Plan Commission

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Thursday, March 18, 2021 4:00 PM City Hall, Council Chambers Plan Commission Commission Members John Dillon John Kella Jason Cox Jeff Crompton Fredrick "Rick" Moore Brigette Roehr Marc Rousonelos Roberto Perez Plan Commission Meeting Minutes - Final March 18, 2021 Page 1 of 1 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes - Final March 18, 2021 Pursuant to Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan, the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity's Guidelines recommend best practices that limit an in-person meeting to 50 people or less (Council Chambers allows for 18 members of the public) while adhering to social distancing guidelines. During meetings, any member of the public physically present in the Council Chambers in excess of the limit will be asked to wait in another room with live feed to the meeting until the Citizens To Be Heard on Agenda Items section or Public Comments section of the meeting has commenced. Speakers will be rotated into Council Chambers to allow everyone an opportunity to speak. Pursuant to the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity’s Guidelines, it is recommended that any individual appearing in-person wear a face-covering to cover their nose and mouth. Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Present John Dillon, John Kella, Jason Cox, Fredrick "Rick" Moore, Marc Rousonelos and Roberto Perez Absent Jeff Crompton and Brigette Roehr APPROVAL OF MINUTES TMP-1189 Attachments: 021821.pdf A motion was made by John Kella, seconded by Fredrick "Rick" Moore, to approve Minutes from the February 18, 2021 Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Dillon, Kella, Cox, Moore, Rousonelos and Perez Absent: Crompton and Roehr CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS None. NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page. This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding items listed on the agenda. Anyone speaking on an agenda item is entitled to speak for a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff and the Plan Commission do not generally respond to public comments. Please note speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the Plan Commission shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak. OLD BUSINESS: PUBLIC HEARING None. During the Public Hearing, members of the public will be allowed to present evidence and ask questions subject to the rules of the meeting. NEW BUSINESS: PUBLIC HEARING Page 1 of 4 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes - Final March 18, 2021 During the Public Hearing, members of the public will be allowed to present evidence and ask questions subject to the rules of the meeting. Z-1-21: RECLASSIFICATION OF 2800 SCHWEITZER ROAD FROM I-TC (INTERMODAL TERMINAL-INDUSTRIAL PARK) TO I-TB (INTERMODAL TERMINAL-TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT) ZONING. Mr. Torri gave the Planning Staff Report. Mr. Chris Spesia, Attorney, appeared on behalf of the petition. Commissioner Moore inquired about the disposal of oil from the trucks. No one appeared in opposition to the petition. A motion was made by Jason Cox, seconded by John Kella, to recommend for approval by the full City Council the Reclassification of 2800 Schweitzer Road from I-TC (Intermodal Terminal-Industrial Park) to I-TB (Intermodal Terminal-Transportation Equipment) Zoning. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Dillon, Kella, Cox, Moore, Rousonelos and Perez Absent: Crompton and Roehr TMP-1141 Attachments: Z-1-21 2800 Schweitzer Road - Combined Staff Report FP-1-21: FINAL PLAT OF CLARIUS PARK JOLIET SUBDIVISION, PHASE 3. Mr. Torri gave the Planning Staff Report. Mr. Taivo Tammaru, Clarius Park, appeared on behalf of the petition. No one appeared in opposition to the petition. A motion was made by John Kella, seconded by Fredrick "Rick" Moore, to recommend for approval by the full City Council the Final Plat of Clarius Park Joliet Subdivision, Phase 3. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Dillon, Kella, Cox, Moore, Rousonelos and Perez Absent: Crompton and Roehr TMP-1140 Attachments: FP-1-21 Clarius Park Subdivision Phase 3 - Combined Staff Report A-1-21: ANNEXATION OF 13.6 ACRES LOCATED AT 2700 MOUND ROAD, CLASSIFICATION TO I-2 (GENERAL INDUSTRIAL) ZONING AND APPROVAL OF AN ANNEXATION AGREEMENT. Page 2 of 4 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes - Final March 18, 2021 Mr. Torri gave the Planning Staff Report. Mr. John Rambo, Attorney, appeared on behalf of the petition. No one appeared in opposition to the petition. A motion was made by Fredrick "Rick" Moore, seconded by John Kella, to recommend for approval by the full City Council the Annexation of 13.6 Acres located at 2700 Mound Road, Classification to I-2 (General Industrial) Zoning and Approval of an Annexation Agreement. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Dillon, Kella, Moore, Rousonelos and Perez Absent: Crompton and Roehr Abstain: Cox TMP-1152 Attachments: A-1-21_13.6 Acres at 2700 Mound Road_Staff Report Packet V-1-21: VACATION OF A 13' X 253' PEDESTRIAN EASEMENT LOCATED AT CHICAGO STREET, NORTH OF WASHINGTON STREET. Mr. Torri gave the Planning Staff Report. The City of Joliet appeared on behalf of the petition. No one appeared in opposition to the petition. A motion was made by John Kella, seconded by Fredrick "Rick" Moore, to recommend for approval by the full City Council the Vacation of a 13' x 253' Pedestrian Easement located at Chicago Street, North of Washington Street. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Dillon, Kella, Cox, Moore, Rousonelos and Perez Absent: Crompton and Roehr TMP-1153 Attachments: V-1-21 Chicago Street, North of Washington Street_Staff Report Packet NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION None. PUBLIC COMMENT Chairman Dillon requested a hard copy of Plan Commission packet because every couple of months his iPad does not work. Mr. Torri responded. Page 3 of 4 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes - Final March 18, 2021 NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page. This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding non-agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff and the Plan Commission do not generally respond to public comments. Please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the Plan Commission shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak. ADJOURNMENT This was adjourn. Aye: Dillon, Kella, Cox, Moore, Rousonelos and Perez Absent: Crompton and Roehr 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