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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/14/2026 PZ-05-26 / 201 E Euclid Avenue / CU: Drive through for a Coffee ShopMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION CASE NO. PZ-05-26 Hearing Date: April 23, 2026 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 201 East Euclid Avenue PETITIONER: Who Brew, LLC PUBLICATION DATE: April 8, 2026 REQUEST: Conditional Use for a Drive -Through Coffee Shop at 201 E. Euclid Avenue MEMBERS PRESENT: Joseph Donnelly, Chairperson William Beattie Walter Szymczak Ewa Weir Richard Rogers Michael Fricano Fay Costa MEMBERS ABSENT: Donald Olsen STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Charlie Hogan, AICP — Development Planner Ann Choi — Development Planner INTERESTED PARTIES: Who Brew, LLC; Village of Mount Prospect Chairperson Donnelly called the meeting to order at 7:01 PM. Commissioner Beattie made a motion seconded by Commissioner Szymczak to approve the minutes from the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on March 26, 2026. The minutes were approved 6-0 (Commissioner Costa abstained). The Commission first heard Case PZ-08-26, a Zoning Map Amendment for 1326 W. Central Road, which received a positive recommendation (7-0). Chairperson Donnelly then introduced Case PZ-05-26, a request for conditional use approval for a drive -through coffee shop at 201 East Euclid Avenue. Mr. Hogan stated that the petitioner, Who Brew, LLC, is requesting conditional use approval to re- establish and expand the existing drive -through associated with a new 7 Brew coffee shop at 201 East Euclid Avenue, an outlot of Randhurst Village. He stated that the property is zoned B-3 Community Shopping PUD and operated as a drive -through Steak and Shake from 1999 to 2022. He noted the proposal requires Village Board approval, that a minor amendment to the Randhurst Village PUD is being evaluated separately, and that staff supports the conditional use request with conditions. Mr. Hogan reviewed the conditional use application, detailing the existing site conditions, the proposed site plan, and the proposed operational characteristics. He stated that the petitioner proposes to retain the existing 3,694 square foot building and reconfigure the site to accommodate two drive -through lanes wrapping around the building. He noted that the eastern access drive along Randhurst Village Drive will be closed, with site access consolidated to the southern and western access points. Mr. Hogan stated that 7 Brew staff stationed near the drive -through entrance will take orders using tablet computers, and patrons will exit south to Randhurst Village Drive after picking up their order. Mr. Hogan reviewed the Traffic Impact Study prepared by KLOA, Inc. He stated the study found that nearby intersections are expected to continue operating well after 7 Brew opens, with some increased delay anticipated for the northbound left -turn movement at Euclid Avenue and Randhurst Village Drive during peak hours. He stated that the proposed site accommodates up to 48 vehicles in queue, which exceeds the projected stabilized peak queue of 31 to 34 vehicles once additional 7 Brew locations open in the region. Mr. Hogan stated staff concurs with the methodology and findings of the traffic study. Mr. Hogan stated that the proposed parking, landscaping, lighting, signage, and drainage all meet code. He noted that the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago issued a letter dated April 13, 2026 confirming that a Watershed Management Ordinance permit will not be required for the proposed project. Mr. Hogan stated that the proposed conditional use meets the standards contained in Section 14.203(F) of the Zoning Ordinance and requested that the Planning and Zoning Commission make a motion to adopt staff's findings as the findings of the Planning and Zoning Commission and recommend approval of the following motion: "A conditional use to allow two drive -through lanes at the property commonly known as 201 East Euclid Avenue, subject to the conditions detailed in the staff report." Mr. Hogan stated that the Village Board's decision is final for this case. After Mr. Hogan concluded his presentation, Chairperson Donnelly asked the commissioners to present any questions they had for staff. Commissioner Costa asked for clarification on the proposed traffic pattern through the site. Mr. Hogan explained that patrons will enter from either the western cross -access drive from Planet Fitness or the southern access drive from Randhurst Village Drive, queue in one of two drive - through lanes that wrap around the building, place an order with a staff member using a tablet, proceed to the pickup window, and exit south to Randhurst Village Drive. Commissioner Beattie asked for additional information on the berverage ordering and pickup procedure. Mr. Hogan explained that orders are taken by 7 Brew staff with tablet computers and picked up on the west side of the building. Commissioner Weir asked for additional information on the proposed landscaping and the dumpster enclosure. Mr. Hogan stated that the petitioner ismaintaining and enhancing the existing planting beds and is adding landscaping along the eastern perimeter of the property where the access drive will be closed. He stated that the dumpster enclosure meets code requirements and is screened consistent with other enclosures at the shopping center. No other commissioners had questions of staff and the petitioner approached the podium. The petitioner introduced himself as Matthew Nyweide of 243 Forest Avenue, representing Who Brew, LLC. Mr. Nyweide provided an overview of the 7 Brew concept and described the operational protocols for the proposed location, including how staff handle walk-up customers in a drive - through -only configuration. He stated that 7 Brew has a number of additional locations open or under development in the Chicago region. Commissioners asked minor follow-up questions regarding operations and the customer experience, which Mr. Nyweide addressed. Hearing no further comments or questions, Chairperson Donnelly asked for a motion to approve the conditional use. Commissioner Beattie made a motion seconded by Commissioner Weir to approve the following motion: "A conditional use to allow two drive -through lanes at the property commonly known as 201 East Euclid Avenue, subject to the conditions detailed in the staff report." The Commission made a motion to adopt staff's findings. UPON ROLL CALL AYES: Szymczak, Weir, Beattie, Rogers, Fricano, Costa, Donnelly NAYS: None The Planning and Zoning Commission gave a positive recommendation (7-0) to the Village Board. Hearing no further discussion, Commissioner Beattie made a motion seconded by Commissioner Szymczak and the meeting was adjourned at 7:40 PM. .,ems 004 Charlie Hogan, AICP, Development Planner