepared by Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc. ("GHA'). The study includes an analysis
of the existing and proposed parking demand and traffic volumes/circulation for the proposed
amendment.
As the submitted traffic study notes, the discrepancy between the approved site layout of 201 parking
spaces and the current 194 stall layout is the result of: one (1) space along the eastern property line
and 1 space along the northern row of parking (directly adjacent to the field) were eliminated to
create a landscape island; 1 additional space was provided within a modified island at the site
entrance off of Theobald Road; and the six (6) spaces that are dashed within the main east -west
drive aisle were not striped.
Based on their analysis, GHA determined that, even with the reduced number of on-site parking
spaces, there would be sufficient parking on Mondays through Thursdays. However, there would be
a potential issue on Fridays with the added vehicles for student drivers on top of the vehicles parked
for the two Friday prayer services. Much of the report and the discussions with the MCC focused on
how to address the increased parking demand associated with the change in use, on Fridays, during
prayer services, when the parking lot is already at capacity and vehicles are already over -flowing onto
the surrounding neighborhood streets.
May 21, 2018 Public Hearing
Dominick Argumedo, Zoning Administrator/Land-Use Planner, introduced the case and summarized
the Plan Commission staff report dated May 16, 2018, which was entered into the public record in its
entirety. Included in his summary was a review of the history of the MCC since approval via Special
Use Permit (Ord. 04-44) and Resolution 04-32 for use as a mosque and for expansion of an existing
school 8601 Menard Avenue. He also summarized the current application to amend the existing use
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by converting the previously approved Pre -Kindergarten through 8th grade elementary/junior high
school to junior high and high school, for grades 7-12.
Mr. Argumedo further noted that for Mondays through Thursday, based on the application and the
associated parking study, Staff is comfortable that projected increased parking demand associated
with the addition of student drivers and some added faculty would have no additional parking impact
on residential streets from the proposed amendment. Staff's main concern is related to the added
parking demand during Friday services. The MCC at the Traffic and Safety Commission hearing on
May 7, 2018 indicated that students in 10th through 12th grade would be dismissed an hour before
Friday prayer services and take classes at Oakton Community College. At the time of this hearing,
however, Staff has not received any documentation how this would work: class syllabus, time
schedules, or any agreement with the College.
Chairperson Blonz asked for questions from the Commissioners for staff, no Commissioners asked any
questions of staff. Secretary Sheehan then swore in those who represented the Muslim Community
Center: Dr. Saba Khan, member of the MCC community, 8542 Mango, Morton Grove, II; Mr. Habeeb
Quadri, principal of the MEC, 9319 Oak Park, Morton Grove, II; and Ms. Lynn Means, Senior
Engineer, Gewalt Hamilton Associates.
Dr. Khan clarified that she was recusing herself from the Planning Commission in order to represent
this case.
Dr. Khan reviewed the history of the mosque and school. She reiterated that the application is to
amend the existing special use which only allows classes Pre -k thru 8th grade at 8601 Menard to
allow for a school that teaches 7th thru 12th grade.
Dr. Khan then provided additional details of the proposed future use of the school. Beginning in the
2018-2019 school year: 9th grade will have 25 students, with each succeeding academic year adding
an additional grade until, for high school, there are 25 students per 9th through 12th grade totaling
100 students by 2021-2022 academic year. Grades 7th and 8th will have a peak enrollment of 50
students, and will be enrolled in the 2018-2019 academic year. There will be 30 staff members, an
increase of five from the current staffing levels.
Ms. Means then provided an overview of projected parking demand. She noted that the on-site
parking lot has 194 parking spaces with an additional 7 un -striped parking spaces totaling 201. Ms.
Means noted that if all students in grades 10th through 12th drove, with a peak enrollment of 25
students per grade, student parking demand would be a maximum of 75 students. She then noted
that if every staff member drove, 30 in total, the peak school demand parking from the transition to a
junior high and high school would be 105. Combined with the assumption that the 30 daily
worshippers that GHA's observed for daily prayers Monday through Thursday would drive, the overall
peak parking demand would be 135. Again, she noted, with 194 parking spaces on site, the provided
off street parking would be sufficient to meet demand on Mondays through Thursday. She then
discussed the MCC's plan to address parking demand on Friday.
Ms. Means acknowledged that for Friday prayer services, held twice during the day, all 194 on-site
parking spaces are utilized. To avoid increasing the existing parking demand on the area streets from
student parking demand, the MCC proposes to dismiss grades 10th through 12th grades from the MCC
Academy location by 11:00 am prior to the first 1:00 prayer service to continue their education at
Oakton Community College. Mr Quadri clarified that there will be a 1 1/2 hour gap before prayer
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service traffic begins. Mr. Quadri added information regarding the dual credit program with Oakton
Community College. Mr. Quadri further noted that the proposed high school will be very selective,
with admission tests prior to acceptance. Part of the high school's attraction will be a high level
academic achievement. As such, students will need to meet certain requirements that will allow all
students to attend dual credit courses at Oakton Community College. Ms. Means also added there will
be no bus service for these students between the Morton Grove campus and the Oakton Community
College campus. For students that do not drive to the MCC Academy, transportation to the College
will have to be by carpooling, or parents picking the students up and driving them. Ms. Means
concluded that with the program with Oakton Community College, the proposed high school will not
change the demand for parking during prayer service.
Chairperson Blonz asked about the prior peak number of students and the projected number of
students for the junior high and high school. Dr. Khan stated in 2013-2014 there were 476 students,
and by 2022-2023 with all 4 years of high school being taught, along with 7th and 8th grades and the
Hifz program, the final total would be 240 students and 30 staff employees.
Commissioner Gabriel asked how many students that would attend the high school would be from
outside Morton Grove. Mr. Quadri noted that since the approval of the original MCC Academy at the
Menard Avenue site, the number of students who live locally has increased, but provided no numbers.
Ms. Means added that the parking study takes into consideration that all students of driving age
would drive, which she feels is a liberal projection. She noted that surveys done with other high
schools which include Notre Dame and the Rochelle Zell High School and show that 18% of eligible
students drive to school. Regardless of the numbers that drive, Monday through Thursday, the on-site
parking could accommodate all students that drive.
Commissioner Gillespie asked about having a parking permit program for high school students that
utilize on-site parking. Mr. Argumedo interjected that Staff, in discussions with the applicant, looked
at several aspects to address parking demand concerns. Initially, Staff suggested a parking permit
program to control student vehicles. However, it was noted as is common at other area schools,
students that do not receive parking permits may just park in the neighborhood and increase the
parking on residential on -street parking. Staff does suggest, as a condition for approval, that a permit
parking program be established to serve as a means to monitor parking demand of the high school
students.
Chairperson Blonz asked the Applicant if the conditions that the staff has listed in their report to the
Plan Commission were agreeable. Dr. Khan stated that she has received a copy of the report and that
the conditions are agreeable.
Chairperson Blonz asked about the traffic study on page 3, which noted that on Fridays there are over
1,000 overall parking spaces. Ms. Means clarified that the available spaces noted included on -street
parking within a 1/4 mile of the subject property.
Commissioner Farkas asked for an explanation on the statement made regarding carpooling and
would some of the cars remain parked at the MCC while students attend Oakton Community College.
Ms. Means explained there is no bus service available and the parents realize this and there will be
carpooling among students. Mr. Ralph Czerwinski, Village Administrator, asked to speak and explained
that some students will not drive, and those that do drive will car pool with other students. He
continued that there will have to be a mechanism put in place to make sure there are no vehicles left
behind. He noted that one of the conditions in the draft report is to provide assigned, designated
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areas for student and staff parking to provide one mechanism for verification that cars associated
with the high school have left.
Chairperson Blonz asked if the neighbors have been contacted. Dr. Khan replied that the MCC did
contact neighbors and submitted 15 letters from both members and non-members of the MCC. Mr.
Argumedo read one of the letters into the record. (see attachment)
Chairperson Blonz asked if there was anyone present that wanted to be heard.
Mr. Ronald Friedman, 5743 Theobald, expressed concerns regarding the traffic especially on Fridays.
He noted there are cars parked on Theobald during the week already. He noted that previously he
requested a ban on parking on Theobald but the Village declined. He continued that during Ramadan
the parking is atrocious and with the proposed high school and students driving, he expects it will be
even worse. There is a lot of noise created by cars with the MCC and it disrupts the neighborhood in
the late hours. He concluded that the traffic consultant may be testifying that the proposal will work
but that she is paid for her services and has a vested interest in that conclusion.
Chairperson Blonz asked if there was anyone else present that wanted to be heard. There were no
additional members of the audience that asked to speak.
Commissioner Farkas asked if there were any other parking spaces within the area that could be
rented to bus people in to the MCC for Ramadan services. Dr. Khan noted there is an agreement with
the Malloy School and parking is available. Mr. Quadri added there is also parking on Dempster at
the Health Center. During Ramadan there will be no school activities in the evening. Mr. Argumedo
reiterated this case is for the amendment for the conversion of the school.
Chairperson Blonz asked about the existing permit parking program for residents. Mr. Blonz
addressed the Traffic and Safety Commission chairman, Mr. Keith White, who was in attendance if
there were any plans for adjusting residential parking restrictions. Mr. White related the potential
parking situation with parking restrictions in neighborhoods next to Niles West. He stated that as
residential on -street parking restrictions are put in place, the area that students use to park keeps
expanding as the restrictions are posted. The same situation occurs with the Metra Station, the
surrounding streets are initially restricted and zone parking is put in place, and the area where
commuters park expands to the next block and so on. Mr. White feels this would be the same
situation surrounding the MCC. Mr. Quadri reiterated that there is already a restricted parking system
in place and the police are observing violators especially on Friday's. Dr. Khan noted as she lives close
to the MCC she faces some of the challenges with public parking as others, and she thanked the
Morton Grove Police Department for monitoring the situation.
Commissioner Gabriel asked what after school programs are in place. Even though the submitted
parking study states that there will be no after school programs, Mr. Quadri replied there would be
sports and national honor society, and most of the activities take place directly after school.
Chairperson Blonz asked for any other comments or questions. Hearing none, he asked for a motion.
Commissioner Shimanski moved to approve Case PC 18-04 a request for an amendment to a Special
Use Permit (04-44) to convert the existing school (Muslim Community Center Academy) from
Kindergarten through 8th grade to 7th grade to 12th grade, in accordance with Section 12-4-3:D, at
8601 Menard Avenue, Morton Grove, IL, with the following conditions:
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1. All conditions of Ordinance 04-44 and Resolution 04-32 shall remain in effect unless specifically
modified by this ordinance.
2. Section 2, Condition #4 of Ordinance 04-44 which states the MCC Academy shall be limited to
grades pre- Kindergarten through 8th grade, shall be eliminated and replaced with the following
language:
A. The MCC Academy may instruct grades 7th through 12th;
B. Grades 9th through 12th grade shall be limited to a total class size of 25 students per
grade;
C. Grades 7th and 8th grades shall be limited to a total class size of 50 students per grade;
D. A Hifz program, for the instruction of 10-14 year olds in the instruction of the
memorization of the Quran, may continue and shall be limited to a maximum of 40
students.
E. Parking permits shall for parking on-site shall be issued to all students and faculty that
drive to the subject property.
F. Parking for students and faculty shall be designated on site with signage.
3. Prior to enrolling any high school students, the MCC shall submit a Parking Management Plan
that ensures no increased parking demand will be added to the site as a result of the new high
school use, during the Friday prayer services The Parking Management Plan shall include, but
not be limited to clarifications, documentation and any other supporting information, to address
the following:
A. If grades 10th through 12th have classes on the MCC Academy Morton Grove campus on
Friday, MCC shall clarify how they will require that all the student and faculty vehicles
leave campus and the surrounding neighborhood at least one hour prior to prayer service;
B. If the MCC Academy has classes for 10th through 12th grade students at an alternative
location such as Oakton Community College, or some other campus, on Fridays, the MCC
shall submit the agreement between the two respective parties, include information on the
class schedules, and how they will require students from 10th to 12th grade to attend such
off-site classes;
C. How such elimination of parking demand by students and staff will be monitored and
compliance confirmed;
D. The parking management plan must be reviewed and approved by the Village
Administrator in consultation with all relevant department heads.
4. Prior to each subsequent academic year, the MCC shall submit an updated Parking Management
Plan, confirming compliance with all items included in Condition #3., above.
5. The site and building shall be developed and operated consistent with the plans an supporting
documents in the application, identified in this report and/or presented at the Public Hearing,
subject to any necessary modifications to accommodate conditions, Commission
recommendations, or code compliance requirements, in accordance with reviews by Traffic
Safety Commission, Plan Commission, and/or Village staff, including the following:
A. Traffic study 'Traffic and Parking Summary", prepared by Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc.,
dated May 10, 2018 11, 2017 (REVISED FROM: April 25, 2018, & March 20, 2018)
6. The applicants shall advise the Director of Community and Economic Development of any of the
following:
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A. any proposed change in ownership of the subject property and/or school and mosque;
B. any change in hours of operation;
C. any alterations to or changes in uses or configuration of any of the interior spaces;
D. any proposed increases in staffing, student levels or activities above those projected in the
Gewalt Hamilton Associates traffic study "Traffic and Parking Summary", dated May 10,
2018 (REVISED FROM: April 25, 2018, & March 20, 2018); and
E. any other changes to the site and/or use that could increase the intensity and/or increase
the parking demand.
Such changes may require the owners of 8601 Menard Avenue to submit an updated parking
analysis, and may subject the owners of 8601 Menard Avenue to additional conditions and may
serve as the basis for further amendment to the special use permit.
7. The Applicants shall advise staff, students and patrons to adhere to parking regulations within
the residential neighborhoods.
8. Should the Morton Grove Police Department, Director of Community and Economic Development
and/or Village Engineer be advised of any significant vehicular/pedestrian traffic and/or parking
issues on adjacent public ways, related to the operation of the modified school, the owner shall
be required to develop and submit a plan to the Village Administrator within 30 days of such
notice, which outlines a plan with specific ways to address such issues. Such plan shall be
reviewed by the Director of Community and Economic Development, Village Engineer and Police
Chief, who will be charged with making suggested changes and/or approving such a plan. Any
remedies which alter the nature of this approved use may require an amendment of the special
use permit and further review by the Traffic Safety Commission.
The motion seconded by Commissioner Dorgan. The Commission voted to recommend approval by a
vote of 5-1-1 (Farkas opposed; Khan recused)
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Community & Economic Development Department
MORT0I4 GROVE
Incredibly Close 'f Amazingly Open
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: June 4, 2018
Re: Plan Commission Case PC18-03: request for a Special Use Permit for an
Amusement Establishment to allow for the operation of a Billiards Hall, in
accordance with Section 12-4-3:D of the Morton Grove Unified Development
Code (Ordinance 07-07), at 6231 Dempster Street, Morton Grove, IL
Commission Report
Public Notice
The Village provided public notice of PC 18-03 for the April 16, 2018 Plan Commission public hearing
in accordance with the Unified Development Code. The Pioneer Press published the public notice on
March 29, 2018, the Village mailed letters notifying surrounding property owners on March 30, 2018,
and a sign was placed on the subject property on April 6, 2018. At the April 16, 2018 Plan
Commission hearing the case was continued to May 21, 2018.
Property Overview
The subject property, 6231 Dempster Street, is a vacant 5,314 sq. ft. tenant space located in a single
story 10,710 sq. ft. mufti -tenant commercial building located at the southwest corner of Dempster
Street and Fernald Avenue. The other tenant spaces within this building are occupied by: Seoul Travel
Office, Foot Health Care Center, Family Dental Care, and Seoul Barber shop. The 13,247 sq. ft. site
includes 7 parking spaces at the rear of the property and is zoned C1 General Commercial District.
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The properties to the east and west are also zoned C1 General Commercial District and improved with
commercial buildings; the properties to the south are zoned R3 General Residence District and
improved with townhomes; and the properties to the north, across Dempster Street, are zoned R1
and improved with the Morton Grove Park District Harrer Park facilities and the Village Civic Center.
Overview of the Application
Mr. Sang Chul Hong, owner of 5000 Years Carom Billiards, Inc. ("Applicant"), and Mr. Chung Lee and
Mr. Ho Lee the property owners ("Property Owners"), have applied for a special use permit for an
Amusement Establishment (billiards hall) at 6231 Dempster Street. The Applicant is proposing to
operate a 13 table Billiards Hall, with proposed hours of operation from 9:OOAM to 2:OOAM. Patrons
would rent a table in designated time increments. The Applicant is not proposing any on-site food
preparation, but intends to offer pre-packaged food items along with beer, wine and soft drinks for
sale. The maximum number of employees on site is projected to be three.
As required by Section 12-7-3:8, the Applicant submitted a Parking and Traffic Study, prepared by
Eriksson Engineering Associates ("EEA"). EEA projected the facility's peak parking demand at
approximately 40 vehicles in the evening, when they hold tournaments, and, in general, a parking
demand of 20 on standard nights of operation. EEA derived the parking demand based on industry
standards of 1.5 people per vehicle for compatible entertainment uses plus three employees driving.
The Applicant plans to hold tournaments a few times a year.
Based on their observations of the existing parking conditions and the projected parking demand
increase, EEA determined that there would be times when the overall parking demand would exceed
the available seven (7) on-site and 17 public street parking spaces along Fernald Avenue. In order to
meet the expected peak parking demand, the Applicant has secured an agreement with MBNA
Financial, 6201 Dempster (" MBNA', to utilize their 93 stall parking lot after the regular bank hours.
The bank's hours are from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Thursday, 8:30AM to 6:00 PM
Fridays, and from 9:OOAM to 1:00PM on Saturdays. The Applicant proposes to use these spaces in
conjunction with the on-site and public street parking along Fernald Avenue, south of Dempster
Street and north of the public alley, to meet the overall parking demand.
May 21, 2018 Public Hearing
At the May 21, 2018 Public Hearing, Dominick Argumedo, Zoning Administrator/Land-Use Planner,
introduced the case and summarized the Plan Commission staff report dated May 15, 2018, which
was entered into the public record in its entirety.
Chairperson Blonz asked Commission Members if they had questions for Staff.
Commissioner Dorgan asked if there was a 2:00 am liquor license. Mr. Argumedo stated the Local
Liquor Commissioner reviews any liquor license applications, including proposed hours of liquor sales.
Commissioner Shimanski asked if the special use before the Commission is for the lack of parking or
for the specific use. Mr. Argumedo replied the Amusement Establishment, the billiards hall, is what is
before the Commission. Per Section 12-4-3:D of the Unified Development Code, any kind of
Amusement Establishment, such as a bowling alley or skating rink, requires a special use. As with all
special use permits, the Board of Trustees has final determination and approval of the appropriate
level of parking.
The Applicant's attorney, Itak Seo, and Steve Corcoran from Eriksson Engineering were sworn in.
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Mr. Seo stated that his client would like to open the billiards establishment as a gathering place for
the Korean American community of Morton Grove and to bring people together and enjoy the sport of
billiards. They propose to offer a form of billiards called 3 -ball, which is popular in the Korean
community. One or two players are involved in a game of 3 -ball, mainly two players. The business
would sell only pre-packaged food warmed up via a microwave, so deliveries are expected to be in
cargo vans. Mr. Seo noted that there is a parking agreement in place with MBNA directly across
Fernald Avenue to use their 93 off-street parking spaces after business hours to ensure parking
demand from the billiards hall does not spillover into the residential areas to the south.
Commissioner Shimanski asked if there was a lease in place with MBNA. Mr. Seo and Mr. Argumedo
responded yes. Commissioner Shimanski asked about the portion of the MBNA parking lot south of
the alley that is encroaching into the neighboring residential neighborhood. Commissioner Farkas
asked what the zoning is for the MB parking lots. Mr. Argumedo stated the MBNA lot along Dempster
is C1 General Commercial District and the portion of the MBNA parking lot south of the alley is R3
General Residence District. Mr. Shimanski expressed concern that this could create a path for patrons
to walk across the street and use the rear entrance of the facility. Mr. Seo stated there is no public
rear entrance for customers; the doors on the south of the building facing the on-site parking lot are
used only for employees and deliveries. Mr. Seo reiterated that the rear loading dock area will not be
used by customers.
Commissioner Dorgan asked what the capacity is for this facility. Mr. Rick Dobrowski, Morton Grove
Fire Bureau Chief, stated the capacity is up to 200 patrons, based on the fire code.
Commissioner Gabriel asked if there was a parking deficiency in the area from the other businesses.
Mr. Corcoran stated the traffic study observations conducted during the day revealed there are
generally 3 parking spaces utilized among the 7 on-site parking spaces in the rear of the building and
17 spaces on Fernald north of the alley. Mr. Corcoran stated that after the bank business hours the
parking lot is available and the parking can overflow into this lot. It is unlikely that the billiard
business will be filled during the daytime hours.
Chairperson Blonz questioned how the number of players will be controlled and also asked about the
expected waiting time, at peak times. Mr. Seo responded it will be exclusive to 1-2 players per billiard
table and reservations would be done with on-site electronic devices. He does not foresee people
waiting. However, he noted with 93 available parking spaces across Fernald Avenue, waiting
customers would have ample parking. The surrounding businesses were contacted by the landlord
and the landlord noted to the Applicant that no negative feedback was presented. Mr. Seo also noted
that the previous business in this tenant space (gym) also had an agreement with MBNA for parking.
Unlike the proposed billiards hall, the gym had peak hours that overlapped with standard business
hours.
Chairperson Blonz asked clarification questions of the submitted traffic study specifically about
comparable business entities and the assertion that the loading dock could provide two additional
parking spaces. Mr. Corcoran noted he did a comparison with a location in Niles and there were
typically 5-6 players during the daytime hours. Mr. Corcoran did not feel that other regular 12 ball or
nine -ball billiard halls provided a true comparison due to 3 -ball having specific limits on players.
Chairperson Blonz asked why the building plan includes showers in bathrooms. Mr. Seo stated this is
from the previous gymnasium tenant and they will not be used. He noted this will be addressed in
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future plans for removal or adjustment and apologized for the oversight. Chairperson Blonz asked if
the seating capacity for 39 people includes the 26 participants at each table. Mr. Seo stated that is
correct. Mr. Seo again noted that even if additional customers were to come and watch, the parking
at MBNA is sufficient to accommodate excess parking.
Commissioner Gabriel asked where refreshments will be sold. Mr. Seo replied the food preparation
(warm up) will be in the rear of the facility and people will order at their table and it will be served to
each individual by one of the three employees on site.
Chairperson Blonz asked if there were any other questions from Commissioners. There was no
response.
Chairperson Blonz asked if there was anyone present that wanted to be heard.
Ms. Beatrice Friedman, 5743 Theobald, stated the podiatrist at 6225 Dempster was not mentioned as
an existing business at this location. Mr. Corcoran stated the podiatrist was included in the traffic
study.
Mr. John Thill, 9115 Major, reminded the commission that the business on Dempster, All Inn, is
required to have all smoking on Dempster and not in the rear.
Chairperson Blonz asked if there was anyone else that wanted to be heard. There was no response.
Commissioner Shimanski asked if the Applicant would be willing to shorten the hours during the week
days. For example: Sunday — Thursday open 11 am -Midnight and Friday -Saturday 9 am- 2 am. Mr.
Seo agreed this is acceptable. Commissioner Farkas inquired why the hours in the morning should be
shortened. He noted that a few hours, even with minimal business, could make or break a new
business in Morton Grove. He did not foresee customer traffic being such in the morning hours as to
warrant restriction to 11:OOAM.
Chairperson Blonz asked for any other comments or questions. Hearing none, he asked for a motion.
Commissioner Shimanski moved to approve Case PC 18-03, a special use for an Amusement
Establishment, to allow for the operation of a Billiards Hall, in accordance with Section 12-4-3:D of
the Morton Grove Unified Development Code (Ordinance 07-07) at 6231 Dempster 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, identified in this report and/or presented at the Public Hearing,
subject to any necessary modifications to accommodate conditions, Commission
recommendations, or code compliance requirements, in accordance with reviews by Traffic
Safety Commission, Plan Commission, and/or Village staff, including the following:
A. Billiard Equipment Layout, submitted by MD Architects, dated December 28, 2017; and
B. Revised 5000 Years Carom Billiards, Inc. Traffic and Parking Study, submitted by Eriksson
engineering, dated May 11, 2018 including a fully dimensioned site plan.
C. Plat of Survey, November 30, 2012
2. The proposed Billiards Hall shall be limited to 13 tables.
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3. The hours of operation shall be limited to: Sunday—Thursday from 9AM — Midnight, and Fridays
and Saturdays from 9:00 AM — 2:00 AM.
4. The Applicant shall limit any billiards tournaments, which suspend regular designated reservation
of tables, to after 7:00 PM on Weekdays and after 2:00 PM on Saturdays.
5. The Applicant shall advise the Director of Community and Economic Development of any of the
following:
A. any proposed change in ownership of the subject property and/or principal business;
B. any proposed change in hours of operation;
C. any proposed alterations to or changes in uses or configuration of any of the interior
spaces;
D. any proposed changes in the off-site parking agreement;
E. any proposed increases staffing levels above those projected in the Ericksson Engineering
traffic study "5000 Years Carom Billiards Traffic and Parking Summary", dated April 25,
2018; and
F. any other proposed changes to the site use that could increase the intensity and/or
increase the parking demand.
Such changes may require the owners, lessees, and users of 6231 Dempster St to submit an
updated parking analysis, and may subject the owners, lessees, and users of 6231 Dempster St.
to additional conditions and may serve as the basis for further amendment to the special use
permit.
6. The Applicant shall provide the Village with a copy of the agreement with MBNA allowing for use
of their parking lot at 6201 Dempster Street, and shall provide updated copies of such
agreement(s) no less than 30 days prior to the expiration of the most recent agreement.
7. The Applicant shall advise staff and patrons of all available commercial public parking options,
and advise against parking in the adjacent residential neighborhoods. Specifically, the Applicant
should direct staff and patrons to utilize the portion of the MBNA parking lot at 6201 Dempster
north of the alley to further minimize potential impacts on abutting residences.
8. Should the Morton Grove Police Department, Director of Community and Economic Development
and/or Village Engineer be advised of any significant vehicular/pedestrian traffic and/or parking
issues on adjacent public ways, related to the operation of this Amusement Establishment, the
owner shall be required to develop and submit a plan to the Village Administrator within 30 days
of such notice, which outlines a plan with specific ways to address such issues. Such plan shall be
reviewed by the Director of Community and Economic Development, Village Engineer and Police
Chief, who will be charged with making suggested changes and/or approving such a plan. Any
remedies which alter the nature of this approved use may require an amendment of the special
use permit and further review by the Traffic Safety Commission.
9. The Applicant shall advise all patrons and employees that the designated smoking area is located
at the front of the business, along Dempster Street and that no smoking is permitted in the rear
parking lot.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Gabriel and recommended for approval by a vote of 6-0
(Khan absent).
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Village of Morton Grove
WHEREAS, 2018 marks the 175th Anniversary of B'nai B'rith International; and
WHEREAS, the organization was founded on the lower east side of New York to improve the
lives of Jewish immigrants to America; and
WHEREAS, today, B'nai B'rith is the oldest service organization founded in the United States
and has an unparalleled record of aiding humanity throughout the United States and several dozen
nations around the world; and
WHEREAS, B'nai B'rith has provided over $100 million in medical equipment and supplies to
victims of worldwide disasters since 1865; and
WHEREAS, B'nai B'rith is a strong and vocal advocate for the state of Israel and has had an
active presence there since 1888; and
WHEREAS, B'nai B'rith has an active presence as a NGO at the United Nations and is the only
Jewish NGO with a full-time representative in New York and at its agencies in Europe and Latin
America; and
WHEREAS, B'nai B'rith is also the largest national Jewish sponsor of federally funded housing
for seniors on limited income by providing safe, comfortable, and affordable housing without regard to
race, religion, and ethnicity; and
WHEREAS, B'nai B'rith is widely acclaimed as an advocate for seniors with a special emphasis
on protecting Social Security and Medicare by providing access to quality health care and funding for
the aging services network and minimum wage; and
WHEREAS, B'nai B'rith has a long history of promoting cultural diversity, inclusion, and
understanding through education projects such as "Diverse Minds Writing Challenge" where students
write and illustrate children's books to help teach values of inclusion and diversity; and
WHEREAS, B'nai B'rith also provides countless service hours to local projects to better those
communities in which they live; and
WHEREAS, the past B'nai B'rith International President, Mr. Allan J. Jacobs, and present
member of the B'nai B'rith International Executive Board is a resident of Lake Forest; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Sheldon Marcus, a Morton Grove resident, is a past Morton Grove Village
Trustee, a past president of the B'nai B'rith Midwest Region, the past National Membership Chairperson
of B'nai B'rith International, and currently serves B'nai B'rith International as a Senior Vice President
and is currently a member of its Executive Board, where he provides his expertise and knowledge.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Daniel P. DiMaria, Mayor of the Village of Morton Grove, Illinois do
hereby proclaim October 13, 2018, as
B'NAI B'RITH DAY
in Morton Grove and wish B'nai B'rith continued success in all their endeavors.
In Witness hereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused
to be affixed the seal of the Village of Morton Grove
Daniel P. DiMaria, Village President
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WHEREAS, Amateur Radio operators are celebrating over a century of the miracle of the
human voice broadcast over the airwaves; and
WHEREAS, Amateur Radio has continued to provide a bridge between peoples, societies, and
countries by creating friendships and the sharing of ideas; and
WHEREAS, Amateur Radio Operators have also provided countless hours of community
services both in emergencies and to other local organizations throughout these decades; and
WHEREAS, these Amateur Radio Services are provided wholly uncompensated; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Morton Grove also recognizes the services Amateur Radio's people
also provide to the many area Emergency Response Organizations, including fire and police
departments; and
WHEREAS, these same individuals have further demonstrated their value in public assistance
by providing free radio communications for local parades, bike-a-thons, walk-a-thons, fairs, and other
charitable public events; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Morton Grove recognizes and appreciates the diligence of these
"hams" who also serve as weather spotters in the Skywarn Program of the US Government Weather
Bureau; and
WHEREAS, the ARRL is the leading organization for Amateur Radio in the USA; and
WHEREAS, the ARRL Amateur Radio Field Day exercise will take place on June 23-24, 2018,
and is a 24-hur emergency preparedness exercise and demonstration of the Radio Amateurs' skills and
readiness to provide self-supporting communications without further infrastructure being required.
NOW, THEREFORE, 1, Daniel P. DiMaria, Mayor of the Village of Morton Grove, do hereby
recognize and proclaim the week of June 18-24, 2018, as
AMATEUR RADIO WEEK
in the Village.
In Witness hereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to
be affixed the seal of the Village of Morton Grove
Daniel P. DiMaria, Mayor
Legislative Summary
Resolution 18-33
AUTHORIZING FUNDING FOR A DEPRECIATION ACCOUNT AND A RATE
STABILIZATION ACCOUNT FOR THE
MORTON GROVE-NILES WATER COMMISSION
Introduced:
Synopsis:
Background:
Departments
Affected:
Fiscal Impact:
Source of
Funds:
Work Impact:
Admin
Recommend:
Second
Reading:
Special
Consider or
Requirements:
June 11, 2018
This Resolution will authorize the Village of Morton Grove to advance necessary funds to the Morton
Grove -Niles Water Commission subject to reimbursement from bond proceeds or revenues received by the
Commission. The Village of Niles will take this same action.
The Morton Grove -Niles Water Commission (MGNWC or Commission) was established by Morton Grove
and Niles to jointly acquire and operate a common source of supply of water and a related waterworks
system.
On January 24, 2017, Morton Grove and Niles entered into a Cost Sharing Agreement for the cost related
to the Commission, whereby each Village agreed to advance necessary funds for the Commission subject
to reimbursement from bond proceeds or revenues received by the Commission. The Commission,
pursuant to Ordinance 18-02 (the Bond Ordinance) issued $25,000,000 in General Obligation Water Bonds
(Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2018A and has already reimbursed Morton Grove and Niles the sum of
$1,700,000 from the bond proceeds.
The Bond Ordinance required the commission to fund a Depreciation Account in the amount of
$100,000.00 and a Rate Stabilization Account in the amount of $1,300,000.00. Said Accounts may not be
funded with the bond proceeds. In order to satisfy the requirements of the Bond Ordinance and pursuant to
each Village's obligation pursuant to the Cost Sharing Agreement, Morton Grove and Niles are each
required to advance $700,000 (i.e., fifty percent (50%) of the cost) to fund the Depreciation Account and
the Rate Stabilization Account. Both Villages will be reimbursed from revenues generated by future sales
of water.
Legal, Administration, and Finance Departments
The Village will take all actions necessary to seek reimbursement for the advances when revenues become
available from the sale of water.
Enterprise
The Village Administrator, Finance Director, and Corporation Counsel will oversee the implementation of
the Agreement.
Approval as presented.
Not required.
None
Respectfully submitted: , ,, i Prepared by.
Ral. E. zerwinski, age Administrator Teresa Ho
Reviewed by:
Hanna Sullivan, Finance Direct()
's on, Corporation Counsel
RESOLUTION 18-33
AUTHORIZING FUNDING FOR A DEPRECIATION ACCOUNT AND A RATE
STABILIZATION ACCOUNT FOR THE MORTON GROVE-NILES WATER COMMISSION
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 pursuant to Division 135 of Article 11 of the Illinois
Municipal Code (65 ILCS 5/11-135-1, et seq.) to jointly acquire and operate a common source of
supply of water and a related waterworks system. 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; and
WHEREAS, Morton Grove and Niles entered into a Cost Sharing Agreement for these Project
Costs pursuant to Resolution 17-02 adopted by Morton Grove on January 23, 2017, and Resolution
2017-04R adopted by Niles on January 24, 2017 (the "Cost Sharing Agreement), whereby each Village
agreed to advance necessary funds for the Commission subject to reimbursement from bond proceeds
or revenues received by the Commission; and
WHEREAS, the MGNWC, pursuant to Ordinance 18-3 adopted on January 25, 2018, the
MGNWC issued $25,000,000 General Obligation Water Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), Series
2018A; and
WHEREAS, to date Morton Grove and Niles have each been reimbursed the sum of
$1,700,000 from the bond proceeds pursuant to the Cost Sharing Agreement; and
WHEREAS pursuant to the Bond Ordinance, the Commission is required to fund a
Depreciation Account in the amount of $100,000.00 and a Rate Stabilization Account in the amount of
$1,300,000.00. Said Accounts may not be funded with the bond proceeds; and
WHEREAS, in order to satisfy the requirements of the Bond Ordinance and pursuant to each
Village's obligation pursuant to the Cost Sharing Agreement, Morton Grove and Niles are each
required to advance $700,000 (i.e., fifty percent (50%) of the cost) to fund the Depreciation Account
and the Rate Stabilization Account, subject to reimbursement from Commission revenues generated by
future sales of water.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
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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
authorize a payment to the Morton Grove -Niles Water Commission in the amount of $650,000.00 for
the purpose of funding a Rate Stabilization Account and a payment of $50,000.00 for the purpose of
funding a Depreciation Account.
SECTION 3: The Village Administrator, Finance Director and/or their designees are
authorized to take all actions necessary to make the aforesaid payments, and to seek reimbursement for
the same from the Commission when revenues from the sale of water are available.
SECTION 4: This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and approval.
PASSED THIS 11th DAY OF JUNE 2018
Trustee Grear
Trustee Minx
Trustee Ramos
Trustee Thill
Trustee Travis
Trustee Witko
APPROVED BY ME THIS THIS 11th DAY OF JUNE 2018
ATTESTED and FILED in my office
THIS 12`h DAY OF JUNE 2018
Eileen 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
Legislative Summary
Ordinance 18-05
AMENDING TITLE 5, CHAPTER 9, SECTION 9 ENTITLED "MUNICIPAL PARKING ZONES" AND TITLE
5, CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE F, SECTION 3 ENTITLED "TIME LIMIT PARKING ZONES" OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE
Introduced:
Synopsis:
Background:
Programs, Departments
or Groups Affected
Fiscal Impact:
Source of Funds:
Workload Impact:
Administrator
Recommendation:
Second Reading:
Special Considerations or
Requirements:
Respectfully submitted:
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April 23, 2018
A new parking restriction is needed for the municipal parking zone on the east side
Major Avenue north of Dempster Street; and a technical deficiency needs to be
corrected in the municipal parking zone on the west side of Major Avenue north of
Dempster Street.
The Village constructed a new municipal parking zone on the east side Major
Avenue north of Dempster Street in 2017. Other municipal parking zones provided
along Dempster Street have overnight parking restrictions. The Public Works
Department needs the restriction to allow a time for street sweeping, leaf removal
and snow removal. Village staff reviewed the Municipal Code for existing parking
restrictions in the municipal parking zone on the west side of Major Avenue north
of Dempster Street and discovered an inconsistency between the existing parking
regulations and the signage in place. The Traffic Safety Commission reviewed the
request for a new parking restriction as well as a request to fix the technical
deficiency at their meeting on April 12, 2018. The Traffic Safety Commission
recommended restricting parking in the municipal parking zone on the east
side of Major Avenue between Dempster Street and the first alley north
between 2:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. and to delete the existing 90 -minute parking
restriction in the municipal parking zone on the west side of Major Avenue
between Dempster Street and the first alley north.
Public Works Department
021750-563130.
$100
The Director of Public Works and/or his designee is hereby authorized and directed
to remove any conflicting signs and erect such signs.
Approval as presented.
Required — Code Book Change
None
Ralph E. Czerwinski,
Prepared by: 1 /
Reviewed by:
t I'. ge Administrator
Chris Tomich, Village Engineer
Reviewed by:
onte, Director Public Works
Teresa l offinaiiListon, Corporation Counsel
ORDINANCE 18-05
AMENDING TITLE 5, CHAPTER 9, SECTION 9 ENTITLED "MUNICIPAL PARKING
ZONES" AND TITLE 5, CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE F, SECTION 3 ENTITLED "TIME LIMIT
PARKING ZONES" OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE
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, Resolution 17-26, approved April 24, 2017, authorized constructing a municipal
parking zone in the commercial area on the east side of Major Avenue on the north side of Dempster
Street as part of 2017 Street Improvement Program; and
WHEREAS, other municipal parking zones provided along Dempster Street have overnight
parking restrictions between 2:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. to enable street sweeping, leaf removal and snow
removal; and
WHEREAS, Village staff reviewed the Municipal Code for existing parking restrictions in the
municipal parking zone on the west side of Major Avenue north of Dempster Street and discovered an
inconsistency between the existing parking regulations and the signage in place; and
WHEREAS, the Municipal Code Title 5 Chapter 13 Article F Section 3B restricts parking at all
times of every day to 90 minutes on the west side of Major Avenue between the north line of Dempster
Street and the first alley north of Dempster Street; and
WHEREAS, there is currently no signage posted to notify motorists of the parking restriction; and
WHEREAS, the Village established the Traffic Safety Commission to receive, review, and present
recommendations to the President and Board of Trustees regarding requests or inquiries on matters
involving traffic safety, including requests for installation of traffic control devices; and
WHEREAS, Village staff submitted a request to the Traffic Safety Commission to review the
implementation of parking restrictions for a new municipal parking zone on the east side of Major Avenue
between Dempster Street and the first alley north; and
WHEREAS, Village staff also submitted to the Traffic Safety Commission a request to review a
need to correct a parking restriction technical deficiency regarding the municipal parking zone on the west
side of Major Avenue between Dempster Street and the alley north; and
WHEREAS, the Traffic Safety Commission, at a special meeting held at 7:00 pm on April 12,
2018, at the Richard T. Flickinger Municipal Center, considered the above referenced request(s); and
WHEREAS, notification of the meeting was sent to businesses on the north side of Dempster
Street between Mango Avenue and Parkside Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the Traffic Safety Commission has subsequently recommended restricting parking in
the municipal parking zone on the east side of Major Avenue between Dempster Street and the first alley
north between 2:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m., and to delete the existing 90 -minute parking restriction in the
municipal parking zone on the west side of Major Avenue between Dempster Street and the first alley
north.
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 9, Section 9 entitled "Municipal Parking Zones" of the Municipal
Code is hereby amended to revise the following restriction as follows:
5-9-9: Municipal Parking Zones:
C. Overnight Restrictions:
1. No vehicle shall be parked in any of the municipal parking zones listed below between the
hours of two o'clock (2:00) A.M. and five o'clock (5:00) A.M.
Dempster and Major - south - east and west (angle) - north — east and west (angle)
SECTION 3: Title 5, Chapter 13, Article F, Section 3 entitled "Time Limit Parking Zones" of the
Municipal Code is hereby amended to delete the following restriction:
5-13F-3: There shall be a time limit on parking on the following streets and at the following times
within the zone specified herein and the Director of Public Works shall place "Limited
Parking" signs in or at suitable places within the limited parking zones herein established which shall
specify parking restrictions herein established:
B. Ninety Minute Parking:
Street Between Side of Street Bay and Time
Major Avenue The north line of Dempster Street and West At all times
the first alley north of Dempster Street
SECTION 4: The Director of Public Works and/or his designee is hereby authorized and directed
to remove any conflicting signs and erect such signs as detailed in this Ordinance.
SECTION 5: This Ordinance shall be communicated to businesses on the north side of Dempster
Street between Mango Avenue and Parkside Avenue via a letter, which shall be received as evidence of
the passage and legal publication of this Ordinance.
SECTION 6: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its approval and publication.
PASSED THIS 11th DAY OF JUNE 2018
Trustee Grear
Trustee Minx
Trustee Ramos
Trustee Thill
Trustee Travis
Trustee Witko
APPROVED BY ME THIS 11th DAY OF JUNE 2018
Daniel P. DiMaria, Village President
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
ATTESTED and FILED in my office
This 12`h DAY OF JUNE 2018
Eileen Scanlon Harford, Village Clerk
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
Legislative Summary
Resolution 18-34
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT
WITH CHICAGOLAND PAVING CONTRACTORS, INC.
FOR THE 2018 STREET PATCHING PROGRAM
Introduced:
Purpose:
Programs, Departments
or Groups Affected
Fiscal Impact:
Source of Funds:
Workload Impact:
Administrator
Recommendation:
Second Reading:
Special Considerations or
Requirements:
June 11, 2018
To authorize the Village to execute a contract with Chicagoland Paving
Contractors, Inc. for the 2018 Street Patching Program which is an annual
program used as a preventative measure 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 is anticipated to be completed over two
days in July 2018. The contract was bid through a public process in
accordance with the Village Code and it was advertised and subsequently
sealed bids were received. The proposal amount stands at $5,100.00 less than
the original budgeted amount. The bid tabulation is attached as Exhibit "A".
It should be noted, this contract must conform to the requirements of the
Prevailing Wage Act.
Public Works Department
$54,900.00
General Funds 025017-552290 $50,000
Lehigh -Ferris TIF Fund 151079-571029 $10,000
The implementation of this program will be done as part of the normal
maintenance operations of the Public Works Department.
Approval as presented.
Not required.
None.
Respectfully submitted:
Reviewed By
Ralph E. zerwinski, V :ge Administrator Joe D
Prepared by
Chris Tomich, Village Engineer Teresa Hoffma
Reviewed by:
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Corporation Counsel
RESOLUTION 18-34
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH
CHICAGOLAND PAVING CONTRACTORS, INC.
FOR THE 2018 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 annual 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 May
18, 2018, inviting bids on the "2018 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, eleven 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 Friday, June 1, 2018, with the corrected bid results shown in Exhibit "A"; and
WHEREAS, the low bidder is Chicagoland Paving Contractors, Inc. of Lake Zurich, Illinois for
the bid amount of $54,900.00, which is $5,100.00 less than the budgeted amount; and
WHEREAS, the qualifications and availability of the low bidder have been verified; and
WHEREAS, the 2018 Adopted Budget contains an allocation for street patching of $50,000 in
the General Fund Account 025017-552290 and $10,000 in the Lehigh -Ferris TIF Fund Account 151079-
571029
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 Chicagoland Paving Contractors, Inc.
for the 2018 Street Patching Program in the amount of $54,900.00.
SECTION 3. The Village President of the Village of Morton Grove is hereby authorized to
execute and the Village Clerk to attest to a contract with Chicagoland Paving Contractors, Inc., 225
Telser Road, Lake Zurich, Illinois 60047, based upon their bid for the 2018 Street Patching Program in
the amount of $54,900.00.
SECTION 5. The Village Administrator, Interim 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.
SECTION 6. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and approval.
PASSED THIS 1 lth DAY OF JUNE 2018
Trustee Grear
Trustee Minx
Trustee Ramos
Trustee Thill
Trustee Travis
Trustee Witko
APPROVED BY ME THIS 1 l th DAY OF JUNE 2018
ATTESTED and FILED in my office
This 12th DAY OF JUNE 2018
Eileen Scanlon Harford, Village Clerk
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
Daniel P. DiMaria, Village President
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
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Lesislative Summary
Resolution 18-35
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT
WITH G&M TRUCKING, INC. FOR THE 2018 MATERIAL HAULING PROGRAM
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:
Reviewed by:
June 11, 2018
To authorize the Village to execute a contract with G&M Trucking, Inc. for the
2018 Material Hauling Program. This program is necessary to haul and dispose of
construction/ demolition debris, street sweepings, and tree stump grindings, as well
as to transport and furnish sand and stone material for the Village
The Village annually contracts with a material hauling contractor to assist in the
hauling of materials to and from the Public Works Facility at 7840 Nagle Avenue.
This contract was bid through a public process in accordance with the Village Code.
The contract was advertised and two sealed bid were received. The bid tabulation is
attached as Exhibit "A".
Public Works.
The estimated contract value is $162,195.00. Since this is a unit price contract, the
final contract amount will be based on the actual quantity of work performed.
The Adopted 2018 Budget in account numbers 025017-552260; 405033-552260;
405033-562110; 405034-552260; 405034-563110 (with a maximum amount of
$242,000).
The Public Works Department as part of their normal work activities will perform
the management and implementation of the program.
Approval as presented.
N/A
None
Teresa Ho
age Administrator
on, Corporation Counsel
Prepared by:
Joe Dahm, Inte
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RESOLUTION 18-35
AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH G&M CONTRACTORS, INC.
FOR 2018 MATERIAL HAULING 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 material hauling program is necessary to haul and dispose of construction/
demolition debris, street sweepings, tree stump grindings as well as to transport and furnish sand and
stone material for the Village; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Department advertised on the Village's website beginning May
17, 2018, inviting bids on the "2018 Material Hauling Program"; and
WHEREAS, nine entities obtained the bidding materials; and
WHEREAS, two bids was received, publicly opened, and read at the Public Works facility at
10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 31, 2018, with the tabulation of bids included in Exhibit "A"; and
WHEREAS, this contract must conform to the requirements of the Prevailing Wage Act; and
WHEREAS, G&M Trucking, Inc. is the low bidder with a bid amount of $162,195.00; and
WHEREAS, G&M Trucking, Inc. satisfactorily performed the work in this program in 2010; and
WHEREAS, the qualifications and availability of the low bidder has been verified; and
WHEREAS, funding for the above work is included in the Village of Morton Grove Adopted
2018 Budget as Account Numbers 025017-552260; 405033-552260; 405033-562110; 405034-552260;
405034-563110 (with a maximum total amount of $242,000).
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 Village President of the Village of Morton Grove is hereby authorized to execute
and the Village Clerk to attest to a contract with G&M Trucking, Inc., 8811 Kathy Lane, Des Plaines,
Illinois, based upon their bid for the "2018 Material Hauling Program" in the amount of $162,195.00.
Section 3. The Village Administrator, Director of Public Works, Village Engineer and/or their
designees are authorized to take all steps necessary to implement, supervise, and manage this contract.
Section 4. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and approval.
PASSED THIS 1 lth DAY OF JUNE 2018
Trustee Grear
Trustee Minx
Trustee Ramos
Trustee Thill
Trustee Travis
Trustee Witko
APPROVED BY ME THIS 1 lth DAY OF JUNE 2018
Daniel P. DiMaria, Village President
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
ATTESTED and FILED in my office
This 12th DAY OF JUNE 2018
Eileen Scanlon Harford, Village Clerk
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
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Ordinance 18-07
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE PREVAILING RATE OF WAGES
FOR LABORERS, MECHANICS AND OTHER WORKERS
IN THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE EMPLOYED
IN PERFORMING CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE VILLAGE
Introduced
Purpose:
Background:
Programs, Departments
or Groups Affected
Fiscal Impact:
Source of Funds:
Workload Impact:
Administrator
Recommendation:
Second Reading:
Special Considerations or
Requirements:
Administrato 4.proval
Prepared by:
June 11, 2018
To comply with the requirements of the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, 820 ILCS 130
et seq. whereby the Village establishes the prevailing wages for public works
projects.
The Illinois Prevailing Wage Act requires a contractor and subcontractor to pay
laborers, workers and mechanics employed on public works projects, no less than
the general prevailing rate of wages as established by the Village. "Public Works"
are defined by the Act to mean all fixed works constructed by any public body, or
paid for wholly or in part out of public funds. Each year during the month of June,
the Act requires the Village to investigate and ascertain the prevailing rate of wages.
This ordinance adopts the prevailing wage rates established by the Illinois
Department of Labor for Cook County, Illinois as the prevailing wage rates for
public works projects in Morton Grove. These rates are determined by the Illinois
Depai tment of Labor and will be posted at www.illinois.gov/idol on or about June
2018. Upon passage of this Ordinance, the Act further requires the Village to post
these rates or make them available for inspection by any interested party; file a
certified copy of the Ordinance with the Illinois Department of Labor; and publish a
notice of these rates on the Village's website.
Administration and Legal Departments
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
The implementation of this ordinance will be performed by Corporation Counsel.
Approval as presented.
A request to waive the second reading is requested so the submission to the Illinois
Department of Labor can be done in a timely fashion
None
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Teresa Ho fman
age Administrator
poration Counsel
ORDINANCE 18-07
ESTABLISHING THE PREVAILING RATE OF WAGES FOR LABORERS, MECHANICS AND
OTHER WORKERS IN THE LOCALITY OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE
EMPLOYED IN PERFORMING CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC WORKS
FOR THE VILLAGE
WHEREAS, the Village of Morton Grove ("Village"), located in Cook County, Illinois, is a home
rule unit of government under the provisions of Article VII, Section 6 of the 1970; and
WHEREAS, the State of Illinois has enacted "An Act regulating wages of laborers, mechanics
and other workers employed in any public works by the State, County, City or any public body or any
political subdivision or by anyone under contract for public works", approved June 26, 1941, as amended,
being Chapter 820 ILCS 130/1-12, Illinois Compiled Statues; and
WHEREAS, the aforesaid Act requires the Village of Morton Grove investigate and ascertain the
prevailing rate of wages as defined in said Act for laborers, mechanics and other workers in the locality of
the Village of Morton Grove employed in performing construction of public works, for the Village; and
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: To the extent and as required by "An Act regulating wages of laborers, mechanics
and other workers employed in any public works by the state, county, city or any public body or any
political subdivision or by anyone under contract for public works", the general prevailing rate of wages
in this locality for laborers, mechanics and other workers engaged in the construction of public works
coming under the jurisdiction of the Village of Morton Grove is hereby ascertained to be the same as the
prevailing rate of wages for construction work in the Cook County area as determined by the Department
of Labor of the State of Illinois for June 2018 which will be posted on the Department of Labor's website
as of July 1, 2018. The definition of any terms appearing in this Ordinance which are also used in the
aforesaid Act shall be the same as in said Act.
SECTION 3: Nothing herein shall be construed to apply said general prevailing rate of wages as
herein ascertained to any work or employment except public works of the Village of Morton Grove to the
extent required by the aforesaid Act.
SECTION 4: The Village of Morton Grove shall publicly post or keep available for inspection by
any interested party at 6101 Capulina Avenue, Morton Grove this determination of such prevailing rate of
wage.
SECTION 5: The Village of Morton Grove shall mail a copy of this determination to any
employer, and to any association of employers and to any person or association of employees who have
filed, or file their names and addresses, requesting copies of any determination stating the particular rates
and the particular class of workers whose wages will be affected by such rates.
SECTION 6: The Village of Morton Grove shall promptly file a certified copy of this Ordinance
with the Department of Labor of the State of Illinois.
SECTION 7: The Village Administrator shall cause a notice of its determination to be posted on
the Village's website with a hyperlink to the Department of Labor's prevailing wage schedule when such
hyperlink becomes available.
SECTION 8: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and
approval.
PASSED THIS 11th day of June 2018.
Trustee Grear
Trustee Minx
Trustee Ramos
Trustee Thill
Trustee Travis
Trustee Witko
APPROVED by me this 11th day of June 2018.
Daniel P. DiMaria, Village President
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
APPROVED and FILED in my office this
12`h day of June 2018.
Eileen Scanlon Harford, Village Clerk
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
legis\ord\prevailing wage
CERTIFICATION
STATE OF ILLINOIS
COUNTY OF COOK
I, Eileen Scanlon Harford do hereby certify I am the Village Clerk of the Village of Morton
Grove, Illinois, and keeper of the records of said Village of Morton Grove, Illinois, and that the foregoing
is a true and correct copy of the Prevailing Wage Rates Ordinance as adopted by the Board of Trustees of
Village of Morton Grove, Illinois, at their Regular Meeting held on June 11, 2018.
Dated this 12th day of June 2018.
By:
Eileen Scanlon Harford, Village Clerk
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF
ORDINANCE NO: 18-07
PREVAILING WAGE RATES
TAKE NOTICE that the Village Administrator of the Village of Morton Grove, pursuant
to "An Act regulating wages of laborers, mechanics and other workers employed in any public
works by the State, county, city or any public body or any political subdivision or by anyone
under contract for public works," has determined on, and as effective from June 11, 2018, the
general prevailing rate of wages in this locality for laborers, mechanics, and other workers
engaged in the construction of public works coming under the jurisdiction of the Village of
Morton Grove is the same as determined by the Department of Labor of the State of Illinois for
Cook County as of June 2018. A copy of the full Ordinance and the Department of Labor
determination is available for inspection by any interested party in the main office of the Village
of Morton Grove, and to any employer or association of employers and any person or association
of employees who have filed, or file their names and addresses, requesting copies of the same.
Ralph E. Czerwinski, Village Administrator
Village of Morton Grove,
Cook County, Illinois
Legislative Summary
Ordinance 18-09
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO CONVERT THE EXISTING PRE-
KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 8 GRADE ELEMENTARY/JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL TO A JUNIOR
HIGH/HIGH SCHOOL, GRADES 7-12, AT 8601 MENARD AVENUE, MORTON GROVE, ILLINOIS
Introduction:
Purpose:
Background:
Programs, Departs
or Groups Affected
Fiscal Impact:
Source of Funds:
Workload Impact:
Admin Recommend:
Second Reading:
Special Consider
Requirements:
Submitted by:
Prepared by
June 11, 2018
To approve an amendment to an existing special use permit (04-44) to allow for the existing Muslim
Community Center Academy ("MCC Academy") to be converted from an elementary and junior high
school (pre -Kindergarten through 8 grade) to a junior high and high school for grades 7 through 12.
The Village approved a Special Use Permit (Ord. 04-44) in November 2004 for a mosque and expansion
of an existing school, a former kindergarten -8 grade parochial school, developed prior to the requirement
for a special use permit. The Village and the Muslim Community Center ("MCC") also entered into a
Mediation Agreement, Resolution 04-32, which governs the site in conjunction with the approved
ordinance. The approved school use is specifically limited to pre -kindergarten through 8 grade.
The Muslim Community Center ("MCC") filed an application for an amendment to their special use
permit to convert the MCC Academy from an elementary/junior high school to a junior high and high
school. The MCC has committed to limit enrollment to 50 students each for grades 7 and 8 and 25
students per grade for 9-12 grades. The existing Hifz program, for students ages 10-14 to learn the Duran,
would continue with a maximum enrollment of 40 students. With an overall peak enrollment of 240
students, the MCC would increase staffing from the current 25 to 30 maximum, at any given time.
Although the approved site plan (Ord. 04-44) included 201 on-site parking spaces, there are currently only
194 spaces on-site. The MCC proposes the same general hours for the school, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Monday through Friday. However, on Fridays, the 10 -12 graders will be dismissed from the MCC
Academy at least 1 hour prior to the first weekly Friday prayer service for off-site education at Oakton
Community College as a part of the College's and Academy's dual credit program.
Per Section 12-7-3:B, the MCC filed a Traffic and Parking Study, prepared by Gewalt Hamilton
Associates, Inc. ("GHA") and based on their observations of existing parking conditions and projections
for increased parking demands and, based on this change in use, GHA determined there would be more
than enough on-site parking available, Mondays through Thursdays, to accommodate the increased
parking demand for all the 10-12 grade students (up to 75) and the increased faculty (up to 5). However,
given the parking lot is at capacity and vehicles are currently being parked on adjacent neighborhood
streets each Friday for the weekly prayer services, the MCC is committing to an early dismissal for all
students of potential driving age (10 — 12 grades) from this campus and will reconvene classes off-site, for
the balance of each Friday. This relocation of the students and their vehicles is being proposed in lieu of
the MCC providing additional parking on-site for the associated increased parking demand.
In accordance with Section 12-16-4:A.2, the application was reviewed by Village departments. The
Traffic and Safety Commission reviewed the project at their May 7, 2018, meeting and unanimously
supported the project with conditions. As there are no proposed changes to the building facade, review by
the Appearance Commission was not required. Based on the application, supporting documents, and
testimony presented at the May 21, 2018, Public Hearing, the Plan Commission voted (5-1-1, Farkas
opposed; Khan recused) to recommend approval of the application with conditions.
Community and Economic Development
N/A
N/A
Community and Economic Development in the normal course of business.
Approval as presented
June 25, 2018
Reviewed by _
Teresa Hoffman Li ora on Counsel
nd Economic Development Director
ORDINANCE 18-09
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO CONVERT THE
EXISTING PRE -KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 8 GRADE ELEMENTARY/JUNIOR HIGH
SCHOOL TO A JUNIOR HIGH/HIGH SCHOOL, GRADES 7- 12,
AT 8601 MENARD AVENUE, MORTON GROVE, ILLINOIS
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 97,705 sq. ft. property at 8601 Menard Avenue ("Subject Property") is owned
and operated by the Muslim Community Center ("MCC") and is improved with an existing 26,305 sq.
ft. building, which includes a mosque, elementary and junior high school, and a community center; and
WHEREAS, the subject property is located in an R2 Single Family Residence District; and
WHERAS, Section 12-4-2:C of the Unified Development Code requires a special use permit for
houses of worship, and schools (non -boarding - elementary, junior high and high) in the R2 Single
Family Residence District General Commercial District; and
WHEREAS, on November 22, 2004, the Village Board approved a Special Use Permit (Ord. 04-
44) for use as a mosque and for expansion of an existing school with 201 on-site parking spaces, at the
Subject Property; and
WHEREAS, the Village and the Muslim Community Center (MCC) entered into a Mediation
Agreement, Resolution 04-32, which governs the site in conjunction with the approved special use
ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the governing ordinance and mediation agreement set parameters and/or conditions
for the facility's site layout and operations such as occupancy rates - limiting the prayer hall to 625
persons, operation of the school for kindergarten through 8th grade only, etc., and included approved
site and floor plans; and
WHEREAS, the MCC filed an application for an amendment to the existing special use permit to
convert the existing elementary/junior high school from pre -kindergarten through 8 grade to a junior
high and high school for grades 7 through 12; 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 March 29, 2018, with written notification sent to property owners within 250 feet of
the subject property on March 30, 2018, and signs were duly posted on the property on April 6, 2018;
and
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WHEREAS, as part of their Application, the MCC proposes limitations on the student
enrollments such that they would have a peak enrollment of 50 students per grade for 7 and 8, and peak
enrollment of 25 students per grade for 9 through 12; and
WHEREAS, an existing Hifz program which teaches children ages 10-14 years old to memorize
the Quran, would continue at the MCC Academy and would have a maximum enrollment of 40 students
at any given time; and
WHEREAS, the MCC has committed that with the combined peak overall student enrollment at
240 students, they would have a maximum of 30 staff on site at any given time; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 12-7-3:B of the Village Code, the Applicants submitted
a traffic and parking study "Traffic and Parking Study," prepared by Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc.
(GHA), dated May 10, 2018 (REVISED FROM: April 25, 2018, and March 20, 2018), with the Special
Use Application; and
WHEREAS, although the previously approved special use permit site plan proposed 201 on-site
parking spaces, there are currentlyl 94 on-site parking spaces, including 19 tandem spaces and 7
accessible parking spaces; and
WHEREAS, given private high schools have a larger capture area than the geographically
defined local public schools, GHA assumed all potential students of driving age, including 10-12 grades
would be able drivers to the site and be issued a parking permit by the MCC; and
WHEREAS, the projected increased parking demand for this change of use would be 80
vehicles, which includes the 75 additional student drivers, grades 10-12, and the projected 5 maximum
peak additional staff (increased from 25 to 30); and
WHEREAS, based on GHA's observations, the projected parking demand associated with this
change of use, on Mondays through Thursdays, would be 135, which can be accommodated by the
existing available on-site parking; and
WHEREAS, GHA observed on Fridays, during the weekly prayer services, all of the existing194
on-site parking spaces are completely occupied, which results in attendees parking in the surrounding
neighborhoods on the adjacent public streets; and
WHEREAS, in order to prevent adding up to 80 additional vehicles onto the site and into the
surrounding neighborhoods during the Friday weekly prayer services, the MCC has committed to off-
site educational instruction on Friday and will coordinate the schedule of such to ensure all students and
teachers remove their vehicles from the site and the surrounding neighborhood a minimum of one hour
prior to commencement of the first weekly prayer service each Friday; and
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WHEREAS, the Traffic Safety Commission (TSC) reviewed the project at its May 7, 2018,
meeting and the Commission recommended approval of the proposed change in use subject to the MCC
addressing all the issues and questions noted by the Village Engineer in the April 26, 2018, staff report;
and
WHEREAS, there are no proposed changes to the building facade and, as such, the Appearance
Commission review was not required; and
WHEREAS, as required by ordinance, the Morton Grove Plan Commission held a public hearing
relative to the above referenced case on May 21, 2018, at which 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 June 4, 2018, a copy of which is attached hereto
and made a part hereof and marked as Exhibit "A"; and
WHEREAS, the Corporate Authorities have considered this matter at a Public Meeting and find
pursuant to the relevant provisions of the Village of Morton Grove Unified Development Code, that the
proposed amendment to the special use shall be approved subject to conditions and restrictions as set
forth herein.
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 property located at 8601 Menard Avenue, Morton Grove, Illinois 60053, is
hereby granted an amendment to the previously granted special use permit, pursuant to Ordinance 04-44,
to allow for the MCC Academy to be converted from an elementary and junior high school, with grades
pre -kindergarten through 8, to a junior high and high school, with grades 7 through 12 , with 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 special use:
1. All conditions of Ordinance 04-44 and Resolution 04-32 shall remain in effect unless specifically
modified by this Ordinance.
2. The site and building shall be developed and operated consistent with the plans and supporting
documents in original special use ordinance, as modified by the current application, identified in
this report and/or presented at the Public Hearing, subject to any necessary modifications to
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accommodate conditions, Commission recommendations, or code compliance requirements, in
accordance with reviews by Traffic Safety Commission, Plan Commission, and/or Village staff,
including the following:
A. Traffic study "Traffic and Parking Study", prepared by Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc.,
dated May 10, 2018 (REVISED FROM: April 25, 2018, and March 20, 2018)
3. Section 2, Condition #4 of Ordinance 04-44 which states the MCC Academy shall be limited to
grades pre -Kindergarten through 8th grade, shall be eliminated and replaced with the following:
A. The MCC Academy is allowed to provide instruction to grades 7th through 12th, subject to
compliance with the conditions of this ordinance;
B. The MCC shall limit overall enrollment to a maximum of 240 students and a maximum
of 30 teachers.
C. The MCC shall limit enrollment for Grades 91h through 12th to a maximum of 25 students
per grade;
D. The MCC shall limit enrollment for Grades 7'h and 8th grades to a maximum of 50
students per grade;
E. The MCC may continue the existing Hifz program, for the instruction of 10-14 year olds
in the memorization of the Quran, for this same age group. Enrollment in this program
shall be limited to a maximum of 40 students;
F. The MCC shall issue special parking permits for all students and faculty that drive to the
subject property; and
G. The MCC shall create designated parking area(s) for the students and faculty and shall
require all students and teachers to park in this/these areas. Such parking area(s) shall be
clearly defined with signage.
H. Unless the MCC constructs 80 additional on-site parking spaces pursuant to Section 2-7
of this Ordinance. All student and high school teacher vehicles must be removed from the
site and surrounding residential neighborhoods at least one hour prior to the first weekly
prayer service on each Friday.
4. Prior to enrolling any high school students at this location, the MCC must submit a detailed
parking management plan which clearly describes how the MCC will ensure all student and
teacher vehicles are removed from the site and surrounding residential neighborhoods at least
one hour prior to the first weekly prayer service on each Friday. Such parking management plan
shall include, but not be limited to:
A. Provide a copy of the agreement or similar documentation between the MCC and Oakton
Community College or other qualified educational facility outside of this immediate
neighborhood for off-site instruction on Fridays. Such agreement and/or documentation
must include proposed class schedules and locations of such off-site educational
programs for all of the MCC Academy's 10th through 12th grade students;
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B. Provide an updated site plan which clearly shows the 75 spaces designated for student
parking and the spaces designated for faculty and other staff, Mondays through
Thursdays and on Friday morning up to one hour prior to the commencement of the
weekly prayer services;
C. Provide a copy of the proposed signage for such parking, as described in Condition 3.B.,
above;
D. Provide a detailed summary of the MCC's proposed means and methods to monitor 10th -
12th grade student and associated faculty compliance with the requirement to remove
their vehicles from the subject property and surrounding neighborhood a minimum of one
hour prior to the first Friday prayer service each week;
E. Provide a detailed summary of MCC's proposed enforcement method to ensure the
students and faculty remove their vehicles from the subject property and surrounding
residential neighborhoods;
F. Provide detailed summaries of any proposed after school programs specifically for the
high school students and for which have not been accounted for in the Traffic Study
and/or any which will increase parking demand after regular school hours. Such
summary shall include all information on any such programs, including, but not limited
to: hours for each program, number of days per week each program will be held, and the
maximum projected attendance for each after school program. In addition, the summary
shall include means and methods for how such student program will be adjusted when
other general community programs or religious services/programs are scheduled to be
held on site particularly during peak evening usage of the mosque and/or community
center. And, if any such after school programs for the high school students are proposed,
the MCC shall include their proposed means for ensuring all high school students and
associated faculty vehicles are removed from the site and surrounding neighborhood at
least one hour prior to any such peak evening community and religious programs and/or
services.
5. Such Parking Management Plan must be reviewed and approved by the Village Administrator,
based on input from the Director of Community and Economic Development, the Director of
Public Works, the Village Engineer, the Fire Chief, and Police Chief, prior to the MCC
commencement enrollment of any high school students at the subject property and/or initiated
any proposed after school programs beyond what is specifically identified in the Traffic and
Parking Study. The MCC shall comply with all requirements and conditions of the approved
Parking Management Plan. At least 30 days prior to commencement of school, the MCC shall
have completed the designation of the student and faculty parking areas, and shall have installed
the signage, in accordance with the approved parking management plan.
6. At least 60 days prior to the commencement of each subsequent new school year, the MCC shall
provide a current copy of the annual agreement and/or similar supporting document between the
MCC and Oakton Community College or other qualified educational facility, outside of this
immediate neighborhood, for off-site instruction on Fridays. Such agreement and/or
documentation must include proposed class schedules and locations of such off-site educational
programs for all of the MCC Academy's 10th through 12th grade students. In addition, the MCC
shall also obtain Village approval for an updated parking management plan if any changes to the
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previously approved document are proposed. The MCC shall comply with all requirements and
conditions of the updated parking management plan.
7. The requirement of Section 2-3-11 of this Ordinance may be waived if the MCC constructs 80
additional on-site parking spaces. The MCC shall obtain all required Village permits for the
construction of such parking spaces.
8. The applicants shall advise the Director of Community and Economic Development of any of the
following:
A. Any proposed change in ownership of the subject property and/or school and mosque;
B. Any change in hours of operation of the school, mosque, and/or ancillary programs;
C. Any changes to the currently approved off-site educational programs;
D. Any increases in staffing and student levels above those projected in the Gewalt
Hamilton Associates traffic study "Traffic and Parking Summary", dated May 10, 2018
(REVISED FROM: April 25, 2018, and March 20, 2018);
E. Any additions or expansions of any after school programs beyond what was provided for
in the submitted Traffic and Parking Study or approved Parking Management Plan;
F. Any alterations to or changes in uses or configuration of any of the interior of the
building; and
G. Any other changes to the site use which could increase the intensity and/or increase the
parking demand.
Such changes may require the owners of 8601 Menard Avenue to submit an updated parking
analysis, and may require the owners of 8601 Menard Avenue to comply with additional conditions,
and/or seek approval for further amendment(s) to the special use permit.
9. The Applicants shall advise all students, staff and patrons to adhere to parking regulations on-site
and within the residential neighborhoods.
10. Should the Morton Grove Police Department, Director of Community and Economic Development,
and/or Village Engineer be advised of any significant vehicular/pedestrian traffic and/or parking
issues on adjacent public ways, related to the operation of the modified school, the owner shall be
required to develop and submit a plan to the Village Administrator within 30 days of such notice,
which outlines a plan with specific ways to address such issues. Such plan shall be reviewed by the
Director of Community and Economic Development, Village Engineer, and Police Chief, who will
be charged with making suggested changes and/or approving such a plan. Any remedies which alter
the nature of this approved use may require an amendment of the special use permit and further
review by the Traffic Safety Commission.
SECTION 3: The special use is granted so long as the owner, occupant and users of this
property utilize the area for the purposes as herein designated.
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SECTION 4: 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 5: The Commission shall comply with all requirements of the Village of Morton
Grove Ordinances and Codes that are applicable.
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 June 2018.
Trustee Grear
Trustee Minx
Trustee Ramos
Trustee Travis
Trustee Thill
Trustee Witko
APPROVED by me this 25th day of June 2018.
Daniel P. DiMaria, Village President
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
APPROVED and FILED in my office this
26th day of June 2018
Eileen Scanlon Harford, Village Clerk
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
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Community & Economic Development Depart.hent
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To: Village President and Board of Trustees
From: Steven Blonz, Chairperson, Plan Commission
Nancy Radzevich, AICP, Community and Economic Development Director
Dominick A. Argumedo, ALCP, Zoning Administrator/Land-Use Planner
Date: June 4, 2018
Re: Plan Commission Case 18-04: Request for an amendment to a Special Use
Permit (04-44) to convert the existing school (Muslim Community Center
Academy) from Pre -Kindergarten through 8th grade to 7th grade through 12th
grade in accordance with Sections 12-4-2:C. of the Unified Development Code
(Ordinance 07-07) at 8601 Menard Ave.
Commission Report
Public Notice
The Village of Morton Grove provided Public Notice for the April 16, 2018 Plan Commission public
hearing for PC 18-04 in accordance with the Unified Development Code. The Pioneer Press published
the public notice on March 29, 2018, and the Village notified surrounding property owners via mail on
March 30, 2018 and placed a public notice sign on the subject property on April 6, 2018. At the April
16, 2018 public hearing, the case was continued to the May 21, 2018 Plan Commission hearing.
Property Overview
The 97,705 sq. ft. subject property is improved with an existing 26,305 sq. ft. building and is owned
and operated by the Muslim Community Center ("MCC"). The building includes a mosque, elementary
and junior high school and community center with 194 on-site parking spaces, including 19 tandem
spaces and 7 accessible parking spaces. The property is zoned R2 Single Family Residence District.
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Background
On November 22, 2004, the Village approved a Special Use Permit (Ord. 04-44) for 8601 Menard
Avenue for use as a mosque and for expansion of an existing school. The existing school was a
Kindergarten through 8th grade parochial school, developed prior to the special use process. The
Village and the Muslim Community Center ("MCC") also entered into a Mediation Agreement,
Resolution 04-32, which governs the site in conjunction with the approved ordinance.
The governing documents set parameters and/or conditions for the facility's site layout and
operations such as approved site and floor plans, on occupancy rates such as limiting the prayer hall
to 625 persons, and operation of the school for kindergarten through 8th grade.
From the date of approval of the Special Use Permit through the 2013-2014 academic year, the MCC
Academy taught pre -Kindergarten through 8th grade and the MCC's Hifz program. At its peak, in the
2013-2014 academic year, the Academy had 476 students with a staff of 50 members.
After the 2013-2014 calendar year, grades pre -kindergarten through 5th were moved to the MCC
Academy's Skokie campus, 9301 Gross Point Road, leaving only 6th through 8th grades and the Hifz
program at the subject property. Currently, the MCC Academy Morton Grove campus instructs 169
students, grades 6t through 8th grade (129 students) and the Hifz program (40 students). The
students are supported with a staff of 29, 18 full time and 11 part time with a maximum of 25 on site
at any one time.
The site plan approved with the Special Use Permit included 201 on-site parking spaces. In addition,
as a condition of the special use, the site plan includes an area for 23 "land -banked" parking spaces
in the 61 ft. x 154 ft. green -space area directly north of the parking area. For these "land -banked"
spaces, Per Resolution 04-32, The Village may require the future construction of some or all of the
parking spaces on the land -banked area if MCC Friday patrons park more than 50 vehicles on -streets
adjacent to the MCC for 4 consecutive Normal Fridays, confirmed by a joint count taken by the
Parties.
There are currently only 194 parking spaces on-site.
Overview of the Application
This Muslim Community Center ('MCC'), the "Applicant" and property owner, has filed an application
seeking to amend their Special Use Permit (Ord. 04-44), to allow for the conversion of the previously
approved pre -Kindergarten through 8th grade elementary and junior high Muslim Community Center
Academy ("MCC Academy") to a junior high and high school for grades 7 through 12. The existing
Special Use Permit includes a condition that limits the MCC Academy to pre -Kindergarten through 8th
grade. The Applicant has committed to a peak enrollment of 50 students per grade for 7th and 8th,
and a lower peak enrollment of 25 students per grade for 9th -12th. An existing "Hifz" program, which
teaches children 10-14 years old to memorize the Quran, would continue at the MCC Academy with a
maximum enrollment of 40. The combined peak enrollment would be 240 students. This change in
the school program would increase the staff levels from the current 25 to 30 maximum at any given
time.
Since the 2013-2014 school year, Pre -Kindergarten through 5th grade has been moved from the MCC
Academy Morton Grove campus to the Skokie campus. As part of this proposal, the 6th grade classes
would also be transferred from the MCC Academy Morton Grove campus to the MCC's Skokie Campus,
if this amendment were approved.
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The MCC has advised the Village that there is currently no regular bus service for the students and
there would still not be any bus service if this amendment was approved. The students taught at the
Skokie campus arrive directly to their school and are not shuttled from the Morton Grove campus.
Buses are only utilized for field trips, which occur no more than two times per year. While the MCC is
proposing to transition this school to include high school aged students, they have indicated that the
Hifz program would continue to be for 10-14 year old students only, at the Morton Grove campus.
The MCC has advised the Village that the proposed school hours would remain the same from 8:30
AM to 3:30 PM Monday through Friday. However, on Fridays, 10th -12th graders will leave the Morton
Grove campus at least 1 hour before prayer service to attend classes at Oakton Community College as
a part of the College's and Academy's dual credit program. The MCC has stated that there will be no
extracurricular school activities; this was also stated in the submitted traffic study.
The MCC has indicated that there will be no modification to the exterior of the building as part of this
proposed transition of the school.
Per Section 12-7-3:B of the Unified Development Code, proposed parking standards identified in the
code as "Required Spaces By Use" shall be advisory only for Special Use applications as the required
parking will be reviewed and established as part of the Special Use Permit. The final number of
required parking spaces for Special Use Permits is set by the Village Board based on the submitted
independent traffic and parking study and any traffic and parking recommendations by the Traffic
Safety and Plan Commissions and/or staff.
As required, the MCC submitted a traffic and parking study, "Traffic Impact and Parking Study", dated
May 10, 2018, prepared by Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc. ("GHA'). The study includes an analysis
of the existing and proposed parking demand and traffic volumes/circulation for the proposed
amendment.
As the submitted traffic study notes, the discrepancy between the approved site layout of 201 parking
spaces and the current 194 stall layout is the result of: one (1) space along the eastern property line
and 1 space along the northern row of parking (directly adjacent to the field) were eliminated to
create a landscape island; 1 additional space was provided within a modified island at the site
entrance off of Theobald Road; and the six (6) spaces that are dashed within the main east -west
drive aisle were not striped.
Based on their analysis, GHA determined that, even with the reduced number of on-site parking
spaces, there would be sufficient parking on Mondays through Thursdays. However, there would be
a potential issue on Fridays with the added vehicles for student drivers on top of the vehicles parked
for the two Friday prayer services. Much of the report and the discussions with the MCC focused on
how to address the increased parking demand associated with the change in use, on Fridays, during
prayer services, when the parking lot is already at capacity and vehicles are already over -flowing onto
the surrounding neighborhood streets.
May 21, 2018 Public Hearing
Dominick Argumedo, Zoning Administrator/Land-Use Planner, introduced the case and summarized
the Plan Commission staff report dated May 16, 2018, which was entered into the public record in its
entirety. Included in his summary was a review of the history of the MCC since approval via Special
Use Permit (Ord. 04-44) and Resolution 04-32 for use as a mosque and for expansion of an existing
school 8601 Menard Avenue. He also summarized the current application to amend the existing use
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by converting the previously approved Pre=Kindergarten through 8th grade elementary/junior high
school to junior high and high school, for grades 7-12.
Mr. Argumedo further noted that for Mondays through Thursday, based on the application and the
associated parking study, Staff is comfortable that projected increased parking demand associated
with the addition of student drivers and some added faculty would have no additional parking impact
on residential streets from the proposed amendment. Staff's main concern is related to the added
parking demand during Friday services. The MCC at the Traffic and Safety Commission hearing on
May 7, 2018 indicated that students in 10th through 12th grade would be dismissed an hour before
Friday prayer services and take classes at Oakton Community College. At the time of this hearing,
however, Staff has not received any documentation how this would work: class syllabus, time
schedules, or any agreement with the College.
Chairperson Blonz asked for questions from the Commissioners for staff, no Commissioners asked any
questions of staff. Secretary Sheehan then swore in those who represented the Muslim Community
Center: Dr. Saba Khan, member of the MCC community, 8542 Mango, Morton Grove, II; Mr. Habeeb
Quadri, principal of the MEC, 9319 Oak Park, Morton Grove, II; and Ms. Lynn Means, Senior
Engineer, Gewalt Hamilton Associates.
Dr. Khan clarified that she was recusing herself from the Planning Commission in order to represent
this case.
Dr. Khan reviewed the history of the mosque and school. She reiterated that the application is to
amend the existing special use which only allows classes Pre -k thru 8th grade at 8601 Menard to
allow for a school that teaches 7th thru 12th grade.
Dr. Khan then provided additional details of the proposed future use of the school. Beginning in the
2018-2019 school year: 9th grade will have 25 students, with each succeeding academic year adding
an additional grade until, for high school, there are 25 students per 9th through 12th grade totaling
100 students by 2021-2022 academic year. Grades 7th and 8th will have a peak enrollment of 50
students, and will be enrolled in the 2018-2019 academic year. There will be 30 staff members, an
increase of five from the current staffing levels.
Ms. Means then provided an overview of projected parking demand. She noted that the on-site
parking lot has 194 parking spaces with an additional 7 un -striped parking spaces totaling 201. Ms.
Means noted that if all students in grades 10th through 12th drove, with a peak enrollment of 25
students per grade, student parking demand would be a maximum of 75 students. She then noted
that if every staff member drove, 30 in total, the peak school demand parking from the transition to a
junior high and high school would be 105. Combined with the assumption that the 30 daily
worshippers that GHA's observed for daily prayers Monday through Thursday would drive, the overall
peak parking demand would be 135. Again, she noted, with 194 parking spaces on site, the provided
off street parking would be sufficient to meet demand on Mondays through Thursday. She then
discussed the MCC's plan to address parking demand on Friday.
Ms. Means acknowledged that for Friday prayer services, held twice during the day, all 194 on-site
parking spaces are utilized. To avoid increasing the existing parking demand on the area streets from
student parking demand, the MCC proposes to dismiss grades 10th through 12th grades from the MCC
Academy location by 11:00 am prior to the first 1:00 prayer service to continue their education at
Oakton Community College. Mr Quadri clarified that there will be a 1 1/2 hour gap before prayer
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service traffic begins. Mr. Quadri added information regarding the dual credit program with Oakton
Community College. Mr. Quadri further noted that the proposed high school will be very selective,
with admission tests prior to acceptance. Part of the high school's attraction will be a high level
academic achievement. As such, students will need to meet certain requirements that will allow all
students to attend dual credit courses at Oakton Community College. Ms. Means also added there will
be no bus service for these students between the Morton Grove campus and the Oakton Community
College campus. For students that do not drive to the MCC Academy, transportation to the College
will have to be by carpooling, or parents picking the students up and driving them. Ms. Means
concluded that with the program with Oakton Community College, the proposed high school will not
change the demand for parking during prayer service.
Chairperson Blonz asked about the prior peak number of students and the projected number of
students for the junior high and high school. Dr. Khan stated in 2013-2014 there were 476 students,
and by 2022-2023 with all 4 years of high school being taught, along with 7th and 8th grades and the
Hifz program, the final total would be 240 students and 30 staff employees.
Commissioner Gabriel asked how many students that would attend the high school would be from
outside Morton Grove. Mr. Quadri noted that since the approval of the original MCC Academy at the
Menard Avenue site, the number of students who live locally has increased, but provided no numbers.
Ms. Means added that the parking study takes into consideration that all students of driving age
would drive, which she feels is a liberal projection. She noted that surveys done with other high
schools which include Notre Dame and the Rochelle Zell High School and show that 18% of eligible
students drive to school. Regardless of the numbers that drive, Monday through Thursday, the on-site
parking could accommodate all students that drive.
Commissioner Gillespie asked about having a parking permit program for high school students that
utilize on-site parking. Mr. Argumedo interjected that Staff, in discussions with the applicant, looked
at several aspects to address parking demand concerns. Initially, Staff suggested a parking permit
program to control student vehicles. However, it was noted as is common at other area schools,
students that do not receive parking permits may just park in the neighborhood and increase the
parking on residential on -street parking. Staff does suggest, as a condition for approval, that a permit
parking program be established to serve as a means to monitor parking demand of the high school
students.
Chairperson Blonz asked the Applicant if the conditions that the staff has listed in their report to the
Plan Commission were agreeable. Dr. Khan stated that she has received a copy of the report and that
the conditions are agreeable.
Chairperson Blonz asked about the traffic study on page 3, which noted that on Fridays there are over
1,000 overall parking spaces. Ms. Means clarified that the available spaces noted included on -street
parking within a 1/4 mile of the subject property.
Commissioner Farkas asked for an explanation on the statement made regarding carpooling and
would some of the cars remain parked at the MCC while students attend Oakton Community College.
Ms. Means explained there is no bus service available and the parents realize this and there will be
carpooling among students. Mr. Ralph Czerwinski, Village Administrator, asked to speak and explained
that some students will not drive, and those that do drive will car pool with other students. He
continued that there will have to be a mechanism put in place to make sure there are no vehicles left
behind. He noted that one of the conditions in the draft report is to provide assigned, designated
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areas for student and staff parking to provide one mechanism for verification that cars associated
with the high school have left:
Chairperson Blonz asked if the neighbors have been contacted. Dr. Khan replied that the MCC did
contact neighbors and submitted 15 letters from both members and non-members of the MCC. Mr.
Argumedo read one of the letters into the record. (see attachment)
Chairperson Blonz asked if there was anyone present that wanted to be heard.
Mr. Ronald Friedman, 5743 Theobald, expressed concerns regarding the traffic especially on Fridays.
He noted there are cars parked on Theobald during the week already. He noted that previously he
requested a ban on parking on Theobald but the Village declined. He continued that during Ramadan
the parking is atrocious and with the proposed high school and students driving, he expects it will be
even worse. There is a lot of noise created by cars with the MCC and it disrupts the neighborhood in
the late hours. He concluded that the traffic consultant may be testifying that the proposal will work
but that she is paid for her services and has a vested interest in that conclusion.
Chairperson Blonz asked if there was anyone else present that wanted to be heard. There were no
additional members of the audience that asked to speak.
Commissioner Farkas asked if there were any other parking spaces within the area that could be
rented to bus people in to the MCC for Ramadan services. Dr. Khan noted there is an agreement with
the Malloy School and parking is available. Mr. Quadri added there is also parking on Dempster at
the Health Center. During Ramadan there will be no school activities in the evening. Mr. Argumedo
reiterated this case is for the amendment for the conversion of the school.
Chairperson Blonz asked about the existing permit parking program for residents. Mr. Blonz
addressed the Traffic and Safety Commission chairman, Mr. Keith White, who was in attendance if
there were any plans for adjusting residential parking restrictions. Mr. White related the potential
parking situation with parking restrictions in neighborhoods next to Niles West. He stated that as
residential on -street parking restrictions are put in place, the area that students use to park keeps
expanding as the restrictions are posted. The same situation occurs with the Metra Station, the
surrounding streets are initially restricted and zone parking is put in place, and the area where
commuters park expands to the next block and so on. Mr. White feels this would be the same
situation surrounding the MCC. Mr. Quadri reiterated that there is already a restricted parking system
in place and the police are observing violators especially on Friday's. Dr. Khan noted as she lives close
to the MCC she faces some of the challenges with public parking as others, and she thanked the
Morton Grove Police Department for monitoring the situation.
Commissioner Gabriel asked what after school programs are in place. Even though the submitted
parking study states that there will be no after school programs, Mr. Quadri replied there would be
sports and national honor society, and most of the activities take place directly after school.
Chairperson Blonz asked for any other comments or questions. Hearing none, he asked for a motion.
Commissioner Shimanski moved to approve Case PC 18-04 a request for an amendment to a Special
Use Permit (04-44) to convert the existing school (Muslim Community Center Academy) from
Kindergarten through 8th grade to 7th grade to 12th grade, in accordance with Section 12-4-3:D, at
8601 Menard Avenue, Morton Grove, IL, with the following conditions:
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1. All conditions of Ordinance 04-44 and Resolution 04-32 shall remain in effect unless specifically
modified by this ordinance.
2. Section 2, Condition #4 of Ordinance 04-44 which states the MCC Academy shall be limited to
grades pre- Kindergarten through 8th grade, shall be eliminated and replaced with the following
language:
A. The MCC Academy may instruct grades 7th through 12th;
B. Grades 9th through 12th grade shall be limited to a total class size of 25 students per
grade;
C. Grades 7th and 8th grades shall be limited to a total class size of 50 students per grade;
D. A Hifz program, for the instruction of 10-14 year olds in the instruction of the
memorization of the Quran, may continue and shall be limited to a maximum of 40
students.
E. Parking permits shall for parking on-site shall be issued to all students and faculty that
drive to the subject property.
F. Parking for students and faculty shall be designated on site with signage.
3. Prior to enrolling any high school students, the MCC shall submit a Parking Management Plan
that ensures no increased parking demand will be added to the site as a result of the new high
school use, during the Friday prayer services. The Parking Management Plan shall include, but
not be limited to clarifications, documentation and any other supporting information, to address
the following:
A. If grades 10th through 12th have classes on the MCC Academy Morton Grove campus on
Friday, MCC shall clarify how they will require that all the student and faculty vehicles
leave campus and the surrounding neighborhood at least one hour prior to prayer service;
B. If the MCC Academy has classes for 10th through 12th grade students at an alternative
location such as Oakton Community College, or some other campus, on Fridays, the MCC
shall submit the agreement between the two respective parties, include information on the
class schedules, and how they will require students from 10th to 12th grade to attend such
off-site classes;
C. How such elimination of parking demand by students and staff will be monitored and
compliance confirmed;
D. The parking management plan must be reviewed and approved by the Village
Administrator in consultation with all relevant department heads.
4. Prior to each subsequent academic year, the MCC shall submit an updated Parking Management
Plan, confirming compliance with all items included in Condition #3., above.
5. The site and building shall be developed and operated consistent with the plans an supporting
documents in the application, identified in this report and/or presented at the Public Hearing,
subject to any necessary modifications to accommodate conditions, Commission
recommendations, or code compliance requirements, in accordance with reviews by Traffic
Safety Commission, Plan Commission, and/or Village staff, including the following:
A. Traffic study "Traffic and Parking Summary", prepared by Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc.,
dated May 10, 2018 11, 2017 (REVISED FROM: April 25, 2018, & March 20, 2018)
6. The applicants shall advise the Director of Community and Economic Development of any of the
following:
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A. any proposed change in ownership of the subject property and/or school and mosque;
B. any change in hours of operation;
C. any alterations to or changes in uses or configuration of any of the interior spaces;
D. any proposed increases in staffing, student levels or activities above those projected in the
Gewalt Hamilton Associates traffic study "Traffic and Parking Summary", dated May 10,
2018 (REVISED FROM: April 25, 2018, & March 20, 2018); and
E. any other changes to the site and/or use that could increase the intensity and/or increase
the parking demand.
Such changes may require the owners of 8601 Menard Avenue to submit an updated parking
analysis, and may subject the owners of 8601 Menard Avenue to additional conditions and may
serve as the basis for further amendment to the special use permit.
7. The Applicants shall advise staff, students and patrons to adhere to parking regulations within
the residential neighborhoods.
8. Should the Morton Grove Police Department, Director of Community and Economic Development
and/or Village Engineer be advised of any significant vehicular/pedestrian traffic and/or parking
issues on adjacent public ways, related to the operation of the modified school, the owner shall
be required to develop and submit a plan to the Village Administrator within 30 days of such
notice, which outlines a plan with specific ways to address such issues. Such plan shall be
reviewed by the Director of Community and Economic Development, Village Engineer and Police
Chief, who will be charged with making suggested changes and/or approving such a plan. Any
remedies which alter the nature of this approved use may require an amendment of the special
use permit and further review by the Traffic Safety Commission.
The motion seconded by Commissioner Dorgan. The Commission voted to recommend approval by a
vote of 5-1-1 (Farkas opposed; Khan recused)
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Legislative Summary
Ordinance 18-10
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Purpose:
Background:
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Submitted by:
Prepared by:
APPROVING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT
FOR AN AMUSEMENT ESTABLISHMENT (BILLIARDS HALL)
AT 6231 DEMPSTER STREET, MORTON GROVE, IL
June 11, 2018
To approve a special use permit for an amusement establishment for a billiards hall with 13 tables.
Mr. Sang Chul Hong, owner of 5000 Years Carom Billiards, Inc. ("Applicant") and Mr. Chung Lee
and Mr. Ho Lee, the property owners ("Property Owners"), applied for a special use permit for an
Amusement Establishment (billiards hall) at 6231 Dempster Street. Section 12-4-3:D of the Unified
Development Code requires a special use permit for an Amusement Establishment in the Cl General
Commercial district. The Applicant proposes to operate a 13 table billiards hall; patrons would rent
tables in designated time increments. The Applicant is not proposing any on-site food preparation,
but plans to offer pre-packaged food items along with beer, wine, and soft drinks for sale. The
maximum number of employees on site is projected to be (3) three. The proposed billiards hall will
be located within a vacant 5,314 sq. ft. tenant space, within a multi -tenant commercial center, which
includes seven (7) on-site parking spaces. In addition, the commercial uses in this area also have
access to 17 public parking spaces along Fernald Avenue, south of Dempster and north of the alley.
In accordance to Section 12-7-3:B, the Applicant hired Eriksson Engineering Associates (EEA) to
complete a traffic and parking study for the proposed use. Based on their observations of the existing
parking and traffic conditions, and the proposed operations of this business, EEA concluded there
will be minimal impact on existing traffic conditions. Upon initial review of existing parking
conditions, in relation to the projected peak parking demand for the proposed billiard hall, EEA
found there would be a parking deficit at certain times. To address this, the Applicant has entered
into a parking agreement with MBNA Financial at 6201 Dempster and will have access to their 37
parking spaces in their north parking lot, after regular bank business hours. With this added parking
for the billiard hall staff and patrons on evenings and weekends, EEA determined that there would be
sufficient parking to meet the peak parking demands.
Per Section 12-16-4 of the Unified Development Code, the Applicant appeared before the Traffic
Safety Commission at its May 7, 2018, meeting and reviewed and discussed the proposed project;,
the Commission voted unanimously to support the application with conditions. No exterior changes
are proposed and as such, the Appearance Commission review was not required. The Plan
Commission held a public hearing on the proposal on May 21, 2018. Based on the application,
supporting documents, and testimony presented at the Public Hearing, the Plan Commission voted 6-
0 (Khan absent) to recommend approval of the application with conditions.
Community and Economic Development
N/A
N/A
Community and Economic Development in the normal course of business.
Approval as presented
June 25, 2018
None
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Reviewed by ✓ 1
Teresa Hoffman Liston, Co
and Ecom' ' • .ment Director
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oration Counsel
ORDINANCE 18-10
APPROVING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT
FOR AN AMUSEMENT ESTABLISHMENT (BILLIARDS HALL)
AT 6231 DEMPSTER STREET, 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, 6231 Dempster Street is a 5,314 sq. ft. tenant space within a 10,710 sq. ft.
multi -tenant building, which includes a seven (7) stall parking lot at the rear of the property; and
WHEREAS, the 13,247 sq. ft. site is located in the Cl General Commercial District; and
WHERAS, Section 12-4-3:D of the Unified Development Code requires a special use
permit for an Amusement Establishment in the Cl General Commercial District; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Sang Chul Hong, owner of 5000 Years Carom Billiards, Inc. (the
"Applicant") and Mr. Chung Lee and Mr. Ho Lee, the property owners (the "Property Owner"),
have filed a proper application to the Plan Commission in the Village of Morton Grove under case
number PC18-03 requesting a Special Use Permit for an Amusement Establishment at the property
commonly known as 6231 Dempster Street, Morton Grove, Illinois 60053 to allow for a 13 table
billiards hall; 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 March 29, 2018, written notification sent to property owners within
250 feet of the subject property on March 30, 2018 and signs were duly posted on the property on
April 6, 2018; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant seeks approval for a billiards hall with 13 tables, which would be
open seven (7) days a week, where patrons would rent tables in designated time increments and
would be able to purchase pre-packaged food items along with beer, wine, and soft drinks for sale;
and
WHEREAS, the existing multi -tenant commercial building currently includes a travel
agency, podiatrist, a dental office, and a barber shop, and such tenants collectively share the existing
seven (7) on-site parking spaces and regularly utilize the 17 public parking spaces along Fernald
Avenue, south of Dempster Street and north of the public alley; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 12-7-3:B of the Village Code, the Applicants
submitted a traffic and parking study "Traffic and Parking Summary," prepared by Eriksson
Engineering Associates ("EEA"), dated May 11, 2018, with the Special Use Application; and
WHEREAS, based on their observations of the existing traffic conditions and patterns, and
the proposed operations of this business, EEA concluded that there will be minimal impact on
existing traffic conditions.
WHEREAS, EEA initially made observations of the available on-site private parking and
public parking along Fernald Avenue and, with the potential increased parking demand for the
proposed billiard hall, EEA determined there could be parking deficits at certain times; and
WHEREAS, in order to address this potential parking deficit and as a means to help ensure
the patrons and employees of the billiards hall do not park in the adjacent residential
neighborhoods, the Applicant has entered into an agreement with MBNA Financial, 6201 Dempster,
to utilize their 93 stall parking lot ("MBNA parking") after the bank's regular hours; and
WHEREAS, EEA has determined based on the projected evening and weekend peak hours
of use of the billiards hall, the "after-hours" use of the MBNA Parking will be more than sufficient
to accommodate peak parking demands of this business as well as the other existing businesses
within this multi -tenant commercial center; and
WHEREAS, the Traffic Safety Commission (TSC), per Section 12-16-4 of the Unified
Development Code, reviewed the project at its May 7, 2018, meeting and after discussion, the
Commission voted unanimously to support the project with certain conditions; and
WHEREAS, there are no proposed changes to the building facade and, as such, the
Appearance Commission review was not required; and
WHEREAS, as required by ordinance, the Morton Grove Plan Commission held a public
hearing relative to the above referenced case on May 21, 2018, at which 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 June 4, 2018, a copy of which is attached
hereto and made a part hereof and marked as Exhibit "A"; and
WHEREAS, the Corporate Authorities have considered this matter at a Public Meeting and
find pursuant to the relevant provisions of the Village of Morton Grove Unified Development Code,
this Special Use for an Amusement Establishment for a billiards hall at 6231 Dempster Street shall
be issued subject to the conditions and restrictions as set herein.
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 property located at 6231 Dempster Street, Morton Grove, Illinois 60053,
is hereby granted a Special Use Permit for an Amusement Establishment for a 13 table billiards hall
at that address 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 special use:
1. The site and building shall be developed and operated consistent with the plans and supporting
documents in the application, identified in this report and/or presented at the Public Hearing,
subject to any necessary modifications approved by the Village to accommodate conditions,
Commission recommendations, or code compliance requirements, in accordance with reviews
by Traffic Safety Commission, Plan Commission, and/or Village staff, including the
following:
A. Plat of Survey, dated November 20, 2012;
B. Billiard Equipment Layout, submitted by MD Architects, dated December 28, 2017;
C. 5000 Years Carom Billiards, Inc. Traffic and Parking Study, submitted by Eriksson
engineering, dated May 11, 2018;
2. Prior to commencement of any interior alterations of the space and/or installation of any
billiards tables, the Applicant must obtain all necessary building permits.
3. The proposed billiards hall shall be limited to 13 tables.
4. The hours of operation shall be limited to: Sunday—Thursday from 9AM — Midnight, and
Fridays and Saturdays from 9AM — 2AM.
5. The Applicant shall limit any billiards tournaments, which suspend regular designated
reservation of tables, to after 7:OOPM on Weekdays and after 2:00 PM on Saturdays.
6. Prior to issuance of any occupancy permits or approval of the Business Compliance
Certificate, the Applicant must provide the Village with a copy of the fully executed
agreement with MBNA Financial at 6201 Dempster Street ("MBNA"), for use of their 93 stall
parking lot after regular bank house.
7. No less than 30 days prior to the expiration of the most recent parking agreement, the
Applicant must provide the Village Administrator a copy of the updated agreement with
MBNA for use of parking at 6201 Dempster. If the Applicant is unable to renew the parking
agreement with MBNA, they must find an alternative off-site parking location, deemed
acceptable by the Village Administrator, and submit an executed agreement for such alternate
off-site parking, prior to the expiration of their current parking agreement.
8. The Applicant should direct their patrons and staff to park in the portion of the MBNA parking
lot north of the public alley. The portion of the MBNA parking lot south of the alley should
not be utilized by the Applicant's employees or patrons.
9. The Applicant shall advise their staff and patrons of the available commercial and/or public
parking areas, particularly the northern portion of the MBNA parking lot, and shall
specifically advise against parking on the streets, within the adjacent residential
neighborhoods.
10. The Applicant shall advise the Director of Community and Economic Development of any of
the following:
A. any proposed change in ownership of the subject property and/or the billiards business;
B. any proposed change in hours of operation;
C. any proposed alterations to or changes in uses or configuration of any of the interior
spaces;
D. any proposed change in the current off-site parking agreement;
E. any proposed increases in staffing levels above those projected in the Ericksson
Engineering traffic study "5000 Years Carom Billiards Traffic and Parking
Summary", dated April 25, 2018; and
F. any other proposed changes to the billiards use that could increase the intensity and/or
increase the parking demand.
Such changes may require the owners, lessees, and users of 6231 Dempster St to submit an
updated parking analysis, and may subject the owners, lessees, and users of 6231 Dempster
St. to additional conditions and may serve as the basis for further amendment to the special
use permit.
11. Should the Morton Grove Police Department, Director of Community and Economic
Development and/or Village Engineer be advised of any significant vehicular/pedestrian
traffic and/or parking issues on adjacent public ways, related to the operation of this
Amusement Establishment, the owner shall be required to develop and submit a plan to the
Village Administrator within 30 days of such notice, which outlines a plan with specific ways
to address such issues. Such plan shall be approved by the Village Administrator or his
designee and once approved shall be incorporated by reference as an additional condition of
this ordinance. Any remedies which alter the nature of this approved use may require an
amendment of the special use permit and further review by the Traffic Safety Commission.
12. The Applicant shall advise all staff and patrons the designated smoking area is located at the
front of the business, along Dempster Street, and smoking is prohibited in the rear parking lot.
SECTION 3: The special use is granted so long as the owner, occupant and users of this
property utilize the area for the purposes as herein designated.
SECTION 4: 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 5: The Commission shall comply with all requirements of the Village of Morton
Grove Ordinances and Codes that are applicable.
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 June 2018.
Trustee Grear
Trustee Minx
Trustee Ramos
Trustee Travis
Trustee Thill
Trustee Witko
APPROVED by me this 25th day of June 2018.
Daniel P. DiMaria, Village President
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
APPROVED and FILED in my office this
26th day of June 2018
Eileen Scanlon Harford, Village Clerk
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
Community & Economic Development De.artment MORTON GROVE
Incredibly Close 4 Amazingly Open
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: June 4, 2018
Re: Plan Commission Case PC18-03: request for a Special Use Permit for an
Amusement Establishment to allow for the operation of a Billiards Hall, in
accordance with Section 12-4-3:D of the Morton Grove Unified Development
Code (Ordinance 07-07), at 6231 Dempster Street, Morton Grove, IL
Commission Report
Public Notice
The Village provided public notice of PC 18-03 for the April 16, 2018 Plan Commission public hearing
in accordance with the Unified Development Code. The Pioneer Press published the public notice on
March 29, 2018, the Village mailed letters notifying surrounding property owners on March 30, 2018,
and a sign was placed on the subject property on April 6, 2018. At the April 16, 2018 Plan
Commission hearing the case was continued to May 21, 2018.
Property Overview
The subject property, 6231 Dempster Street, is a vacant 5,314 sq. ft. tenant space located in a single
story 10,710 sq. ft. multi -tenant commercial building located at the southwest corner of Dempster
Street and Fernald Avenue. The other tenant spaces within this building are occupied by: Seoul Travel
Office, Foot Health Care Center, Family Dental Care, and Seoul Barber shop. The 13,247 sq. ft. site
includes 7 parking spaces at the rear of the property and is zoned C1 General Commercial District.
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The properties to the east and west are also zoned C1 General Commercial District and improved with
commercial buildings; the properties to the south are zoned R3 General Residence District and
improved with townhomes; and the properties to the north, across Dempster Street, are zoned R1
and improved with the Morton Grove Park District Harrer Park facilities and the Village Civic Center.
Overview of the Application
Mr. Sang Chul Hong, owner of 5000 Years Carom Billiards, Inc. ('Applicant"), and Mr. Chung Lee and
Mr. Ho Lee the property owners ("Property Owners"), have applied for a special use permit for an
Amusement Establishment (billiards hall) at 6231 Dempster Street. The Applicant is proposing to
operate a 13 table Billiards Hall, with proposed hours of operation from 9:OOAM to 2:OOAM. Patrons
would rent a table in designated time increments. The Applicant is not proposing any on-site food
preparation, but intends to offer pre-packaged food items along with beer, wine and soft drinks for
sale. The maximum number of employees on site is projected to be three.
As required by Section 12-7-3:B, the Applicant submitted a Parking and Traffic Study, prepared by
Eriksson Engineering Associates ("EEA"). EEA projected the facility's peak parking demand at
approximately 40 vehicles in the evening, when they hold tournaments, and, in general, a parking
demand of 20 on standard nights of operation. EEA derived the parking demand based on industry
standards of 1.5 people per vehicle for compatible entertainment uses plus three employees driving.
The Applicant plans to hold tournaments a few times a year.
Based on their observations of the existing parking conditions and the projected parking demand
increase, EEA determined that there would be times when the overall parking demand would exceed
the available seven (7) on-site and 17 public street parking spaces along Fernald Avenue. In order to
meet the expected peak parking demand, the Applicant has secured an agreement with MBNA
Financial, 6201 Dempster ("MBNA"), to utilize their 93 stall parking lot after the regular bank hours.
The bank's hours are from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Thursday, 8:30AM to 6:00 PM
Fridays, and from 9:OOAM to 1:OOPM on Saturdays. The Applicant proposes to use these spaces in
conjunction with the on-site and public street parking along Fernald Avenue, south of Dempster
Street and north of the public alley, to meet the overall parking demand.
May 21, 2018 Public Hearing
At the May 21, 2018 Public Hearing, Dominick Argumedo, Zoning Administrator/Land-Use Planner,
introduced the case and summarized the Plan Commission staff report dated May 15, 2018, which
was entered into the public record in its entirety.
Chairperson Blonz asked Commission Members if they had questions for Staff.
Commissioner Dorgan asked if there was a 2:00 am liquor license. Mr. Argumedo stated the Local
Liquor Commissioner reviews any liquor license applications, including proposed hours of liquor sales.
Commissioner Shimanski asked if the special use before the Commission is for the lack of parking or
for the specific use. Mr. Argumedo replied the Amusement Establishment, the billiards hall, is what is
before the Commission. Per Section 12-4-3:D of the Unified Development Code, any kind of
Amusement Establishment, such as a bowling alley or skating rink, requires a special use. As with all
special use permits, the Board of Trustees has final determination and approval of the appropriate
level of parking.
The Applicant's attorney, Itak Seo, and Steve Corcoran from Eriksson Engineering were sworn in.
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Mr. Seo stated that his client would like to open the billiards establishment as a gathering place for
the Korean American community of Morton Grove and to bring people together and enjoy the sport of
billiards. They propose to offer a form of billiards called 3 -ball, which is popular in the Korean
community. One or two players are involved in a game of 3 -ball, mainly two players. The business
would sell only pre-packaged food warmed up via a microwave, so deliveries are expected to be in
cargo vans. Mr. Seo noted that there is a parking agreement in place with MBNA directly across
Fernald Avenue to use their 93 off-street parking spaces after business hours to ensure parking
demand from the billiards hall does not spillover into the residential areas to the south.
Commissioner Shimanski asked if there was a lease in place with MBNA. Mr. Seo and Mr. Argumedo
responded yes. Commissioner Shimanski asked about the portion of the MBNA parking lot south of
the alley that is encroaching into the neighboring residential neighborhood. Commissioner Farkas
asked what the zoning is for the MB parking lots. Mr. Argumedo stated the MBNA lot along Dempster
is C1 General Commercial District and the portion of the MBNA parking lot south of the alley is R3
General Residence District. Mr. Shimanski expressed concern that this could create a path for patrons
to walk across the street and use the rear entrance of the facility. Mr. Seo stated there is no public
rear entrance for customers; the doors on the south of the building facing the on-site parking lot are
used only for employees and deliveries. Mr. Seo reiterated that the rear loading dock area will not be
used by customers.
Commissioner Dorgan asked what the capacity is for this facility. Mr. Rick Dobrowski, Morton Grove
Fire Bureau Chief, stated the capacity is up to 200 patrons, based on the fire code.
Commissioner Gabriel asked if there was a parking deficiency in the area from the other businesses.
Mr. Corcoran stated the traffic study observations conducted during the day revealed there are
generally 3 parking spaces utilized among the 7 on-site parking spaces in the rear of the building and
17 spaces on Fernald north of the alley. Mr. Corcoran stated that after the bank business hours the
parking lot is available and the parking can overflow into this lot. It is unlikely that the billiard
business will be filled during the daytime hours.
Chairperson Blonz questioned how the number of players will be controlled and also asked about the
expected waiting time, at peak times. Mr. Seo responded it will be exclusive to 1-2 players per billiard
table and reservations would be done with on-site electronic devices. He does not foresee people
waiting. However, he noted with 93 available parking spaces across Fernald Avenue, waiting
customers would have ample parking. The surrounding businesses were contacted by the landlord
and the landlord noted to the Applicant that no negative feedback was presented. Mr. Seo also noted
that the previous business in this tenant space (gym) also had an agreement with MBNA for parking.
Unlike the proposed billiards hall, the gym had peak hours that overlapped with standard business
hours.
Chairperson Blonz asked clarification questions of the submitted traffic study specifically about
comparable business entities and the assertion that the loading dock could provide two additional
parking spaces. Mr. Corcoran noted he did a comparison with a location in Niles and there were
typically 5-6 players during the daytime hours. Mr. Corcoran did not feel that other regular 12 ball or
nine -ball billiard halls provided a true comparison due to 3 -ball having specific limits on players.
Chairperson Blonz asked why the building plan includes showers in bathrooms. Mr. Seo stated this is
from the previous gymnasium tenant and they will not be used. He noted this will be addressed in
future plans for removal or adjustment and apologized for the oversight. Chairperson Blonz asked if
the seating capacity for 39 people includes the 26 participants at each table. Mr. Seo stated that is
correct. Mr. Seo again noted that even if additional customers were to come and watch, the parking
at MBNA is sufficient to accommodate excess parking.
Commissioner Gabriel asked where refreshments will be sold. Mr. Seo replied the food preparation
(warm up) will be in the rear of the facility and people will order at their table and it will be served to
each individual by one of the three employees on site.
Chairperson Blonz asked if there were any other questions from Commissioners. There was no
response.
Chairperson Blonz asked if there was anyone present that wanted to be heard.
Ms. Beatrice Friedman, 5743 Theobald, stated the podiatrist at 6225 Dempster was not mentioned as
an existing business at this location. Mr. Corcoran stated the podiatrist was included in the traffic
study.
Mr. John Thill, 9115 Major, reminded the commission that the business on Dempster, All Inn, is
required to have all smoking on Dempster and not in the rear.
Chairperson Blonz asked if there was anyone else that wanted to be heard. There was no response.
Commissioner Shimanski asked if the Applicant would be willing to shorten the hours during the week
days. For example: Sunday — Thursday open 11 am -Midnight and Friday -Saturday 9 am- 2 am. Mr.
Seo agreed this is acceptable. Commissioner Farkas inquired why the hours in the morning should be
shortened, He noted that a few hours, even with minimal business, could make or break a new
business in Morton Grove. He did not foresee customer traffic being such in the morning hours as to
warrant restriction to 11:OOAM.
Chairperson Blonz asked for any other comments or questions. Hearing none, he asked for a motion.
Commissioner Shimanski moved to approve Case PC 18-03, a special use for an Amusement
Establishment, to allow for the operation of a Billiards Hall, in accordance with Section 12-4-3:D of
the Morton Grove Unified Development Code (Ordinance 07-07) at 6231 Dempster 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, identified in this report and/or presented at the Public Hearing,
subject to any necessary modifications to accommodate conditions, Commission
recommendations, or code compliance requirements, in accordance with reviews by Traffic
Safety Commission, Plan Commission, and/or Village staff, including the following:
A. Billiard Equipment Layout, submitted by MD Architects, dated December 28, 2017; and
B. Revised 5000 Years Carom Billiards, Inc. Traffic and Parking Study, submitted by Eriksson
engineering, dated May 11, 2018 including a fully dimensioned site plan.
C. Plat of Survey, November 30, 2012
2. The proposed Billiards Hall shall be limited to 13 tables.
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3. The hours of operation shall be limited to: Sunday—Thursday from 9AM — Midnight, and Fridays
and Saturdays from 9:00 AM — 2:00 AM.
4. The Applicant shall limit any billiards tournaments, which suspend regular designated reservation
of tables, to after 7:00 PM on Weekdays and after 2:00 PM on Saturdays.
5. The Applicant shall advise the Director of Community and Economic Development of any of the
following:
A. any proposed change in ownership of the subject property and/or principal business;
B. any proposed change in hours of operation;
C. any proposed alterations to or changes in uses or configuration of any of the interior
spaces;
D. any proposed changes in the off-site parking agreement;
E. any proposed increases staffing levels above those projected in the Ericksson Engineering
traffic study "5000 Years Carom Billiards Traffic and Parking Summary", dated April 25,
2018; and
F. any other proposed changes to the site use that could increase the intensity and/or
increase the parking demand.
Such changes may require the owners, lessees, and users of 6231 Dempster St to submit an
updated parking analysis, and may subject the owners, lessees, and users of 6231 Dempster St.
to additional conditions and may serve as the basis for further amendment to the special use
permit.
6. The Applicant shall provide the Village with a copy of the agreement with MBNA allowing for use
of their parking lot at 6201 Dempster Street, and shall provide updated copies of such
agreement(s) no less than 30 days prior to the expiration of the most recent agreement.
7. The Applicant shall advise staff and patrons of all available commercial public parking options,
and advise against parking in the adjacent residential neighborhoods. Specifically, the Applicant
should direct staff and patrons to utilize the portion of the MBNA parking lot at 6201 Dempster
north of the alley to further minimize potential impacts on abutting residences.
8. Should the Morton Grove Police Department, Director of Community and Economic Development
and/or Village Engineer be advised of any significant vehicular/pedestrian traffic and/or parking
issues on adjacent public ways, related to the operation of this Amusement Establishment, the
owner shall be required to develop and submit a plan to the Village Administrator within 30 days
of such notice, which outlines a plan with specific ways to address such issues. Such plan shall be
reviewed by the Director of Community and Economic Development, Village Engineer and Police
Chief, who will be charged with making suggested changes and/or approving such a plan. Any
remedies which alter the nature of this approved use may require an amendment of the special
use permit and further review by the Traffic Safety Commission.
9. The Applicant shall advise all patrons and employees that the designated smoking area is located
at the front of the business, along Dempster Street and that no smoking is permitted in the rear
parking lot.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Gabriel and recommended for approval by a vote of 6-0
(Khan absent).
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