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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLAN COMMISSION - 09/16/2019 - 1400 Busse RoadElk Grove Village Plan Commission Minutes September 16, 2019 Present: S. Carlson F. Geinosky K. Weiner J. Morrill P. Rettberg G. Schumm Absent: J. Glass R. DeFrenza T. Thompson Staff: M. Jablonski, Assistant Village Manager/Director of Communication J. Polony, Deputy Director of Community Development R. Raphael, Engineering Supervisor Petitioner: C. Cui, 1400 Busse Road LLC Acting Chairman Geinosky called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. Commissioner Schumm moved to appoint Commissioner Geinosky as Acting Chairman of the Plan Commission. Commissioner Carlson seconded the motion. Upon voting (Carlson, Geinosky, Weiner, Morrill, Rettberg, Schumm) AYES, the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Weiner moved to appoint Commissioner Schumm as Acting Secretary of the Plan Commission. Commissioner Carlson seconded the motion. Upon voting (Carlson, Geinosky, Weiner, Morrill, Rettberg, Schumm) AYES, the motion passed unanimously. Item 1: August 19, 2019 Meeting Minutes Commissioner Weiner moved to approve the meeting minutes of August 19, 2019. Commissioner Rettberg seconded the motion. Upon voting (Carlson, Geinosky, Weiner, Morrill, Rettberg, Schumm) AYES, the motion carried. Item 2: PC Docket # 19-10: Petition for Special Use to operate a drive-thru restaurant at the property at 1420-1428 Busse Road Acting Chairman Geinosky read the legal notice into the record. Acting Chairman Geinosky noted that one of the proposed tenants for this property is Amita, and that he has been a member of the Amita Health Institutional Review Board for several years. Acting Chairman Geinosky stated that he planned to participate in the discussion and vote if necessary and asked if there were any objections. No objections were voiced. C. Cui stated that he is the manager of 1400 Busse Road LLC, the owner of the subject property. He explained that the subject property consists of 1.6 acres of vacant land, and he is proposing to construct a 9,284 square foot retail building with three tenants—Amita, PT Solutions, and Jimmy John's. The Petitioner is seeking the special use to allow the Jimmy John's restaurant to operate a drive-thru window. Acting Chairman Geinosky asked the Petitioner to explain why the special use permit is needed. C. Cui stated that Jimmy Johns needs a drive-thru to be competitive with surrounding restaurants which have drive-thrus. He also noted that the drive-thru would be very convenient for customers. The Petitioner stated that all of the nearby competitors currently operate as drive-thru restaurants. The subject property is located direct south of a Taco Bell Restaurant and north of a McDonald's restaurant, both of which operate drive-thru windows. There is also a Starbuck's and Potbelly's nearby, also with drive-thru windows. The Petitioner also noted that the drive-thru window would offer convenience to the public and that the drive-thru use would not be detrimental to the general health and welfare of those living and working in the area. The Petitioner stated that the Jimmy John's restaurant will operate 11 am — 1 Opm, seven days a week. The restaurant will employ approximately 15 employees, including full-time and part- time workers. The hours of operation for Amita will be 630am — 6pm, Monday thru Friday, and PT Solutions will operate Sam — 7pm, Monday thru Friday. The three tenants combined will account for 40-50 full time employees. Sincerely hope you will approve application today. Commissioner Morrill asked if the Petitioner foresaw enough business on Monday and Sunday evening for hours that late based on the nature of the area. C. Cui stated the hours were set based on conversations with franchisee, who has another store in Chicago with those hours. He stated that hours may change based on demand in this area Commissioner Morrill noted that there are 12 stacking spaces for vehicles and asked how long it takes to deliver a sandwich after the menu board. C. Cui stated the typical time is one minute, and noted that there is also a pull -over area in case it takes longer. Commissioner Morrill noted that the plans indicated an intention to redo the parking lot just up to the property line with Taco Ball. He asked, since it is an integrated lot, is it possible to just do a portion of the lot or if it would all need to be redone together. C. Cui stated that there was not a plan to redo the Taco Bell portion of the lot, as that is owned by Taco Bell. He noted that the property at 1420-1428 Busse Road consists of 1.6 acres, and the lot will be brand new for this site. Commissioner Morrill asked if there was a barrier between the two lots. C. Cui stated that there is no barrier, just a property line, and that there is an easement between the properties to allow vehicles to access the site. Commissioner Schumm asked if 1400 Busse LLC is registered in Illinois and if C. Cui was the member as well as the manager. C. Cui confirmed that it was registered in Illinois just a few months ago and that he is the sole member and manager. Commissioner Rettberg noted that the title report is 18-20 months old and asked if there was a requirement for it to be more recent. M. Jablonski stated that the title report would have come with the original application, which was several months ago. C Cui stated that he could order a new title report if needed. Commissioner Rettberg asked what the nature of business would be for the Amita facility. C. Cui stated that it is the relocation of existing immediate care facility currently two blocks away. Commissioner Rettberg stated that the plans called for a single lane drive-thru and asked if the Petitioner anticipated any need for a double lane. C. Cui stated that they do not anticipate need for a double lane. Commissioner Geinosky noted that he was confused how traffic will enter and exit site and flow throughout the site, because it is not possible to make an immediate turn into the site traveling on Busse Road and access is only available on Greenleaf or Estes. He also noted that cars have to drive through the Taco Bell property to get to this property. He asked if easements were needed with Taco Bell. C. Cui stated that they have an easement agreement with both the McDonalds and Taco bell properties, and that the driving lanes are all shared among the three properties. He stated the easement agreement dates back to 1987. Commissioner Geinosky asked whether signage would help direct traffic to the stacking lane and if all three properties were comfortable with the layout of the site and traffic. C. Cui stated that there will be signage and that all parties are comfortable with the traffic arrangement, and it is viewed as a benefit for restaurants to be clustered. Commissioner Geinosky asked if the PT Solutions would be strictly physical therapy, not a drop - in fitness facility. C Cui stated that the use is for patient treatment only, it is a 2,000 square feet unit and there is a referral agreement with Amita. Commissioner Geinosky asked whether all parking requirements were met and when construction would begin. C. Cui stated that the parking requirements were met and construction was planned to start this month as soon as permits are received, to get the site ready for operations by June 2020. Commissioner Geinosky noted that there is another Jimmy Johns in the Village. C. Cui noted that the locations target different areas and are different franchises. Commissioner Rettberg noted that the easements for McDonalds are on the title report but not for Taco Bell. C. Cui stated that they had just signed new easement agreement between Taco Bell and this property, which was recorded two weeks ago. RECOMMENDATION Commissioner Weiner moved to recommend approval of the Special Use Petition to operate a drive-thru Jimmy John's restaurant at the property at 1420-1428 Busse Road with the following condition: The Petitioner shall be required to construct a new monument sign and remove the existing pole sign. Commissioner Carlson seconded the motion. Upon voting (Carlson, Geinosky, Morrill, Weiner, Rettberg, Schumm AYES) the motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Maggie Jablonski Assistant Village Manager C: Chairman and Members of the Plan Commission, Mayor and Board of Trustees, Village Clerk