Village of Lombard Legistar System

James Plodzien, representative for Samvest, presented the petition. Mr. Plodzien stated

that the hotel applied and had been accepted as a Marriott franchisee. A swimming pool

and spa was a requirement for all Marriott franchises, therefore Samvest requests

approval.

Chairperson Ryan then opened the meeting for public comment.

No one spoke for or against the petition.

Chairperson Ryan then requested the staff report.

Angela Clark, Planner I, stated that the petitioner intends to re-brand the existing Quality

Inn located on the subject property to become a new franchisee of Marriott International,

Inc. A corporate requirement of their franchising approval requires

a pool and spa to be located at the facility. Since the pool and spa were not included

with the original site plan and constitutes an expansion to an existing conditional use,

the petitioner requests amendments to Ordinances 4535 and 4732 which annexed the

site into the Village as well as an amendment to Ordinance 4538 which granted

conditional use approval for the planned development and hotel. Ms. Clark then noted

the IDRC comments. The Fire Department/Bureau of Inspectional Services requested

approval from the Illinois Department of Public Health and submittals of complete

drawings showing electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire alarm, and sprinkler diagrams

prior to permit issuance. Ms. Clark also noted an amendment to the staff report. The

Private Engineering Services stated that the proposed addition would require an

additional 730.15 cubic feet of detention. Private Engineering also noted that the

proposed floor plans indicated an existing fire hydrant on the East Side of the addition.

This hydrant is shown to be less than five feet from the proposed foundation. The

Village of Lombard requires that hydrants be located at least 5 feet away from building

foundations. The pool addition shall not encroach into an existing watermain easement.

Either relocate the hydrant or adjust the location of the addition to provide the necessary

separation. Planning noted that in review of the standards for conditional uses presented

to justify the initial hotel petition in 1998 are still warranted and applicable to the

proposed hotel addition as well. Staff found that the addition of the pool and spa are

compatible with the general overall use of the site as a hotel. Staff noted that although

this is a minor addition, its proximity to North Avenue would make it a visible element of

the hotel building. The addition will be a one-story addition of about 760 square feet in

size. The exterior of the building will be a split faced block consistent with the cream

color of the existing hotel. The seamless metal roof will also be consistent with the

existing roof on the hotel. Staff finds that the proposed use would be compatible with

the comprehensive plan and surrounding land uses.

Chairperson Ryan then opened the meeting for discussion among the Commissioners.

Commissioner Sweetser asked if it was feasible to move the fire hydrant.

Ms. Clark stated that the she had provided the petitioner with those comments prior to

the meeting and that they would have to revisit their site plan.

Commissioner Sweetser asked if the petition could be approved in light of this comment.

William Heniff, Senior Planner, stated that the moving of the fire hydrant could be a

condition of approval.

Commissioner Sweetser noted that the address on the staff report stated 645 W. North

Ave. and the petitioner's address was listed as 665 W. North Ave.

Mr. Plodzien stated that the address of the petitioner's office address was 665 W. North

Ave., but the property in question was located at 645 W. North Ave.

William Heniff, Senior Planner, presented the petition. He opened by noting that there

were representatives in the audience for the petitioners - Starbucks and Baja Fresh. He

opened the discussion by referencing past actions by the Plan Commission that

approved a two phase, 10,680 square foot retail building on the subject property as part

of SPA 00-05 in November, 2000. The first phase consisted of a 5,780 square foot

Jared jewelry store, which opened in 2001. Phase II, consisting of 4,900 square feet of

additional space to include another retail commercial tenant and/or a small restaurant

use is now under construction. The new property owner has entered into lease

agreements with Baja Fresh and Starbucks Coffee to locate within the Phase II area.

A condition of SPA 00-05 stated that "the petitioner shall apply for site plan approval

prior to construction or installation of any awnings or signage proposed as part of the

Phase II development." As the tenants are now proceeding with their construction

plans, they are now requesting site plan approval for their respective sign packages.

He noted that unlike the previous Site Plan Approval, the petitioner's request consists

exclusively of wall and window signage elements. No awning signage is proposed. He

then described each of the signage elements for the proposed elevations. He noted that

the signage is consistent with the initial plans presented in 2000.

A sample forest green with black weaving awning fabric has been submitted for the

Commissioner's review and approval. In review of the color relative to the overall color

palate approved by the Plan Commission in 2000 for Phase II, staff finds that the awning

color is compatible with the proposed signage for the development.

As depicted on the elevational drawings, Starbucks requested the Commissions

thoughts regarding the appropriateness of a surface film that would be applied to the

selected windows. This request is made as the windows will look into work areas and

secure areas of the restaurant. The proposed film is applied to the inside of the window.

While they could install a clear color which would provide a black or mirrored

appearance, they are proposing to utilize a film which a mural design to provide greater

visual interest to the west elevation. Staff felt that the mural film would be acceptable.

He also noted an elevational change for the Baja Fresh store layout. As shown on the

exhibits, three changes are proposed to the north elevation in order to accommodate the

interior build-out of the restaurant. The petitioner proposes to modify the type of door

from a solid to a framed glass door. To the right, they also propose two new glass

windows that are intended to provide additional light into the dining area. Lastly, they

propose to remove the glass around the arch on the north elevation and replace it with

EIFS matching the exterior of the building. This change is proposed, as the previously

located glass windows would be looking directly into the kitchen area and the restrooms.

Chairperson Ryan then opened the meeting for comments from the Commissioners.

Commissioner Sweetser asked for clarification of the proposed building materials on the

north elevation where the windows were originally proposed. Mr. Heniff stated that it

would consist of a Chocolate Mil colored EIFS.

Commissioner Sweetser asked about the desirability of a Starbuck's sign on the north

elevation. Mr. Heniff stated that they are not requesting a sign on the north elevation at

this time as the sign would be situated immediately above the proposed dumpster

location.