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SITE PLAN AND APPEARANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE (SPAARC)

MINUTES
June 25, 2014

Members Present: I. Eckersberg, J . Ferrera, M. J ones, M. Klotz, M. Muenzer, J . Murphy,
J . Nelson, L. Pearson, M. Tristan

Others Present: S. Berg, E. Golden, K. Grace, Ald. Grover, D. Latinovic, B. Newman

Presiding Member: M. Muenzer

A quorum being present, Chair Muenzer called the meeting to order at 2:31 p.m.

New Business:

1) 1825 Greenwood St./1409 Dodge Ave. Recommendation to ZBA
Request for variances:
For the single family residence (1825 Greenwood Street): 14.4 front yard setback where 27 is
required for a second story addition; 8.5 street side yard setback where 15 is required for an
attached garage; 1.7 east interior side yard setback where 5 is required for a second story
addition.
For the 2-family residence (1409 Dodge Avenue): 6.6 rear yard setback where 25 is required
for a second story addition; 1.7 east interior side yard setback where 5 is required for a
second story addition; 2 parking spaces where three parking spaces are required.

APPLICATION PRESENTED BY: Thomas Heskin

GENERAL DISCUSSION:
Mr. Heskin presented the revised plans. The following issues were discussed:
Changes to the previously presented plan, per the SPAARC Committees request:
Addressed the exterior aesthetic concerns: will use covered block material
Revised access:
o Access to town homes will be off alley
o Access to single family home will be off Greenwood
Public works has approved the revised plans
Garage has been relocated 27 back from the property line to be in compliance
Sidewalk will be labeled
Mr. Nelson advised Mr. Heskin that the water/sewer permits will be separate from the
Building permit

Ms. Pearson moved to recommend approval of the variances, seconded by Mr. Murphy.

The Committee voted unanimously 9-0 to recommend approval of the variances.

2) 2330 Orrington Avenue Recommendation to ZBA
Request for a variance for a 5 street side yard setback where 15 is required for a patio

APPLICATION PRESENTED BY: Gina Giannetti Architect

APPROVED
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GENERAL DISCUSSION:
Ms. Giannetti presented plans for the patio. The following issues were discussed:
Propose to remove existing pavers in rear patio
The closest point of the existing patio to the property line has a 5 setback
New patio to be 20 square feet less and blue stone, not pavers
Propose to maintain a 5 set back along Colfax
Rear yard is fenced in
Plans are in consideration of preserving the only existing tree which makes it difficult to put
the patio near the house
Plan attempts to minimize changes to the current footprint
Neighborhood precedent: there are 3 other similar patios within a 3 block radius
There are corners that have 10- 5 exceptions to the setbacks
Propose additional landscaping along Colfax and perennials to provide screening on the
opposite side of the house
Only the driveway drains towards Colfax
Does not have an alley-loading garage
Drainage towards south side of property
New materials are equivalent in permeability
Square footage is less, but permeability will remain the same
Preservation Commission unanimously recommended approval

Mr. Murphy moved to recommend approval of the variance, seconded by Mr. Ferrera.

The Committee voted unanimously 9-0 to recommend approval of the variance.

3) 1413-1415 Howard Street Recommendation to ZBA
Request for a special use permit for ground-floor multifamily residential and a variance for 10
on-site parking spaces where 13 parking spaces are required

APPLICATION PRESENTED BY: Thomas Moore Attorney
Marty Cerny Consultant
Boris Stratievsky Owner

GENERAL DISCUSSION:
Mr. Moore presented plans. The following issues were discussed:
Mr. Cerny seeks out sites for accessible residential dwellings
Ald. Rainey had suggested this building to Mr. Cerny for the accessible residential project
Mr. Muenzer said he has met with Ald. Rainey about the project
Site has been vacant for years
Propose to make first floor accessible
Mr. Stratievsky bought the property 2 years ago and could not rent it commercially
There are 8 tenants; each occupy a parking space
Requesting a variance for 3 parking spaces; parking requirements are based on the
number of bedrooms; propose to add 7 units
A Rogers Park study has shown that only 1/3 of people with disabilities own cars
The building is right on the bus line
Parking is provided free of charge
Mr. Tristan advised the applicant that the whole building will be required to be sprinklered
Mr. Moore said they will meet the requirements of the codes
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Changes to faade: new windows, restoration only of masonry; no alterations
Mr. Muenzer said ideally this is why it is a special use; residential is not usually encouraged
in a commercial area but he believes this use is warranted

Mr. Murphy moved to recommend approval of the special use and variance, seconded
by Mr. Ferrera.

The Committee voted unanimously 9-0 to recommend approval of the special use and
variance.

4) 910 Hinman Avenue Recommendation to ZBA
Request for variances 56.3% building lot coverage where a maximum 45% is allowed, 81%
impervious surface coverage where a maximum 60% is allowed, 0 north interior side yard and
rear yard setbacks for a carport where 3 is required, and a parking variance for 11 parking
spaces where 13 parking spaces are required for a 4-story, 7-unit residential building

APPLICATION PRESENTED BY: Mark Michonski

GENERAL DISCUSSION:
Mr. Michonski had returned after addressing neighbors concerns. He presented the revisions.
The following issues were discussed:
Bulk of building has not changed
Parking has changed to address easement use: originally 13 parking spaces
ZBA recommended that City Council consider reducing parking
Providing a carport to allow more space between the easement and the parking
Propose to eliminate 2 of the spaces to allow 23 from the parking area to the south
property line to eliminate congestion
Change to occur within a 3 setback to the north property line
Originally parking was 3 off the rear yard setback
The 3 from parking area to the rear property line has been reduced to 16
No changes to the building: 3 setback for fire requirement
Parking has been moved closer to the north; now it is 8 off the property line
A reduction is needed in the rear yard setback for the parking area because of relocated
building pillars near the drive aisle
Mr. Nelson said the original plan had detention; Mr. Michonski is working with the civil
engineer on rain water detention for the revised plans
Mr. Muenzer said it seems Mr. Michonski has addressed the concerns

Mr. Muenzer called on the public who wished to speak.

Fred Perrone of 509 Main Street, the neighbor to the south, said he supports moving the
parking 3 to the north to alleviate the easement problems because it cant be used as a
driveway for 7 other cars for the condo because it is used for moving trucks, deliveries etc.,
and they need the condo building to have their own driveway. Allowing the 3 variance to the
north will solve this problem. He added that if it is not granted, they will be in a legal battle for
the next 10 years.

Ms. Pearson moved to recommend approval of the variances, seconded by Mr. Tristan.

The Committee voted unanimously 9-0 to recommend approval of the variances.
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5) 1026 Davis Street Preliminary/Recommendation to ZBA
Request for variances for a 9.9 rear yard setback and zero on-site parking spaces where 31
parking spaces are required for a 2-story commercial building with Type 1 Restaurants and
commercial retail space

APPLICATION PRESENTED BY: Daniel Kelch Property Owner
Marty Cless
J ohn Myefski Architect

GENERAL DISCUSSION:
Mr. Myefski presented the plans. The following issues were discussed:
Propose to demolish an existing building and build a 2 story commercial building
There had been a fire at the existing property years ago that requires that it be re-built
rather than renovated
The 1
st
floor will house the owners 2 restaurants on the east half of the first floor of the
property with a separate entrance to the 2
nd
story
Taco Diablo and Lulus will share a kitchen
There will be 4,686 sq. ft. of ground floor retail space on the west half of the first floor
The 2
nd
floor space will be an accessory to the restaurant, under one corporation
The 2
nd
floor will be used 12 months of the year and will have a bar and a dining room
The 2
nd
floor bar/restaurant will not operate outside of the restaurant business hours
(Evanston requires that food be available with liquor)
Hours: open until 10 p.m. during the week; midnight on the weekends; possibly later if there
is a demand
The retail will be divided from the restaurants by a doorway to the vestibule which has
access to the 2
nd
floor
The property does not abut an alley; there is a 9.9 easement in the rear for deliveries
Parking:
o Parking could only be in front of the property which would take 1/3 of the retail area
away, so a variance is needed
o Owner is investigating valet parking for the event space
o Owner said valet is likely, since most customers would not want to walk a few blocks for
an event on the 2
nd
floor
o For the event space to be successful, it would need valet parking
o Previously they had 4 spots for customers and they did not fill them
Propose:
o 2
nd
floor outdoor space facing Davis St., away from the residential area
o To rent 2
nd
floor bar and dining area for private events with access to the 2
nd
floor
terrace facing Davis St.
o Low level ambiant music within the 2
nd
floor will not spill into the residential area
o Similar footprint except for 15 set back from rear property line with 2 fire escapes,
leaving a 10 clearance
o 2 loading spaces in rear
o Roof: screened mechanicals and an urban green roof with rain water retention
o Ms. Eckersberg advised the applicant of the storm water control ordinance
o Mr. Cless said storm water detention will be under the loading dock
o Whole building will be sprinklered
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o 22 height to top of terrace railing where 24 height is required, but they believe the
plans meet the spirit of the ordinance, with a higher building to the east and a lower
building to the west
o 3 means of egress out of the building
o Strong entry element at the center
o Trash to be enclosed under stairs
o Rear: canopy covers the rear stairs; back wall is set back 15 from the property line
Materials:
o Rear: utility brick wall (not cement block) with some windows
o Front: wood canopy 2/3 of the front with punched opening coming out to street front and
slightly higher than the older buildings
o Front 1
st
fl.: storefronts will be glass and anodized infill frame with steel channel
o Front 2
nd
fl.: Long porcelain tiles simulating wood texture above the glass railing
o Red above the center door
o Hardwood rainscreen wall
o Bulk of building a little larger sized utility brick
Mr. Muenzer commented that the City appreciates the owner re-investing in Evanston
Mr. Muenzer noted that the design is contemporary and asked whether they considered
drawing from the existing architecture
Mr. Kelch said they tried to complement the neighborhood but there will be new
development on the site across the street that burned down
Mr. Kelch said they were trying to provide as much exposure as possible on the street level
Mr. Latinovic recommended that all of the glass in front windows not be opaque and
recommended a knee wall be installed along the front elevation similar in height to the
adjacent building in brick
Mr. Kelch agreed that there should be a knee wall

Mr. Murphy moved to recommend approval of the variances to the ZBA and preliminary
approval with the recommendation of the knee wall, seconded by Ms. Pearson.

The Committee voted unanimously 9-0 to recommend approvals with recommendations.

6) 1501 Central Street Recommendation to ZBA
Request for a special use permit for the replacement of 2 scoreboards and one new ribbon-
style scoreboard at Northwestern Universitys Ryan Field

APPLICATION PRESENTED BY: Scott Arey Associate Athletic Director, NWU
Charles Davidson Project Manager, NWU
Tim Loftus Construction Manager, NWU

GENERAL DISCUSSION:
Mr. Loftus presented the plans. The following issues were discussed:
Propose:
o To replace the scoreboard but not the structure
o To keep the new scoreboard within the existing structure
o New scoreboard will have higher resolution and bigger visibility
o Video screen will cover existing arches at top
o 6 difference in width
o LED scoreboard, power and light: 1.7 million LED bulbs will provide higher resolution
o Scoreboard will be used approximately 7 days a year; the rest it will be toned down
o No advertisements except during game days
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o Existing south ad ribbon to be replaced and length reduced 3
o 1 ad panel beneath existing, slightly larger but overall size of ribbon board is 2 less than
the existing
o North side: similar ribbon board: electronically it is one board but looks like 2 because
the door separates the ribbon
o Only the stadium scoreboard can be seen from the SE end of the property at the street
Mr. Muenzer stated that the north ribbon is triggering the special use and a scoreboard is a
special use; now that there is a new one, it is triggering a special use
Ald. Grover said she is in support of the application

Mr. Ferrera moved to recommend approval of the special use, seconded by Mr. Murphy.

The Committee voted unanimously 9-0 to recommend approval of the special use.

7) 1501 Central Street Preliminary
Submission of preliminary plans for a new clubhouse, concessions, ticket building, press box,
and fence at Northwestern Universitys Rocky Miller Park

APPLICATION PRESENTED BY: Steven Matz Project Manager, Northwestern University

GENERAL DISCUSSION:
Mr. Loftus presented the plans. The following issues were discussed:
The main objective of the project is a better field and clubhouse
Fence is the only component that will require a variance
Propose:
o Renovation of existing seating area
o To replace seats, keep existing seating bowl and number of seats and capacity
o Add 4 new structures:
Free-standing bathroom along Ashland and larger pressbox
Single story ticket booth along Ashland, set back the required 20
Concession stand with restroom at the corner of Ashland and Isabella
Clubhouse with locker room for training
o New synthetic playing field, which will allow more practice time
o Chain link fence to be partially replaced with a 7 high ornamental fence along Ashland
within the sideyard setback in the same location as the existing chain link fence,
extending to the end of the clubhouse (existing chain link will remain after that)
o To preserve the street trees on Isabella
o Keep existing berm behind the field, in front of the seating bowl
o Propose to put fence at property line to allow enough width for crowd access
o Widening aisles in seating bowl
o New ramp access for disabled
o New scoreboard along the playing field wall and new lighting (compliant), would be
submitted as a separate permit process if funding allows and will require a special use
o Clubhouse will house equipment, mechanicals, training area, offices and clubhouse
If funding allows renovation of press box, it will have elevator access and 2 stairways;
otherwise it will be cleaned up Existing press box above the seating bowl, is raised by
columns
Press box hold 35-40 people
Usage:
o Less than 20 home games a year on weekends and some weekdays, March through
April or May
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o Camps in summer
Materials:
o Tan brick similar to nearby Anderson Hall
o Introduce limestone at base if budget allows
o Tower would be stone if budget allows
At Mr. Muenzers inquiry, Ms. Klotz said the top of the proposed press box is 61 from grade
Mr. Muenzer clarified that a scoreboard would be applied for as a special use at a later date
Parking requirement is based on the seating; no change in the parking requirement for the
additional buildings
Most of the mechanicals are within the clubhouse; architect will check whether anything
has been left on the roof; no direct noise will be caused by mechanicals
Mr. Latinovic said he supports bringing this facility up to Big 10 Conference standards
Upon a question, the applicant stated he existing chain link fence will exist further east to
the field: they are not planning to replace all of it; it runs from the corner of Ashland all
along Isabella;
The ornamental fence starts before the ticket booth and runs along Isabella and ends after
the clubhouse on Isabella
Mr. Latinovic encouraged them to replace all chain link fence along a public street and
extend the ornamental fence to the end of the property.
Mr. Nelson advised the applicants that they will need an IEPA permit to move the water
main and that it will take time to acquire
Ald. Grover said if new lighting becomes an option, they will need to have a conversation
with the community
Ald. Grover said a sidewalk on Isabella would be on her wish list

Mr. Murphy moved to approve the preliminary plans, seconded by Mr. Ferrera.

The Committee voted unanimously 9-0 to approve the preliminary plans.

Other Business:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM JUNE 18, 2014

Mr. Nelson moved to approve the minutes of the June 18, 2014 meeting, seconded by
Mr. Tristan.

The Committee voted unanimously 9-0 to approve the minutes.

The meeting adjourned at 4:05 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Bobbie Newman