Title/Name/Summary:
Autism Care Therapy - 8600 159th Street - Appearance Review for Window Decals
History:
The building, listed as being built in 1981, houses Autism Care Therapy, the petitioner. The petitioner exceeded window coverage and made several attempts to follow Section 6-308, which regulates window transparency and design standards. The petitioner has now submitted adequate renderings of compliant window decals.
Quick facts -
Project: Autism Care Therapy - 8600 159th Street - Appearance Review for Window Decals
Petitioner: Autism Clinic Corp
Petitioner Contact: Gada Khalil
Purpose: Placement of Character-based window decals, which meet village transparency and window coverage codes.
Requested Actions: Appearance Review for Window Decals.
Project Attributes:
Address: 8600 W 159th Street
P.I.N.(s): 27-14-300-006
Size: 121,498 Sq Ft. or 2.79 acres
Comprehensive Plan Planning District: 159th & Harlem
Comprehensive Land Designation: Neighborhood Mixed Use
Existing Zoning: BIZ - General Business
Surrounding Land Use:
North: R-3 Residential (Multi-Family)
South: OS Open Space & BIZ General Business (Veterinary Office and Auto Dealership)
East: BIZ General Business (Auto Dealership)
West: BIZ General Business & R-3 Residential (Multi-Family)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION & DETAILED PLANNING DISCUSSION
The petitioner is proposing window decals which comply with Land Development Code Section 6-308.F.16.a, which states that the petitioner’s window decals must “maintain no less than 65% transparent glass in the area measured from 2'-6" above interior finished floor to 8'-0" above interior finished floor along elevations. Areas of transparency shall provide a minimum visibility of 5' into the interior during business hours”. The scope of work includes the installation of:
• 4 window decals featuring animals which maintain no less than 65% transparent glass
• 1 sunray decal
• 1 entrance door logo with hours of operation
• 2 grass-like decals with ducks for 2 window panels
• 5 window decals featuring children which maintain no less than 65% transparent glass
• 2 window decals featuring horizontal sunrays without characters
Overall, the project conforms to the Village’s Comprehensive Plan, Land Development Codes and policies for this area.
Recommended Action/Motion
The Appearance Review for Autism Care Therapy, case number 2025-0567, as shown in the plan titled: “Appearance Review for Window Decals” submitted on July 8, 2025, has been administratively approved on July 30, 2025, subject to the following conditions:
1) Maintain the window decal area in suitable condition.
2) Meet all building code related items.