HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 12/13/2001 - Zoning Board of Appeals A REPORT
THE CITY OF MCHENRY
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
DECEMBER 13,2001
�"' IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF ) Z-541
gRINKER RESTAURANT CORP. AND CHILI'S ) Brinker Restaurant/Chili's
B��PURSUANT TO THE nZONING USE j
PE�IT � Conditional Use
ORIDNANCE OF THE CITY OF 2409 N Richmond Rd
MCHENRY, MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS )
Zonin Boazd of Appeals was held on Thursday,
A Public Hearing before the City of McHenry g
December 14, 200L Cha.irman Semrow called the Public Hearing to order at 7:30 p.m. with the
following persons in attendance:
1, Zoning Board of Appeals Members: Cadotte, Ekstrom, Franzen, Semrow. Absent:
Howell, Thacker.
2, City Attorney: Kelly Cahill.
3, Recording Secretary: Kathleen M. Kunzer•
4, City Planner: Douglas Martin•
$, Applicants: Brinker Rstaurant Corporation for Chili's Restaurant, represented by Kim
Williams, 6820 LBJ Freeway,Dallas TX 75240.
(. Attorney for Petitioners:None.
�. City CounciUStaff:None.
g. Court Reporter:None.
9. Registered Observers/Objectors:None.
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PUBLICATION
Notice of this Public Hearing was published in the Northwest Herald on November 21, 2001.
Certificate of Publication is on file in the Office of the Cit he 1su'e t pfi p rty lc�esn a����o f
to all property owners of record whose property abuts t �
compliance with all notification requirements is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
LOCATION
The subject property is located at 2409 North Richmond Road, in an outlot of Meijer ome
Depot Subdivision.
SUMMARY
The Petitioners aze requesting the subject property be granted a conditional use permit to a ow a
restaurant serving alcoholic beverages.
TESTIMONY
Chairman Semrow swore in the following witness for the Petitioners:
• Kim Williams, 6820 LBJ Freeway,Dallas, Texas, 75240.
Ms. Williams, Director of Property Development for the B�t 6 of henMe�e�r/Home Depot
Brinker Restaurant Corporation is proposing to P�'��
Subdivisi��n. They will erect a Chili's Bar and Crrill on thed ordu�ances w'll behmet staurant will
have a 2l 7-seat capacity. All requirements of Crty codes an
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� Ms. Williams stated Brinker Restaurant Corporation is seeking a conditional use permit to allow
the service of alcoholic beverages as an accessory to the restaurant use. She noted typically
Chili's Bar anci Grill business is comprised of only 15-18% from the service of alcohol. She
further stated 85%of all alcoholic sales aze sold in conjunction with food service.
Construction is anticipated to being in Spring 2002. Ms. Williams stated the Approval Criteria
for Conditional Uses has been addressed in the text of the application.
QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS BY THE BOARD
In response to an inquiry regarding alcohol awazeness training. Ms• Williams stated the facility
manager will c onduct video and verbal training. A red light/green light system is implemented in
each Chili's Bar and Grill. In response to further inquiry, Ms. Williams noted the red light/green
light system i;� basically wait staff track patrons intake. After a specified number of alcoholic
beverages, the patrons aze advised by management they will not be served any additional drinks
on this occasic�n.
The Commission inquired as to the proposed hours of operation. Ms. Williams stated typical
hours aze:
Manday through Thursday 11 a.m. until l 1 p.m.
Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. until midnight
Sunday 11 a.m. until 10:30 p.m,
� CLOSING STATEMENT BY PETITIONERS
Ms. Williams stated Brinker Restaurant Corporation is looking forward to being a part of the
community. Questions now or at any future date will always be welcome.
Chairman Semrow stated, "there being nothing further before this Board with regard to this
matter, the Board will consider this Petition at this time, unless there is a motion to recess by a
member of the Boazd. There being no motion to recess, the Chair will entertain a motion with
regazd to this Petition".
DELIBERATION AND RECOMMENDATION
Motion by Franzen, seconded by Cadotte,to recommend to the City Council that
the Petitioners request for a conditional use permit to allow a restaurant serving
alcoholic beverages be granted;
and that Table 31, the Approval Criteria for Conditional Uses, Pages 357-358 of the Zoning
Ordinance,has been met.
Voting Aye: Cadotte,Ekstrom, Franzen, Semrow.
Voting Nay: none.
Not Voting: None.
Abstaining: None.
Absent: Howell, Thacker.
Motion carried 4-0.
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ADJOURNM�:NT
Motion by Franzen, seconded by Ekstrom,to adjourn the Public Heazing at 7:41 p.m.
Voting Aye: Cadotte,Ekstrom,Franzen, Semrow.
Voting Nay: None.
Not Voting: None.
Abstaining: None.
Absent: Howell, Thacker.
Motion carried 4-0.
Respectfully sub 'tted,
Harry ow, Cha.irman
Zoning Boazd of Appeals
C: Mayor, Aldermen, City Administrator, City Clerk, City Attorney, City Planner, City
Engineers, Petitioners, Plan Commission (9), Landmark Commission Chairman Chicago
Tribune,Northwest Herald, Aldermen Conference Room, File Copy. Z-541
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