Land Use & Economic Development Committee

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Wednesday, June 26, 2024 9:00 AM City Hall, Council Chambers Land Use & Economic Development Committee Committee Members Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Chairperson Councilman Cesar Guerrero Councilman Pat Mudron Land Use & Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes - Final June 26, 2024 Page 1 of 1 Land Use & Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes - Final June 26, 2024 Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov. ROLL CALL Present Councilman Cesar Guerrero and Councilman Pat Mudron Absent Councilman Cesar Cardenas ALSO PRESENT: Planning Director James Torri, Assistant Corporation Counsel Todd Lenzie, Planner Jayne Bernhard, and Planner Ray Heitner APPROVAL OF MINUTES Land Use & Economic Development Committee Meeting TMP-7409 Minutes 5/29/24 Attachments: Land Use & Economic Development Committee Minutes 05-29-24.pdf A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to approve Land Use & Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes 5/29/24. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Guerrero and Councilman Mudron Absent: Councilman Cardenas CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS None AGENDA ITEMS Industrial Proposal(s) at 3801 Division Street TMP-7411 Attachments: Land Use & Economic Development_Staff Report_3801 Division Street.pdf MIF - JOLIET 31 ACRES RENDERING.pdf MIF - DIVISION ST 31 AC - 2 BLDG CONCEPT PLAN.pdf MIF - DIVISION ST 31 AC - 388K SF CONCEPT SITE PLAN.pdf 3801 Area-Zoning Map.pdf Planning Director James Torri read the staff report into the record. MWI Property Group Development Manager Patrick Swiszcz, MWI Property Group Co-Owner Michael Androwich, and Entitlement Consultant Steve Gulden appeared on behalf of the proposal. In response to the Committee's questions, there was a lengthy discussion about zoning, buffering, and truck traffic. Ms. Melissa Cowger, area resident, appeared in opposition of the proposal. Page 1 of 4 Land Use & Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes - Final June 26, 2024 Mr. Doug Kasper, area resident, raised concerns about the proposal. Mr. Steve Boyd, area resident, appeared in opposition of the proposal. Mr. Torri responded to the Committee's questions about lighting and current property owners. Councilman Guerrero inquired about the Committee's recommendation process. Assistant Corporation Counsel Todd Lenzie and Mr. Torri responded. Mr. Gulden made additional comments regarding the proposal. A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to recommend for approval Industrial Proposal(s) at 3801 Division Street. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Guerrero and Councilman Mudron Absent: Councilman Cardenas Ordinance Approving an Amendment to the Des Plaines TMP-7412 River Valley Enterprise Zone Intergovernmental Agreement (Rock Run Crossings Expansion Request) (CR) Attachments: Enterprise Zone Memo.pdf Ordinance.pdf Exhibit A.pdf Enterprise Zone Ordinance Exhibits.pdf Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Development Manager Jim Testin of Cullinan Joliet, LLC appeared on behalf of the proposal. In response to the Committee's questions, Mr. Testin, Mr. Torri, and Mr. Lenzie discussed the location of the annexation, City Council approval, and whether further annexations were expected. A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to recommend for approval Ordinance Approving an Amendment to the Des Plaines River Valley Enterprise Zone Intergovernmental Agreement (Rock Run Crossings Expansion Request) (CR). The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Guerrero and Councilman Mudron Absent: Councilman Cardenas Page 2 of 4 Land Use & Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes - Final June 26, 2024 Approval of the Poet Laureate Contract for the City of Joliet TMP-7446 for 2024-2026 (RH) Attachments: Land Use & Economic Development Staff Report_Poet Laureate Poet Laureate_Signed Contract Draft Agreement Poet Laureate Call for Poets 2024-2026_Joliet Planner Ray Heitner gave a brief overview of the Poet Laureate Contract. In response to Councilman Mudron's questions, Mr. Heitner discussed the honorarium payment to the Poet Laureate and location of workshops. Councilman Guerrero highlighted the Poet Laureate Contract as an investment in economic development. A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to recommend for approval the Poet Laureate Contract for the City of Joliet for 2024-2026 (RH). The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Guerrero and Councilman Mudron Absent: Councilman Cardenas Resolution Authorizing the City of Joliet to Apply for an TMP-7447 FY2025 General Operating Support and Youth Employment in the Arts Grant (RH) Attachments: Land Use Economic Development_Staff Report_IAC GOS FY2025 Grant Resolution Mr. Torri and Mr. Heitner explained to the Committee that no recommendation was required for this agenda item. Mr. Heitner gave a brief overview of the General Operating Support and Youth Employment in the Arts Grant. In response to Councilman Mudron's question, Mr. Heitner explained the Illinois Arts Council will determine the grant amount. SEC Cherry Hill and Spencer Road – Proposed Industrial TMP-7448 Development for Cherry Hill Business Park (1508301000010000) (RH) Page 3 of 4 Land Use & Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes - Final June 26, 2024 Attachments: Land Use & Economic Development_Staff Report_SEC Cherry Hill-Spencer Rd SEC Cherry Hill and Spencer - Area-Zoning-Boundary Agree Map CH21__RJW Logistics_Prelim Site Plan - 802ksf 3-29-24 Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Senior Vice President of Development with Northern Builders Ken Nyenhuis appeared on behalf of the proposal. In response to Councilman Mudron's questions, Mr. Nyenhuis explained there were no adjacent residential properties to the project and trucks would utilize Gougar Road. At the request of Councilman Mudron, Mr. Torri explained the proposal would go to the July Plan Commission meeting and August City Council meeting. A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to recommend for approval SEC Cherry Hill and Spencer Road – Proposed Industrial Development for Cherry Hill Business Park (1508301000010000) (RH). The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Guerrero and Councilman Mudron Absent: Councilman Cardenas NEW OR OLD BUSINESS - NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION None PUBLIC COMMENT None ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to approve adjournment. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Guerrero and Councilman Mudron Absent: Councilman Cardenas This meeting will be held in an accessible location. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Christa M. Desiderio, City Clerk, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432 at (815) 724-3780. Page 4 of 4