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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/28/2014 P&Z Minutes 23-14MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION CASE NO. PZ -23-14 PROPERTY ADDRESS: PETITIONER: PUBLICATION DATE: IaIca cU1V I:1D�' REQUEST Id Iota MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Hearing Date: August 28`', 2014 600 Wheeling Road The Gymnastics Shop- Julian Basler August 13`h, 2014 11lt�ti.�[IIi�lI17�1I1I1I17 Conditional Use approval for a Gymnastics School Agostino Filippone Thomas Fitzgerald Sharon Otteman William Beattie Keith Youngquist Jeanne Kueter Norbert Mizwicki Joseph Donnelly, Chairman None Consuelo Andrade, Senior Planner Brian Simmons, Deputy Director of Community Development INTERESTED PARTIES: The Gymnastics Shop- Julian Basler Chairman Donnelly called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm. Commissioner Beattie made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Youngquist to approve the minutes of the July 24`h, 2014 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting; the minutes were approved 7-0 with one Commissioner abstaining. After hearing one (1) additional case, Chairman Donnelly introduced Case PZ -23-14, 600 Wheeling Road and stated the case was Village Board Final. Ms. Andrade stated that the Petitioner for PZ -23-14 is seeking Conditional Use approval to operate a gymnastics school at 600 Wheeling Road. Ms. Andrade explained the Petitioner currently operates a gymnastics school at 550 Business Center Drive. The business has grown and the Petitioner would like to purchase 600 Wheeling Road and relocate the gymnastics school there. A gymnastics school is considered a vocational school and requires Conditional Use approval in the Il District Ms. Andrade stated the Subject Property includes a 17,859 square foot office and warehouse building with related improvements. The subject property is zoned I1 limited industrial and is bordered to the west by the R1 single-family residential district, and to the north, east, and south by the Il district. Planning and Zoning Commission- August 28th, 2014 PZ -23-14 Joseph Donnelly- Chair Ms. Andrade stated the plat of survey indicates thirty (30) standard parking spaces with no accessible parking spaces. Per the Illinois accessibility code, a minimum of two (2) accessible parking spaces is required. Ms. Andrade explained the Petitioner intends to renovate some of the office spaces into a parent viewing area, a workout room, and a parent toddler area. The warehouse area would be converted to training areas consisting of uneven bars, tumbling floors, balance beams, trampolines and tumble tracks. Ms. Andrade stated, per the Petitioner, the school offers different classes throughout the year to various age groups. Only classes and practices would be held on-site; competitions or performance events would be held off-site. She further stated, per the Petitioner's application, the Classes would run on the hour and class sizes would vary from 3-26 students at a time, with a maximum of twenty six (26) students and five (5) staff at any given time. Ms. Andrade explained, based on the peak number of employees and students anticipated the gymnastics school will require a total of twenty-nine (29) parking spaces. Ms. Andrade stated, however, once the parking lot is re -striped to provide the required two (2) accessible parking spaces, the property would provide a total of twenty-eight (28) parking spaces, which would not comply with the required parking for the gymnastics school with a peak number of five (5) staff and twenty-six (26) students. She further explained the Petitioner modified the proposal to include no more than five (5) staff and twenty-five (25) students at any given time. This would bring down the parking requirements to twenty- eight (28) parking spaces. Ms. Andrade summarized the standards for Conditional Uses as the following: • 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. Ms. Andrade stated, per the Petitioner, the gymnastics school at 550 Business Center Drive has been in operation for seven (7) years without any issues. Ms. Andrade stated Staff has reviewed the Petitioner's request and is supportive. Other departments reviewed the Petitioner's proposal and did not object to the use or find that it would have an adverse impact on the adjacent properties. The gymnastics school is currently in operation at 550 Business Center Drive and has not had impacts on the adjacent properties. Conditional uses for gymnastics schools or vocational schools have been approved for adjacent properties including 520, 550, and 900 Business Center Drive. Ms. Andrade stated based on Staff's review, Staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission approve of the following motion: Planning and Zoning Commission- August 28th, 2014 PZ -23-14 Joseph Donnelly- Chair "To approve a Conditional Use permit for a gymnastics school at 600 Wheeling Road, subject to the conditions listed in the staff report." The Village Board's decision is final for this case. Commissioner Beattie asked if a similar Conditional Use approval was needed when the Petitioner moved into their current space. Ms. Andrade stated that is correct. Commissioner Youngquist asked how big the Petitioner's current facility is. Ms. Andrade stated the Petitioner has that information, she further explained their current space is similar to the Subject Property; however, they do not occupy the entire building. Commissioner Youngquist asked if there were any complaints as far as parking at the current school. Ms. Andrade stated Staff was not aware of any issues; however, as part of this request Staff received some concerns from residents wondering about the parking. Chairman Donnelly asked if the loading dock isn't going to be used for the business, could the Petitioners park cars there for additional parking. Ms. Andrade stated the Petitioner could convert the loading dock into parking space. Chairman Donnelly swore in Julian Basler 2701 Park Street Rolling Meadows, Illinois and Kaylee Seibert 1160 Brandywine Lane Buffalo Grove, Illinois. Chairman Donnelly asked the Petitioner to address any issues with the new location such as moving, parking, etc. He asked if the proposed parent viewing room will increase the number of parking spots needed. Mr. Basler stated the current school has space for parent viewing already; however, the new one will be behind glass in an actual room as opposed to out on the gymnastics floor. He stated that at the current facility parking is never an issue and doesn't expect it to be at the new location. Chairman Donnelly asked if the new location is similar in size to their current location. Mr. Basler stated the new location is nearly three times bigger than their current 6,000 square foot space. The new location is roughly 17,900 square feet. He further explained the gymnastics part of the school has grown and with that the need for more equipment which takes up majority of the space. Chairman Donnelly asked what the average class size is. Mr. Basler stated they have three different types of classes varying with student/teacher ratios ranging from 3:1, 5:1, 8:1, but don't max out more than twenty-four (24) students. He stated that the amount of students per class would stay the same and he would like to offer a few different classes. Mr. Basler explained that certain classes run simultaneously throughout the gym. Planning and Zoning Commission- August 28th, 2014 PZ -23-14 Joseph Donnelly- Chair Commissioner Beattie stated he is concerned about the amount of students and feels it would be difficult to limit the amount of students to twenty-five. Mr. Basler stated he understood his concern and further explained he keeps the ratio of coaches to students low in order to help control the amount of students. Commissioner Beattie asked if they were open seven days a week. Mr. Basler stated they are open seven days a week and will only offer the birthday parties on Saturday evenings when classes aren't in session. Mr. Basler stated the building he is currently in is being sold and that is why he is looking to purchase the building at 600 Wheeling Road. He further stated that the dock would be converted into a pit in the future so parking would not be available in that location. Commissioner Mizwicki asked the hours of operation. Ms. Siebert stated they were Monday -Friday 3:30-8:45pm, Saturday 10-3:30pm, and Sunday 9-5:15pm. Mr. Basler stated that if they move into the new building the hours would be extended from 9:00-9:00pm. Commissioner Beattie asked if there have been any noise level issues with the residential neighbors. Mr. Basler and Ms. Siebert both stated there haven't been any issues brought to their attention. Chairman Donnelly asked if there were any further questions for the Petitioner, hearing none he opened the case for discussion to the public. Chairman Donnelly swore in Edward Kowalski 513 Eastman Court, Mount Prospect, Illinois. Mr. Kowalski asked if the Petitioner is affiliated with International Gymnastics. Mr. Basler stated they have no affiliation. Mr. Kowalski stated he is concerned about the trash containers that may be visible from the parking lot. He asked if they will be put away in the garages where they are intended to be stored. He further stated he is concerned that trucks and trailers will be kept overnight in the parking lot, and further asked if the dead tree and shrubbery on the north end of the property will be addressed if they move in to the subject property. Mr. Basler stated he would enclose the trash containers in order to shield them from view. He further addressed Mr. Kowalski's issues by stating no semis or trailers would be parking in the lot overnight; and finally stated that the dead tree will be removed and maintained by a landscaper. Chairman Donnelly asked if there were any further comments, hearing none he closed the public portion of the hearing and brought the discussion back to the board. Hearing no further discussion Commissioner Beattie made the motion seconded by Commissioner Fitzgerald to approve the following motion: "To approve a Conditional Use permit for a gymnastics school at 600 Wheeling Road, subject to the conditions listed in the staff reports." Planning and Zoning Commission- August 28th, 2014 PZ -23-14 Joseph Donnelly- Chair UPON ROLL CALL AYES: Fitzgerald, Beattie, Youngquist, Kueter, Mizwicki, Otteman, Donnelly NAYS: None Chairman Donnelly stated the motion was approved 7-0 and the Village Board decision is final for the case. After hearing two (2) additional cases Commissioner Beattie Commissioner Otteman made a motion seconded by Commissioner Beattie and the meeting was adjourned at 10:20 pm. Je nModer, Adm ntstrative Assistant C winunity Development Department Planning and Zoning Commission- August 28t', 2014 PZ -23-14 Joseph Donnelly- Chair