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HomeMy WebLinkAbout087-R-20 Approving a Plat of Resubdivision for 1605-1631 Chicago Avenue10/12/2020 87-R-20 A RESOLUTION Approving a Plat of Resubdivision for 1605-1631 Chicago Avenue WHEREAS, pursuant to Subsection 4-11-1-(B) of the Evanston City Code of 2012, as amended (the "City Code"), the City Council may approve of a plat by means of a resolution; and WHEREAS, the City intends to resubdivide the property located at 1605- 1631 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, Illinois (the "Subject Property"), legally described in Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference; and WHEREAS, the City Council hereby finds that the proposed plat complies with all applicable provisions of Title 4, Chapter 11 of the City Code, subject to certain conditions, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THAT: SECTION 1: The foregoing recitals are found as fact and incorporated herein by reference. SECTION 2: Pursuant to Title 4, Chapter 11 of the City Code, the City Council hereby approves the proposed Plat of Resubdivision, attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated herein by reference, subject to the following conditions: (A) The final plat of subdivision must substantially conform to the Preliminary Resubdivision plat prepared by B.H. Suhr & Company, Inc. dated May 7, 2019, except as such plat may be modified to conform to the City Code, Resolution, and Ordinance; 87-R-20 SECTION 3. The City Manager and/or his designee(s) is/are hereby authorized and directed to sign, and the City Clerk hereby authorized and directed to attest, any documents necessary to implement the terms of this resolution. SECTION 4: This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after the date of its passage and approval in the manner required by law. Attest: Devon Reid, City Clerk Adopted: November 9 , 2020 Stephen H. Hagerty, Mayor Approved as to form: Kelley A. Gandurski, Corporation Counsel WIC 87-R-20 EXHIBIT A Legal Description LOT A IN PLAT OF CONSOLIDATION OF LOT 4 (EXCEPT THE NORTH 5 FEET THEREOF) AND ALL OF LOTS 5, 6, 7, 8 AND 9 IN BLOCK 20 IN EVANSTON, IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 14 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PINS: 11-18-403-020-0000, 11-18-403-021-0000000 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 521-533 Davis Street & 1605-1631 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, Illinois -3- 87-R-20 EXHIBIT B Plat of Resubdivision -4- THE MERION SUBDIVISION 0� C V AT Ai ml IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 14 EAST OF THE THIRE PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COUNTY CLERK CERTIFICATE STATE OF IWNOIS ramp aces 1o.a• vrsr_s d z lci s; 10. a Iy�. BiUC7:J [N nr Ns?OH COUNTY OF COOK SATh Approved this _ day of AD., 20_. county cow CRY COLLECTOR CERTIFICATE Q ^ raao rvsr LOT 2 / STATE OF IWNOIS2sa COUNTY OF COOK S a axvE W11 anaJDED AREA = 21,639 SO. FT. I, City Collector of the City of Evanston, Illinois, do hereby h certify that them are no definquent or unpaid current of forfeited special essemments, cur any deferred OM installments thereon that have been apportioned against the tract of land included in this plat of 1o.a• wEsr. _' 0.0 Vain A % Consolidation. Rara,. Oated this _day of , AD., 20_ LOT 1 AREA = 45,025 S0. FT. a I �Zn' l L Sr ZFkr 50 . U.E GRAPHIC SCALE SCALE, 1' = 50 FT. OWNER'S CERTIFICATE: STATE OF IWN015 COUNTY OF COOK sa Horizon Group Xafl, TLC, an Illinois limited lability company, does hereby certify that it is the legal owner of the properly described hereon, and that it has cemed the some to be surveyed far the purpose of subdividing A into two (2) lob as shown hereon. Dated thie_day of AD., 20— Horizon Group XXN, LLC, an Winois limited IiabTily oomparry, MANAGER NOTARY'S CERTIFICATE: STATE OF IWNOISt COUNTY OF COOK se I, , a Notary Pubric, in and for said Couny, in the State ofomsoid, do hereby certify that , of Horizon Group XXIII, U.C. an Illinois limited liability company, persenaly known to me the some person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument as such Manager, respectively, appeared before me this day in person and acknowledge that he/she signed and delivered the sail Instrument as his/her own free and voluntary act for the uses and purposes therein set forth. Oven under my hand and Notarial seal, this_day of , AD., 20 NOTARY PUBl1C ALI• J 9 R. R. HANSEN SURV4mm x91HROSlmD Pall PMWeeJ pWO, Nm 450 SKOKIE BLVD.SNTE I05,NORTHBROOK, ILUNGI5, 60062 uom.. xis. LP Lal TEL. m+7) W4315 / FAX (847) NW9341 leLara6!-ace N.s.P.a. E-MAIL: SURVEYORCBHSUHR.COM wan,r CHICAGO AVE. & BAAS SL SURM DAW MAY 3, so 19 ORDER N• 19-33-SUB ORDERED BY . HORIZON REALTY GROUP M, [chain. Ewmtan. m,'nde DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE STATE OF IWN01833 COUNTY OF COOK SS Approved this _ day of , AD., 20_. D,nMnr al Community Devel.M,e DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS CERTIFICATE STATE OF IWNOISt COUNTY OF COOK m Approved this _ day of , AD., 20_. DI M r a POP, 10— CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER CERTIFICATE STATE OF IWNOIS2m COUNTY OF COOK SS Approved this day of , AD., 20_. Chia Rnancul Orr w CORPORATION COUNSEL CERTIFICATE STATE OF IWNOIS COUNTY OF COOK Approved this _ day of AD., 20_. ca"'dion C-1 CITY CLERK CERTIFICATE STATE OF IWNOIS 99 COUNTY OF COOK Approved by the Council of the City of Evanston. Illinois, at a meeting held on this —day Of , AD., 20—, in witness whereof. I set my hand and affix the Corporate Seal of Evanston, this _ day of AD., 20_. car cuff, LAND SURVEYOR'S CERTIFICATE: STATE OF IWNOIS i COUNTY OF COOK e0 B. H. SUHR a COMPANY, INC., does hereby artify that R has surveyed the following described property for the purpose of Subdividing it into two (2) Lot as shown heeon. LOT A IN PLAT OF CONSOLIDATION OF LOT 4 (EXCEPT THE NORM 5 FEET THEREOF) AND ALL OF LOTS 5, S. 7, 8 AND 9 IN BLOCK 20 IN EVANSTON. IN THE NORMWESF QUARTER OF THE SDUTHFAST QUARTER OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 41 NORM, RANGE 14 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MEN", IN COOK COUNTY, IWNOtS. Dimensions am shown in feet and decimal parts thereof and are correct at 62 degrem Fahrenheit. N, further ar98m that this property, M situated In Zone 'X', (amen determined to be outside the 0.211 annual chance floodplain) par Insurance Rate Map, MD. 17031CO270 J, effective data: August 19, 2008. N. further certifies that the properly shown at the plat hereon dorm is within the City of Evanston, IAfsois, which has adopted a City Plan. N further certifies that the plat hereon drawn Is a correct representation of said survey and subdivision. Dated at Evanston, IlNole, this —day of , AD., 20_. PRELIMINARY 5-7-19 Illinois Professional land Surveyor No. 035-002542 License Expiration Date 11/30/20 EXISTING P.I.N. 11-18-403-019-OD00 SEND TAX BILL TO: HOR2.ON REALTY GROUP 1946 WEST LAWRENCE AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60640 SUBIORED Bi AND RETURN PUT TO: DEPAR1MENf OF PUBLIC WORKS 2100 RIDGE AVENUE WANSTON. IWN06 60204 PC-10M A a es.y,o,r y'! PLAT OF SUBD,IV"ISIONy. APPLICATION ci�yoc, CASE #: E�vanskotr z�;rling office use only :# .. :r°.A,t t' '*��+.c'�te.; afi.. .ye - :s+.`<v�.o' �i` r,.. s •i•i�,,. q,�.. .� -s pr s::.., __ s4.. s: i'y' `%�+z., 3, a.t.. , c3'{. K'tsn ,-,� . � � •. a., q n•x , -�.p.'^`�gl-;yx:,� iy �r.:�„'`*... '!..�`��.�p�'«p"t�y�z t'.., �:° "'k�'�1`%'�Fs 4,w ,,, �f �stev'= _ �i r'rf; Address 1605-1631 Chicago Ave. Permanent Identification Number(s): PIN 1: 1 1- 1 8 -14 10 1 3 HO 12 10 1-10 1 o 1 01 01 PIN 2: 1 1 -1 8 -14 1 0 1 3 1-10121 11-) 01010101 (Note: An accurate plat of survey for all properties that are subject to this application must be submitted with the application. •.:�R�IPLICA�'�' �.v. t; 4� '4,9:: t..a t.y;',tiv.: ° s.Y 'a.:y ,- - �,,.. �Y�tk aat�. � ":ti��� .q�,y .. '" y'4.. �a. Name: Organization: Horizon Realty Group (attn: Jeff Michael) Address: 1946 West Lawrence Ave. City, State, Zip: Chicago, IL 60640 Phone: Work: (773) 529-7200 Home: Cell/Other: (847) 812-8768 Fax: rk H Pfease�l cle�the�pri,�ary�, E-mail JMichael@horizonrealtygroup.com �mets 4fcoCtfact.:>° What is the relationship of the applicant to the property owner? ❑ same ❑ builder/contractor ❑ contract purchaser ❑ potential lessee ❑ architect ❑ attorney ❑ lessee ❑ real estate agent ❑ officer of board of directors ® other: agent �..,. - f.rr R�-, a'.. ♦t,.. .mod... 1Y, i..- ` '� '�+axvh :'tx� ^#t'", „� ,3'..-a*�'ti.+ "2s �Y1''.I,Y.'"�`� .tiLfr•'.i'�?#s°eF T'.r'd: 'K�ii:Y $'.0 xR.s ^`ict+' YM "5x:-+'',�J:T 1 ��,%���i�;''�I< �-����(�tequ�red���differetha�n�applicant:.A,"tl�p�d,;peter,;oFw�ers"`�must�listed?`�nd,�must�s gn'ltselaw:) Name(s) or Organization: Horizon Group XXIII, LLC Address: 1946 West Lawrence Ave. City, State, Zip: Chicago, IL 60640 Phone: Work: (773) 529-7200 Home- Cell/tither: (847) 812-8768 Fax: Work: .Home: ry E-mail: JMichael@horizonrealtygroup,com . i an�s�df o ts?+ # "By signing ovow,.i give my permission Tor trip Applicant named above to act as my agent in all matters concerning this application. I understand that the Applicant will be the primary contact for information and decisions during the processing of this applicati, n, n ma not be contacted directly by the City of Evanston. I understand as well that I may chang the p icantf r s appli tion at anytime by contacting the Zoning Office in writing." Prop' 'er(s Signature(s) -= REQUIRED Date ' aa.,.,,.�_ % . . w, wiq :' qsys ; + w 3, z ��C�b 4, - 4.Aro-.;{e I', :' ♦�, #r4',�'. r,f' Q1-'"�'; .r•• `1 ,°�:af'CL.%. .;'�R.". »'-2a a_.,`st`.fe*'i,%§"wayi'. "I certify that all of the above `inf tion and all statements, information and exhibits that I am submitting in conjunction wit this applies 'a true and accurate to the best of my knowledge / r 1I�l(EQ Applica , S n ture- REQUIRED Date ' Page 1 of 4 S. REQUIREDDOCUMEM AND MATUMALS The following are required to be submitted with this application: (This) Completed and Signed Application Form [a Original Plat of Survey.(3 copies) Date of Survey: April 17, 2019 ® Compliant Zoning Analysis Date: Case#: see 19ZONA-0014 (updated) Proof of Ownership Document Submitted: Chicaqo Title Own6r's Policy Proposed Plat of Subdivision (3 copies) (Policy No. 1401-008861207 D1) (] Legal Description of the Proposed Lots Electronic version of all documents above (pdf version preferred) Application Fee $330 Notes: • Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Applications lacking any required documents or materials will not be accepted. Incomplete applications cannot be "held" at the zoning office. • Documents, drawings, or other materials submitted as part of other applications (for example, building permit applications, or applications for Certificates of Appropriateness [Preservation Commission]) cannot be copied by the Zoning Office for submission with this application. Separate copies must be provided. • Recorded Plat of Subdivision - Mylar Plat of subdivision will have to be submitted prior to City Council review of the proposed subdivision. If approved and once recorded, one (1) paper copy of the recorded plat must be submitted to the Community Development Department — Zoning Office. • Compliant Zoning Analysis and Certificate of Zoning Compliance - Prior to filing for subdivision approval, you must first apply for a zoning analysis of the proposed subdivision. Only a compliant zoning analysis can be submitted with the application for approval of the subdivision. • Proof of Ownership - Accepted documents for proof of ownership include: deed, mortgage, contract to purchase, and closing documents (price may be blacked out on submitted documents). Atax bill cannot be accepted as proof of ownership. • The application and all required additional materials need to be submitted in person to: City of Evanston, Community Development Department, Zoning Office Room 3202 2100 Ridge Avenue Evanston, IL 60201 Hours of Operation: Monday — Friday, 8:30am — 5:00 pm Excluding holidays Page 2 of 4 S. DESCRIPtON OF PkOIPf * A. Describe the proposed subdivision, consolidation or re -subdivision', The subject property consists of two tax parcels, The proposed subdivision would create 2 lots contiguous with the existing tax parcels. Proposed Lot 1 encompasses the existing Merion buildings at 1605-1619 Chicago Ave. consisting of The Merion non-residential retirement home/independent living use and ground level retail, as permitted in the D4 zoning district and by special use_ zoning approved by Ordinance No. 86-0-13. Proposed Lot 2 encompasses the existing single -story multi -tenant retail commercial building. This proposed Lot 2 is the site of a proposed Planned Development apartment building to be known as the Merion Legacy at 1621-1631 Chicago Ave. B. What is the purpose of the proposed subdivision, consolidation or re -subdivision? The proposed subdivision is necessitated by the pending proposed Planned Development for ad apartment building at 1621-1631 Chicago Avenue. The proposed Merion Legacy apartment PD land area needs to be separated from the land area encompassing the Merion PD. The ordinance approving the Merion PD, Ord. No. 86-0-13, encompasses the all of proposed Lots 1 and 2. This subdivision would (i) separate proposed Lot 1 to encompass only the existing multi -story Merion retirement home/independent living buildings, and (ii) separate Lot 2 for future development as the Merion Legacy apartment PD. With this subdivision, the existing Merion PD could be amended to reduce the land area such that only proposed Lot 1 is subject to Ord. No. 86-0-13. This would remove proposed Lot 2 from Ord. No. 86-0-13 and allow consideration of the proposed Merion Legacy planned development on proposed Lot 2. Page 3 of 4 CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY OWNER'S POLICY (2006) SCHEDULE A POLICY NUMBER: 1401-008861207 - DI DATE OF POLICY: SEPTEMBER M 2012 AMOUNT OF INSURANCE: '� 1. NAME OF INSURED: HORIZON GROUP XXIII, AN ILLINOIS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY 2. THE ESTATE OR INTEREST IN THE LAND THAT IS INSURED BY THIS POLICY IS: FEE SIMPLE, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, 3. TITLE IS VESTED IN: THE INSURED 4. THE LAND HEREIN DESCRIBED IS ENCUMBERED BY THE FOLLOWING MORTGAGE OR TRUST DEED AND ASSIGNMENTS: COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE([ NCLUDI NG SECURITY AGREEMENT, ASSIGNMENT OF RENTS AND LEASES AND FIXTURE FILING) DATED AUGUST 30,2012 AND RECORDED SEPTEMBER 12,2012 AS DOCUMENT 1225601077 MADE BY HORIZON GROUP XXIII , AN ILLINOIS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY TO THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY TO SECURE A NOTE IN THE AMOUNT OF $� THIS POLICY VALID ONLY IF SCHEDULE B IS ATTACHED. a Copyright Amorlcan Land Title Association. All rights reserved. The use of this Fon"'h n is restricted to ALMA licensees and ALTA members 00- In good standU►g as of the dale of use. All othor uses are prohibited. Reprinted under license from the American Land Title Association. .� r ��• 0PA100 9/11w1p IL-FA83-TEA-7200306-1-12-METRO-1401-008861207 JL7 03/28/18 15:23:51 CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY OWNER'S POLICY (2006) SCHEDULE A (CONTINUED) POLICY NUMBER: 1401- 008861207 - D1 5, THE LAND REFERRED TO IN THIS POLICY IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT "A" IN THE PLAT OF CONSOLIDATION, OF LOT 4 (EXCEPT THE NORTH 5 FEET THEREOF) AND ALL OF LOTS 5, 6, 7, 8 AND 9 IN BLOCK 20 IN THE VILLAGE OF EVANSTON,BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTHWEST 114 OF THE SOUTHEAST 114 OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 14 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS THIS POLICY VALID ONI�Y IF SCH137bUL:E B 11 ATTACHED 'top yftht American Land Title Association. All:rights .rosecvod..The�use pf this Fenn Is restricted to ALTA,Itcensees;and-ALTA members In good standing as of the date of use. All other uses are prohibited. Reprinted under license from the American land rtle Association. c OPLC06 9/11 x,p IL-FA83-TEA-7200306-1.12-METRO-1401-008861207 JL7 03/28/18 15 - 23 : 51 CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY OWNER'S POLICY (2006) SCHEDULE B POLICY NUMBER: 1401 - 008861207 - DI EXCEPTIONS FROM COVERAGE THIS POLICY DOES NOT INSURE AGAINST LOSS OR DAMAGE, THE COMPANY WILL NOT PAY COSTS, ATTORNEY'S FEES OR EXPENSES THAT ARISE BY REASON OF: GENERAL EXCEPTIONS: (1) RIGHTS OR CLAIMS OF PARTIES IN POSSESSION NOT SHOWN BY PUBLIC RECORDS. (2) ANY ENCROACHMENT, ENCUMBRANCE, VIOLATION, VARIATION, OR ADVERSE CIRCUMSTANCE AFFECTING THE TITLE THAT WOULD BE DISCLOSED BY AN ACCURATE AND COMPLETE LAND SURVEY OF THE LAND. (3) EASEMENTS, OR CLAIMS OF EASEMENTS, NOT SHOWN BY PUBLIC RECORDS. (4) ANY LIEN, OR RIC14T TO ALIEN, FOR SERVICES, LABOR OR MATERIAL HERETOFORE OR HEREAFTER FURNISHED, IMPOSED BY LAW AND NOT SHOWN BY THE PUBLIC RECORDS. (5) TAXES OR SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS WHICH ARE NOT SHOWN AS EXISTING LIENS BY THE PUBLIC RECORDS. Z 6. _ 1., TAXES FOR THE YEAR(S) 2011 AND 2012 2012 TAXES ARE NOT YET DUE OR PAYABLE, 1A. NOTE: 2011 FIRST INSTALLMENT WAS DUE MARCH 1, 2012 NOTE: 2011 FINAL INSTALLMENT WAS DUE AUGUST 1,2012 PERM TAX# PCL YEAR 1ST INST STAT 11-18-403-019-0000 1 OF 1 2011 $368,685.81 PAID FINAL INSTALLMENT OF 2011 TAXES IN THE AMOUNT OF $305,002.65 IS PAID PERM TAX# 11-18-403-019-0000 PCL 1 OF 1 VOLUME 57 4A SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER 4, CITY OF EVANSTON, RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 0434404070, ORDINANCE NUMBER 52-0-97. 0 7. RESTRICTIONS CONTAINED IN DEED RECORDED FEBRUARY 17, 1857 AS DOCUMENT 81567 AND RECORDED MARCH 3, 1863 AS DOCUMENT 63409 PROHIBITING THE MANUFACTURE, SALE OR GIVING AWAY OF LIQUORS NOTE: SAID INSTRUMENT CONTAINS NO PROVISION FOR A FORFEITURE OF OR REVERSION OF Copyright AmoAcatl LandTlpo Assoclaticn, All rights rosorved. The.use'of this: Form. Ili restricted to 4TA10c"seW and ALTA rneinbeM. in,good slardlGnQ.-as of ihe.date of use, All othor'uses are prohibited. Reprinted under license from the American Land Title Association.' OPBIGG 9/11wlp IL-FA83-TEA-7200306-1-12-METRO-I401-008861207 JL7 03/28/18 15:23:52 CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY - OWNER'S POLICY (2006) SCHEDULE B POLICY NUMBER: 1401 - 008861207 - D1 EXCEPTIONS FROM COVERAGE (CONTINUED) TITLE IN CASE OF BREACH OF CONDITION (AFFECTS LOTS 6, 7, 8 AND 9) E B. COVENANT RECORDED SEPTEMBER 14, 1978 AS DOCUMENT 24627321 MADE BY EXCHANGE NATIONAL BANK AS TRUSTEE UNDER < NO 25168 AND NORTH SHORE HOTEL LTD., THAT THE PRESENT AND FUTURE OWNERS OF THE BUILDING SHALL LEASE OR OTHERWISE PROVIDE ONE OFF—STREET PARKING SPACE FOR EACH VEHICLE OWNED OR REGISTERED TO A RESIDENT OF THE RETIREMENT HOTEL. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE SPECIAL USE PERMITTEE PROVIDE LESS THAN 15 OFF STREET PARKING SPACES. (AFFECTS LOTS 6, 7, 8, AND 9) F 9. ENCROACHMENT OF THE CAR PORT LOCATED MAINLY ON THE LAND ONTO THE PROPERTY WEST AND ADJOINING BY AN UNDISCLOSED AMOUNT, AS SHOWN ON PLAT OF SURVEY NUMBER12-175 PREPARED BY B.H. SUHR & COMPANY, INC. DATED JULY 10,2012 G 10. ENCROACHMENT OF CANOPIES OVER THE WEST LINE AND SOUTH LINE AND ENCROACHMENT OF CONCRETE WALL OVER THE EAST LINE BY 1.10 FEET MORE OR LESS AS DISCLOSED BY SURVEY AFORESAID. II 11.-ENCROACHMENT OF ONE STORY BRICK BUILDING LOCATED ON PROPERTY NORTH AND ADJOINING OVER AND ONTO THE LAND BY 0.10 FEET AS DISCLOSED BY SURVEY AFORESAID. AK 12. EXISTING UNRECORDED LEASES AS 'DISCLOSED BY THE RENT ROLL ATTACHED TO ALTA STATEMENT DATED AUGUST 30,2012 WHICH CONTAIN NO RIGHT TO EXTEND OR PURCHASE. Copyrtght Amorican Land Title Assoelatlon. All rights reserved. The use of this Form Is testrictad to ALTA Ilcenseds and ALTA im"bers � P In goad Wending es.of the dato of use. All other uses are prohibited. Reprinted under license from the American Land Title Association. r OPa1C06 s/u wi IL-FA83-TEA-7200306-1.12-METRO-1401-008861207 r JL7 03/28/10 15:23:52 Plat of:Survev and br000sed I2-fot plat of T-he.Mer onSUbdivision Full size copies of the Plat of Survey and the proposed plat of The Merion Subdivision were previously filed with the City of Evanston. 1605-1631 Chicago Ave. - Plat of Subdivision Application Legal'Descriptiop of the`twro 0666sed lots of The Merion Subdivision: Lots 1 and 2 in The Merion Subdivision being a subdivision of Lot A in Plat of Consolidation of Lot 4 (except the North 5 feet thereof) and all of Lots 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 in Block 20 in Evanston, in the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 18, Township 41 North, Range 14 East of the Third Principal Meridian, in Cook County, Illinois. 1605-1631 Chicago Ave. - Plat of Subdivision Application PLAT of SURVEY L DEYMPTMN: LOT A M PUT Ds COMOUOATION OF WT 4 (EX( THE NORM F1S0iMDMM W5, 6.7.8.0 9 M BLOCK 20 IN LVMMMA M TM NORMNE9i OUWTFR ME WUMElSi QDARTfR OF SECIpN 18, i0WN5HP 41 NORTH, RMGE 14 EAST OE THE n m PRMCPM MERIMW, M COM( COUNR, 6UN06. CwNMlL1' NNwN M. 5214M DAVIS STREET & 1605.1619 &1621.1631 CHICAGO AVENUE, EVANSTON, ILLINOIS. PROPoSEU LOT 1 LEG& DESdAPPON: TWT PM OF W A DESCRIBED AS FOLS: BEGINNING AT THE WUTHWER COMIER OF SMD LOT. THENCE NwMFASIERLY, MONO 111E NwRNIFSIRLLY UNE 264.39 FEET; THENCE SOM DSPERLY AT APPPoIOWTELY AT MOM MGUE, in FEET TO 1M SOUMEASRRY UNE OF SNO Wi; THENCE WURMFSIERLY, MONC iM SOUTHEASTERLY UNE 264.4M FEET; 7NENCE NORINNESTFALY, NMNG ME SOUDMSTEILLY UNE, 170 fEET TO iM PoIRT OF BEGMNBIG. M PUT OF COWMRw M LOT 4 (E%CCF➢TT THE NOUN 5 FEET TMED, AND ML OF LOTS 5, B. 1, 9 MA 9 IN BLOCIt 20 M EVMMK M THE NOBIHNEST QUARTER OF M SOMNW MWER OF SECWN 16. IOM WP 41 NORM, RANGE 14 FAST OF ME T PMNCPM NIMONN, IN CDw WDNR, IWNm C MOWY MNOMN A5. 521.533 DAVIS STREET & 1605.1619 CHICAGO AVENUE, EVANSTON, ILLINOIS. PRWOSED LOT 2 LEGAL OESCMPRON. W A M M ME FnufM1NG DEWRIM PROPFRR. MOINMNG M NIE SOURI'WEST CORNER OF SW LOT'. HENCE NORTHWERLY, ALONG THE NORRMESIERLY UNE, 264.69 FEET; THENCE SWRRASIRLLY AT NRROL AT Fq M MQE IM FEET M THE SOUFHF/STFRLY LIKE OF SNO WT. MENCE 5MRHWESRRLY. ALONG ME 5WMEASTULLY LINE 25445 FEET. HENCE NOAMWESIERLY, MONO ME SCUFHWFSIEIRY LINE, 170 FEET TO ME MW OF BEGINNING, IN PUT OF WNSOLI MMN 9WT 4 (ERCEM ME NORM 5 FEET HEREOF) MD ML OF LOTS 5. 6. 1, B AND 9 IN BLOCI( 20 IN EVANSTON. IN ME NORTHWEST QIMTER M ME SwMF OUMRER OF SECTION IB, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH. RMAE 14 F OF 111E MIND PMNpPM MUOWN, M COOK COUNR, "MS. COI OnY NNwl1 . 1621.1631 CHICAGO AVENUE, EVANSTON, ILLINOIS. w . .NL4 y_ Y "�sT io1M1 ar a GvW6P�WM� 66A61 4 M1 A99e F4 M1 sAer un m --` a ! pgaM fd 9 - MA69 44 M1 bulni m a.a�,N, er m 4. Far MM d Fiiope A,au e.M9 NOM IEDY51ta1.. ,m 1� 1¢ - TWpo M4maM mdhs StAF FT comes. IM16. M Ifanwtlo, peMANI m UR law a Y wM.. a ,NW TM m ei qa 92r1v PaNN m v eY V• d.A ad b ,a ymva. -a.ft aw raw e. 4arMaM m la'' w.t Ma v QMYnub a m. lA RWt ad ryMaO�' Y ov�l�6p Su�N. tliFN, Av O-L MWa4 GaiMa• a Saw. era. lMMA Un e,. as a4a1 av WaaAmvY w ao Prn.aMM w MY,w m hl aw W1bm Pam Mom, m Wn�am M m 4 awm9 M auOW. C MRR 11. 19 • Fp MFFMOMI�s 0M1® M 5 4nsnoNTi¢w sum us,Xonn�t�v.uuXas.4mN �� m�ifu®i- M FL LMUL9 AVENm¢a APRRR 162019 �li �H ,yg E1]. M 19 NOON sro AFMIY GROUP - ` 5/]/2019 Rfl15EU AGGRESSES ----j MY I9 WY 1 M 9MRFC FAY2E THE MERION SUBDIVISION IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 14 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. / w's COUNTY CLERK CERTIFICATE A�"ao a`ro STATE OF ILLINOIS rouso moss loan a ON UNE IlYn]( ED Bi nCf, L; iH L!+ ll-TiN es COUNTY OF COOK \ Approved this — day of , AD., 20_. County Wk CRY COLLECTOR CERTIFICATE Q LOT 2 NaE loon' W /a ON UNE COMM STATE OF IWNOIS ss COUNTY OF COOKS AREA = 21,639 SO, FT. / I, City Collector of the City of Evanston. Illinois, do hereby y0 / certify that there arc no delinquent or unpaid current of forfeited special assammerds, or any deferred area 1009' o.oe soulx r. installments thereon that have been apportioned against the tract of land included in this plat of Consolidation. N�ev, r Dated this _day of , AD., 20 _. LOT 1 AREA = 45.025 SQ. FT. O N.Ap L STREET �,�o 100' El1T, ON IINE /I ._. to 30' V�. CO Ire GRAPHIC SCALE SCALE. 1' = 50 FT. OWNER'S CERTIFICATE: STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY Of COOK ws Horizon Group XXIII, U.C. an Illinois limited liability comparry, does hereby certify that it is the legal owner of the properly described hereon, and that R has coned the same to be surveyed for the purpose of subdividing A into two (2) lots as shown hereon. Dated this —day of , AD., 20— Horizan Group XXIIL U.C. an Illinois limited IiabAiily company MANAGER NOTARY'S CERTIFICATE: STATE OF IWNOIS COUNTY OF COOK I. , a Notary Public, In and for said County, in the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that , of Horizon Group XXIII, LLC, an Illinois limited liability company, personalty Imam to me the same person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument as such Manager, respecuny, appeared before me this day In person and acknowledge that he/she signed and delivered the said instrument as hb/her own free and voluntary act, for the uses and purposes therein set forth. Caen under my hand and Notarial acid, thb_day of , AD., 20_ NOTARY PUBLIC City Cdlector. Evandon, 60,6 DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF COOK SS Approved this day of , AD., 20_. ),recto, Of ca—My Development DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS CERTIFICATE STATE OF IWNOIS COUNTY OF COOK s9 Approved this day of , AD., 20_. DI-W w P.nnc We,w CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER CERTIFICATE STATE OF IWNOS?.. COUNTY OF COOK Approved this _ day of , AD., 20_. Me R ancml DMrce, CORPORATION COUNSEL CERTIFICATE STATE OF IWNOS2 COUNTY OF COOK ss Approved this _ day of , AD., 20_. Corporation Cnundl CRY CLERK CERTIFICATE STATE OF IWNOIS?_ COUNTY OF COOK Approved by the Council of the City of Evanston, Illinois, at a meeting held on this —day of A.D., 20—, in witness whereof. I set my hand and affix the Corporate Said of Evanson, this _ day of , AD., 20_. cay ckh LAND SURVEYOR'S CERTIFICATE: STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF COOK 8° B. H. SUHR 3 COMPANY, INC., does hereby certify that ithas surveyed the following described property for the purpose of Subdividing it into two (2) Lot as shown hereon. LOT A IN PLAT OF CONSOLIDATION OF LOT 4 (EXCEPT THE NORTH 5 FEET THEREOF) AND ALL OF LOTS 5, 6, 7, 8 AND 9 IN ]LOCK 20 IN EVANSTON, IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 14 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Dimensions are shown in feet and decimal parts thereof and are cost at 62 degrees FahrenheiL K further certifies that this property is situated in Zone 'X', (areas determined to be outside the 0.2x annual chance flaodplain) par Insurance Rate Map, No. 17031CO270 J, effective date: August 19. 2008. R, further certifies that the properly shown an the plat hereon drawn is Within the City of Evanson, Illinois, which how adopted a City Plan. R further certifies that the plat hereon drain is a correct representation of said survey and subd'msiuo. Dafad at Evanston, Illinois, thls_day of , AD., 20_. PREnLIMINARY 5-7-19 Hanson lUmais Professional land Surveyor No 035-002542 License Erpirat.ion Date 11/30/20 Mer CAYSTIVAIPAW, • •STUAIJIMAX • R. I. HANSEN 9URVERo" 69L1aJS1® 1911 Norm W D.,p rpm u mm- LPYsA 450 SKOKIE BLVD. SUITE 105, NORTHBROOK, ILLINOIS, 60M R4� w' Ie1.me�- IX� P.I.N. N.9P 9. TEL.Ie471 e47.4315 /FAX (MY) 861.9311 E-MAIL: SURVEYORCBHSUHR.COM SEND TAX BILL 70. 1=7701, CHICAGO AVE. dE DAVIS ST. SURvev DATE. MAY 3, as 19 ORDER N- 19-33-SUB HORIZON REALTY GROUP HORIZON REALTY GROUP ORDERED BY 1946 WEST LAWRENCE AVENUE CHICAGO. IL 60640 SUBMITTED BY AND RETURN PLAT TO CIDDF B05TOx DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 2100 RIDGE AVENUE EVANSTON. ILLINOIS 60204 PLANNED QEVELOPMEN Evatnstpn APPLICATION Case Number: Addresses)/Location(s) 1605-1631 Chicago Avenue Brief Narrative Summary of Proposal:: This application is filed as an adjustment of lot size to Ordinance 86-0-13 (Case Na. 13PLND-0052) "Granting Special Use Permits for a Planned Development and Independent Living Facility at 1611-1629 Chicago Ave.", commonly known as The Merion. The subject property in Ord. 86-0-13 included a parcel that is currently the subject of a PD application concerning 1621-1631 Chicago Ave., known as the Merion Legacy apartment development. Subsequent to approval of Ord. 86-0-13, the owner, Horizon Group XXIII, LLC, in 2015 obtained a tax parcel division of the subject property. In connection with the currently proposed PD application for 1621-1631 Chicago Ave., and to accomplish a legal separation of the properties, Horizon Group XXIII, LLC has filed a 2 lot plat of subdivision consistent with the tax parcel boundaries. This application is filed to reduce the land area applicable to Ord. 86-0-13. The resulting FAR increases from 3.15 to to 4.19 [calculated as: 188,457 sf (existing Merion buildings) / 45,025 sf (reduced site area of Lot 1)j. The resulting 4.19 FAR on Lot 1 is below the maximum 4.5 FAR for the Merion, an existing non-residential retirement home/ independent /liiving use in the D4 zoning district. No site development allowance is required by this reduction in lot area. Name: Organization: Horizon Realty Group (attn: Jeff Michael) Address: 1946 West Lawrence Ave. City, State, Zip: Chicago, IL 60640 Phone: Work: (773) 529-7200 Home: Cell/Other: (847) 812-8768 Fax: Work: Home: 1446'ct4:c111 A: tlria . K1 `' a• 91dt"cohtact •" 4 E-mail JMichael@horizonrea'ltygroup.com_ also: David@beckergurian.com What is a it � i wduui i*i up ut a it: cippii jai a .W 'u III roperty owner? ❑ same ❑ builder/contractor ❑ potential purchaser ❑ potential lessee ❑ architect ❑ attorney ❑ lessee ❑ real estate agent ❑ officer of board of directors ❑ other: agent "I certify that all of the above information and all statements, information and exhibits that I am submitting in conjunction with this applica n ar a and accurate to the best of my knowledge." Appli t Si natireY— REQUIRED Date 4'. PRE-SUBMISSION.REQUIREM E'NTS . ' .. Prior to actually submitting an application for Planned Development, you must: A. Complete a Zoning Analysis of the Development Plan The Zoning Office staff must review the deuelopment;plan and publish,a written determination of the plan's level of compliance with the zoning district regulations. Apply at the Zoning Office. B. Present the planned development at a pre -application conference Contact the Zoning Office to schedule a conference with the Site Plan and Appearance Review Committee, the alderman of the ward and the chairman of the Plan Commission. S: REQUIREO;.SUBMISSION DOCUMENTS ANIDMATERIALS ~° ® (This) Completed Application Form ® Application Fee, including postage for required mailing ® Two (2) Copies of Application Binder Your application must be in the form of a binder with removable pages for copying. You.must submit two application binders for initial review. ` The Application Binder must include: ❑ Certificate of Disclosure of Ownership Interest Form Plan drawing illustrating development boundary and individual parcels and PINs(See tax parcel Division Report of the Cook County Plat of Survey of Entire Development Site Assessor and tax parcel division illustration) Zoning Analysis Results Sheet "[see Case No. 19ZONA-0014 (updated)] Preliminary Plat of Subdivision. ❑ Pre -application Conference Materials. ❑ Development Plan ❑ Landscape Plan ❑ Statement addressing how the planned developments approval will further public benefits ❑ Statement describing the relationship with the Comprehensive Plan and other City land use plans ❑ Statement describing the development's compliance with any other pertinent city planning and development policies. ❑ Statement addressing the site controls and standards for planned developments ❑ Statement of proposed developments compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood ❑ Statement of the propose developments compatibility with the design guidelines for planned developments ❑ Statements describing provisions for care and maintenance of open space and recreational facilities and proposed articles of incorporation and bylaws. ❑ Restrictive Covenants ❑ Schedule of Development ` ❑ Market Feasibility Statement ❑ Traffic Circulation Impact Study ❑ Statement addressing development allowances for planned developments Notes: • Plats of survey must be drawn to scale and must accurately and completely reflect the current conditions of the property. • Building plans must be drawn to scale and must include interior floor plans and exterior elevations. • Application Fees may be paid by cash, check, or credit card. Attom' *f Name: David Meek Organization: The Law Office of David Meek, LLC Address: 513 Central Ave., Suite 400 City, State, Zip: Highland Park, IL 60035 Phone: (847) 579-6943 Fax: (847) 433-2025 Email: david@beckergurian.com Architect Name: Address: Phone: Fax: Survevor Name: Raymond R. Hansen Address: 450 Skokie Blvd., Ste. 150 Phone: (847) 864-6315 Fax: (847) 864-9341 Civil Enaineer Name: Address: Phone: Fax: Traffic Engineer Name: Address: Phone: Fax: Other Consultant Name: Address: Phone: Fax: Organization: City, State, Zip: Email: Organization: B.H. Suhr & Company, Inc. City, State, Zip: Northbrook, IL 60062 Email: surveyor@bhsuhr.com Organization: City, State, Zip: Email: Organization: City, State, Zip: Email: Organization: City, State, Zip: Email: Page 3 of 8 PLEIRR,,QPERTY,� OWN81RS'o F�AU[464hjs$ I - I I (heT reg,fjl�tfbpSgoVeMil7g(hey,�eofMyof6fiefiylhaithgt)gea�.iifljt result W4 signing understand that ;�g 17 below, J give - pe "o f r "e narried petitioner on 066e. 1, .6fthis form to a"ot, 94 myagept, In matters concemi)Ig this my Ste Zis� " 0 0 e -of petition. lander d that 1) the named p�titiondr will be lftbr qfty of Evanston's primary oprifact during the pr6c4iihg this petition, I may not be contacted directly by City of Evanston stoff with info . rmatfon regarding the pefitroh whild4t is being processed, 3) 1 may inquire the status of this petition and other Information by contacting the Zoning Office, and, 4) the Pr6porty owners listed I below may change the named petitioner at any time by delivering to the Zoning Office a written statement signed by all property owners and identifying a substitute petitioner. NAME and ADDRESS (es) or PIN(s) CONTACT INFORMATION of PROPERTY OWNED SIGNATURE (telephone or e-mail) Horizon RXOW Group XXIII, LLC 1621-1631 Chicago Ave. 1946 W. Lawrence Ave. 11-18A03-021-0000 jGhicagM LV6M. 01- rM6 0000s iMiichael@horizonrealtygroup.com tw� 4. A Copy this form if necessary for a complete listing. Page 4 of 4 City of Evanston DISCLOSURE STATEMENT City ur Lvatlston- (This form is required for all Major Variances and Special Use Applications) The Evanston City Code, Title 1, -Chapter 18, requires any persons or entities who request the City Council to grant zoning amendments, variations, or special uses, including plartned developments, to make the following disclosures of Information. The applicant is responsible for keeping the disclosure information current until the City Council has taken action on the application. For .ail hearings, this information is used to avoid conflicts of Interest on the part of decision -makers. 1. If applicant is an agent or designee, list the name, address, phone, fax, and any other contact information of the proposed user of the land for which this application for zoning relief is made; Does not a2gly. 2. If a person or organlzatlon owns or,cohtrols the proposed land user, list the name, address; phone, fax, and any other contact information of person or entity having constructive control of the proposed land user. Same as number x above, or Indicated below. (An example of this situation is if the land user is a division or subsidiary of another person or organization.) 3. List the name, address, phone, fax, and any other contact information of person or entity holding title to the subject property. Same as number x above, or indicated below. 4. List the name, address, phone, fax, and any other contact information .of person or entity having constructive control of the subject property. Same as number x above, or indicated below. Page 5 of 6 If Applicant or Proposed Land User is a Corporation Any corporation required by law to file a statement with any other governmental agency providing substantially the information required below may submit a copy of this statement in lieu of completing a and b below. a. Names and addresses of all officers and directors, b. Names, addresses, and percentage of interest of all shareholders. If there are fewer than 33 shareholders, or shareholders holding 3% or more of the ownership interest in the corporation or if there are more than 33 shareholders. J If Applicant or Proposed Land User is not a Corporation Name, address, percentage of interest, and relationship to applicant, of each partner, associate, person holding a beneficial interest, or other person having an interest in the entity applying, or in whose interest one is applying, for the zoning relief. JUI Page 6 of 6 Current through: 1/1/28 ORGANIZATIONAL CHART: Property 1621-1631 Chicago Ave., Evanston, IL Managedby 100% ownership interest HRG Realty Management, Horizon Group XXIII, LLC an Illinois li LLC liability company ted JV=)p XW( , an I l l i no i s Limited liability company Manager: Horizon Group Realty Holdings, LLC 100% ownership interest Jeffrey Michael I . I loot ownership interest HORIZON GROUP REALTY HOLDINGS, LLC, an Illinois limited liability company Manager: Daniel Michael David 8, Daniel Jaffrey Daniel a)avid Jeffry Tracy H. Michael, Michael, Michael, Michael, S. Wolf e Jeffrey B. Trustee of Trustee of Trustee of Michael Michael. Michael 6 the, David the the Tracy Tracy H. 8. Michael Jeffrey a. K. Michael Wolfe, Irrevocabl Michael irrevocable trustee of a Trust Revocable Trust , Daniel a 6/9/3004 'trust 6/9/2004 Martha dated Michael 2009 7/4/2002 Irrevocable Trust 12/l/09 24,67W 23.68ir 23.68V 23.68V 1.43% 1,43% 1,43V Develop ettefit:Parcel 136unclari6s See enclosed records of the tax parcel division of the subject property as it existed when Ord. 86-0-13 was approved. The owner subsequently divided the subject property into 2 separate tax parcels. See also proposed Plat of Subdivision of the subject property, as indicated in the Plat of Subdivision Application filed concurrently with this major adjustment of The Merion Planned Development (Ord. 86-0-13. 1605-1631 Chicago Ave. - Planned Development Application - Major Adjustment (lot size) EXISTING TAX PARCEL PIK 11.18-403.019•0000: to. A M=iPt W- iTH 5 FEET THERM AND ALL Of LOTS S. 6, 7. 4 AM f N DLDat 4 N EVAMSM N THE NORDNTST 'DA5K4R OT 4OY7lIGmT OUMER a SEi7D!1 t9, TDAR9IP 41 1gIEIH 34: W 4r TM TFaAC P t)CtOOVtA. Ap• COOK COIAiTY, EENOS sjAE�T L n OCTOBER 5. g, IS STATE of D, js coum OF can This b b mtiy tLt w bw Prq d the tbw duta fnm -dOkg Rbt. -d T�lda LIL SM A COWAR. DEG SuRnym LYmmA E em.m mtnm PnludmY l.me fim.gv Pa o96•aOEa tr . nyaa.ew Dab u/ee/te PROPOSED TAX PARCELS TAX PARCEL 1: LOT 5 (E7ICLPT THAT PART LYM IDIOM Of A IAE mm FROM A PONT 0.06 FEET MOWN OF THE SOUTHKST MOO Of SAD ^ tw $ 70, A POW 00 MOM OFTHE SOUOPAST LORIER Cr SAD LOT 5) AND ALL OF LOTS 6, 7. 5-40 t N AM* 7D,N EVANS70M, N THE NWDfW ST QUWFER Of THE SOUTHEAST QUNW Of SECTION 18. TDO&W 41 MOM RMDE $4• f/ST OF THE TAM M CM 1ADOOYFL N COON W-W, UMM f a TAX PARCEL 2: �<wii AOiks r TOT 4 (f MM THE WM 5 FEET THEXY) .VD LOT 5 (FJWT }V THAT FART LYM SOUTH OF A LK MAN FROT A PONE DO6 i` �.- � �{ FEET NORTH OF THE SOMESf COWER OF SAD tOF 5 TO A NOSOUTHWEST i?p �*r. PONT alW MWTH OF THE SOUTHEAST COMM OF SAO IDf 5) Q AND ALL OF LOTS 6, 7, 6 AID 9 N BUM 70 IN flN>SlOfl N 7HE NUMMEST DUWV OF THE SOUTNEA4 OWRIFR OF SOW f / 18, TDWJSW 41 WORO1 RMa 14• FAA OF THE 7H RO _ PRINWAL NET, N COOK COL*M. LUNM I . •'N —PRQPOSED TAX P 2 AREA r 21,639 $0.• jam•. _ A` A^.. a:yrrA 5 .�p- pt TAX PMCFJ l � V _ r R.IL HANSEN SUNCTM 7021mn® 1*1 11a1�a19... M law= Ti9 CUSFERI AVENM EVANSTON, nLINOt56=2 trIAL TEL WT) Ecsans / FAX (Tn) 36"ul 1+®hlei-aen X� g. E-MAMSUHYEVOE658SUMCOM LOWW 1611 CMCkGO AVG y1.AVSrOR OCTOOM 5, 15 o>mm R„ 15-255 plump B . HORf2ON REALTY GROUP 04 ., o. . •�� t.J N day+� February 24, 2016 Division: 2016-01046 Township: EVANSTON Petition No. 2016-0563 COOK COUNTY -ASSESSOR'S OFFICE Joseph Berrios, Cook County Assessor 118 North Clark_ Street, Chicago, 1L 60602 Phone: 312.443.7550 Website: www,cookcountyassessor.com Date 10/20/2015 Division Repotfi Permanent Index Number: 11-18-403-019-0000 Tract Tax Payer HORIZON REALTY GROUP 1946 W LAWRENCE AVE CHICAGO, IL 60640-4010 P/A: 1611 CHICAGO AVE EVANSTON, IL 602016019 Assessment Status: Assessable Exempt Code: 0 Volume: 57 Taxcode: 17021 Legal Description: Tax Year: 2016 Division Date: 12/03/2015 Petitioner MICHAEL JOHN PETERS Existing PIN(s) 5U Twn. Eng 1qt SubBik Outlot New PIN(s) Permanent Index Number: 11-18-403-020-0000 Sec. Twn. Rng. Lot SubBlk Outlot Tract 1 18 41 14 Tax Payer HORIZON GROUP XXIII, LLC 1940 W LAWRENCE AVE CHICAGO, IL 60640 P/A: 0000001611 CHICAGO AVE EVANSTON, IL 602010000 Assessment Status: Assessable Exempt Code: Volume: 57 Taxcode: 17021 Legal Description: THAT PART OF LOT,A DESCRI13ED AS FOLLOWS; BEGINNING, AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT; THENCE :NORTHEASTERLY; ALONG THE NORTHWESTERLY L1NE,.264,:39 FEET; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY AT APPROXIMATELY A RIGHT ANGLE, 170 FEET TO THE SO.UTHEASTEkLY LINE OF SAID LOT; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY, ALONG THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE, 264A6 FEET; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY, ALONG THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE, 170 FEET TO THE POB IN PLAT OF CONSOLIDATION OF LOT 4 (EXCEPT THE NORTH 5 FEET) AND ALL OF LOTS 5 TO 9 IN BLOCK 20 1N THE - VILLAGE OF EVANSTON IN SECTION 13-41-13 AND IN 7,19 AND OF Divsion No. 2016-01046 Page: 1 of 2 k a . COOK COUNTY ASSESSOR'S OFFICE { vM" Joseph Berrios, Cook County Assessor 118 North Clary: Street, Chicago, IL 60602 �.aid Phone: 312,443.7550 Website: www.cookcountyassessor.com February 24, 2016 Division Report' Permanent Index Number: 11-18-403-021-0000 Sec. Twn. Rng. Lot SubBlk Outlot Tract 18 41 14 Tax Payer HORIZON GROUP XXIiI, LLC 1940 W LAWRENCE AVE CHICAGO, IL 60640 PJA: 0000001627 CHICAGO AVE EVANSTON, IL 602010000 Assessment Status: Assessable Exempt Code: Volume: 57 Taxcode:17021 Legal Description: LOT A (EXCEPT THAT PART OF LOT A DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY, ALONG THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE, 264.39 FEET; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY AT APPROXIMATELY A RIGHT ANGLE, 170 FEET TO THE SOUTHEASTERLY. LINE OF SAID LOT; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY, ALONG THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE, 264,46 FEET; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY, ALONG THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE, 170 FEET TO THE POB) IN PLAT OF CONSOLIDATION OF LOT 4 (EXCEPT THE NORTH 5 FEET) AND ALL OF LOTS 5 TO 9 IN BLOCK 20 IN THE VILLAGE OF EVANSTON IN SECTION 13-41-13 AND IN 7,19 AND OF Divsion No. 2016-01046 I i Page: 2 of 2 i Zoning Analysis Summary Case Number: 19ZONA-0101 Proposal: Case Status/Determination: Compliant Subdivision of existing parcel and subsequent Major Adjustment of a Planned Development for the Merion (Case 13PLND-0052 approved by Ordinance 86-0-13). No proposed changes to existing structures. Zoning Section: Comments: 6-11-5-6 FAR increase from 3.15 to 4.5 compliant, no site development allowance needed. 6-16-2-1 38 total parking spaces all leased off -site within 1,000 ft. of the property. 9 required to be leased per 86-0-13. 23 on -site parking spaces will be on different parcel with proposed subdivision and will possibly be removed with a new development. No site development allowance needed. 6-11-5-4 Number of total units is 186 down from 205 as listed in 86-0-13. This includes 65 dwelling units with full kitchens. No site development allowance needed. Note: Zoning Analysis — Summary Page 1 City of Evanston ZONING ANALYSIS REVIEW SHEET APPLICATION STATUS: June 24, 2019 RESULTS OF ANALYSIS: Compliant Z.A. Number: 19ZONA-0101 Purpose:Plat of Subdivision, Consolidation, etc. Address: 1619 Chicago AVE District: D4 Overlay: Preservation Applicant: Jeff Michael Reviewer: Meagan Jones District: Phone: 7735297200 THIS APPLICATION PROPOSES (select all that apply): ANALYSIS BASED ON: New Principal Structure Change of Use Sidewalk Cafe New Accessory Structure Retention of Use Other Plans Dated: Addition to Structure X Plat of Resubdiv./Consol. Prepared By: B.H. Suhr Alteration to Structure Business License Retention of Structure Home Occupation Survey Dated: Proposal Description: Existing Independent Living Facility Plat of Subdivision and Major Adjustment to existing PD approved by ordinance Improvements: 86-0-13 Does not apply toll, 12, 13, OS, U3, or Excluded T1 & T2 Properties. See Section 6-84-10(D) for R's; Section 6.94-9(D) for B's; Section 6-10-1-9(D) for C's; Section 6-11-1-10(D) for D's; Section 6-12-1-7(D) for RP; Section 6-13-1-10(D) for MU & MU£; Section 6.15.1-9 for ol, Ts, U's, oH, oRE, & oRD. 1. Is the request for construction of substantially new structures or a substantial rehabilitiation or substantial Yes addition as defined by increasing floor area of principal struction by 35 % or more? If not, skip to 2 & 4 below. 2. Does the zoning lot area exceed 30,000 sgft? Yes 3. Does the proposal entail more that 24 new residential, commercial, business, retail or office units in Yes any combination? 4. Does the proposal entail the new construction of more than 20,000 sgft of true gross floor area at or above No grade Including areas otherwise excluded from defined gross floor area? I RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT CALCULATIONS The following three sections applly to building lot coverage and impervious surface calculations in Residential Districts. Front Porch Exception (Subtract 50%). Pavers/Pervious Paver Exception (Subtract Open Parkina Debit (Add 200saft/ooen space Total Elibigle Front Total Paver Area # Open Required Spaces Front Porch Paver Regulatory Area Addtn. to Bldg Lot Cov. Regulatory Area PRINCIPAL USE AND STRUCTURE Standard Existing Proposed Determination USE: Independent Living Facility Indep Living Facility No Change Comments Minimum Lot Width (LF) No Requirement 393.2 266.1 Compliant USE: Other Comments: Minimum Lot Area (SF) 66616.2 44972.2 Compliant USE: Comments: Dwelling Units: Comments: LF: Linear Feet SF: Square Feet FT: Feet Page 1 Standard Existing Proposed Determination Rooming Units: Comments: Building Lot Coverage None (SF) (defined, including subtractions& additions): Comments: Impervious Surface Coverage (SF, %) Comments: Accessory Structure 40% of rear yard Rear Yard Coverage: Comments: Gross Floor Area (SF) 210088.2 188457.2 Compliant Use: All Uses 3.15 4.2 Comments: Height (FT) Comments: FrontYard(1) (FT) 0 0 No Change Direction: W Street: Chicago Ave Comments: Front Yard(2) (FT) Direction: Street: Comments: Street Side Yard (FT) Direction: S 0 0 No Change Street: Davis St Comments: Interior Side Yard(1) (FT) 0 0 No Change Direction: N Comments: Interior Side Yard(2) (FT) Direction: Comments: Rear Yard (FT) 0 0 No Change Direction: W Comments: REQUIREMENTSPARKING Standard Existing Proposed Determination Use(1): 23 off-street + 9 leased 38 (off -site, leased) Compliant Comments: 86-0-13 required 9 spaces to be leased to add to onsite open parking. LF: Linear Feet SF: Square Feet FT: Feet Page 2 Standard Use(2): Existing Proposed Determination Comments: Use(3): Comments: TOTAL REQUIRED: Comments: Handicap Parking Spaces Sec. 6-16-2-6 Comments: Access: Sec. 6-16-2-2 Comments: Vertical Clearance (LF) 7' Comments: Surfacing: Sec. 6-16-2-8 (E) Comments: Location: Sec. 6-4-6-2 Comments: Angle(1): Comments: Width(W) (FT) Comments: Depth(D) (FT) Comments: Aisle(A)(FT) Comments: Module (FT) Comments: Angle(2): Comments: Width(W) (FT) Comments: Depth(D) (FT) Comments: Aisle(A) (FT) Comments: Module (FT) Comments: Garage Setback from Alley Access (FT) Comments: LOADING• Standard Loading Use: Institutional Living 1 short 10K to 200K, 1 short each addtl. 100K. Comments: 32 38 Compliant Existing Proposed Determination 1 1 No Change LF: Linear Feet SF: Square Feet FT: Feet Page 3 Standard Existing Proposed Determination TOTAL (long): TOTAL (short): Long Berth Size (FT) 12' wide x 50' deep Comments: Short Berth Size (FT) 10' wide x 35' deep 10' X 35' No Change Comments: Vertical Clearance (FT) 14' Comments: Location: Sec. 6-16-4-1 Comments: MISCELLANEOUS• Standard Existing Proposed Determination Requirement (1): Comments: Requirement (2): Comments: Requirement (3): Comments: cUMMENTS AND/OR NOTES Analvsis Comments RESULTS OF Results of Analysis: This Application is Compliant Site Plan & Appearance Review Committee approval is: Required See attached comments and/or notes. SIGNATURE DATE LF: Linear Feet SF: Square Feet FT: Feet Page 4 APPROVED MEETING MINUTES ctryor PLAN COMMISSION Evanston Wednesday, February 26, 2020 7:00 P.M. Evanston Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Avenue, James C. Lytle Council Chambers Members Present: Peter Isaac (Chair), Carol Goddard, George Halik, Brian Johnson, Andrew Pigozzi, Jane Sloss Members Absent: Jennifer Draper, John Hewko Staff Present: Scott Mangum, Planning and Zoning Manager Meagan Jones, Neighborhood and Land Use Planner Brian George, Assistant City Attorney Presiding Member: Chair Isaac 1. CALL TO ORDER / DECLARATION OF QUORUM Chair Isaac called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Ms. Jones called the roll and a quorum was established. 2. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES: Minutes will be available at the next Plan Commission meeting. 3. NEW BUSINESS B. Subdivision & Major Adjustment to a Planned Development 1619 Chicago Avenue 19PLND-0059 The applicant, Horizon Realty Group, submits for a subdivision and Major Adjustment to a Planned Development in the D4 Downtown Transition District. The requested adjustment will increase FAR from 3.15 to 4.2, increase parking spaces from 32 (23 on -site, 9 leased) to 38 (all leased off - site), and a decrease in total number of units from 205 to 186 (includes 65 dwelling units). No new site development allowance will be needed. C. Planned Development 1621 Chicago Avenue 18PLND-0112 The applicant, Horizon Realty Group, submits a planned development application to construct a 19-story apartment building with 240 units, 85 Page 1 of 8 Plan Commission Minutes 2/26/20 APPROVED subterranean parking spaces, and approximately 3,540 sq. ft. of ground floor retail space in the D4 Downtown Transition District. Site development allowances are being requested for: 1) a building height of 211 ft. 8 in. where 105 ft. is allowed), 2) an FAR of 11.62 where a maximum of 5.4 is allowed, 3) 240 dwelling units where 54 is maximum is allowed, 4) 85 parking spaces where a minimum 185 is required, and 5) 1 short loading berth where 2 short loading berths are required. In addition, the applicant may seek and the Plan Commission may consider additional Site Development Allowances as may be necessary or desirable for the proposed development. Mr. Scott Mangum provided an overview of the proposed subdivision, describing the existing Merion development, which includes a 2013 addition, and what zoning characteristics would change as a result of the subdivision. No physical changes would occur to the existing Merion residences. Mr. Mangum then gave an overview of the proposed planned development to be at the site currently consisting of a one-story commercial building. chair Isaac asked for questions from the Commission to staff. Hearing none, he asked the applicant to provide their presentation The applicant, Mr. Jeff Michael of Horizon Realty Group, then provided an introduction of the development team including Danny Michael who is the founder of Horizon Realty Group, Tim Kent of Pappageorge Haymes, Michael Werthmann of KLOA, David Meek of Becker Guerian and Jonathan Perman, the public affairs strategist for the project. Mr. Jeff Michael provided an overview of history Horizon Realty Group and of the existing development with the Northshore Hotel Residence celebrating its 100 year anniversary. Horizon Realty Group are long term owners of the site and choose to keep the site for seniors. The proposed development is intended to keep a "senior campus" feel with synergies between the new and existing buildings. The new development will have access to the amenities in the existing buildings. He added that the site is underutilized and there is a demand for additional housing for seniors. The development is expected to generate $1.6 million in recurring tax revenue and will provide a substantial amount of money for the affordable housing fund. Mr. Tim Kent then spoke about the development details. He described the existing site and its surroundings and stated that, once built out, the new building will act as a continuation of the existing buildings and their function. He stated that the design of the building is intended to be understated and complementary to existing development with the massing being broken up as the building height increases. He then described the building materials and fagade. Mr. Kent then described the 1 s' floor plan which includes retail space, "'back of house" uses and a porte-cochere which provides access to the lobby, the below -grade parking levels and a space for pick-ups/drop-offs off of Chicago Page 2 of 8 Plan Commission Minutes 2/26/20 APPROVED Avenue. He briefly reviewed the floor plans of the additional levels and described the parking which provides .35 parking spaces per dwelling unit. Mr. Jonathan Perman spoke providing some general demographic information including that Evanston's population has been largely the same since the 1950's and the proposed development will add .5% to the population. He explained that there is demand for senior housing. He added that available parking is 1.2 parking spaces per unit with a .9 parking space per unit demand. He then described the proposed porte- cochere, explaining that it is safer than the narrow shared alley and takes deliveries and pick-ups/drop-offs off of the street. He added that there are a number of existing curb cuts on the block and along the existing bike path and the City does not have a formal policy on curb -cuts. Mr. Perman then briefly reviewed the fiscal impact study and stated that the project fits the character of the block, and stands with Comprehensive Plan's goals for increased housing for seniors. He finished stating that the public benefits proposed meet the site development allowances and the project is a fiscal win. Chair Isaac stated that there is the opportunity for residents living within 1,000 ft. of the site are able to submit a written request for continuance. None was submitted. He then opened the hearing to questions from the Commission. Commissioner Halik stated that he understands breaking down the massing and even though building across the street is taller, it looks lighter. He then asked if the applicant had considered a lighter colored base and darker color for the tower as this might give a different impression regarding the size. Mr. Kent replied that that option had been looked at and is being considered. He added that earlier iterations of the project had been taller and thinner. Mr. Halik stated that a lot of the concern is with the height of the building but not having a squat building. Commissioner Sloss stated that statements were made that the provided benefits are inherent to the development and asked if there had been any consideration of additional public benefits? Mr. Michael stated that the development team believes that they aligned and exceeded what has been done and are proportional to what is proposed. They are open to considering other public benefits. Commissioner Halik inquired about what the Mather parking ratio is. Mr. Michael responded that he was not certain of the ratio for that development. Mr. Danny Michael stated that transportation is provided at the existing Merion development and the same is intended for the new building. He added that most of the existing residents do not want to deal with cars so transportation is provided. Mr. Mangum stated that there are 169 units and 139 parking spaces at 1727 Oak which is limited to people 55 years of age and up. Mr. Perman stated that the development team would be open to renting additional spaces at the Church Street garage if they find additional parking is needed. Chair Isaac referred to the earlier statistic regarding 1.2 Page 3 of 8 Plan Commission Minutes 2/26/20 APPROVED parking spaces per unit provided and a point .9 space per unit demand. The proposed building proposed .35 per unit. Mr. Werthmann stated that the .9 parking space per unit demand statistic is for all of downtown versus for just a 55+ population which tends to not have the same demand. Chair Isaac then pointed out that the proposed building is not being restricted to 55 and over. Mr. Michael added that there is 50% vehicle ownership in all of the 28 buildings Horizon Realty Group owns. The building will target an older population through marketing. Commissioner Goddard expressed concerns regarding the height. She understands the need to have a certain number of units to justify the investment risk for a mixed -use development and wondered if the building were not for seniors would there be no need for the height? Mr. Michael replied no and revenue needed is based on the number of units and leasable spaces. The margin begins to get too tight. Mr. Meek added that the below grade parking added a significant cost and the porte-cochere creates a loss of leasable space. Commissioner Johnson inquired about the current alley conditions. Mr. Michael responded that the alley is largely commercial use and is both narrow, congested and in disrepair. Additionally, turning radii would be tight even before factoring in snow. He added that the Davis Street Fishmarket space is currently empty but added to congestion when it was open. Mr. Perman then pointed out the safety of the porte- cochere versus crossing existing bike lanes multiple times if the entry were off of the alley. Commissioner Johnson then asked if there would be more congestion created with one loading berth versus two which would enable delivery vehicles into a loading berth instead of stopping in the alley. Chair Isaac added to the question, revisiting the statement regarding tight turning radii and inquired how wide the proposed loading berth is and if turning studies had been conducted. Mr. Kent confirmed this had been done and delivery and trash vehicles are able to make that turn. He then stated that the dashed line in the diagram is the required size, the actual space is larger and a door can be chosen which enables easier entry. Commissioner Johsnon asked if there is anything suggesting senior building use of loading is more or less. Mr. Michael replied that turnover is typically less in senior buildings with a retention rate of 80%. They also typically have fewer items. Residents would be able to use the Merion's loading. Commissioner Halik asked if the retail space would also need loading and if an additional dock would work. Mr. Michael replied that it can be looked at. Page 4 of 8 Plan Commission Minutes 2/26/20 APPROVED Chair Isaac stated that delivery and loading appears to be in a restricted part of the alley and asked what the plan would be for retail deliveries. Mr. Kent responded :that a 2"d loading dock may work and that there is a doorway south of the proposed loading dock that is an exit only door and not meant to be an access door that could be used for deliveries. He added that there are 4 to 5 commercial tenants in the existing building; the new building would only have one so delivery amounts would likely be lower. Chair Isaac asked how many existing spaces are behind the current commercial building. Mr. Michael responded that there are 18 spaces with additional spaces leased at the Church Street garage. Mr. Danny Michael stated that currently many of those spaces are used by the commercial tenants in the one-story building which would be removed should the proposed development be constructed. Chair Isaac then asked how many current tenants of The Merion have cars. Mr. Michael responded less than 10. Commissioner Pigozzi stated there are a number of high-rises dealing with deliveries. Mr. Michael stated that the porte-cochere will keep much of these deliveries on -site and off of the street. Mr. Werthmann responded that only smaller vehicles will use the porte- cochere. Larger vehicles will use the loading dock. Chair Isaac then opened the hearing to questions from the public. Mr. Bob Froetscher asked if a model was run that would meet the zoning requirements and if so what did it show and why was it not used. Mr. Michael replied that many models had been run but did not meet the rate of return in relation to the risk and fiscal needs. Mr. Froetscher then asked if the applicant knew the existing zoning and if they assumed they could get the City to change the zoning. Mr. Michael responded yes they knew the zoning but did not assume the zoning could be changed. The development is part of a greater vision for the properties. Ms. Libby Hill stated that a letter was sent to the applicant with questions including if the building will comply with LEED 55 standards and asking for clarification on the balconies and if the lower level glass will reflect greenery. Mr. Kent responded that they intend to comply with LEED 55 standards, that balconies will be wrought iron and that the lower levels will comply with LEED 55 standards. Chair Isaac opened the hearing to public comment. Mr. William Brown, a member of First United Methodist Church which has been in existence since 1870, stated that only with this project has there been an issue and there is not one member of the church board that is comfortable with what is proposed; requests show no regard for zoning. The building will begin to create a canyon effect with the building across the street and the alley is bad now and will likely be worse with Page 5 of 8 Plan Commission Minutes 2/26/20 APPROVED the proposed development. He finished by saying that members of the adjacent Church will be vocal in opposition and encouraged the Commission to be thoughtful. Ms. Martha Rudy stated that Mr. Perman's comment of no one disagreeing with the project is false and there are many who do not support the proposed development. She expressed that fear tactics are being used in order to get approval for the site development allowances. She added that the east alley was a de facto borderline for downtown with a promise of no taller buildings being built east of Chicago Avenue; if a zoning change is needed then that should be done. Mr. Bob Froetscher stated that the building height and number of dwelling units are his main concerns as both are well above maximum permitted amounts. Other buildings on the block are 8 or 9 stories with a transition established. He added that he and other residents expected the density to be adhered to and that the carbon footprint would not be an issue if there was not as much density. He then stated that developing housing to fill the City parking garages does not make sense. Chicago is losing residents but Evanston is ok. Do not be confused by "hand waving". Ms. Ellen Feldman expressed that the zoning requests are a major issue and the east side of Chicago Avenue is not the Chicago lakefront. The building is not in scale or context with the rest of the neighborhood. The area is zoned to be a transition district. Ms. Feldman added that in her building at 522 Chicago Ave there are a number of older residents and most own vehicles. Her building has two garages with a 1 to 1 ratio of units to parking spaces. More density would make exiting her building garage difficult. She then recalled that the original plan was over 30 stories, then was reduced to 14 stories and is now 19 stories. Chair Isaac closed the public hearing and the Commission began deliberation Commissioner Halik stated that there are positive things about the theme, planning, the porte-cochere and possible additional loading dock. He suggested that the applicant still consider shading and color of the building materials. He added that he considered both sides of Chicago Avenue for the massing, although the zoning district changes in the middle of the street. The zoning requests are an issue and a rezoning of the property should be considered as the proposed allowances are too large. Commissioner Johnson agreed with Commissioner Halik and stated that he likes the project. It is a transit oriented development that will bring potential shoppers but he cannot vote in favor of the project due to the zoning and the large ask for the site development allowances. Allowances should be granted for small variances. A zoning change should be sought. Commissioner Sloss stated that she generally agrees and that there is a lot being asked for in context of a variance. Page 6 of 8 Plan Commission Minutes 2/26/20 APPROVED Chair Isaac stated that there can be an argument made regarding the parking as the building will be geared towards older residents but he feels the parking is still inadequate. The amount of units is not appropriate. Commissioner Goddard stated that she has not seen such a large scale building proposed with such a small amount of return. The previous proposal was significantly smaller than this and proposed significantly more in public benefits. Commissioner Pigozzi stated that he felt the 1555 Ridge project was mediocre but was better than the existing parking lot. He then expressed that the design for the proposed Merion development is as good as he has seen but not as tall as the Park Evanston. He stated that it is expensive to construct below -grade parking and that the developer has made that effort. He recalled other projects and mentioned that the building on Elgin Road started off with a good design and as the zoning issues got whittled away the design suffered. He stated that he hoped that the Commission could find a way to approve the project and that the staff report does not provide a rationale for denial. Mr. Mangum responded that rationale is provided within the staff report, relating to the building height, number of units, FAR, and lack of parking (though below grade parking is good) as well as the lack of public benefits in relation to the site development allowances being requested. It does not align with existing plans. Commissioner Pigozzi stated that recommendations have been inconsistent. Chair Isaac stated that the property is served by an alley. He would like to move access traffic to the alley but does like the idea of the porte-cochere and does not view it as a negative aspect of the project. Commissioner Halik stated that recommendations should be based on plans that are in place, giving the proposed Emerson Street rezoning as an example. Though he was in agreement, he did not think the rezoning should occur based on existing plans for the area. Chair Isaac asked if the applicant would like to move forward, withdraw the application from the meeting or come back at a later meeting date with changes to the design elements. A discussion then followed regarding possible options for the applicant. The applicant opted to look at making revisions and return to the Commission at a future meeting date. Due to the need to possibly revise zoning documents and provide notice, it was recommended that the applicant come back for the April Plan Commission meeting. The applicant requested to come back to the April 8th Plan Commission meeting. Page 7 of 8 Plan Commission Minutes 2/26/20 APPROVED Commissioner Goddard made a motion to continue this item to the April 8th Plan Commission meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Pigozzi. A voice vote was taken and the motion was approved, 6-0. Ayes: Isaac, Goddard, Halik, Johnson, Pigozzi, Sloss Nays: 5. PUBLIC COMMENT Chair Isaac acknowledged that this is the last meeting for Commissioners Goddard and Plgozzi and thanked them for their service. There was no public comment provided. 6. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Goddard made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Pigozzi seconded the motion. A voice vote was taken and the motion was approved by voice vote 6-0. The meeting was adjourned at 10:58 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Meagan Jones Neighborhood and Land Use Planner Community Development Department Page 8 of 8 Plan Commission Minutes 2/26/20 --.�- Memorandum city or Evanston To: Johanna Leonard, Community Development Director From: David Stoneback, Public Works Agency Director Lara Biggs, P.E., Bureau Chief — Capital Planning / City Engineer Subject: Subdivision of 1605 — 1631 Chicago Avenue Public Works Director Report Date: October 19, 2020 Upon review of the proposed subdivision, and as required by Section 4-11-1 of the City Code, the Public Works Agency Director and the City Engineer submit the following report for the new subdivision located at 1605-1631 Chicago Avenue. Riqht-of-Wav to be Dedicated to the City of Evanston None. Infrastructure Easements to be Granted to the Citv of Evanston None. Public Improvements to be Constructed on Behalf of the City of Evanston Sidewalk: Any new construction on either of the subdivided lots shall result in the public sidewalk adjacent to the Dots being replaced in entirety with new sidewalk meeting the City standard for business districts which is concrete construction with a brick ribbon parallel to the curb line. Sewer: Lot 1 and Lot shall be served by separate sewer services. There is a 10" combined sewer located on Chicago Avenue and a 12-inch combined sewer located in the alley behind the proposed lot. Utilizing the sewer main on Chicago Avenue is preferred. If the existing sewer service for either lot is not reused, it will need to be capped at the sewer main. If there is any new construction, all stormwater from the entire lot will need to be retained on site and released at a controlled rate of 0.15 cfs to the Chicago Avenue combined sewer in compliance with the City of Evanston Stormwater Control Ordinance. Water., For Lot 1, the existing building is served from a 24" water main located on Davis Street. For Lot 2, the existing building is served by a 4" tap off of the 8" water main rnr In rl1RRrlRllico79FRR7drl73R74rIGcR7rIr19afccR4d4 located in Chicago Avenue. If Lot 2 is developed and this tap is not reused, it will need to be capped at the water main. In addition, a separate tap for the new fire service at Lot 2 will need to be installed off of the Chicago water main. Bond Requirements to Guarantee Future Infrastructure Improvements None. Other Requirements No curb cut off of Chicago Avenue will be allowed for Lot 2. Vehicular access shall be from the alley behind the building. APPROVED MEETING MINUTES City of PLAN COMMISSION Evanston Wednesday, September 30, 2020 7:00 P.M. Virtual Meeting through Zoom Platform Members Present: Peter Isaac (Chair), George Halik, John Hewko, Brian Johnson, Jeanne Lindwall, Kristine Westerberg Members Absent: Jennifer Draper Staff Present: Scott Mangum, Planning and Zoning Manager Meagan Jones, Neighborhood and Land Use Planner Brian George, Assistant City Attorney Presiding Member: Chair Isaac 1. CALL TO ORDER / DECLARATION OF QUORUM Chair Isaac called the meeting to order at 7:03 P.M. Ms. Jones called the roll and a quorum was established. 2. SUSPENSION OF THE RULES Members participating electronically or by telephone Commissioner Halik made a motion to suspend the rules to allow for electronic or telephone participation. Seconded by Commissioner Westerberg. A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed, 6-0. 3. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES: September 9, 2020. Commissioner Halik made a motion to approve the minutes from the September 9, 2020 meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Westerberg. A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed, 5-0, with one abstention. 4. OLD BUSINESS A. Subdivision/Major Adjustment to a Planned Development - 1619 Chicago Avenue 19PLND-0059 The applicant, Horizon Realty Group, submits for a subdivision and Major Adjustment to a Planned Development in the D4 Downtown Transition District. The requested adjustment will increase FAR from 3.15 to 4.2, increase parking spaces from 32 (23 on -site, 9 leased) to 38 (all leased off -site), and a decrease in total Page 1 of 10 Plan Commission Minutes 9/30/20 APPROVED number of units from 205 to 186 (includes 65 dwelling units). No new site development allowance will be needed. B. Planned Development - 1621 Chicago Avenue 18PLND- 0112 The applicant, Horizon Realty Group, submits a planned development application to construct a 17-story apartment building with 215 units, 85 subterranean parking spaces, and approximately 3,539 sq. ft. of ground floor retail space in the D4 Downtown Transition District. Site development allowances are being requested for: 1) a building height of 185 ft. where 105 ft. is allowed), 2) an FAR of 10.38 where a maximum of 5.4 is allowed, 3) 215 dwelling units where 54 is maximum is allowed, and 4) 85 parking spaces where a minimum 162 is required. In addition, the applicant may seek and the Plan Commission may consider additional Site Development Allowances Mr. Mangum provided a brief review of the subdivision, major adjustment to the existing planned development and a summary of revisions that have been made to the proposed planned development since the project was last before the Commission. Chair Isaac opened the hearing to question from the Commission. Commissioner Halik asked for clarification on the allowable building height as it relates to parking levels. Mr. Mangum clarified that up to 4-stories or 40 ft. (whichever is less) of levels that are at least 75% dedicated to parking do not count towards building height in the D4 District. The proposed development is proposing two levels of below grade parking but if those levels were above grade, they would not count towards the building height. Commissioner Johnson asked how many existing curb cuts are on the block. Mr. Mangum responded that the block -face has an existing circular drive which has two curb cuts. The proposed porte-cochere would add a third two-way curb cut. Mr. Permann then provided a summary and reasoning for the proposed development stating that it is a culmination of a vision for the Merion property. He explained that the team met with neighbors and stakeholders to find a common ground and in many cases was able to - do so. He then referenced a policy article by Benjamin Schneider that pointed to the need for density in cities which would create a smaller carbon footprint and encourage more bicycling and walking and encouraged Evanston to embrace this idea. Mr. Permann pointed out that the project is self -financed. With regards to public benefits, he stated that no formalized formula is in place for determining public benefits and that no other project is providing the quantifiable amount of this project. Mr. Tim Kent provided a review of the site and proposed changes between the original submission and the current proposal, with concentration on the height. He explained that if four levels of parking were above ground the height could get up to 185 ft. but the proposed project is below ground enabling more activation of the fagade. Chair Isaac opened the hearing to questions from the Commission. Page 2 of 10 Plan Commission Minutes 9/30/20 APPROVED Commissioner Lindwall inquired about the 12 in. residential window overhang, why they were necessary and if it could cause a hazard with falling ice. Mr. Kent replied that those bay windows are part of the articulation of the building fagade and they are similar to the windows on the building to the north. There will likely not be issues with falling snow as the canopies on the ground floor would extend further than the bay windows. Commissioner Lindwall asked how the valet system would work. Mr. Kent stated there would be 18 hour per day access to valet but residents would also be able to self -park. Commissioner Lindwall then asked how the public would access the electric vehicle charging stations. Mr. Kent responded that the stations would be free and the valet would take the vehicle and plug it into the charging station. Commissioner Lindwall asked what conflicts are anticipated with the Whole Foods access and traffic turning in and out of that drive, also would there be any difference in peak hours given the difference in a residential use versus a grocery store with steady traffic throughout the day. Mr. Michael Werthmann with KLOA stated that the traffic count conducted showed that the majority of customers follow the "no left turn" that is at the Whole Foods parking lot exit. The Merion would be restricted to right -only exits; left - ins would be ok and would cross the existing bike lane. Mr. Permann added that the owner is willing to accept recommendations on restricting left turns into or out of the porte-cochere. Commissioner Lindwall then asked how construction will be handled with the protected bike lane and busy alley. Mr. Kent responded that a Construction Management Plan would need to be submitted that outlines specific plans. That is currently in the preliminary stages but will work with the City to minimize impact. Commissioner Lindwall then asked if the City will be compensated for the loss of parking spaces for the porte- cochere. Mr. Kent responded that the City will be compensated for the parking spaces. Commissioner Halik asked if there will be any additional safety measures installed at the entry to the porte-cochere. Mr. Kent confirmed that there will be and pointed to a preliminary plan for them. There will be a site clearance triangle, raised bike lane and additional signage and lighting at the entry/exit. Mr. Permann added that a tour of the existing curb cuts along the existing bike lane was done and that there are 20 curb cuts, many lacking warning enhancements at conflict points. Commissioner Halik then asked if any assistance would be offered to the existing businesses in the one story building. Mr. Michael responded that there are currently only two viable businesses in that building due to the ongoing pandemic and other issues. Talks have been entertained with Found to locate in the new development. Commissioner Westerberg stated that the allowable height could go to 145 ft. and asked if the additional height mentioned could be from parking. Mr. Mangum confirmed that the building could be 145 feet with a site development allowance and if parking was above ground it would not count towards zoning height calculation. Page 3 of 10 Plan Commission Minutes 9/30/20 APPROVED Commissioner Halik asked if the deduction of height for parking levels was particular to downtown districts. Mr. Mangum confirmed that this was the case for the D2, D3 and D4 Downtown Districts and it is limited to 40 ft. or 4- stories, whichever is less. Chair Isaac clarified that the base height allowed is 105 ft. with a possible development allowance to get up to 145 ft. and if 4 levels of parking were above ground that would create a 185 ft. building height. The applicant is proposing 185 ft. in height with below grade parking. He then asked if an option with above ground parking was chosen, how that would change the unit count and FAR. Mr. Kent responded that the FAR would go down to approximately 6.7 with the loss of approximately 50 dwelling units. Chair Isaac then opened the hearing to questions from the public. Ms. Linda Del Bosque asked what the need is for senior housing and if any type of care will be provided. Mr. Permann responded that the proposed building would be all independent living and they intend to use the new building as a conduit into the existing Merion buildings as they age. He then referenced the Sawgrass study which showed an increasing demand for senior housing and that Evanston would need to meet the demand also taking into account the new senior Living/care facilities. Ms. Del Bosque then inquired if the applicant would be willing to become a CCRC building instead of an active senior living building since that is a need. Mr. Permann responded that the owner and development team are not in the business of CCRC facilities. Mr. Bob Froetscher asked if the applicant had considered a zoning change as was discussed at the February 26th Plan Commission meeting and if citizen comments had been read. Mr. Permann responded that meetings had been arranged with those who made comments and discussions were held with some of those residents. Mr. Meek added that a rezoning had been considered and that the only district that would work would be the D3 District which the team felt would be similar to spot zoning and since the building has a lowered height it was within the reach of the current zoning district. Mr. Carl Klein asked if the development team had been in consultation with the Preservation Commission staff since the development is close to a designated historic district and may affect the view shed of those properties. Mr. Meek responded that the development team had not been asked to do that by staff and clarified that the team has been in contact with the church which is within the historic district. Mr. Klein stated that the development is supposed to comply with the Comprehensive Plan and historic preservation is a part of that. Mr. Meek replied that the application does not address that directly since the proposal is not in the historic district but it does address general goals of the plan. Ms. Sue Loellbach, of Connections for the Homeless, stated that the project was introduced in 2017 and asked if there is a limit on how long the old inclusionary housing Page 4 of 10 Plan Commission Minutes 9/30/20 APPROVED ordinance would apply. Mr. Mangum responded that the application had been submitted prior to the activation of the current IHO regulations. If a project were to be under review for a longer time, the project would have to be analyzed to see what current requirements would be required and if there is a deficient application. Ms. Kiera Kelly asked if the new building would be age restricted. Mr. Kent replied that it would not be age restricted but marketed to a certain age. Ms. Kelly asked why it would not be designated as such. Mr. Michael responded that there are legal implications with a restriction. The current addition markets to a certain age with amenities that are offered including valet, dining facilities and programming so the senior restriction was not deemed necessary. Ms. Kelly stated that there is an overabundance of luxury residential high-rises and that it seems it would be possible to have another without the designation. Mr. Michael referred to the offerings provided in the buildings and that a good unit mix is being paid attention to keep the building geared towards seniors. Ms. Kelly stated that Covid-19 has been shaping senior living and asked if the applicant was concerned with this. Mr. Michael responded that that could probably be said for a variety of markets and that the team is optimistic that we will come out of the pandemic and the demand will be there. There will be design implemented to protect residents including modifying elevators to being touchless and having sanitation stations. Ms. Kelly then asked if the applicant had considered upping the current inclusionary housing ordinance (IHO) offering to comply with new IHO requirements. Mr. Michael responded no and that the project is offering the second largest contribution to the affordable housing fund in addition to providing 5% of the development's construction costs. Ms. Kelly asked if there was a tenant for the ground floor building. Mr. Michael mentioned the current European Wax business in the existing building and added that there would be 2,800 sq. ft. of retail proposed in the new building. Chair Isaac then alerted the public of the ability to request a continuance. Hearing no request, he then opened the hearing to public testimony. Mr. Matt Feldman read a prepared statement that was submitted in the meeting packet. He mentioned living on the block and asked, given the project was submitted several years ago, when the project should be required to meet current IHO requirements. He then quoted the staff memorandum regarding the lack of public benefits and asked that the Commission consider this and questions regarding the bike lane. Mr. Dennis Harder stated that he works in the field and understands the developer's perspective. He added that his previously prepared statement still stands explaining that the proposed public benefits are grossly inadequate and the zoning allowances Page 5 of 10 Plan Commission Minutes 9/30/20 APPROVED requested are out of sync with the underlying zoning parameters. He urged denial of the project. Ms. Linda Del Bosque stated that she is running for Alderman and is thinking about her constituents. She is concerned about a domino effect of tall development and looking at aging in place. The City should look into organizations that offer more comprehensive care for seniors. She added that she appreciates what the applicant is doing but that she does not see the need in Evanston and that more CCRC offerings should be considered. Mr. William Brown, Chair of Board of Trustees of First Methodist Church, stated that there are 650 members in the church. He thanked Horizon Realty for sharing their plans and explained that the developer met with the Merion owners and development team over the summer and appreciated it. He expressed concerns about the building being overbearing on the adjacent historic district and being 20 ft. away from the church and it is troubling that it is on the east side of Chicago Avenue. He stated that the real reason for the building height is to maximize return on investment, not construction costs. He then stated that the alley is busy and church members can be locked into or out of the parking lot for up to 20 minutes when there are trucks blocking access. Another development would add to the congestion. Mr. Bob Froetscher stated that he purchased property to enliven the downtown and depends on the zoning to be upheld and protect their health and real estate investments. DAPR voted against the development and it does not meet standards or guidelines. He added that the parking sleight-of-hand should not be allowed to rule the day. Mr. Carl Klein stated that the development impedes on the church across the alley and asked the Commission please apply the standards to this project. He then provided a review of the applicable plans and historic district details and recommended that the proposed project be denied. Ms. Bonnie Wilson, who was on the Age Friendly Task Force and currently on the Joining Forces for Affordable Housing Committee of Connections for the Homeless, referenced the Sawgrass report on senior housing and the market demand for more affordable senior units. She expressed that the proposed development should provide 20% on -site affordable units. Ms. Loellbach stated that there is a projected gap for affordable units for seniors and Jones Lang LaSalle shows 40% vacancy and slower absorption rate for market rate units. There is an opportunity to provide affordable housing for seniors with those available units. She then expressed that since the application submission, new information has been provided and the project should be denied or insist that affordable units be provided on -site Page 6 of 10 Plan Commission Minutes 9/30/20 APPROVED Ms. Kelly referred to the May memo review and stated that she does not want this project to be left to Council to decide as they do not fully review or know the code. She continued, saying that the zoning district is D4 a transition district, not D3, that the site development allowances are too high and that the public benefits are too limited. The intent of the D4 district is not met and the development is essentially extending the D3. She added that she uses the existing bike path with her children and the development is not worth the damage and safety issues that could come from it. Developers should not guide downtown planning and Covid-19 has exposed vacancies and encouraged that existing businesses not be removed. Chair Isaac then closed the hearing and the Commission began deliberation. Chair Isaac asked for clarification on if IHO payments are considered a public benefit and if the applicant relying on the older version of the IHO would be germane to the Commission's considerations. Mr. Mangum replied that meeting IHO requirements are not considered a public benefit and that it would not be under the purview of the Plan Commission. Chair Isaac then reminded the Commission that there are two items under consideration, the subdivision and Major Adjustment of the existing planned development and the proposed planned development. Commissioner Halik inquired about the height consideration and what development allowances exist that allow the height to go from 105 ft. to 145 ft. Mr. Mangum responded that the 40 ft. is the site development allowance that can be requested Commissioner Lindwall clarified if the adoption of the 2009 Downtown Plan included adoption of the recommended zoning regulations. Mr. Mangum replied that the Plan was adopted but the zoning regulations were not. Chair Isaac stated that he has no issues with the Subdivision and increased FAR within the proposed adjustment as it is below the maximum allowed. Other Commissioners agreed. Commissioner Halik stated that he has no strong feelings about the porte-cochere but that the height and FAR are a big ask and this is not enough of a step down in height. He acknowledged that if the parking were above ground, a higher building would be allowed. The proposed development does not follow the spirit of the D4 District zoning. Chair Isaac stated that the building could go to 145 ft. but 40 ft. would have to be dedicated to parking. The building would probably be thinner and less imposing upon residential property to the east. Additional clarification was provided regarding the calculation of building height. Commissioner Lindwall stated that she recalled the 1989 Downtown Plan and that one of the reasons for enacting the D4 District was for potential development sites and Page 7 of 10 Plan Commission Minutes 9/30/20 APPROVED enacting generous allowances to encourage development of these sites. There was some concern from residents but there was a conscious decision of the City Council. The Plan was to have 6 to 10 story buildings. She added that unless there are significant public benefits, the ask is not justified and should not be allowed. Commissioner Westerberg asked if allowances are allowed when do you actually have a non -abrupt transition. This seems larger and more massive than the public benefits would justify. Commissioner Hewko inquired about the process for site development allowances. Mr. Mangum responded that section 6-3-6-5 states the ability to request site development allowances but there are no criteria for the site development allowances themselves. Commissioner Halik stated that given the FAR the architect did a commendable job of arranging the massing and he wanted to compliment the architect on that effort. Chair Isaac agreed and added that if the building were 10 stories with 1 floor of parking he would feel better about the development. He added that he does not have much of an issue with the porte-cochere and is disappointed that the developer felt the proposed reduction of two floors would address his concerns. Commissioner Johnson expressed that he is inclined to support the project. It is not within the D3 District but is across the street from it with a similar height. He supports the buried parking with more active ground floor use and the transit oriented development is appropriate character for the site. There is a need for more traditional retail and residents in the downtown and this development could provide that on an underutilized property. He appreciates the changes made but would like to see greater public accommodation. Chair Isaac questioned the lack of transition. Commissioner Johnson responded that this is a traditional/transitional area must be somewhere and it is incongruent at this site as it is very close to residential zoning. He added that some residents live in those residential districts because they are close to that boundary line. Chair Isaac stated that he does not think there is an issue with the subdivision and that the one-story parcel is underutilized, a brief discussion of a step-down on the building heights followed. Commissioner Johnson stated that a step down would be better; however, inclined to say the proposal presented today is better even with the consideration of a stepdown. Chair Isaac stated that being asked to vote separately on the subdivision of the property shows there is a possibility to increase the use of the parcel. This is not an all or nothing decision. Commissioner Lindwall stated that the Commission should look not just look at the transition from D3 to D4 but also at what else is on the east side of Chicago Avenue as Page 8 of 10 Plan Commission Minutes 9/30/20 APPROVED there are already established heights and character on that block. The single -story building has been a redevelopment candidate for decades but does not think this development is the answer. Clarification was provided on which standards apply to each agenda item. The Commission then reviewed the standards for item 4A (Subdivision and Major Adjustment to a Planned Development and found that the applicable standards had been met, noting that parking had not substantially changed. Commissioner Halik made a motion to recommend approval of the subdivision and major adjustment to the existing planned development. Seconded by Commissioner Westerberg. A roll call vote was taken and the motion was approved, 6-0. Ayes: Isaac, Halik, Hewko, Lindwall, Johnson, Westerberg Nays: The Commission then reviewed the standards for 4B. With regards to the Special Use standards, there was some disagreement on whether or not the proposal fully followed recommendations and guidelines within the Downtown Plan and the D4 district, if the proposal would cause a negative cumulative effect and create additional traffic congestion with regards to the alley. With regards to the Planned Development guidelines in the D4 the standards regarding the proposal meeting bulk standards and being compatible with existing policies and plans were not met. Commissioner Lindwall made a motion to recommend denial. There was no second so she withdrew her motion. Commissioner Hewko stated he is inclined to support the project if conditions are added and suggested adding amendments. Commissioner Hewko then made a motion to approve the proposed planned development. Seconded by Commissioner Johnson. Commissioner Hewko then made a motion to add an amendment that the 9 conditions of approval as presented by staff be added as part of the original recommendation of approval in addition to complying with IHO regulations. A brief discussion followed regarding requiring conformance with the current IHO requirements. Mr. Mangum stated that in previous projects, the Legal Department has stated that IHO is not within the purview of the Plan Commission. Mr. George confirmed and stated that with regards to affordable housing he does not have a definitive answer but is leaning towards no. Page 9 of 10 Plan Commission Minutes 9/30/20 APPROVED Commissioner Hewko then withdrew language regarding the IHO requirements and made a motion to add an amendment that the 9 conditions of approval as presented by staff be added as part of the recommendation of approval. Seconded by Commissioner Lindwall. Ayes: Isaac, Halik, Hewko, Lindwall, Johnson, Westerberg Nays: Commissioner Lindwall made a motion to amend the previous motion to include a 10th condition for the applicant work with staff to resolve any issues related to left turns conflicting with the Whole Foods drive. Commissioner Hewko seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed, 5-1. Ayes: Isaac, Hewko, Lindwall, Johnson, Westerberg Nays: Halik A roll call vote was then taken on the original motion as amended and the vote failed, 2-4. Ayes: Hewko, Johnson Nays: Isaac, Halik, Lindwall, Westerberg 5. PUBLIC COMMENT There was no public comment. 6. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Westerberg made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Chair Isaac seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and the motion was approved by voice vote 6-0. The meeting was adjourned at 10:02 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Meagan Jones Neighborhood and Land Use Planner Community Development Department Page 10 of 10 Plan Commission Minutes 9/30/20