[PAGE 1] Board of Zoning, Planning and Appeals Village of Cary March 12, 2026, at 6:00 PM 755 Georgetown Drive, Cary, IL 60013 Agenda I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Pledge of Allegiance IV. Approval of Minutes 1. February 12, 2026 – 26-ZPA-01-001 / Cary Apothecary / Conditional Use for a Massage Establishment V. Village Case: 26-ZPA-02-003 LOCATION: 650 Northwest Highway PETITIONER: Motif Sign Group (dba SignArt) OWNER: Advia Credit Union PARCEL NUMBER: 19-12-301-021 REQUEST: 1) Conditional Use for an Electronic Message Center Sign VI. Any and All Other Business VII. Adjourn Chairman Patrick Khoury The Village of Cary is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who require certain accommodations so that they can observe and/or participate in this meeting, or who have questions regarding the accessibility of the meeting or the Village’s facilities, should contact the Village’s ADA Coordinator at (847) 639-0003 [TDD (630) 845-2180] promptly to allow the Village to make reasonable accommodations for those persons. [PAGE 2] MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ZONING, PLANNING AND APPEALS CASE NUMBER: 26-ZPA-01-001 HEARING DATE: February 12, 2026 PETITIONER: Cary Apothecary Attn: Tami Moore-Kedzie 1300 Mulberry Lane Cary, IL 60013 OWNER: Cambridge Exteriors Attn: Brad Turskey 20 N First Street Cary, IL 60013 LOCATION: 20 N First Street PIN #: 19-13-229-021 REQUEST: 1. Approval of a Conditional Use for a Massage Establishment MEMBERS PRESENT: Khoury, Trandel, Castetter, Graziano, O’Laughlin, Williams MEMBERS ABSENT: Kretschmer STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Brian Simmons, Director of Community Development Chairman Khoury called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. Chairman Khoury explained the meeting process to the attending public. Chairman Khoury presented minutes from two previous hearings for approval. The minutes were approved by voice vote. Chairman Khoury called Village Case No. 26-ZPA-01-001. Director Simmons presented an overview of the proposed project and the history of the property. The Petitioner, Cary Apothecary, is proposing to relocate their existing retail business to the property located at 20 N First Street. The business is seeking to occupy a vacant retail space within this building which also contains Cambridge Exteriors. As proposed the business will provide retail, mental health services, and massage therapy. Per the Village’s Unified Development Ordinance, massage establishments require conditional use approval within the Village’s B-3 zoning district. Director Simmons provided an overview of the proposed business operation and the applicability of the zoning and licensing requirements for massage establishments within the Village’s Municipal Code. Member Williams inquired about the location of the nearest massage establishments. Director Simmons confirmed the two nearest establishments will be relocating as their existing building will be converted into apartments. Director Simmons confirmed the subject property complied with the minimum separation of 1,000 feet from a preexisting massage establishment. Chairman Khoury inquired if the Village received any comments from the public regarding the notice distributed for the hearing. Director Simmons confirmed he spoke with one resident that had general concerns with parking but did not object to the proposed use. Board of Zoning, Planning and Appeals February 12, 2026 26-ZPA-01-001 Patrick Khoury, Chair [PAGE 3] The Petitioner, Tami-Moore Kedzie, provided an overview of her proposed business and the history behind her company. The business expansion is intended to add additional wellness services to her existing retail business. Chairman Khoury asked if the petitioner had received any feedback from the notices distributed for the hearing. The Petitioner indicated she did not receive any feedback on the proposal. Chairman Khoury opened the discussion to the floor and invited comments from the public. Hearing none the public comment portion was closed. Chairman Khoury entertained a motion. Member Graziano moved, seconded by Member Williams, to recommend to the Village Board of Trustees, approval of a conditional use for a massage establishment for the property located at 20 N First Street, subject to the following conditions: 1. The conditional use for a massage establishment shall be issued to the Cary Apothecary for the property located at 20 N First Street. 2. The proposed improvements shall substantially conform to the attached plans and exhibits as part of this petition, except as they may be changed to conform to Village Codes and all conditions of approval. 3. The use shall conform to the requirements of Section 14.3.12 of the Unified Development Ordinance as they pertain to a massage establishment. 4. Any signs installed on the property for the business shall comply with the applicable requirements of the Unified Development Ordinance. Aye: Khoury, O’Laughlin, Trandel, Castetter, Graziano, Williams Nay: None Abstain: None Absent: Kretschmer Motion Passed: 6-0 Chairman Khoury entertained a motion to adjourn at 6:20 pm. All Ayes by Voice Vote Motion Passed Respectfully submitted, Brian Simmons, AICP Director of Community Development Board of Zoning, Planning and Appeals February 12, 2026 26-ZPA-01-001 Patrick Khoury, Chair [PAGE 4] REQUEST FOR ZONING, PLANNING & APPEALS ACTION TO: Board of Zoning, Planning and Appeals PREPARED BY: Brian Simmons, AICP Community Development Director ZPA FILE NO: 26-ZPA-02-003 PETITIONER: Motif Sign Group (dba SignArt) Attn: Steve VanderSloot 522 Stocking Avenue Grand Rapids, MI 49053 OWNER: Advia Credit Union Attn: Nancy Loftis 6400 W. Main Street Kalamazoo, MI 49009 PARCEL #: 19-12-301-021 LOCATION: 650 Northwest Highway SCHEDULE: March 12, 2026 (ZPA Hearing) April 7, 2026 (VB Meeting) ATTACHMENTS: A. Petition and Supporting Documents REQUESTED ACTION: 1. Conditional Use for an Electronic Message Center Monument Sign BACKGROUND The Petitioner, Advia Credit Union, is seeking to install a new Electronic Message Center (EMC) sign on the property located at 650 Northwest Highway. The new EMC sign will replace the existing monument sign located on the property. Per the Village Unified Development Ordinance, EMC signs require conditional use approval. The ZPA hearing was properly noticed in the February 24, 2026, edition of the Northwest Herald newspaper. In addition, the Petitioner has completed the required written notice to property owners within 250 feet and staff posted a public hearing sign on the Subject Property. STAFF ANALYSIS The subject property is located on Northwest Highway as an outlot of the Cary Square Shopping Center. The property is zoned B-2 and is bordered by the B-2 district on the east, north, and west sides, and the M district to the south across the railroad tracks. The property received conditional use approval for a drive-through restaurant in 1985 for a Kentucky Fried Chicken that operated on the property for several years. In 2017 the Village Board approved a conditional use for a bank with drive-through for the Golden Eagle Community Bank. In 2018 the Village approved a conditional use for an electronic message center monument sign for the existing bank. Following this approval the Golden Eagle Community Bank was purchased and converted to the Advia Credit Union. The exiting electronic message center sign was removed as part of this transition. [PAGE 5] 26-ZPA-02-003 Per code the subject property is permitted one monument sign along its frontage of Route 14. The petitioner is seeking to replace its existing monument sign with a new electronic message center sign. The new sign will measure 10 feet in height by 7.25 feet in width, or 72 square feet. The EMC portion of the sign will measure 24.8 square feet or 34.4 percent of the total sign area. Per code electronic message center signs require conditional use approval and must conform to various conditions including but not limited to: 1) Area devoted to EMC cannot exceed forty (40) percent of maximum allowed sign area. 2) Messages shall contain a static message only and not have movement, or the appearance of movement, during the static display period. 3) Transition change from one message to another shall be instant and not dissolve, fade, scroll, travel, or have similar transitions. 4) The message shall not change more frequently than once every three (3) seconds. 5) The EMC shall be equipped with a sensor or other device that automatically dims the sign according to light conditions and comply with maximum illumination requirements. Per the plans submitted, the proposed monument sign with EMC panel will comply with the above standards. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION The subject property is designated as Commercial within the Village’s Comprehensive Plan. This designation is appropriate for land uses such as retail shopping centers, restaurants, and office uses. The existing bank building with a drive-through is consistent with this designation. AUTHORITY AND JURISDICTION Conditional Use Acting in a quasi-judicial capacity, the Board has the duty to investigate the facts and draw a conclusion on the request and recommend approval where the applicant has demonstrated by the preponderance of the evidence that the standards set out below have been met. The Board shall recommend the permit be denied where the applicant has failed to meet that burden. The petitioner must prove the following standards: A. That the use will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, morals, comfort, or general welfare; B. That the use will not substantially diminish or impair the value of properties within the neighborhood, or be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity; C. That the use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding property for uses permitted in the district; D. That the use will not substantially contribute to an overburdening of Municipal services; that adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and other necessary facilities have been or are being provided; and that adequate measures have been or will be taken to provide ingress and egress so as to minimize traffic congestion in the public streets; E. That the use will be consistent with the policies and future land use map(s) in the Village's comprehensive plan; F. That the use will comply with all other requirements of the Unified Development Ordinance, including, but not limited to, the dimensional requirements of Chapter 2 and the supplemental use regulations in Chapters 3 and 4. As part of the application submittal, the petitioner has provided a response to the conditional use standards. Per Chapter 9 of the Unified Development Ordinance, the proposed conditional use permit for the electronic message Page | 2 [PAGE 6] 26-ZPA-02-003 center sign shall be reviewed by the ZPA but final determination on the application shall be made by the Village Board (VB FINAL). RECOMMENDATION In ZPA Case File No. 26-ZPA-02-003 it is recommended that the Board of Zoning, Planning and Appeals approve a conditional use for an electronic message center sign for the property located at 650 Northwest Highway, subject to the following conditions: 1. The electronic message center sign, including the location and size of the sign, shall substantially conform to the plans and exhibits as submitted as part of this petition except as they may be revised to conform to Village code requirements and all conditions of approval. 2. The electronic message center sign shall be equipped with an automatic dimming mechanism which automatically adjusts the sign’s brightness in direct correlation with natural ambient light conditions. 3. Illumination of the electronic message center sign shall not exceed 0.3 foot-candles over the ambient lighting conditions when measured at a distance equal to the square footage of the sign area. 4. The electronic message center shall not display any videos or any blinking, flashing, or scrolling script across the viewing area. Any messages which are displayed shall be static in nature. 5. Any messages which are displayed shall not change more frequently than once every three (3) seconds. 6. The electronic message center portion of the monument sign shall not exceed forty percent of the total sign area. MOTION The Chairman will entertain a motion to approve a conditional use for an electronic message center sign for the property located at 650 Northwest Highway, subject to the conditions listed in the staff report. Page | 3