Minutes - 04/03/2001 - Zoning Board of AppealsVILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MINUTES
April 3, 2001
L CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting was called to order at 7:34 p.m
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Champ Davis
Members Richard Ascher
George Mueller
Ayesha Zaheer
MEMBERS ABSENT: Members Paul Adrian
Louis Aldini
Manu Shah
ALSO PRESENT: Director of Community Development Robert Kallien
Trustee Alfred Savino
A quorum was present.
Il. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Member Mueller moved, seconded by Member Ascher, to waive the reading of the March 6, 2001
regular Zoning Board of Appeals meeting minutes and to approve them as written.
VOICE VOTE: All in favor. Motion carried.
Ill. MON AMI GABI — 260 OAKBROOK CENTER — SPECIAL USE — OUTDOOR DINING
AREA ADJACENT TO A RESTAURANT
All those present to represent the petitioner in this matter were sworn in by Chairman Davis.
Jay Stieber, Vice President — Finance, General Counsel, Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, Inc.,
Chicago, Illinois reviewed the petitioner's request for the outdoor dining area. This proposal for
outdoor dining is similar to those previously approved for Maggiano's and Papagus restaurants.
The materials to be used will be wrought iron fencing going around the outside of the patio. It will fit
into sleeves that go into the cemented patio. The tables are black granite with a wrought iron base
and an interwoven lattice- backed chair, similar to those in the bar area. There are ten -foot umbrellas.
The French doors will open into the patio area. Planters will be on the outside and they are working
with Oakbrook Center on landscape materials. There will be 40 seats in the outdoor dining area. The
design and operation will be such that the public health, safety and welfare will be protected. They
will adhere to all applicable Village and DuPage County rules and regulations
No one in the audience spoke in favor or in opposition to the proposal.
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Chairman Davis said that the petitioner has responded to the factors as listed on page 4 and 4a of
the petition file as required for recommending approval of a special use. The Zoning Board of
Appeals is in receipt of the Plan Commission findings.
Member Mueller moved, seconded by Member Ascher that the petitioner has met the requirements
necessary to recommend approval of the proposed special use and that the public health, safety and
welfare will be protected subject to the following conditions:
1. The outdoor dining area including the perimeter planter /barrier will be constructed in
substantial conformance with the plans as submitted on page H of the petition file
2. The dining area will be operated in accordance with the rules of operations submitted as
follows:
a. The dining area may be set up between April 1 and April 15, and will be removed on or
before October 15 of each year.
b. The outdoor dining area will be maintained and cleaned and shall comply with all
applicable requirements of the DuPage County Health Department.
c. The area will be power washed at the end of the season.
d. No more than 40 seats will be provided, as is reflected on the seating plans.
e. The barrier system will be of metal and iron planter boxes that will be similar in design to
the interior metal work and railings. They will meet or exceed the barricade standards as
approved by the Village.
f. The emergency egress gate will open out only and be three feet wide.
g. No signage or banners will be placed in the outdoor dining area.
h. On or before October 15, all equipment, including the railings will be removed and the
sidewalk area will be restored to its original condition including patching or plugging holes,
if necessary.
i. A minimum of a six -foot wide sidewalk adjacent to the outdoor dining area will be
maintained at all times.
j. There will be no live music, dancing or other entertainment in the outdoor area.
k. A waiter station, similar in design to the barrier planter boxes, will be installed with self -
contained water and electricity to facilitate service to the outdoor tables. This station will
be covered and locked during non -use.
I. The up lights in the sidewalk will be deactivated for the season and covered with metal
plates in place of the glass lenses. No additional lighting, except for table candles, will be
provided.
m. The planters will be water tight with internal drainage to allow for live greenery and
seasonal flowers as approved by Oakbrook Center.
n. Access to the outdoor dining area shall be through the restaurant only.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4-
Nays: 0 -
Absent: 3-
Motion Carried.
Ascher, Mueller, Zaheer and Davis
Adrian, Aldini and Shah
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V. ADJOURNMENT
Member Mueller moved, seconded by Member Ascher to adjourn the meeting.
VOICE VOTE: All in favor. Motion carried.
Meeting was adjourned at 7:46 p.m. �— z'
Director of Comm ity elopment
Secretary
Slav 1, 2001
Date Approved
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