HomeMy WebLinkAbout5. Old Business 06/19/2012Village of Mount Prospect
Community Development Department
MEMORANDUM
TO: MICHAEL E. JANONIS, VILLAGE MANAGER
FROM: DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DATE: MAY 25, 2012
SUBJECT: PZ -09- 121878 E. NORTHWEST HIGHWAY 1 CONDITIONAL USE (ANIMAL
DAYCARE) / KIMBERLY S. RUFFOLO
The Petitioner recently purchased the Subject Property and seeks to remodel the interior of the building
for an animal daycare. Per the floor plan, the animal daycare would consist of a storage room, office,
employee lounge, and separate rooms for dogs and cats. The cat room will include twenty (20) kennels
and a play area with cat trees. The dog room will only be a play area for dogs. The dogs will continue
to be boarded in the existing kennels located in the Mt. Plaines Animal Hospital, which is owned and
operated by the Petitioner. As proposed, the animal daycare will not include an opening connecting to
the animal hospital.
The Zoning Code's parking regulations for the B5 Central Commercial District does not require
additional off - street parking for land uses which are similar to previous uses at locations where limited
parking or no parking is currently provided. The Subject Property was previously used as an office and
retail establishment. The parking requirement for the animal daycare is the same as general
retailloffice Uses (4 per 1,000 square feet in excess 1,500 square feet of floor area). Therefore, there
would not be in increase to the required parking. The Plat of Survey for the Subject Property indicates
up to four (4) parking spaces are available in the rear of the building.
The Planning & Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing to review the request on Thursday,
May 24, 2012, and by a vote of 5 -0, recommended app roval of a Conditional Use for an animal
daycare at 878 E. Northwest Highway, Case No. PZ- 09 -12, subject to the condition that the site is
developed in general conformance with the floor plan received by the Village on March 15, 2012.
Details of the proceedings and items discussed during the Planning and Zoning Commission hearing
are included in the attached minutes.
Please forward this memorandum and attachments to the Village Board for their review and
consideration at their June 5, 2012 meeting. Staff will be present to answer any questions related to
this matter.
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CASE NO. PZ -09 -12
PROPERTY ADDRESS:
PETITIONER:
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REQUEST:
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INTERESTED PARTIES:
Hearing Date: May 24, 2012
878 E. Northwest Highway
Kimberly S. Ruffolo
May 9, 2012
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Conditional Use approval for an Animal Daycare
Richard Rogers, Chair
William Beattie
Keith Youngquist
Leo Floros
Jacqueline Hinaber, Alternate
Joseph Donnelly
Consuelo Andrade, Senior Planner
Brian Simmons, Deputy Director of Community Development
Kim Ruffolo, Marie Dreessen, Nick Pappas, Doreen Cunningham
Chairman Rogers called the meeting to order at 7:31 p.m. Mr. Beattie made a motion, seconded by Mr.
Youngquist to approve the minutes of the April 26, 2012 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting; the minutes
were approved 5 -0. After hearing one (1) previous case, Chairman Rogers introduced Case PZ- 09 -12, 878 E.
Northwest Highway at 7:58 p.m.
Ms. Andrade stated the Petitioner for PZ -09 -12 was seeking Conditional Use approval to operate an animal
daycare at 878 E. Northwest Highway.
Ms. Andrade said the Subject Property is located on the north side of Northwest Highway and includes a vacant
building with related improvements. The Subject Property is zoned 135 Central Commercial and is bordered by
the B5 District to the east and west, and by the RA Single Family District to the north. The Union Pacific
Northwest railroad tracks, zoned I2, are located south of the site.
Ms. Andrade stated the Petitioner recently purchased the Subject Property and was seeking to remodel the interior
of the building for an animal daycare. The animal daycare would operate Monday through Saturday, opening at 8
a.m. and closing times would vary during the week. The animal daycare would not be open on Sundays.
Ms. Andrade said per the floor plan, the animal daycare would consist of a storage room, office, employee lounge,
and separate rooms for dogs and cats. The cat room would include twenty (20) kennels and a play area with cat
trees. The dog room would only consist of a play area for dogs and would not include kennels. The dogs would
continue to be boarded in the existing kennels located in the Mt. Plaines Animal Hospital adjacent to the east of
the Subject Property, which is operated by the Petitioner. As proposed, the animal daycare would not include an
opening connecting to the animal hospital.
Ms. Andrade stated the standards for Conditional Uses are listed in the Zoning Ordinance and include specific
findings that must be made in order to approve a Conditional Use. The summary of the findings include:
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• The Conditional Use will not have a detrimental impact on the public health, safety, morals, comfort or
general welfare;
• The Conditional Use will not be injurious to the use, enjoyment, or value of other properties in the
vicinity or impede the orderly development of those properties;
• And adequate provision for utilities, drainage, and design of access and egress to minimize congestion on
Village streets are provided.
Ms. Andrade said per the Petitioner's application, the animal daycare would improve the services and comfort of
the animals they currently serve at the animal hospital. The number of animals they currently serve would not
increase as a result of the animal daycare. Staff reviewed the Petitioner's application and determined that the
animal daycare would have minimal impact on the neighborhood. The Subject Property is. located within a
commercial area and is next to an existing animal hospital. The Petitioner's proposed use as an animal daycare
would be compatible with the commercial uses on Northwest Highway.
Ms. Andrade stated that Staff found the proposed animal daycare met the Conditional Use standards contained in
Section 14.203.F.8 of the Zoning Ordinance. Staff recommended that the Planning & Zoning Commission
approve the motion as listed in the Staff Report.
Chairman Rogers asked if the hours of operation were contingent on the approval of the subject zoning case. Ms.
Andrade said there are no restrictions on the hours of operation per the zoning code; these hours were created by
the Petitioner. Ms. Andrade stated a condition could be made on the hours of operation.
Chairman Rogers swore in Kim Ruffolo, who operates Mt. Plaines Animal Hospital, 888 E. Northwest Highway,
Mount Prospect, Illinois. Ms. Ruffolo stated there was an opportunity to purchase the 878 E. Northwest Highway
property which is adjacent to the animal hospital. She said the Subject Property formerly housed a Plumbing
business. Ms. Ruffolo is looking to expand her services to those animals currently boarded at the existing animal
hospital. The cats would have their own boarding area separated from the dogs in the proposed facility.
Ms. Ruffolo stated the new space would allow the hospital staff to offer one -on -one time with the dogs. The dogs
would not be in the daycare area in packs. Ms. Ruffolo knows that there were concerns regarding noise, but has
never had any complaints at the animal hospital since taking over in 1999. She said the cats would be the only
ones staying in the proposed building and they don't create noise. The dogs would only be in the daycare when it
is time for their private one -on -one titre. Ms. Ruffolo said the other area of the proposed facility would be a
lounge area for the employees, additional storage, and a separate office for her.
Chairman Rogers confirmed with the Petitioner that the proposed facility would not have overnight boarding.
Any dogs that would have to stay overnight would be in the existing kennels at the animal hospital property.
Chairman Rogers stated that the Commission did receive a letter concerning the noise levels of the dogs at the
existing facility along with walking the dogs on public and private property. Ms. Ruffolo stated that they do have
an option of walking the dogs outside. She said hospital Staff is instructed to clean up after the dogs along with
cleaning up other areas to limit any negative effects or connotations on the animal hospital.
Ms. Hinaber asked how the dogs would get from the hospital to the proposed daycare. Ms. Ruffolo said that the
back door of the animal hospital is about five (5) feet from the hallway to the building of the proposed daycare
location. The dogs would be walked outside for the one -on -one time in the daycare. Ms. Hinaber asked if the
outside area would be covered. Ms. Ruffolo said that it is not currently covered. She stated that she does not own
the property where the animal hospital is located, so she cannot make any improvements at this time.
Chairman Rogers swore in Marie Dreessen, 719 S. We Go Trail, Mount Prospect, Illinois. Ms. Dreessen stated
that her husband, Dr. Donald Dreessen owns the properties on both sides of the Subject Property. She requested
that both sides of the walls at 878 E. Northwest Highway be sound proof, Ms. Dreessen also requested that the
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floor plan be flipped so that the dog and cat rooms would not be next to the adjacent salon located at 864 E.
Northwest Highway. She asked if the cats would be boarded in the proposed daycare overnight.
Ms. Dreessen stated that Mt. Plaines Staff currently walks the dogs on private property and has not cleaned up
after them. She said that she visited the dog daycare on Central Road and discussed the noise Ievel there. Ms.
Dreessen also wanted to know if the proposed daycare would have any effects on the parking requirements. She
also wanted to know the number of animals that currently stay overnight at the existing hospital.
Ms. Dreessen said that she would not be able to attend the Village Board Meeting on June 5, 2012 and requested
that the second board meeting not be waived on June 19, 2012. She stated that she would like to attend the
second meeting.
Ms. Ruffolo stated that her daycare would not operate like the animal daycare located on Central Road. There
would not be a mass of dogs running around. She said she understood the concerns of the neighboring beauty
salon, but believed that there would not be any additional noise created. Ms. Ruffolo said it would be unusual if
any of the dogs were excessively barking during their one -on-one time. She stated there have never been any
complaints with the hospital regarding noise or animal excrement being left in the surrounding area.
Ms. Ruffolo said the parking concerns were mainly for the animal hospital building at 888 E. Northwest Highway
and did not believe it was for the proposed daycare. Chairman Rogers said that Staff has approved the parking
requirements for the daycare, it was not an issue.
Chairman Rogers swore in Nick Pappas, 4454 N. Dover Street, Chicago, Illinois. Mr. Pappas stated that he is the
attorney representing the Petitioner and wanted to explain the relationship with Dr. Dreessen. He said that Dr.
Ruffolo begun leasing the 888 E. Northwest Highway building from Dr. Dreessen in 1999 with an option to
purchase in 2005. Mr. Pappas stated that Dr. Ruffolo exercised the option and the sale has not taken place to date
because Dr. Dreessen refused to transfer the property. He said the case has been in court since 2005. There was
an eviction petition filed on behalf of Dr. Dreessen that was dismissed by the Circuit Court of Cook County. Mr.
Pappas stated the sale did not take place and Dr. Ruffolo filed a chancery matter in 2008 which is currently
pending in Cook County.
Chairman Rogers swore in Diane Adam, Owner of Joseph John Salon, 864 E. Northwest Highway, Mount
Prospect, Illinois. Ms. Adam stated that she is concerned regarding the potential noise that would be generated by
the animal daycare. She mentioned that when she walks to her car, she can sometimes hear the dogs barking from
the animal hospital. Ms. Adam was appreciative of the Petitioner expanding their business and cleaning up the
Subject Property. Ms. Adam had additional questions that included whether or not sick animals are boarded,
would there be outdoor kennels, and potential odors. She stated that if there were animal excrements in the
surrounding area, the hospital would pick them up. Ms. Adam said her clients are coming to her business to
relax, so any potential noise would be a detriment to her business. Chairman Rogers confirmed with Ms. Adam
that she is the next door neighbor to the west of the Subject Property.
Ms. Ruffolo said that plumbers previously occupied the Subject Property and never complained about any sounds
from the animal hospital. She stated the sound would be minimized from the animal hospital to the animal
daycare. Chairman Rogers confirmed with the Petitioner that there would be no outside kennels.
Chairman Rogers swore in Doreen Cunningham, 405 George Street, Mount Prospect, Illinois. Ms. Cunningham
has resided near the animal hospital for twenty (20) years and has been an employee of Mt. Plaines for the last
eight (8) years. She stated that she has never had any issues with the dogs at the animal hospital. Ms.
Cunningham also discussed an instance where the alarm recently went off at the animal hospital and her
neighbors did not hear the animals making any noise.
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Chairman Rogers asked if there was anyone else in the audience to address this case. Hearing none, he closed the
public portion of the case at 8:19 p.m. and brought the discussion back to the board.
Ms. Hinaber made a motion, seconded by Mr. Youngquist to approve a Conditional Use permit to operate an
animal daycare at 878 E. Northwest Highway, Case No. PZ- 09 -12, subject to the condition listed in the staff
report.
UPON ROLL CALL: AYES: Beattie, Floros, Hinaber, Youngquist, Rogers
NAYS: None
The motion was approved 5 -0. The Village Board's decision is final for this case.
After hearing one (1) additional case, Mr. Youngquist made a motion, seconded by Ms. Hinaber to adjourn at
8:45 p.m. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the meeting was adjourned.
Ryan Kast, Community Development
Administrative Assistant
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Community Development Department
CASE SUMMARY — PZ -09 -12
LOCATION:
878 E. Northwest Highway
PETITIONER:
Kimberly S. Ruffoto
OWNERS:
Joseph P. Ruffolo and Kimberly S. Ruffoto
PARCEL. 4:
08-12-403-010-0000
LOT SIZE:
0.07 acres (3,000 sq. ft)
ZONING:
B5 Central Commercial
LAND USE: Vacant
REQUEST: Conditional Use approval for an Animal Daycare
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Community Development Department
MEMORANDUM
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BACKGROUND
MOUNT PROSPECT PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
RICHARD ROGERS, CHAIRPERSON
CONSUELO ANDRADE, SENIOR PLANNER
MAY 15, 2012
MAY 24, 2012
PZ -09 -12 I CONDITIONAL USE (ANIMAL DAYCARE) 1 878 E. NORTHWEST
HIGHWAY 1 KIMBERLY S. RUFFOLO
A public hearing has been scheduled for the May 24, 2012 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting to review the
application by Kimberly S. Ruffolo (the "Petitioner ") regarding the property located at 878 E. Northwest
Highway (the "Subject Property "). The Petitioner is seeking Conditional Use approval to operate an animal
daycare in the B5 Central Commercial District. The P &Z hearing was properly noticed in the May 9, 2012
edition of the Journal Topics Newspaper. In addition, Staff has provided written notice to property owners within
250 -feet and posted a Public Hearing sign on the Subject Property.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
The Subject Property is located on the north side of Northwest Highway, and includes a vacant building with
related improvements, The Subject Property is zoned B5 Central Commercial and is bordered by the B5 District
to the east and west, and by the RA Single Family District to the north. The Union Pacific Northwest railroad
tracks, zoned 12, are located south of the site.
SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL
The Petitioner recently purchased the Subject Property and seeks to remodel the interior of the building for an
animal daycare. Per the floor plan, the animal daycare would consist of a storage room, office, employee lounge,
and separate rooms for dogs and cats. The cat room will include twenty (20) kennels and a play area with cat
trees. The dog room will only consist of a play area for dogs and will not include kennels. The dogs will
continue to be boarded in the existing kennels located in the Mt. Plaines animal hospital adjacent to the east of the
Subject Property, which is operated by the Petitioner. As proposed, the animal daycare will not include an
opening connecting to the animal hospital.
The animal daycare would operate Monday thru Saturday and open at 8 am. The daycare will close at 7 pm
Mondays and Thursdays, at 6 pm Tuesdays and Fridays, and at 2 pm on Saturdays. The Village's Zoning
Ordinance lists animal daycares in the B5 District as a Conditional Use, which requires review by the Planning &
Zoning Commission and approval by the Village Board.
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Parking
The Zoning Code's parking regulations for the B5 Central Commercial District does not require additional off -
street parking for Iand uses which are similar to previous uses at locations where limited parking or no parking is
currently provided. The Subject Property was previously used as an office and retail establishment. The parking
requirement for the animal daycare is the same as general retail /office uses (4 per 1,000 square feet in excess
1,500 square feet of floor area). Therefore there would not be in increase to the required parking. The Plat of
Survey for the Subject Property indicates up to four (4) parking spaces are available in the rear of the building.
There are several on - street parking spaces along Northwest Highway and George Street. However, the Zoning
Ordinance does not allow for the inclusion of on- street spaces as part of the required parking calculation.
Comments from other departments
Other departments reviewed the proposal and did not object to the request. However, they did note the proposed
use will have to comply with Code requirements for the interior remodel. The Public Works Department further
noted that the building is currently serviced by multiple water and sanitary services, which each will be billed
separately. Backflow protections will be required for each water service, if not currently in place.
A business license will be required prior to the opening of the animal daycare at the Subject Property. While
these are issues to be addressed as part of the building permit review, these requirements are included as part of
the Staff Report in an effort to ensure the Petitioner is aware of the requirements and submits the necessary
documentation.
CONDITIONAL USE STANDARDS
The standards for Conditional Uses are listed in Section 14.203.F.8 of the Village Zoning Ordinance and include
seven specific findings that must be made in order to approve a Conditional Use. The following list is a summary
of these findings:
• The Conditional Use will not have a detrimental impact on the public health, safety, morals comfort or
general welfare;
• The Conditional Use will not be injurious to the use, enjoyment, or value of other properties in the
vicinity or impede the orderly development of those properties;
• There is adequate provision for utilities, drainage, and design of access and egress to minimize congestion
on Village streets; and
• The request is in compliance of the Conditional Use with the provisions of the Comprehensive Plan,
Zoning Code, and other Village Ordinances.
Per the Petitioner's application, the animal daycare will improve the services and comfort of the animals they
currently serve at the animal hospital. The number of animals they currently serve will not increase as a result of
the animal daycare. The Petitioner further notes that the animal daycare will not have a negative impact on the
community as it is a similar use to the animal hospital, which has been in the community for over forty (40) years.
Staff reviewed the Petitioner's application and determined that the animal daycare would have minimal impact on
the neighborhood. The Subject Property is located within a commercial area and is next to an existing animal
hospital. The Petitioner's proposed use as an animal daycare will be compatible with the commercial uses on
Northwest Highway.
RECOMMENDATION
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The proposed animal daycare meets the Conditional Use standards contained in Section 14.203.F.8 of the Zoning
Ordinance. ,Staff recommends that the Planning & Zoning Commission approve the following motion:
"To approve a Conditional Use permit to operate an animal daycare at 878 E. Northwest Highway, Case No.
PZ- 09 -12, subject to the following conditions:
1. The site shall be developed in general conformance with the floor plan received by the
Village on March 15, 2012.
The Village Board's decision is final for this case.
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Please note that the application will not be reviewed until this petition has been fully completed and all required plans and other
materials have been satisfactorily submitted to the Community Development Department's Planning Division. Incomplete submittals
will not be accepted. It J's strongly suggested that the petitioner schedule an appointment with the appropriate Village staff so that
materials can be reviewed for accuracy and completeness at the time of submittal.
In consideration of the information contained in this petition as well as all supporting documentation, it is requested that approval be
given to this request. The applicant is the owner or authorized representative of the owner of the property. The petitioner and the
owner of the property grant employees of the Village of Mount Prospect and their agent's permission to enter on the property during
reasonable hours for visual inspection of the subject property.
I hereby affirm that all information provided herein and in all materials submitted in association with this application are true and
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Appendix A
I am requesting conditional use for the property at 874 -878 East Northwest Highway that
I have just purchased to allow the use of the facility as an animal day care. This will be
used in conjunction with the current location' of 888 East Northwest Highway. I currently
own and operate Mount Plaines Animal Hospital at 888 East Northwest Highway. I do
not own this property, it is currently owned by Donald Dreessen who formerly owned
and operated the animal hospital located on this property, and I lease this property from
him with access to the parking area at the end of the building. In renovating this property,
I do not intend to increase the number of animals I am currently capable of housing in our
existing space. I would like to improve on what we are able to offer the animals we
currently house. I intend to remove the cat kennels from the dog kennel area on the 888
property where they are currently located, to a separate room in the 874 -878 location
which would contain 20 deluxe multi -level kennels and a play area with cat trees. We
would maintain the same number of cat kennels in total. Additionally, we will not add
additional dog kennels, but we will reorganize the existing kennels to allow for easier
access for cleaning. The second area that would contain animals would be a large indoor
play area for dogs. The dogs will continue to be boarded in the existing kennels in the
888 building. This would be used in place of the current 5 foot by 7 foot runs which exist
in the 888 building. The larger space would allow us to interact better with our boarding
and hospitalized dogs in a safe environment. The dog space will not be intended as a
kennel, but specifically a play area. The remainder of the space will not house animals. It
will be used for an office, storage a bathroom and staff lounge area.
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H EAST 1/4 OF SECTION 12, (EXCEPT THE
PART LYING NORTH OF RAILROAD OF THE SOUT
SOUTHERLY 66 FEET FOR ROAD) ALSO OF BLOCK 26 IN BUSSE'S EAS TERN ADDITION TO MOUNT
PROSPECT IN THE EAST 1/2 OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE
THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS
THIS POLICY VALID ONLY IF SCHEDULE B IS ATTACHED
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Appendix C: Standards for Conditional Use Approval
1.That the establishment, maintenance, or operation of the conditional use will not be
detrimental to, or endanger the public health, safety, morals, comfort or general welfare;
• By developing this space as an animal day care I will not increase the number of
animals that we currently have the capacity to serve. The day care will offer
ancillary services to the animals currently being cared for at the animal hospital.
Through the use of this space we will only be improving the services and comfort
of the animals that we currently care for in the same capacity in our business at
the existing location and this will not have any additional impact on the
community.
• The animal day care has a positive impact on public health by providing a safe
contained area for the housing of animals, and does not have a negative impact on
the safety, morals, comfort or welfare of the community.
2.That the conditional use will not be injurious to the uses and enjoyment of other
property in the immediate vicinity for the purposes already permitted, nor substantially
diminish and impair property values within the neighborhood in which it is to be located;
• Mount Plaines Animal Hospital has been established for over 40 years in the
current building, although the business has occupied different units of the building.
The daycare will be used as an ancillary facility to serve our exiting clientele. We
will not be altering the number of animals cared for in the building by utilizing
the additional space of the property for which we are requesting conditional use
approval. We will only improve upon our existing services by providing and
adjacent day care. Animals that are to be cared for in the animal day care facility
will already are already currently accommodated in a similar fashion in the
hospital facility.
3. That the establishment of the conditional use will not impede the normal and orderly
development of the surrounding property for uses permitted in the district;
• The surrounding property is already completely developed.
• The hospital has been established at the 888 location, and has not negatively
impacted any development. The day care will not expand on the impact that the
animal hospital currently has.
4. That adequate public utilities, access roads, drainage, and/or necessary facilities have
been or will be provided;
• All of these requirements currently exist for the building and will not need to be
altered to accommodate the conditional use.
5. That adequate measures have been or will be taken to provide ingress and egress so
designed as to minimize traffic congestion in the public streets;
• These measures have already been addressed for the businesses along Northwest
Highway, and the additional use of the 874 -878 property will not increase the
volume of traffic, as the volume of traffic will not be substantively altered.
6. That the proposed.conditional use is not contrary to the objectives on the Current
Comprehensive Plan for the Village
• The conditional use will allow us to supplement an existing business, and
therefore will not be contrary to the village plan.
7. That the conditional use shall in all other respects, conform to the applicable
regulations of the district in which it is located, except as such regulations may, in each
instance, be modified pursuant to the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
• The conditional use will grant permission to operate an animal daycare which
would relocate the cat kennels that are currently housed in the 888 location to the
874 -878 location, and to allow an indoor exercise area for dogs that are already
housed in the 888 location with conditional, approval. The additional space will be
for commercial uses already permitted in this location.
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Cook County Property Tax & Payment Information
Printed copies of this information may not be used as a tax bill.
Payments must be submitted with original tax bill.
Property Index Number (PIN): 08- 12-403 -010 -0000
2010 Tax Year Information - Payable in 2011
Ta Year: 2010 Tax Type: Current Tax Volume: 049 PCL: 5 -17
Property Location
874 E NORTHWEST HWY
MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056 -3443
Mailing Information
STEVE SCHWARTZ
1216 CRABTREE LN
MT PROSPECT, IL 60056 -1322
Exemption Information
Homeowner Exemption Received: NO
Senior Citizen Exemption Received: NO
Senior Freeze Exemption Received: NO
Tax Payment Information
Installment Tax Amount Billed Tax Due Date
Last Payment
Received
Date Received
1st $4,466.19 04/01/2011
$4,466.19
02108/11
2nd $5,992.20 11/01/2011
$5,992.20
10/05/11
Balance Due: s0.0o
The balance due, including any penalty, is as of: 312512012
Payments processed are pasted through: 312312012
2011 Tax Year Information - Payable in 2012
Tax Year: 2011 Tax Type: Current Tax Volume: 049 PCL; 5-17
Property Location
874 E NORTHWEST HWY
MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056 -3443
Mailing Information
STEVE SCHWARTZ
1216 CRABTREE LN
MT PR IL 60056 -1322
Exemption Information
Exemptions do not become effective until the second installment.
Tax Payment Information
Installment Tax Amount Billed Tax Due Date
Last Payment
Received
Date Received
1st $5,752.11 03/01/2012
$5,752.11
02/07/12
Balance Due: s0A0
The balance due, including any penalty, Is as oY 3/26/2012
Payments processed are posted through: 312.2/2092
Printed copies of this information may not be used as a tax bill.
Payments must be submitted with original tax bill.
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TRUSTEE'S DEED -
JOINT TENANCY
Reserved for Recorder's Office
This indenture made this 6 day of
February, 2012 between CHICAGO
TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY, a
corporation of Illinois, as Successor
Trustee to LaSalle Bank National
Association, as trustee under the
provisions of a deed or deeds in trust,
duly recorded and delivered to said
company in pursuance of a trust
agreement dated the 28 day of July,
1997 and known as Trust Number
600247 -00, party of the first part, and
Joseph F. Ruffolo and Kimberly S.
Ruffolo, not as tenants in common, but
as joint tenants with right of
survivorship, whose address is 65 W.
Mundhank, South Barrington, IL 60010,
parties of the second part.
WITNESSETH, That said party of the first part in consideration of the sum of TEN and no/100 DOLLARS ($10.00) AND
OTHER GOOD AND VALUABLE considerations in hand paid, does hereby CONVEY AND QUITCLAIM unto said parties
of the second part, not as tenants In common, but as joint tenants with right of survivorship, the following described
real estate, situated in COOK County, Illinois, to wit:
LOT 10 IN MAPLEWOOD HEIGHTS, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE EAST 15.00 CHAINS OF THAT PART
LYING NORTH OF RAILROAD OF THE SOUTH EAST: /a OF:SECTION 12,.(EXCEPT THE SOUTHERLY 66
FEET FOR ROAD) ALSO OF BLOCK 26 IN BUSSE'S EASTERN ADDITION TO MOUNT: PROSPECT IN THE
EAST '/2 OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHP 41 NORTH, RANGE 11, , EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL
MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
`f Property Address: 874 -878 E. NORTHWEST HIGHWAY, MT. PROSPECT, IL 60066
Permanent Tax Number: 08 -12 -405- 010 -0000
together with the tenements and appurtenances.thereunto belonging.
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the same unto said party of the second part forever, not in tenancy in common, but in
joint tenancy with' right of survivorship.
This Deed is executed pursuant to and in the exercise of the power and authority granted to and vested in said
trustee by the terms of said deed or deeds in trust delivered to said trustee In pursuance of the trust agreement
above mentioned. This deed is made subject to the lien of every trust deed or mortgage (if any there be) of record
in said county to secure the payment of money, and remaining unreleased at the date of the delivery hereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, said party of the first part has caused its corporate seal to_ be affixed, and has caused its name to
be signed to these presents by its Trust Officer, the day and year first above written.
CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY,
�- as Trustee as Aforesaid
By:
Eva Higi, Trust icer
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State of Illinois )
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County of Lake }
I, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that the above named
Trust Officer of CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY, personally known to me to be the same person whose
name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument as such Trust Officer appeared before me this day in person and
acknowledged that she signed and delivered the said instrument as her own free and voluntary act and as the free and
voluntary act of the Company; and the said Trust Officer then and there caused the corporate sea] of said Company to
be affixed to said instrument as her own free and voluntary act and as the free and voluntary act of the Company.
Giver) under my hand and Notarial Seal this 13 day of February, 2012.
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MARY M: BRAY
NOTARY PUBLIC, STATE OF ILLINOIS
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PROPERTY ADDRESS:
874 -878 E. Northwest H
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
NOT Y PUBLIC
This instrument was prepared by:
CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY
1701 Golf Road, Suite 1--101
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
AFTER RECORDING, P EASE M IL TO:
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SEND TAX BILLS TO:
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REAL ESTATE TRANSFER . 02117/2012
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$47;50
ILLINOIS:
$95.00
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$142.50
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To the Mount Prospect Planning & Zoning Commission, my name is Marie Dreessen,
719 South WeGo Trail, Mount. Prospect, Illinois. I will attending the meeting on May
24, 2012 along with my husband Dr. Donald Dreessen regarding PZ -09 -12 Animal
Daycare located at 878 Northwest Highway. The following are items that are of great
concern.
• There is no sound proofing in the plans, it is requested that the buildings on either
side of the 878 Northwest Highway be completely sound proofed.
• The floor plan that was submitted be flipped so that the building (864) to the
northwest not be impacted by the Dog and Cat Rooms.
• Will there be overnight boarding at this facility?
• The conditional use will impact the health and safety of residents. Currently Mt.
Plaines. Animal Hospitals Kennel Staff walk the dogs on private property and do
not always clean up after the dogs relieve themselves. It is requested that the use
of private property not be used for this purpose.
• If any of the board members were to go to the Doggie Day care facility on Central
Avenue, the noise level is very loud. I was at Formula Auto in the office and was
very distracted by the barking dogs.
• In Appendix C submitted to you, please note that Mt. Plaines Animal Hospital
was not located at 888 for 40 years.
• Please note that on the submitted site information sheets 3 & 4 that there are 9
spaces of parking when combined with 888. The zoning requires 888 to have 6
off site parking places to operate with 2 exam rooms. Will this impact the parking
requirements?
• With the added space will the 4 exam rooms on the floor plan of 888 be utilized?
How many parking spaces would be required? It is noted on the floor plan of 888
4 exam rooms are in use.
• How many animals are kept overnight?
• How many animals does 888 currently have the capacity to serve? It is noted in
Appendix C, item 1 that it would not exceed that number.
• If 888 will be utilizing all 4 exam rooms will that increase the traffic?
PLEASE NOTE WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE 1 sT BOARD
MEETING ON JUNE 5, 2012, PLEASE DONOT WAIVE THE 2 ND BOARD
MEETING ON JUNE 19,2012.
Thank you for all your considerations.
RECEIVED
M AY 2 2 2012
Village of Mt. Prospect
Kim and Joe Ruffolo
65 W. Mundhank Rd.
Bill Cooney
Director of Community Development
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
May 29 2012
South Barrington, IL 60010
Reg. Case No. PZ -09 -12 / 878 E. NORTHWEST HIGHWAY / CONDITIONAL USE {ANIMAL
DAYCARE}
Dear Mr. Cooney,
We have submitted a petition for conditional use of the property 874.878 East Northwest
highway as an animal daycare facility. This case is scheduled to come before the Village Board
on June 5, 2012. 1 currently operate the animal hospital located at 888 East Northwest
Highway. I would like to use this adjacent space to improve on the quality of the services we
currently offer to our clients.
We would like to request that the second hearing scheduled for June 19 2012 be waived, and
that the board decision be made final at the June 5 th meeting. We are finishing the process of
having our demolition and building plans approved, and would like to begin work on the project
as quickly as possible for several reasons. The property is currently in disrepair after having
been evacuated by the previous tenant /owner. It is unsightly, and I know it is aesthetically
unpleasing to our clients, as well as to the neighboring tenant, a salon. Additionally, my
husband, who is a high school teacher, will be supervising the work which needs to be done. It
will be easier for us to finish the project, and make the improvements to the space while he is
on break over the summer. Lastly, the services we will be offering will be cat boarding and dog
play time for dogs boarding at the 888 unit. The majority of our boarding revenue is generated
over the summer, and we would like to be able to utilize the facility as quickly as possible.
We have support from our neighbors in the community for this project, some of whom were at
the last zoning meeting, and more who will be in attendance at the board meeting. i also
believe we have alleviated the concerns of our neighboring salon owner at the zoning meeting.
Thank you for your consideration of our request.
Kim Ruffolo DVM
RECEIVED
MAY 2 9 2012
Village of Mt. Prospect
Community Development
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
874 -878 EAST NORTHWEST HIGHWAY, MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS
WHEREAS, Joseph and Kimberly Ruffolo ( "Petitioners') have filed a petition for a Conditional Use with respect
to property located at 874 -878 East Northwest Highway ( "Property') and legally described as;
Lot 10 in Maplewood Heights, being a subdivision of the east 15.00 chains of that part lying north of
railroad of the south east' /4 of Section 12, (except the southerly 66 feet for road) also of Block 26 in
Busse's eastern addition to Mount Prospect in the east' /2 of Section'! 2, Township 41 north, Range 11,
east of the Third Principal Meridian, in Cook County, Illinois.
Property Index Number: 08 -12- 403 - 010 -0000; and
WHEREAS, the Petitioners seek a Conditional Use permit to operate an animal daycare; and
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was held on the request for a Conditional Use permit, designated as PZ- 09 -12,
before the Planning and Zoning Commission of the Village of Mount Prospect on the 24 day of May, 2012,
pursuant to due and proper notice thereof having been published in the Mount Prospect Journal & Topics on
the 9 th day of May, 2012; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has submitted its findings and recommendations to the
President and Board of Trustees in support of the request being the subject of PZ- 09 -12; and
WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect have given consideration to
the request herein and have determined that the same meets the standards of the Village and that the granting
of the proposed Conditional Use permit would be in the best interest of the Village.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED 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 recitals set forth hereinabove are incorporated herein as findings of fact by the
President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect.
SECTION TWO: The President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect grant a Conditional
Use permit for the operation of an animal daycare at property located at 874 -878 East Northwest Highway as
shown on the plat of survey, a copy of which is attached and made a part of as Exhibit "A."
SECTION THREE Approval of the Conditional Use is subject to compliance that the site shall be developed in
general conformance with the floor plan received by the Village on March 15, 2012.
SECTION FOUR This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and
publication in pamphlet form in the manner provided by law.
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
PASSED and APPROVED this day of June, 2012.
Irvana K. Wilks
Mayor
ATTEST:
M. Lisa Angell
Village Clerk
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