HomeMy WebLinkAbout5. New Business 08/02/2011Village of Mount Prospect
Community .Development Department
MEMORANDUM
TO: MICHAEL E. JANONIS, VILLAGE MANAGER
FROM: DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DATE: JULY 18, 2011
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SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR FACADE REBATE REIMBURSEMENT — EMERSON ALE
HOUSE RESTAURANT
The Village has established the Facade Rebate Program in the downtown Tax Increment Financing
District that offers matching grants to businesses that make improvements to storefronts in the
downtown district. The maximum Village contribution is $10,000 per storefront.
The petitioner is currently renovating the former Michael's Restaurant storefront at 105 S. Emerson
Street to operate a sports bar and restaurant. They have made several improvements to the interior of
the building to improve the functionality of the space and will also install new awnings and signage on
their storefront. The total expenditures for their project will exceed $250,000.
Emerson Ale House is seeking reimbursement for all eligible expenses related to their project. Per the
program guidelines, the Village may cover 50% of all eligible of this project up to $10,000 per storefront.
Therefore, the restaurant .is eligible for a $10,000 Fagade Rebate grant. Staff supports the request for
the reimbursement.
Please forward this memorandum and attachments to the Village Board for their review and
consideration at their August 2 meeting. Staff will be at that meeting to answer any questions related
to this matter.
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William J. Cooney Jr.
7/18/2011
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EMERSON'S ASE HOUSE
—Where sommelier and cicerone meet American
fare that has a twist, An edgy yet refined
experience of beer and food
Business Plan
History
The idea for Emerson's was derived from a
passion of fine wine, unique beer and a quest
to pair both with chef inspired culinary
creations.
Executive Chef
Constantine Petridis
-- Emerson's Ale House will target a wide range of
patrons:
• From a younger, sexier, sporty crowd who want a great
barto hang outwith friends while enjoying world class
drinks and beers
• to the beer and wine connoisseurs who want a refined
menu with expert beer and wine pairings
Team Members
From Chicago to Cannes, Constantine Petridis, has developed his own unique flavor for
culinary ingenuity. Beginning his career working at Champps Americana he enrolled
iota the Illinois fnstitute of Art in chlcago's Culinary Program in 2003. While earning
his degree he worked at the Kentucky Derby Infield VIP Tent in 2009. As he continued
his education he also expanded his repertoire to working in the south of France at the
International Cannes Film Festival In the American Pavillion, There he was selected to
create and prepare a meal for guests Including Sharon Stone, British Airways CEO and
the Mayor of Ca nnes to name a few.
Following his 2005 graduation Constantine became the Garde Manager at Lincoln Park
hot spot Landmark working under chef Giuseppe Scuratto. Constantine's next charge
was at The Signature Room at the 95e floor. He then welcomes the opportunity to
further his cuHnary knowledge by working with Iran Chef Homaro Cantu at his
restaurant MOTO. Here Petridis learned and perfected the art of molecular
gastronomy.
Petridis currently is perfecting the art of contemporary American cuisine by working
for Chef Rick T manta's restaurant group Cenitom at Tmmonto's Steak and Seafood in
Buffalo Grove.
In addition to possessing unequivocal culinary skills, Petridis is an avid home brewer of
IPA's and Belgium Ales. Throughout his career he has perfected his sommelier skills
and the art of pairing food to beer and wine.
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Shanna Horvatin
Public Relations, Marketing and
Events
Sam Papageorge
Managing Partner
Restaurant specs
— Address
113 South Emerson Mt. Prospect,
60056
— Size
3500 sq. ft
— Location
Downtown Mt Prospect
-- Seating
150 persons
— Bar size
2000 sq. ft
— Hours of Oper. Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m. -11
p.m
Friday— Saturday 11 a.m. —
2 a.m.
• Education
OePaul University: Bachelors of Arts, Media Communications,
Biology
Minor Marketing
— University of Illinois at Chicago: Master of Science in Public Health
• Fmironmental and occupational Health sciences
• Public Relations
— City of Chicago, Mayor's Office of Special Events
• All city events, music & food festivals, sporting events, holiday events
• Protocol
— City of Chicago, Mayor's Office of Special Events
• Inter - governmental relations, dignitary relations, reception planning and
execution, cultural affairs relations
• Event creation, planning and execution
— Consulting
• Bronzeville Merchants Association
• Over 20 years experience in the restaurant, bar and
entertainment business
— International CaM (Berwyn , Illinois)
— Lake Room Martini Lounge (Oak Park, Illinois)
— Papa Spiro's Authentic Greek Cuisine (Oak Park, Illinois)
— Hot'n Juicy Casual Fast Food (Chicago, Illinois)
— Tangerine Caf6 (Downtown Naperville, Illinois)
• Real Estate Investment Companies
— Building Equity Investments Inc. Investment Firm
Competitors
• Jameson's Char house
• Bar Louie
• Moretti's
• Paps Ultimate Bar and Grill
• Buffalo Wild Wings
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Social Media Plan
Public Relations & Marketing
Strategy
• Website
• Facebook (posts with weekly updates /deals)
• Twitter (posts with bi- weekly news)
• E -mail list (expected circulation of 5000)
Advertising
• Mount Prospect Lifestyle Magazine
• Tribune Local
— Print
— On -line
• Red Eye
• Daily Herald
TimeLine
• 3 weeks prior
— invite /make contact with municipal personnel
• 2 weeks prior
— Direct marketing
• Handing out cards to commuters
• Promoting to other non -food businesses
Website
• Folders on site
— Basic information
-- Photo Pa Ilery
— Contact us
— Event planning options
— E -mail sign -up
— Menu
— Hours
-- About us /philosophy
— Calendar of upcoming events
— Facebook link
Advertising Campaigns
• Edgier
— "Tap into this..."
— "Tap it"
• Image
— Cicerone
—Immerse into Emerson's
— American "beer- centric"
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Ad Strategy #2
• "Pair it up"
Where drink and food meet
Image
edgier/ sexier
Target
younger (20/30 something crowd)
Promote menu pairings with private label beers and
drinks
Strategy #4
• Immerse into Emerson's
— Image
• Classy /refined
— Promote whole experience of restaurant and bar
— Target
• Couples who want dinner and fine drinks, and
experience
Event Ideas
• Beer tastings
• Wine tastings
• Partnering with charities
• Sporting events
— Cross town classic
Strategy #3
Where beer meets its match
Image
sporty
promote beer angle
push cicerone pairings
bar
Target
Sports bar crowd
Offer bar /sporting event tie ins
Overall Image
• Beer - centric
• Wine- centric
• World crass, unique menu
Budget Proposals
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All projections are based on serving
250 people per day at approximately
$20 each
• Rent (gross lease)
—Term 1: 5 years - $3000 /month
—Term 2: 5 years - $4000 /month
—Term 3:5 years -$5000 /month
• Option to buy is available at end of each term for fair
mkt value
• Taxes
—Sales tax 10% of gross ($15,000 sales tax)
Budget Continued
• Payroll
—Front of House (servers, bartenders, hosts):
$8000/ mo
— Managers: $8000 / mo
— Kitchen Staff (bus boys, dishwashers, cooks):
$12,000/mo
• Utilities (gas, electric, water, waste removal):
$4500/m o
Initial Inventory Costs
• Liquor
• Food
• Flatware, plates, utensils, glassess etc.
• Start up deposit for bank
• Other mist.
Budget Continued
• Food Cost
— 30% of gross food sales
• Liquor Cost
— 26'0 of $90k in liquor sales
Budget Continued
• Communication Systems (cable, satellite, a /v,
etc.): $1000 /month
• Insurance : $1000 / month
• Marketing : $4500/ month
• MISC.: $1000/ month
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Village of Mount Prospect
Community Development Department
MEMORANDUM
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TO: MICHAEL E. JANONIS, VILLAGE MANAGER
FROM: DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DATE: JULY 19, 2011
SUBJECT: 601 CARBOY ROAD — CLASS 6B INDUCEMENT RESOLI
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Attached to this memorandum is a resolution that would grant approval of a Class 6b property tax
incentive for First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. who is the current owner of 601 Carboy Road. This
property is located south of Algonquin Road on Carboy Road and has been vacant for approximately 2
years. The vacancy qualifies the property for the 6b designation with special circumstances pending
approval of the attached resolution by the Village.
First Industrial is requesting the Class 6b abatement so that they can competitively recruit prospective
tenants for the property. It is estimated that the abatement would reduce the amount of property tax
per square foot from $5.87 to $2.35 for this property. They are competing against other industrial
buildings in the market that have tax rates below $2 per square foot, putting them at a competitive
disadvantage.
Please forward this memorandum to the Village Board for their review and consideration at their
meeting on August 2 Staff will be present at that meeting to further discuss this matter.
ill J. Cooney Jr.
THE LAW OFFICES OF
LISTON & T' 83-NNTILIS
A PROFFNSION.% 1, COR PORATION
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BRIAN 1:1. L]STON(AI2)580-1.M)4 I - 1�:TV. I? TSANT I LI S (31:1) 604-3808
July 22, 2011
VIA US MAIL AND EMAIL
William J. Cooney, Jr.
Director of Community Development, Village of Mount Prospect
50 S. Emerson Street, Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056
bcoonev@mountprospect.org
Re: Class 6b Application
601 W. Carboy Road, Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 (the
"Property")
PIN: 08-23-401-015-0000
Dear Bill:
601 Carboy, LLC (the "Applicant") will be purchasing the above-referenced site and leasing the same
to its related entity, Quality Glass and Mirror, Inc. ("Quality Glass"). The Applicant is seeking a Class 6b
Incentive based on occupation of abandoned Property for less than twenty-four months continuous vacancy
and a purchase for value with special circumstances as well as substantial rehabilitation for the Property. The
previous owner of the Property ceased operations in February 2009 and subsequent to such time, a
bankruptcy plan was being compiled. Since operations ceased in February 2009, the Property was vacated
except that the owner/the organizations' president, the organization's vice president and the organization's
bookkeeper entered the Property from time to time in order to sell off certain remaining equipment in
connection with the bankruptcy, By November 20 all individuals and equipment had been vacated from
the Property and the Property continued to be 100% vacant and unused through today. The Applicant plans
to purchase the site and substantially refurbish the same for Quality Glass's use. Because the Property has
been vacant for less than twenty-four continuous months, the Applicant is seeking a Class 6b Incentive with
special circumstances.
Currently, the Property consists of a building that is approximately 27,150 square feet on a roughly
51,684 square foot site. The site needs significant improvements, and therefore the Applicant has allotted
approximately $249,000 to refurbish the existing facility. The improvements will be made to, but not limited
to, upgrading the electrical systems, adding a sprinkler system to the office area, the parking lot replacement,
the addition of parking lot drainage, broken sewer pipe replacement, refurbishing the office and repairing the
roof.
Should the Applicant obtain a Class 6b Incentive on the Property, it plans to lease the site to Quality
Glass. Quality Glass designs, manufactures, warehouses and distributes large sheets of glass for office and
retail buildings. It is currently located in 70 Rawls Road, Des Plaines, IL, and, if the Applicant receives the
requested Class 6b incentive, Quality Glass plans to relocate to the Property and expand its operations. It
intends on bringing all 12 of its current employees to this location with the likelihood of hiring an additional
2 to 3 employees in the near future. Quality Glass will look to hire all qualified Village of Mount Prospect
residents for future hires. However, this is all contingent on receiving a Class 6b Tax Incentive.
T11 LAW OPWICKS OF
LiSTON & TSANTIMS
The Applicant and Quality Glass are eager to expand their operations in the Village of Mount
Prospect. Please review this letter and the attached aerial and ALTA/ACSM Land Title Survey with legal
description and place the Applicant on the agenda for the next Village of Mount Prospect Board meeting.
Should you have any questions or concerns, or require any additional documentation or information, do not
hesitate to contact me at (312) 580-1595 or at pkilmcr@ltlawchicago.com.
Sincerely,
Patrick Kilmer-Lipinski
601 Carboy Road, Mount Prospect, IL - Google Maps
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Illinois
Fr), MLLC-5.5 Limited Liability Company Act
Articles of Organization
Secretary of State Jesse White Filing Fee: S500
Department of Business Services
Limited Lability Division Expedited Fee: S100
SKMI
www,cyberdriveillinois.com Approved By: —
FILE # 03669653
FILED
JUN 29 2011
Jesse White
Secretary of Stale
Li Li C Nam: 601 CARBOY, LLC
Address of Principal Place of Business where records of the company will be kept:
601 CARBOY
MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056 M
3, Articles of Organization effective on the filing date.
Registered Agent's Name and Registered Office Address:
STANLEY ZILBER
666 DUNDEE RD STE 805
NORTHBROOK, IL 60062-2769
5, Purpose for vvfiich the Limited Liability Company is organized: I
—rl-e transaction of arty or all lawful business for Mich Limited Liability Companies nrW be organized under this Act.'
6, The LLC is to have perpetual existence.
7, The United Liability Company is managed by the manager(s).
RYDZEWSKI, STANLEY
4690 FOREST VIEW DR, NORTHBROOK, IL 60062
Name and Address of Organizer
I affirm, under penalties of perjury, having authority to sign hereto, that these Articles of Organization are to the best
of my knowledge and belief, true, correct and complete.
Dated: JUNE 29, 2011 STANLEY ZILBER
666 DUNDEE ROAD STE 805
NORTHBROOK, IL 60062
This document was generated electronically at www.cyberdnvellljnoisxom
9 ol I RS DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
CINCINNA'T'I 011 45999-0023
Date of this notice: 06-29-2011
Employer Identification Number:
45-2648740
Form: SS-4
Number of this notice: CP 575 B
601. CARBOY LLC
STANISLAW RYDZFWSKI MBR
70 RAWLS RD For assistance you may call us at:
DES PLAINES, IL 60018 1-800-829-4933
IF YOU WRITE, ATTACH THE
STUB AT THE END OF THIS NOTICE.
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Thank you for applying for an Employer Identification Number (EIN). We assigned you
ETN 45-2648740, This EIN will identify you, your business accounts, tax returns, and
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Based an the information received from you or your representative, you must file
the following form(s) by the date(s) shown,
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04/1S/2012
If you have questions about the Eorm(s) or the due date(s) shown, you can call us at
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need help in determining your annual acccunti-rig period (tax year), see Publication 538,
Accountirig Periods and Methods.
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Certain Lax classification elections can be requested by filing Forin 8832, Eritity
Classif Election. See Form 8832 and its instructions for additional information.
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Election, and elect to be classified as an association taxable as a corporation. It
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Small Busiriess Corporation. The LLC will be treated as a corporation as of the
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF 601 CARBOY, LLC,
601 CARBOY ROAD, MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS,
MAKING APPLICATION
FOR COOK COUNTY CLASS 6B TAX ABATEMENT
WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect encourages community development to provide
for economic growth and career opportunities; and
WHEREAS, through property tax incentives offered by Cook County, various opportunities
exist for new businesses to become established in the Village of Mount Prospect, Cook
County; and
WHEREAS, without the Cook County property tax incentives, the Village of Mount
Prospect is at a competitive disadvantage with the neighboring counties of Lake and
DuPage in attracting industrial development; and
WHEREAS, 601 CARBOY, LLC has requested the Village of Mount Prospect to support its
application for a Class 6B Real Property Classification at 601 Carboy Road, Mount
Prospect, Cook County (Property); and
WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect has found that special circumstances exist in
that the Village is at a competitive disadvantage with nearby DuPage and Lake Counties
and their tax structure; and
WHEREAS, the corporate authorities of the Village of Mount Prospect believe that their
request is in the best interest of the economic development in the Village of Mount
Prospect.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS
ACTING IN THE EXERCISE OF THEIR HOME RULE POWERS:
SECTION ONE: That the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount
Prospect do hereby support and consent to the application of 601 CARBOY, LLC a Class
6B Property Classification from Cook County, which allows a 10% assessment level for the
first 10 years, 15% in the 11 year and 20% in the 12 year for the Subject Property
located at 601 Carboy Road and legally described as:
Lot 9 North in Elmhurst - Algonquin Industrial Park Unit No.2 being a subdivision in
the Southeast Quarter of Section 23, Township 41 North, Range 11 East of the
Third Principal Meridian in Cook County, Illinois, containing 51,684 square feet or
1.19 acres more or less.
PIN: 08 -23- 401 - 015 -0000
SECTION TWO: That the Village of Mount Prospect supports industrial growth,
increased employment and economic development and this proposed development is in
furtherance of this goal. The Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect further
finds that this incentive is necessary for development to occur on the "Property."
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601 CARBOY, LLC
Class 6B Tax Abatement
SECTION THREE: That development of the property is subject to compliance with all
requirements of the 1 -1 (Limited Industrial) District.
SECTION FOUR: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
PASSED and APPROVED this day of 2011
Irvana K. Wilks
Mayor
M. Lisa Angell
Village Clerk
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