TITLE/NAME/SUMMARY
Rainbow Cone - Development Petition for a Special Use Permit for a Drive-Through with Modifications from the Land Development Code; Site Plan, Landscape Plan, and Elevations
Project:
Rainbow Cone - 15711 Harlem Avenue
2022-0107
Petitioner: Mike Buonavolanto
Project Representative: Luigi Randazzo, Architect
Purpose:
The petitioner seeks to repurpose the existing vacant restaurant building into an ice cream parlor with a drive-through located at 15711 Harlem Avenue.
Requested Actions:
A Special Use Permit for a Drive-Through with Modifications from the Land Development Code;
Site Plan, Landscape Plan, and Elevations.
Address: 15711 Harlem Avenue
P.I.N.: 28-18-300-018
Parcel Size: 0.87 acres
BACKGROUND
On September 18, 2000, the Village Board of Trustees approved the ordinance granting a Special Use Permit for a 4,500 square foot restaurant called Baker’s Square seating up to 140 persons. The original approved plan proposed 47 parking spaces with a lot coverage of 76%. A subdivision of the larger area including the subject site and a signed parking agreement between the petitioner and adjacent property owners were also approved.
On August 16, 2011, Staff administratively approved an Appearance Review to allow building façade improvements, including repainting of the exterior and application of faux stone veneer.
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Regarding Case Number 2022-0107, also known as Rainbow Cone, Staff recommends to accept and make findings of fact as discussed at this Plan Commission meeting and within the Staff Report dated August 31, 2022;
And
Staff recommends that the Village Board approve a Special Use Permit for Drive-Through subject to the following conditions:
1. The development will be in substantial conformance with the Preliminary Site Plan for Rainbow Cone, last revised August 11, 2022, the Preliminary Landscape Plan for Rainbow Cone, last revised July 29, 2022 and July 20, 2022, and the Building Elevations last revised August 11, 2022.
2. Meet all building code requirements and final engineering requirements, including required permits from outside agencies.
3. Screen all mechanical equipment either at grade or at rooftop with landscaping or parapets respectively.
4. Submit a sign permit application to the Development Services Department for separate review. Signs are subject to additional review and approval via the sign permitting process and additional restrictions may apply.
Staff further recommends Modifications to the Land Development Code to:
1. Increase the maximum parking requirements from 30 parking stalls to 39 parking stalls. (Section 6-305.B)
2. Allow drive-through lanes between the building and street. (Section 6-207.F)
3. Increase the maximum allowed drive-through lanes from 1 to 2 lanes. (Section 6-207.F)
Recommended Motion
Regarding Case Number 2022-0107, also known as Rainbow Cone, I move to approve the Staff Recommended Action as presented in the Staff Report to the Plan Commission for this case [with the following amendments (if necessary)].