Zoning Board of Appeals

Page 1 CITY OF BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS October 25, 2018 Members: Rebecca Boyer Present Tim Price Present Don Rockwell Present Scott Ferguson Present Steven Zimmerman Present Dan Nollman, Chairman Present Mitoshia Scott Present Staff present: Annissa McCaskill, Economic Development, Planning, & Zoning Director Amy Toenjes, Economic Development, Planning & Zoning Secretary Brian Flynn, Assistant City Attorney Present: Present: Alderman Joe Hazel No Alderman Ken Kinsella No Alderman Mike Buettner No Alderman Jane Pusa Yes Alderman Scott Tyler No Alderman Kent Randle No Alderman Raffi Ovian No Alderman Johnnie Anthony No Alderman Ed Dintelman No Alderman Shelly Schaefer No Alderman Andy Gaa No Alderman Mary Stiehl No Alderman Phil Elmore No Alderman Dennis Weygandt No Alderman Roger Wigginton No Alderman Roger Barfield No Public present: Barb Wren, Rita Winkler, Mary Donjon, Ivy Wethers, Chris McPeak, Bob McPeak, Lissa Stallings- Boone, D. Boone, Claire Leopold, Mike Modarelli, Karen Louis, Shanta Keller The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting was held at Belleville City Hall, Council Chambers, 101 South Illinois Street. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Dan Nollman. Roll was called and a quorum declared. Chairman Nollman noted that all Zoning Board cases heard at this meeting would be considered at the November 5, 2018 City Council meeting. Chairman Nollman explained the emergency procedures if needed. Chairman Nollman asked if there were any corrections to be noted for the September 27, 2018 Zoning Board of Appeals meeting minutes. One correction was made and the minutes were approved by the Board. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  63-OCT18- Nester Realty - A request for a Sign Installation Permit in the Area of Special Control for signage at 12 East Main Street (Parcel number: 08-21.0-445-008) located in a "C-2" Heavy Commercial District. (Applicable sections of the Zoning Code: 155.052, 155.053) Ward 6 Applicant Claire Leopold stated she would like to install a flush-mounted and non- illuminated 12 foot by 1 foot sign. The applicant asked if she could install two signs, although her application only mentioned one. The proposed locations would be on the Main Street side of the building and on the corner of the building facing the public square. Both signs being 12 Foot by 1 Foot. Annissa McCaskill, Economic Development, Planning and Zoning Director, clarified the application did not state a number of signs and if the total square footage was below the allowable amount, Zoning Board of Appeals would be allowed to recommend approval of both signs. Steve Zimmerman stated the sign square footage was under the allowable square footage. Rebecca Boyer asked if each letter was stand alone. Mrs. Leopold clarified each letter was individual and mounted on a raceway. Meeting minutes ~ Zoning Board of Appeals, October 25, 2018  Page |2 Public Comments: Alderman Jane Pusa stated she was in favor of the request. With no further discussion, Chairman Nollman asked for a motion. 63-OCT18: A motion was made by Scott Ferguson to APPROVE. It was seconded by Rebecca Boyer. All members present voted in the affirmative. The motion carried 7-0.  64OCT18- Karen Louis - A request for a Special Use Permit to operate an animal hospital at 1601 North Belt West (Parcel number: 08-09.0-305-025) located in a "C-2" Heavy Commercial District. (Applicable sections of the Zoning Code: 162.248, 162.515) Ward 3 Karen Louis, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, advised that she currently operates a house call based veterinary business. Within the past year, her business has grown and she has added an additional veterinarian and become acupuncture certified for animals. The proposed veterinary services and acupuncture clinic would be open by appointment only and limited to cats and dogs. There will be no boarding or overnight hospitalization of pets. Hours would be less than 30 hours per week. Dr. Louis anticipates adding security cameras, but does not plan any other exterior changes such as an outdoor area for animals. Barb Wren, who resides in a neighboring property, asked how much trash would be generated. Dr. Louis stated the majority of the trash from her business is medical waste and she has a service that currently picks up that waste. In addition, Dr. Louis does not anticipate much trash to be generated from her business beyond the medical waste. With no further discussion, Chairman Nollman asked for a motion 64-OCT18: A motion was made by Steve Zimmerman to APPROVE. It was seconded by Don Rockwell. All members present voted in the affirmative. The motion carried 7-0.  65-OCT18 - New Beginnings Church of Belleville, IL - A request for a Use Variance to operate a church at 404 Sycamore Street (Parcel Numbers: 08-22.0-307-001, 08-22.0-307-002) located in an "A-1" Single-Family Residence District. (Applicable sections of the Zoning Code: 162.093, 162.094, 162.570) Ward 2 Applicant and Associate Pastor Rita Winkeler stated that they were requesting permission to operate a church. Don Rockwell asked how many members they currently have. Pastor Winkeler stated they have approximately 40 members. Mr. Rockwell asked if there was adequate parking. Pastor Winkeler estimated 20 parking spaces. Scott Ferguson asked if the lighting would be changed. Pastor Winkeler explained they have Tuesday evening and Sunday morning services and she felt the current lighting was sufficient for their needs. Rebecca Boyer asked if signage would be added. Pastor Winkeler stated they would like to add signage and are aware there will be restrictions due to the building being located in the Hexenbuckel Historic District. The applicant is also aware that any new signage would require an approved Design Review Request by the Historic Preservation Commission. Lissa Stallings-Boone stated she is a neighbor and had a question regarding parking. She also wanted to make sure the building was going to maintain its historical character. Alderman Pusa stated she was in favor of this request. Pastor Winkeler stated they intend to be good neighbors. With no further discussion, Chairman Nollman asked for a motion Meeting minutes ~ Zoning of Appeals October 25, 2018  Page |3 65-OCT18: A motion was made by Scott Ferguson to APPROVE in the name of the applicant only. It was seconded by Scott Ferguson. All members present voted in the affirmative. The motion carried 7-0.  66-OCT18 - Schnuck Markets, Inc. - A request for a Special Use Permit for a liquor license at 800 Carlyle Avenue (Parcel Number: 08-23.0-401-081) located in a "C-2" Heavy Commercial District. (Applicable sections of the Zoning Code: 162.248, 162.515) Ward 7 Mike Moderelli of Schnuck Markets presented their request fo a liquor license for retail liquor sales at 800 Carlyle Avenue. The hours of operation are currently 6am-12am. Mr. Mordelli added that in addition to making the change in name from Shop n Save to Schucks at this location, Schnuck Markets has plans to upgrade the building and parking lot. There were no comments from the public. With no further discussion, Chairman Nollman asked for a motion 66-OCT18: A motion was made by Rebecca Boyer to Approve in the name of the applicant only. It was seconded by Scott Ferguson. All members present voted in the affirmative. The motion carried 7-0.  67-OCT18-Keller Trucking On The Road, LLC - A request for a Sign Installation Permit in the Area of Special Control for signage at 6 - 8 South Church Street (Parcel Number: 08-22.0-340-002) located in a "C-2" Heavy Commercial District. (Applicable sections of the Zoning Code: 155.052, 155.053) Ward 6 Applicant Shanta Keller presented her request for a sign instillation permit for a double-sided ploy metal graphic sign. This will not be illuminated and will be connected to the building by a scroll iron bracket. Director Annissa McCaskill reminded the Zoning Board of Appeals they previously heard and denied a flush-mounted sign at the August 2018 meeting. When this request was heard at the September 4, 2018 City Council hearing, the proposed vinyl window graphics were approved and the flush-mounted sign was denied. The applicant took the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and is requesting the smaller double-sided projected signage. There were no comments from the public. With no further discussion, Chairman Nollman asked for a motion 67-OCT18: A motion was made by Don Rockwell to APPROVE. It was seconded by Rebecca Boyer. All members present voted in the affirmative. The motion carried 7-0. Rebecca Boyer made a motion to ADJOURN, which was seconded by Don Rockwell. All members present voted in the affirmative. Chairman Nollman adjourned the meeting at 7:39 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Amy Toenjes, Economic Development, Planning, & Zoning Department Meeting minutes ~ Zoning of Appeals October 25, 2018