Village of Northbrook Plan Commission met Aug. 15.
Here are the minutes provided by the commission:
1. CALL TO ORDER
| Attendee Name | Title | Status | Arrived |
| Jonathan Mendel | Absent | ||
| Steven Elisco | Chairperson | Present | |
| Jeff Sandler | Commissioner | Present | |
| Jeremy Melnick | Commissioner | Absent | |
| Mark DeBartolo | Commissioner | Present | |
| Allen Morgen | Commissioner | Present | |
| Amy Torf | Commissioner | Present | |
| Eric Schwager | Commissioner | Present | |
| Ken Walden | Commissioner | Present | |
| Keri Halperin | Commissioner | Absent | |
| Swati Pandey | Planner | Absent | |
| Michaela Kohlstedt | Director | Present |
2. MINUTES APPROVAL - August 1, 2023
Commissioner DeBartolo moved, Commissioner Sandler seconded the motion to approve the regular meeting minutes as presented. On voice vote, all were in favor.
Commissioner Morgen Abstained.
A. Plan Commission - Plan Commission - Aug 1, 2023 7:30 PM
| RESULT: ACCEPTED [6 TO 0]
MOVER: Mark DeBartolo, Commissioner SECONDER: Jeff Sandler, Commissioner AYES: Elisco, Sandler, DeBartolo, Torf, Schwager, Walden ABSTAIN: Morgen ABSENT: Melnick, Halperin |
3. COMMUNITY PLANNING REPORT
Michaela Kohlstedt, Deputy Director, requested the Commissioners submit their attendance schedule to staff, and finish training before the next meeting. The Village is actively recruiting for a Planning & Zoning Tech; and the joint meeting is scheduled for August 29, 2023. The Village Board approved zoning relief requests for the properties located at 1900 Willow and 630 Dundee Road. Furthermore, the Village Board requested Covenant Village submit a Master Plan, and the application will be considered at a Committee of The Whole meeting. To note, the Village Board expressed concern regarding property taxes and EMS calls.
She confirmed the extension falls with the majority vote with Chairman Elisco. Furthermore, she will follow-up with Jonathan Mendel, Director of Development and Planning Services, regarding the joint meeting process.
4. HEAR FROM THE AUDIENCE
5. REVIEW OF DRAFT RESOLUTIONS
A. DOCKET NO. PCD-23-06: 4125 DUNDEE ROAD - VASA FITNESS (Public Hearing is closed). Consideration of a draft Resolution recommending approval of an application filed by Fitness Group of Northbrook, LLC d/b/a Vasa Fitness as potential lessee of a portion of the property (4125 Dundee Road) commonly known as Sanders Court Shopping Center at 4105-4195 Dundee Road, which is owned by WFC Lincoln Sanders, LLC for the purposes of: (A) Special Permit for Physical Fitness Facility above 2,500 square feet (SIC No. 7991.00) in the C-2 Neighborhood Commercial District; (B) Special Permit for Wall Signs to exceed the maximum sign height (SIC 9966.00) in the C-2 District; (C) Major Variation to allow one wall sign area to exceed the maximum 100 square feet in the C-2 district; (D) Approval of any other such variations, waivers, and zoning relief as may be necessary.
Commissioner Morgen stated he is prepared to vote on the application.
Commissioner Walden made a motion to approve Resolution No. 23-PC-12, Docket No. PCD-23- 06, 4125 Dundee, Vasa Fitness, as prepared and submitted by staff; seconded by Commissioner Sandler. On roll call vote, all were in favor. (7 Yes Votes, 0 No Votes)
Michaela Kohlstedt, Deputy Director, stated the application will go before the Village Board on September 12, 2023.
6. OLD BUSINESS
7. NEW BUSINESS
8. ADJOURN
Commissioner DeBartolo made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Morgen to adjourn. On voice vote, a motion to adjourn passed unanimously. Adjourned at 7:43 p.m.
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