Land Use & Economic Development Committee

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Wednesday, July 24, 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 July 24, 2024 Page 1 of 1 Land Use & Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes - Final July 24, 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 Cardenas and Councilman Pat Mudron Absent Councilman Cesar Guerrero ALSO PRESENT: Planning Director James Torri, Economic Development Director Paulina Martínez, Interim Corporation Counsel Chris Regis, Planner Ray Heitner, and Planner Helen Miller Councilman Guerrero arrived at approximately 9:05 a.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Land Use & Economic Development Committee Meeting TMP-7543 Minutes - 6/26/24 Attachments: Land Use & Economic Development Committee Minutes 06-26-24.pdf A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to approve Land Use & Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes - 6/26/24. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Cardenas and Councilman Mudron Absent: Councilman Guerrero CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS None AGENDA ITEMS TC Energy - Laraway Compressor Station TMP-7546 Attachments: Land Use & Economic Development_Staff Report_TC Energy.pdf TC Energy Map.pdf TC Energy - Site Plan - 17014A-M-SK-001.pdf Sandwich Compressor Sandwich Compressor 2 Planning Director James Torri read the staff report into the record. Non-Environmental Permit Coordinator Andrew Black of TC Energy appeared on behalf of the proposal. In response to the Committee’s questions, there was a lengthy discussion about Page 1 of 3 Land Use & Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes - Final July 24, 2024 essential service zoning requirements, a required subdivision, the surrounding agricultural area, compressor station piping location, and possibility of a labor agreement. A brief discussion was held regarding the role of the Committee, in which Interim Corporation Counsel Chris Regis described the Council Committee as an advisory committee. Councilman Mudron highlighted the location of the compressor station. Vista Ridge Residential Subdivision Proposal TMP-7547 Attachments: Land Use & Economic Development_Staff Report_Vista Ridge.pdf Vista Ridge Map.pdf 2024-06-18-SP_RENDERING-Copy-Vista Ridge Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. John Barry of McNaughton Development, LLC and Mark Fields of Ryan Homes appeared on behalf of the proposal. Mr. Fields gave a brief overview of the types of houses that will be built in Vista Ridge Subdivision. In response to Councilman Mudron’s questions, Mr. Torri and Mr. Fields explained the precedence for lot size change in other subdivisions, the number of units in the multi-family townhouses, and townhouse ownership. Councilman Cardenas highlighted more houses being built as a sign of Joliet’s growth. Councilman Mudron inquired about the strain on infrastructure in the area. Mr. Torri responded that the developer and staff have given no indications that the proposal would cause strain on facilities. Sales-Tax Sharing Agreement with World Automotive for TMP-7549 Expansion and Retention Attachments: World_Automotive_Sharing_Memo_27JUNE2024.pdf World_Automotive_Schedule.pdf World_Automotive_Renderings.pdf World_Automotive_Signage.pdf World_Automotive_Agreement.pdf Economic Development Director Paulina Martínez gave a brief overview of the Sales Tax Sharing Agreement with World Automotive. Page 2 of 3 Land Use & Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes - Final July 24, 2024 General Manager of World Kia Josh Falcone appeared on behalf of the proposal. In response to the Committee’s questions, Ms. Martínez explained that the sales-tax breakdown was in line with other dealerships, how the 25% Joliet resident workforce condition would be monitored, and confirmed the workforce condition applied to all employees and positions. Councilman Cardenas highlighted the project as good for the City of Joliet and thanked World Automotive for remaining in Joliet. 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 Cardenas, Councilman Guerrero and Councilman Mudron 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 3 of 3