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City of Palos Heights Planning and Zoning Committee met Nov. 9.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

Call to Order

Chairman McGovern called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. In attendance were: Chairman McGovern, Alderman Key, and Alderman McGrogan. Alderman Clifford was absent. Also present were Community Development Coordinator Ken Busse, Recording Secretary Margaret Carey, and the petitioners.

Approval of Minutes

Chairman McGovern called for approval of the minutes of the July 21, 2021 Planning & Zoning Committee meeting, seconded by Alderman McGrogan. All in favor and motion carried.

New Business

Docket 2021-09: Petition filed by Essential Automotive Services, Inc. on behalf of Take 5 to consider a Special Use to operate within an existing structure within a B District, located at 12861 S. Harlem Avenue, and contained within PIN 24-31-100-054-0000, and which automobile special use shall provide services consistent with oil changes, coolant flushes, topping off fluids, tire inflation, cabin and air filter changes, and shall not provide services that consist of mechanical repairs, tire changes, use of pneumatic drills, or other services that emit noxious odors and loud noises.

Motion: to allow an automobile Special Use to operate within an existing structure within a B District, located at 12861 S. Harlem Avenue, and contained within PIN 24-31-100-054-0000, and which automobile special use provides services consistent with oil changes, coolant flushes, topping off fluids, tire inflation, cabin and air filter changes, and does not consist of mechanical repairs, tire changes, use of pneumatic drills, or other services that emit noxious odors and loud noises.

ZBA Vote: (Monday 11/08/21): 5 Yes, 0 No; Motion carried

Discussion

Kevin Boyd and Mike Straus explained the concept and business model of Take 5. The parent company of Take 5 is Driven Brands. Take 5 strives to provide a quick and welcoming experience for services such as oil changes, coolant flushes, topping off fluids, tire inflation, cabin and air filter changes. Customers stay in their car during the services, which take approximately 10 minutes. Take 5 will not operate pneumatic drills or heavy automotive equipment, and no cars will be stored outside. Jason Cebulski, a civil engineer with Jacob & Hefner Associates, Inc., which represents Take 5, was also present at the meeting. Mr. Cebulski explained how the existing space (former Jiffy Lube) would be retrofitted, as well as how the stacking lanes and vehicular flow would be improved, with rear ingress and front exiting. This orientation would improve the building presentation, as well as the Harlem Avenue ingress/egress vehicular flow.

Mike Straus and Kevin Boyd added that due to the extensive investment required in the vacant former Jiffy Lube, Take 5 will be requesting and applying for a Class 7c incentive administered through Cook County. Still, the Class 7c will require consent on the part of the City. The Law Offices of Liston & Tsantilis, P.C. have conducted due diligence and prepared necessary documentation for the City to consider the possible consent of a Class 7c classification by the County. Take 5 will work with the City to ensure the City has all necessary documents for consideration of the incentive application.

Alderman Key moved to approve an automobile Special Use to operate within an existing structure within a B District, located at 12861 S. Harlem Avenue, and contained within PIN 24-31- 100-054-0000, and which automobile special use provides services consistent with oil changes, coolant flushes, topping off fluids, tire inflation, cabin and air filter changes, and does not consist of mechanical repairs, tire changes, use of pneumatic drills, or other services that emit noxious odors and loud noises, seconded by Alderman McGrogan. All in favor, motion carried. AGENDA.

Waive Rules: For purposes of construction expediency, the Petitioner requests the City Council waive the rules and adopt the ordinance at the same time of authorizing the ordinance be drafted.

Ken Busse advised the petitioner that this motion will go to the City Council meeting on Tuesday, November 16 at 7pm and that they should plan to attend that meeting.

Old Business

None

Adjourn

There being no further business, Chairman McGovern motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Key. All in favor and motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:29pm.

https://palosheights.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_11092021-585