Submitted By
Zoning Board of Appeals through Emily A. Egan, Development Services Director
Reviewed By
A.M. Zayyad, Deputy Village Manager
Agenda Item Title
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Concur with the Zoning Board of Appeals’ Recommendation and Adopt an Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit to Operate a Massage Service Establishment at 1011 Lake Street - Suite 304
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Overview
Overview
The Applicant, Worthy Body Work & Wellness, seeks a special use permit to establish a shiatsu therapy establishment within the DT-1 Downtown Business Zoning District on the third floor of the By-Line Bank building at 1011 Lake Street.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Adopt the Ordinance.
Background
The Subject Property is located at the southwest corner of Forest Avenue and Lake Street located in the DT Downtown Zoning District. The property is improved with a four-story building with commercial and office uses on the ground floor and office and medical uses above. The development also contains a 236-space parking lot to the south of the building.
The Applicant seeks a special use to allow the third-floor tenant space (Suite 304) to be used as a massage service establishment. Ronen Kohn is the owner of “Worthy Body Work & Healing.” Ms. Kohn is a licensed massage therapist whose primary modality is Shiatsu treatments. According to the application: “Shiatsu is a fully clothed, hands-on bodywork treatment that can be used for relaxation and stress relief as well as to address various imbalances of the mind, body, and spirit. Working from the same basis of Traditional Chinese Medicine as acupuncture, Shiatsu utilizes pressure, joint rotations, and stretches to encourage the body's natural healing capability. Ronen has worked with multiple diabetes patients who experience neuropathy and joint pain and who found relief from their symptoms through our sessions. Ronen has also worked with people from various walks of life to address symptoms related to arthritis, depression, and having recently given birth.”
Fiscal Impact
The cost of Public Notice was $196 from account 1001 46202 101 550652
DEI Impact
N/A
Alternatives
Deny the Application.
1. This would not allow the Applicant to open their business operation.
Previous Board Action
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Citizen Advisory Commission Action
The Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing on November 6, 2024. There was no one in attendance in opposition or support of the Application. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommends approval of this application with a 4-0 vote. The Finding of Fact report is attached to this agenda item. Here is the Commission TV link: <https://www.oak-park.us/your-government/citizen-commissions/commission-tv>
Anticipated Future Actions/Commitments
N/A
Intergovernmental Cooperation Opportunities
Zoning and Land Use matters are unique to the Village government within the corporate limits of Oak Park and therefore, intergovernmental cooperation opportunities do not exist.