Planning and Zoning Commission
Regular MeetingGeneva, IL · May 23, 2013
Minutes
PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES
City of Geneva
109 James Street - City Council Chambers
Meeting #1130 – May 23, 2013
Chairman Rogers called the Plan Commission meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Roll call followed:
Present: Commissioners Erickson, Evans, Leidig, Mead, Stocking, Chairman Rogers
Absent: Commissioners Case, Stevenson
Others Present: Community Development Dir. Dick Untch, Planner Dave DeGroot; Alderman Bruno;
Chicago-Area Realtime Reporter Melanie Humphrey-Sonntag; and Recording
Secretary Celeste Weilandt
Public Present: Co-founders Eric Hobbs and Tom Korder with Penrose Brewing Company, Geneva,
IL and members of the public
Approval of the April 11, 2013 Meeting Minutes
Minutes of the April 11, 2013 meeting were approved on motion by Commissioner Erickson,
seconded by Commissioner Leidig. Motion carried by voice vote of 6-0.
Public Hearings:
a. A text amendment to Section 11-2-2 (Definitions) of the Zoning Ordinance to define
the term “Production Brewing.”
b. A text amendment to Section 11-7B-2 (Permitted Uses in the I1 Light Industrial
District) to add production brewing (not including a restaurant or tavern where beverages
produced on site are sold directly to patrons for consumption on site).
c. A text amendment to Section 11-7B-3 (Special Uses in the I1 Light Industrial District)
to add production brewing (including a restaurant or tavern where beverages are produced on
site are sold directly to patrons for consumption on site.)
d. A Special Use in the I1 Light Industrial District to allow production brewing,
including a tavern where beverages produced on site are sold directly to patrons for
consumption on site, for the property located at 509 Stevens Street. Applicant: Penrose
Brewing Company, 509 Stevens Street.
Chairman Rogers reviewed the protocol for the public hearing and swore in those individuals
that would be speaking on the above petition. Planner DeGroot read off the documents to be
included in the public record.
[See Transcript from Sonntag Reporting Services Ltd.]
Commissioner Erickson moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Leidig seconded
the motion. Roll call:
Aye: Erickson, Evans, Leidig, Mead, Stocking Rogers
Nay: None MOTION PASSED. VOTE: 6-0
Commissioner Erickson moved to waive the bifurcated process and vote on the petition.
Seconded by Commissioner Mead. Motion carried by voice vote of 6-0.
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Planner DeGroot referenced staff’s Special Use Findings of Fact in its report, noting it followed closely
with the petitioner’s findings. Staff was available to answer questions; no questions followed.
Commissioner Mead moved to approve a text amendment to Section 11-2-2 (Definitions) of the
Zoning Ordinance to define the term “Production Brewing.” Seconded by Commissioner
Evans. Roll call:
Aye: Erickson, Evans, Leidig, Mead, Stocking, Rogers
Nay: None MOTION PASSED. VOTE: 6-0
Commissioner Mead moved to approve a text amendment to Section 11-7B-2 (Permitted Uses
in the I1 Light Industrial District) to add production brewing (not including a restaurant or
tavern where beverages produced on site are sold directly to patrons for consumption on
site). Seconded by Commissioner Leidig. Roll call:
Aye: Erickson, Evans, Leidig, Mead, Stocking, Rogers
Nay: None MOTION PASSED. VOTE: 6-0
Commissioner Mead moved to approve a text amendment to Section 11-7B-3 (Special Uses in
the I1 Light Industrial District) to add production brewing (including a restaurant or tavern
where beverages produced on site are sold directly to patrons for consumption on site.)
Seconded by Commissioner Leidig. Roll call:
Aye: Erickson, Evans, Leidig, Mead, Stocking, Rogers
Nay: None MOTION PASSED. VOTE: 6-0
Commissioner Mead moved to approve a Special Use in the I1 Light Industrial District to allow
production brewing, including a tavern where beverages produced on site are sold directly to
patrons for consumption on site, for the property located at 509 Stevens Street and
incorporating the nine (9) Findings of Fact found in staff’s report. Seconded by Commissioner
Leidig. Roll call:
Aye: Erickson, Evans, Leidig, Mead, Stocking, Rogers
Nay: None MOTION PASSED. VOTE: 6-0
Public Comment - None
Other Business
Planner DeGroot referenced his handout entitled the “Ten Habits of a Good Planning Commissioner”
for commissioners to read at their pleasure. He reported that after the Plan Commission acted last
month on the Fox Valley Presbyterian Church petition, there was an error found in the lot coverage
calculation where the petitioner was over the lot coverage limitation by 1.8%. However, variation relief
was granted last night by the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Upcoming applications included the Duke and Lees expansion and a special use request for 124 S.
Second Street for a restaurant. Details followed regarding the approved work that was going on at the
site. DeGroot reported that Mr. Nicolau will be returning with a PUD amendment to enclose a back
deck for permanent seating area. He will also be seeking a demolition extension (to year 2017) for
the Dad & Me toy property. Conceptual plans were received from the Unitarian Church and the
LaPetite Academy on Fargo Boulevard.
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Commissioner comments followed that the LED signage for Faith Lutheran Church appeared to be
very bright. DeGroot said he would contact the owner to dim the brightness. Staff did not anticipate a
June commission meeting. Chairman Rogers noted that since former Commissioner Moffat was
elected to the Geneva Park Board and formally resigned from this commission, he wanted to thank
Mr. Moffat for his years of service on the commission and invite him to a subsequent meeting to
formally recognize his 22 years of dedicated service on the commission.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m. on motion by Commissioner Evans. Motion carried
unanimously by voice vote of 6-0.
Agenda
Meeting Agenda
CITY OF GENEVA PLAN COMMISSION
MAY 23, 2013 MEETING #1130
Location
1. Call to Order
City Hall
2. Roll Call
Council Chambers
109 James Street 3. Approval of Minutes: April 11, 2013
Geneva, IL 60134
4. Public Hearing:
Time
a. A text amendment to Section 11-2-2 (Definitions) of the
7:00 p.m. Zoning Ordinance to define the term “Production Brewing”.
b. A text amendment to Section 11-7B-2 (Permitted Uses in the
Commissioners
I1 Light Industrial District) to add production brewing (not
Dave Rogers, Chairman including a restaurant or tavern where beverages produced
Jay Moffat on site are sold directly to patrons for consumption on site).
John Mead
c. A text amendment to Section 11-7B-3 (Special Uses in the I1
Fred Case Light Industrial District) to add production brewing (including
Joel Erickson a restaurant or tavern where beverages produced on site are
Mim Evans sold directly to patrons for consumption on site.
Cindy Leidig
d. A Special Use in the I1 Light Industrial District to allow
Scott Stocking
production brewing, including a tavern where beverages
Ron Stevenson
produced on site are sold directly to patrons for consumption
on site, for the property located at 509 Stevens Street.
Staff Liaison
Applicant: Penrose Brewing Company
David DeGroot
Location: 509 Stevens Street
City Planner
Phone: (630) 232-0814 5. Public Comment
Email: ddegroot@geneva.il.us
6. Other Business
7. Adjournment
This Plan Commission meeting is being audio tape recorded, transcribed by a
court reporter and/or summary minutes are being taken by a recording
secretary. The City of Geneva complies with the requirements of the Americans
with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who plan to attend this
meeting who require accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or
participate in this meeting are requested to contact the Planning Division at 630-
232-0818 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting to allow the City of Geneva
to make reasonable accommodations for those persons.
Plan Commission Agenda
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PROCEDURE FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS
It is the Plan Commission’s job to conduct public hearings in order to receive testimony for and against
petitions for general amendments to the zoning ordinance, zoning map amendments, zoning text
amendments, special use permits and amendments to special use permits.
The procedure followed for public hearings is as follows:
• First, the Plan Commission secretary or the designated representative will read or describe
written items, reports, and plans into the record.
• Second, the petitioner will present testimony in favor of the petition and will present any
supporting plans or exhibits.
• Third, the Commission members will have an opportunity to question the petitioner.
• Fourth, the Commission will then receive citizen testimony both for and against the petition.
Questions about the proposal may be directed to the petitioner or petitioner’s witnesses and
questions about the Plan Commission process itself may be directed to me. Following such
testimony the petitioner and the Plan Commission may ask questions of those who testified.
• Finally, the petitioner may provide a rebuttal to any testimony in opposition.
When all the testimony is brought into the record the hearing will be closed and the Plan
Commission will make a recommendation to the City Council in the form of a motion or motions.
• In order to give testimony, you must provide your name and address on the registration sheet
located at the entrance of the hearing room and sign in the space provided. By signing the
registration sheet, you agree and understand that anything you say will be considered sworn
testimony and affirm to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.
• When giving testimony please approach the lectern, speak directly into the microphone so that
you may be heard. Please begin by stating your name and giving your address. If you speak
additional times, please state your name each time for the record.
• Please be concise when presenting your testimony and if your point has already been made, it is
not necessary to repeat it. Each of these points is recorded and will be considered as the Plan
Commission develops findings of fact and a recommendation or recommendations.
• You may provide your testimony in written form, but such written testimony must be presented
to the Plan Commission secretary or the designated representative prior to the closing of this
hearing.
• After the process is completed and everyone wishing to present testimony has spoken, the
Commission will then decide whether it has heard adequate testimony in order to make a
decision. If it has, the public hearing will be closed.
After a public hearing is closed the Plan Commission will refrain from receiving any additional testimony
either for or against the petition. There is one exception to this rule.
• City staff will submit a report based on the testimony presented at the hearing. This report will
consider comments or concerns from all City Departments such as the Fire Department, Public
Works Department or the Engineering Department.