Lake County Gazette

Village of Deerfield Plan Commission met Oct. 1

Here are the minutes provided by the commission:

The Plan Commission of the Village of Deerfield called to order a meeting at 7:30 P.M. on October 1, 2024, at Deerfield Village Hall.

Present were: Al Bromberg, Chair

Lisa Crist

Bill Keefe

Sara Lubezny

David Rauen

Ken Stolman

Absent: Blake Schulman

Also present: Jeff Ryckaert, Principal Planner

Dan Nakahara, Planner II

Public Comment on a Non-Agenda Item

There were no comments from the public on a non-agenda item.

Chairperson Bromberg swore in all who plan to testify before the Commission.

PUBLIC HEARING

1) Public Hearing on the Request for Approval of a Special Use for a Self-Improvement Facility to Permit the Establishment of a Dance Studio in Suites E and F in the Deerbrook Commerce center at 151 S. Pfingsten Road

Chairperson Bromberg reported that the petitioner has withdrawn their request for the first item on the agenda.

2) Public Hearing on the Request for Approval of a Special Use to Permit the Establishment of a Personal Fitness Training Center in Suite V in the Deerbrook Commerce center at 151 S. Pfingsten Road

Chairperson Bromberg asked for proof of publication and certified mailing. Mr. Ryckaert reported that the legal notice was published in the Deerfield Review on September 5, 2024, and certified mailing receipts were provided by the petitioner.

John Coleman, managing director for KWILL Advisors, and Eric Johnson, director of Movement Revolution, gave a presentation on the proposal to relocate Movement Revolution to Suite V in the Deerbrook Commerce Center. Movement Revolution was started 11 years ago and has been located in Deerfield for the past nine years. Movement Revolution works with clients who have neurological issues and they feel the location on Pfingsten Road will provide more space for their expanding business. Given the nature of their business and the number of clients they would be serving at one time, there should not be significant traffic issues at the proposed location. Mr. Coleman noted the business is a one-on-one or two-on-one specialized fitness operation, not like a typical gym. The proposed use is permitted at 151 S. Pfingsten Road under the I-2 zoning classification. However, fitness uses require a special use permit. The peak hours of operation are between 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and business is conducted by appointment only, which will result in a limited effect on the neighboring businesses. The previous tenant in the proposed location was a cannabis business that saw as many as 100 visits per day. Mr. Johnson noted his business typically sees about 40 visitors per day.

Movement Revolution offers one-on-one or two-on-one fitness training services which will result in 12 to 20 people, including staff, in the facility at any given time. The landlord has offered 16 parking spots as part of the proposed lease agreement. Employees will park in the lot to the north of the building. There are also 30 unallocated parking spots to the southeast of the building. They have met with the landlord and each of the existing tenants and have determined there is ample parking available at the site. The petitioners stated there will be no building additions to Suite V, with some minor demolition, due to the existing tenant space being suitable for their business purposes. There are three primary areas to the business: administrative offices and meeting rooms for staff, and two fitness floors where the training and treatment will take place, one being a low-impact area and one high-impact area. Mr. Coleman stated they are only seeking a special permit to occupy the space and are not seeking any sign variations. The landlord will provide an awning sign, that will be in compliance with the Sign Code and will match the neighboring businesses in size and color scheme.

Mr. Coleman noted Movement Revolution is compatible with the existing development. There are other, non-competing, fitness businesses in the development. Parking and access will not present any burden to the general site or surrounding properties. The site is more than adequate and due to many of the clients having mobility issues, the three ADA accessible bathrooms are advantageous. Mr. Coleman stated the business will not have any significant impact to the I-2 Zoning District.

Mr. Johnson started his career working with individuals who had completed physical therapy, but still required training services to continue rehabilitation. Movement Revolution works with individuals who have neurological issues and physical disabilities. There services are completely exercise based and not therapeutic. They see individuals recovering from strokes and spinal cord injuries, as well as people with Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis and dementia. Chairperson Bromberg if their services are privately paid for, rather than paid by insurance. Mr. Johnson confirmed they are all privately paid for as insurance typically does not cover exercise based services. Movement Revolution is one of only three exercise educational programs to receive accreditation from the Parkinson’s Foundation. Mr. Coleman grew the business from being a single operator working with clients in their homes to having six Chicagoland area locations, the flagship site being located in Deerfield. They help their clients increase their recovery through individual exercise programs to remain physically active. Many clients are referred from local movement disorder clinics and the surrounding medical community. Commissioner Stolman asked if they offer speech pathology services in addition to the exercise programs. Mr. Johnson stated they do not offer speech pathology services, only physical exercise services. They do work to refer clients to local businesses offering those type of services. Clients are typically seen 100-150 times per year, which allows for them to build close relationships. They currently have eight full-time employees, one of whom works remotely, and hope to hire one to two more. There are typically 200-220 client visits per week. Commissioner Lubezny thanked the petitioners for their detailed presentation and efforts to remain in Deerfield.

The commissioners were in favor of the request and no problems with the proposed Special Use. Commissioner Crist moved, seconded by Commissioner Rauen, to approve the request for approval of a special use to permit establishment of a personal fitness training center in Suite V of the Deerbrook Commerce Center at 151 S. Pfingsten Road.

The motion passed by the following vote:

Ayes: Crist, Keefe, Lubezny, Rauen, Stolman, Bromberg (6)

Nays: None (0)

DOCUMENT APPROVAL

1. 570 Lake Cook Road Wall Sign Recommendation

Chairperson Bromberg had one correction on the last page of the recommendation.

Commissioner Keefe moved, seconded by Commissioner Stolman, to approve the recommendation. The motion passed with a unanimous voice vote.

2. September 12, 2024, Plan Commission Minutes

Commissioner Lubezny moved, seconded by Commissioner Keefe, to approve the minutes. The motion passed with a unanimous voice vote.

Items from the Commission

There were no items from the Commission.

Items from the Staff

Mr. Ryckaert noted the upcoming items for the October 10, 2024, Plan Commission Meeting.

Designation of Representative for the next Board of Trustees Meeting

Mr. Ryckaert reported that a representative from the Plan Commission will be needed for the October 7, 2024, Board of Trustees meeting. Chairperson Bromberg volunteered to attend on behalf of the Commission.

Adjournment

There being no further discussion, Commissioner Lubezny moved, seconded by Commissioner Crist, to adjourn the meeting at 8:01 P.M. The motion passed with a unanimous voice vote.

https://www.deerfield.il.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_10012024-1143