Planning and Zoning Commission

PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES City of Geneva 109 James Street - City Council Chambers Meeting #1136 – September 26, 2013 Chairman Rogers called the Plan Commission meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Roll call followed: Present: Commissioners Case, Erickson, Leidig, Mead, Stevenson (arrives 7:01 p.m.), Stocking, Chairman Rogers Absent: Commissioner Evans Others Present: Community Development Dir. Dick Untch; Planner David DeGroot; Chicago-area Real Time Court Reporter Joanne Ely; and Recording Secretary Celeste Weilandt Public Present: Michael Orlando, 500 S. Third Street, #307, Geneva; Jim McNish, 132 S. Bennett St., Geneva; John Kefer, 210 S. Bennett St., Geneva; Larry Gabriel, 710 Western Ave., Geneva; Matthew Haycox, 213 Kane St., Geneva; Kevin Clark, 4637 N. Paulina, Chicago; Ken Hartmann, 120 S. Bennett; Geneva; Vicki Stumbo-Peterson, 227 Spring St., Geneva; Kim Brady, 249 Crissey Ave., Geneva; Brian Duniec, 228 Spring St., Geneva; and Linda Grobe, 129 Crissey Ave., Geneva ________________________________________________________________________________ Approval of the August 22, 2013 Meeting Minutes Minutes of the August 22, 2013 meeting were approved on motion by Commissioner Erickson, seconded by Commissioner Leidig. Motion carried by voice vote of 6-0. Site Plan Review Delnor Community Hospital - Request for Site Plan Approval and an update to the Delnor Community Hospital Planned Unit Development relating to New Monument Signs, Landscaping, and Roadway Improvements. (Applicant: Cadence Health; Location: 300 S. Randall Road.) Mr. Matthew Haycox, senior facilities manager for Cadence Health and project manager for the project (Commissioner Stevenson arrives) discussed that larger monument signs will be installed at the southeast and northeast corners of the Delnor campus, replacing the current Delnor signs, for the purpose of better way-finding for the public and patients and to alleviate the traffic flow from Keslinger Road by moving it to Williamsburg Road. Because the current island off of Williamsburg Drive is too small for the new monument with lighting, the island will be increased to accommodate the new signage but the maneuver of the traffic lanes will remain the same. Landscaping architect Mr. Kevin Clark, from the Lakoda Group, and Mr. Jake Muda (phonetic spelling) from V-3 Engineering, were introduced. Mr. Haycox reiterated that the purpose of the PUD update was for better way-finding, to increase the landscaping, by providing a serene and healing environment for visitors entering the campus, and to re-brand Delnor Hospital as part of the new Cadence Health system. Samples of the monument signs were reviewed on the overhead. Next, Mr. Haycox explained the three-phase plan for the new roadway system. He estimated the first roadway project could be pushed to the spring, while the entire project could be about two and one- half months. No lanes were planned to be closed during the construction time. Commissioner Leidig questioned as to who drafted the original PUD and the fact that there were 14 updates, wherein Dir. Untch explained the original PUD went back six to eight years ago with staff Geneva Plan Commission -2- September 26, 2013 working with Delnor to determine those projects that would 1) come under staff-only administrative review; 2) those projects that would require Plan Commission and City Council review; and 3) those projects large in scope that were so different from the base plan unit development that they required a rehearing of certain sections of the plan. Per Dir. Untch, the 14 updates were basically a product of the way the PUD was put together and the fact that Delnor would be returning before this commission for updates as their plan for the campus evolved. Asked how the hospital was going to ensure that the new trees planted would remain growing, Mr. Haycox indicated that the hospital viewed the landscaping, buildings and campuses as part of Cadence’s brand image and if the landscaping died it would get replaced. Discussing the backlit pylon signs and their location, Mr. Haycox explained that nothing was currently existing where the proposed pylons signs would be installed. Further dialog followed on how the size of the largest sign was determined, given the 45 MPH speed limit on Randall Road. Commissioner Erickson voiced concern about the size of that sign and the bright white lighting that would be seen. Mr. Haycox emphasized that the whole intent was to take the signage that was placed at the Winfield campus and bring it to the Delnor Campus. He also clarified that the intent was to relocate the existing southern entrance to the north entrance on Williamsburg for outpatient services while the southern, current entrance, would be the entrance for outpatient surgery and possibly the expansion of the alliance with Lurie Children’s Hospital. Planner DeGroot referenced staff’s four conditions of approval in its memo and while the plans presented tonight incorporated those revisions, he said staff did not have a chance to review the plans in detail and he asked that the four conditions remain part of the motion for approval. Details of those four conditions followed. The applicant had no issues with the four conditions required by staff. Commissioner Mead moved to approve the request for Site Plan approval and an update to the Delnor Community Hospital Planned Unit Development relating to new monument signs, landscaping, and roadway improvements, subject to staff’s four conditions: 1) The paved width of the north entrance shall be increased from 16 feet to at least the minimum required paved width of 18 feet. All plans should be revised accordingly; 2) The Juniper bushes shown directly in front of the door of the transformer at the southeast corner (Williamsburg Avenue and Delnor Drive) shall be moved to the sides and grass shall be planted in front of the door; 3) A traffic management plan sheet detailing all of the advanced signage/detours/barricades necessary to warn and protect the motoring and pedestrian public shall be provided; and 4) Final engineering shall be approved prior to building permit issuance by the City. Seconded by Commissioner Leidig. Roll call: Aye: Case, Erickson, Leidig, Mead, Stevenson, Stocking, Rogers Nay: None MOTION CARRIED. VOTE: 7-0 Public Hearing Chairman Rogers reviewed the protocol for the public hearing and swore in those individuals that would be speaking on this matter. Geneva Plan Commission -3- September 26, 2013 [See Transcript from Chicago-Area Real Time Reporters] PUD Amendments - Amendments to the Geneva Business Park Planned Unit Development (Ordinances 1993-59, 2005-32, and 2012-19) to amend Table Two (Permitted Uses in the M1 Zoned Portion of the Business Park) to allow “Craft Distilleries” as a Use Permitted by Right. (Applicant: Michael Orlando; Location: 204 Dearborn Court) Commissioner Erickson move to close the public hearing. Seconded by Commissioner Stevenson. Motion carried by voice vote of 7-0. Commissioner Stocking moved to waive the bifurcated process and vote on the petition. Seconded by Commissioner Mead. Motion carried by voice vote of 7-0. Commissioner Mead moved to approve the amendments to the Geneva Business Park Planned Unit Development (Ordinances 1993-59, 2005-32, and 2012-19) to amend Table Two (Permitted Uses in the M1 Zoned Portion of the Business Park) to allow “Craft Distilleries” as a use permitted by right. Seconded by Commissioner Leidig. Roll call: Aye: Case, Erickson, Leidig, Mead, Stevenson, Stocking, Rogers Nay: None MOTION CARRIED. VOTE: 7-0 Zoning Map Amendments - Amendments to Change the Zoning of the Subject Properties from R1 Low Density Single-Family Residential District (Residential Area 1) the R1 Low Density single-Family Residential District (Residential Area 2). (Applicant: City of Geneva; Location: 102, 120, 132 & 210 S. Bennett Street and 228 Crissey Avenue) Commissioner Leidig moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Commissioner Stevenson. Motion carried by voice vote of 7-0. (Commissioners agreed not to vote on the petition until hearing testimony from the next public hearing agenda item. See next public hearing.) Commissioner Mead moved to waive the bifurcated process and vote on the petition. Seconded by Commissioner Erickson. Aye: Case, Mead, Stevenson, Stocking, Rogers Nay: Erickson, Leidig MOTION PASSED. VOTE: 5-2 Commissioner Mead moved to approve the amendments to change the zoning of the subject properties from R1 Low Density Single-Family Residential District (Residential Area 1) to R1 Low Density Single-Family Residential District (Residential Area 2). Seconded by Commissioner Stevenson. Roll call: Aye: Case, Mead, Stevenson, Stocking, Rogers Nay: Erickson, Leidig MOTION PASSED. VOTE: 5-2 Comprehensive Plan Amendments - Amendments to the Land Use Plan and the Illustrative Development Concept for Opportunity Site 6, as shown in the Downtown/Station-Area Master Plan (part of the City’s Comprehensive Plan). (Applicant: City of Geneva; Location: 102, 120, 132 & 210 S. Bennett Street, 228 & 306 Crissey Avenue, 4 & 12 E. State Street) Geneva Plan Commission -4- September 26, 2013 Commissioner Mead moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Erickson seconded the motion. Aye: Case, Erickson, Leidig, Mead, Stevenson, Stocking, Rogers Nay: None MOTION PASSED. VOTE: 7-0 (The commission returned to the previous public hearing to vote. See above public hearing again.) Planner DeGroot reported that the immediately-above hearing would be held at the next Plan Commission meeting on October 10, 2013 but with a full agenda already for that date, he believed it would be better delayed to October 24, 2013. A quick head-count followed for that date. Public Comment - A resident asked why the public notification was only 250 feet for a residence and could anyone attend the hearing, wherein Dir. Untch explained the 250 feet was a city code requirement and stated that anyone could attend a public hearing. Other Business Planner DeGroot reviewed upcoming items for the October 10th meeting: the build-out of Prairie Ridge at Bricher and Peck Roads; an amendment to the Sterling Manor PUD; a text amendment to redefine the term “family”; and the consolidation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and Plan Commission. A question was raised if the city had a policy regarding food trucks. Also, questions followed as to the legality of a new LED sign at the Countryside House restaurant as well as an unusual type of mailbox located on Kaneville Road across from St. Peter’s Church. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. on motion by Commissioner Case. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.