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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/24/2008 P&Z minutes 09-08 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION CASE NO. PZ-09-08 Hearing Date: April 24, 2008 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1920 Carboy Road PETITIONER : Tom Barnard, The Athletic Barn, LLC PUBLICATION DATE: April 9, 2008 PIN NUMBER: 50-08-23-401-039 REQUEST :Conditional Use for a Vocational School (Sports Training Facility) MEMBERS PRESENT: Richard Rogers, Chair Leo Floros Marlys Haaland Ronald Roberts Keith Youngquist MEMBER ABSENT: Joseph Donnelly STAFF MEMBER PRESENT: Brian Simmons, AICP, Deputy Director of Community Development INTERESTED PARTIES : Tom Barnard, Trevor Stocking, Robert Whisler Chairman Richard Rogers called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. The minutes for the January 24, 2008 meeting were approved 4-0, with Keith Youngquist abstaining. The minutes for the March 27, 2008 meeting were approved 4-0, with Ronald Roberts abstaining. Chairman Rogers introduced Case Number PZ-09-08, a request for a Conditional Use for a Vocational School (Sports Training Facility) at 1920 Carboy Road, at 7:34 p.m. Brian Simmons, Deputy Director of Community Development, restated the Petitioner’s request and explained the location of the subject property. He said that the proposed use would occupy the North half of the building. The proposed property is surrounded by similar office/warehouse uses within the zoning district. Mr. Simmons stated that the school would be designed to provide a sports training facility in the areas of baseball and basketball. The proposed facility would house batting cages and basketball courts for hands on training. The anticipated maximum occupancy would be 30 students and 2 employees. Mr. Simmons said that Staff’s primary concern was with the parking requirements. Mr. Simmons showed a table referencing the Village’s parking requirements. It was determined that there would be a surplus of 37 parking spaces beyond what Village Code requires. Mr. Simmons stated that the proposed facility would have more of a peak demand in the evening allowing for more parking available on site. Mr. Simmons said the proposed Conditional Use request meets the standards as listed in the Zoning Ordinance. approve Based on these findings, Staff recommends that the Planning & Zoning Commission the following motion: “To approve: 1) A conditional use permit for a vocational school subject to the following conditions: A. Development of the unit shall be in general conformance with the floor plan prepared by the Athletic Barn; received by the Community Development Department on March 25, 2008. B. The facility will need to meet all building and fire codes for a new assembly occupancy. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the petitioner shall submit an egress analysis for the proposed facility. ichard Rogers, Chair PZ-09-08 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting April 24, 2008 Page 2 Any modifications to the fire alarm system as a result of this analysis shall be performed by the petitioner prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit. C. A building permit, in accordance with the current regulations and requirements of the Village of Mount Prospect, must be issued within one (1) year from the date of adoption of the enabling ordinance by the Village Board which authorized the development proposal. The development approvals granted herein, without need for further action by any Village board, commission or official, shall become null and void if no building permit is issued within the one (1) year requirement and improvements completed within a period of eighteen (18) months. Chairman Rogers swore in Tom Barnard, 1920 Carboy Road, Mount Prospect, IL 60056. He asked the Petitioner if he agreed to the conditions placed by Staff. Mr. Barnard stated he agreed. Mr. Barnard discussed the facility, his background, and what his business would be able to provide. There was general discussion regarding the facility. Leo Floros asked what the demand is for this type of business. Mr. Barnard said there are some of these businesses in Des Plaines and Lake Zurich. He felt there was a need in the Mount Prospect and Arlington Heights area. Mr. Floros asked if the Athletic Barn would be competitive with the park district. Mr. Barnard stated that there is no competition and he would hope to be working directly with the local park districts. He stated that there is lack of facilities during the winter and his business would provide the practice area that is needed. Mr. Roberts said that this is a good off season option for kids in the park districts. Chairman Rogers stated that he was pleased that this business would bring kids off the street and it is a positive environment. Chairman Rogers called for additional questions or comments; hearing none, the public hearing was closed at 7:44 p.m. Leo Floros made a motion to approve Case Number PZ-09-08, a request for a Conditional Use for a Vocational School (Sports Training Facility), at 1920 Carboy Road. Ronald Roberts seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: AYES: Donnelly, Haaland, Roberts, Rogers, Floros NAYS: NONE Motion was approved 5-0. Keith Youngquist made a motion to adjourn at 7:45 p.m., seconded by Chairman Richard Rogers. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the meeting was adjourned. ________________________________________ Ryan Kast, Community Development Administrative Assistant H:\PLAN\Planning & Zoning COMM\P&Z 2008\Minutes\PZ-09-08 1920 Carboy (Athletic Barn)