Kia dealership PUD at 250 Skokie Valley Road moves forward; landscaping relief requested

The Plan and Design Commission on Sept. 2 directed staff to prepare findings recommending approval of a PUD and design review for a proposed expansion and remodel at the Kia dealership, 250 Skokie Valley Road, where the applicant requested relief from the code’s foundation and vehicular‑use area landscaping requirements. The commission continued the matter to Sept. 16 with instructions to supply a final parking layout, dimensioned parking stalls and a proposal for planting around ground‑mounted signage.

Why it matters: The project updates the dealership’s showroom and service areas and removes some vehicle storage parking to create an expanded, higher‑quality customer and service area. The applicant asked to waive foundation landscaping and planting islands that code normally requires for paved vehicle use…