HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.3 Motion to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance and adopt an ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE FOR A MASSAGE THERAPY ESTABLISHMENT AT THE PROPERTY 1518 NORTH ELMHURST ROAD, MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS (PZ-09-25)M+awn �'xyt�lts�=e
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Subject Motion to waive the rule requiring two readings of an
ordinance and adopt an ORDINANCE GRANTING A
CONDITIONAL USE FOR A MASSAGE THERAPY ESTABLISHMENT
AT THE PROPERTY 1518 NORTH ELMHURST ROAD, MOUNT
PROSPECT, ILLINOIS (PZ-09-25)
Meeting August 6, 2025 - REGULAR MEETING OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT
VILLAGE BOARD
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Information
The petitioner (Oriental Healing Massage Inc) is proposing a massage therapy establishment
at 1518 North Elmhurst Road (the subject property). Massage therapy businesses require
conditional use approval to operate. The subject property is zoned B-3 Community Shopping
District. The proposed business meets the standards for a conditional use and staff is
supportive of the request.
Discussion
Background: The subject property is a single -story multi -tenant commercial building with a
mixture of restaurant, retail, medical, and personal service establishments. The tenant space
was formerly occupied by a dry cleaning business and has been vacant since 2022.
Proposal: The petitioner, Xinglian Tian of Oriental Healing Massage Inc, proposes to operate a
1,500 square foot massage establishment at the subject property. The petitioner writes in her
application that the business will provide professional, comfortable, and efficient massage
services to relieve stress, relax the body, and improve blood circulation and sleep quality. The
petitioner states in the application that there will be one part-time and two full-time massage
therapists, including herself. The proposed hours of operation are Monday through Sunday
9:30AM to 9:30PM, and clients are seen by appointment or walk-in. The petitioner proposes to
remodel the interior space to include eight therapy rooms, an office, and a reception area,
with an existing bathroom. No exterior work is proposed aside from installation of a wall sign.
Parking: The Village code requires parking based on land use. The subject property is a
shopping center under 30,000 square feet, which requires 4 spaces per 1,000 square feet of
gross floor area. The parking lot is striped with 64 parking stalls, including 3 handicap
accessible parking stalls. The minimum parking requirement for the existing and proposed
uses are met.
Massage Addendum: The petitioner submitted a business license application and a massage
therapy addendum according to the requirements of Village Code Chapter 11, Article 7 for
Massage Establishments. According to the addendum, the petitioner has been employed as a
massage therapist since May 2023 at establishments in Palatine and Lindenhurst, Illinois.
Public Comment: As of this writing, staff has not received public comment pertaining to the
ca se.
Public Hearing: At the public hearing held on July 10, 2025, the Planning and Zoning
Commission unanimously recommended approval of the conditional use request by a vote of
6-0. No members of the public were present to voice support or opposition.
Conditional Use Standards: Staff has reviewed the petitioner's request for a conditional use
to operate a massage therapy establishment and finds that the standards have been met.
Staff did not find evidence that the business would endanger public health, safety, morals,
comfort, or general welfare. The Police Department confirmed that the petitioner has met the
minimum standards to obtain a massage establishment business license. The use is
compatible within an existing commercial shopping center, and, if operated lawfully, should
not be injurious to the uses and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity.
The Petitioner is requesting a waiver of the second reading.
Alternatives
1. Approval of the following request: "A conditional use to operate a massage therapy
establishment at 1518 North Elmhurst Road, subject to the following conditions:
a. The petitioner shall submit a building permit application with architectural
stamped and signed permit drawings that indicate the building, mechanical,
electrical, and plumbing modifications;
b. Prior to issuance of a business license:
i. The petitioner shall pass all building permit inspections; and
ii. The petitioner shall submit to the Village valid state licenses for the
massage therapists to be employed at the business;
c. Any massage therapist employed at the business establishment shall hold a valid
massage therapist license with the State of Illinois;
d. Compliance with all applicable development, fire, building, and other Village
Codes and regulations; and
e. A new conditional use approval shall be required for:
i. A change of ownership involving 50% or more of the officers or partners;
ii. A change in legal entity; or
iii. A change in location."
2. Action at the discretion of the Village Board.
Staff Recommendation
Approval of a conditional use to operate a massage therapy establishment at 1518 North
Elmhurst Road, subject to the conditions listed in the staff report.
Attachments
1. PZ-09-25 Plans
2. PZ-09-25 Staff Report
3. PZ-09-25 Administrative Content
4. PZ-09-25 Waiver of 2nd Reading
5. PZ-09-25 (1518 N Elmhurst Rd) Minutes
6. PZ-09-25 Ordinance