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City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Thursday, November 18, 2021 4:00 PM City Hall, Council Chambers Plan Commission Commission Members Jason Cox Jeff Crompton John Dillon John Kella Fredrick "Rick" Moore Roberto Perez Brigette Roehr Marc Rousonelos Bob Wunderlich Plan Commission Meeting Minutes - Final November 18, 2021 Page 1 of 1 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes - Final November 18, 2021 As of August 30, 2021, Governor Pritzker announced a statewide indoor mask mandate for all Illinois residents, regardless of vaccination status. In compliance with Governor Pritzker’s mandate, any individual appearing in person must 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 Kella, Jason Cox, Jeff Crompton, Fredrick "Rick" Moore, Roberto Perez, Brigette Roehr, Marc Rousonelos and Bob Wunderlich Absent John Dillon APPROVAL OF MINUTES TMP-2794 Attachments: 102121.pdf A motion was made by Fredrick "Rick" Moore, seconded by Jeff Crompton, to approve minutes from the October 21, 2021 meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Kella, Cox, Crompton, Moore, Perez, Roehr, Rousonelos and Wunderlich Absent: Dillon CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS OLD BUSINESS: PUBLIC HEARING 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 During the Public Hearing, members of the public will be allowed to present evidence and ask questions subject to the rules of the meeting. Page 1 of 7 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes - Final November 18, 2021 A-11-21: ANNEXATION OF 61.45 ACRES LOCATED WEST OF CHICAGO STREET AT EMERALD DRIVE, CLASSIFICATION TO I-1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) ZONING AND APPROVAL OF AN ANNEXATION AGREEMENT. Z-5-21: RECLASSIFICATION OF 5.436 ACRES AT THE WEST SIDE OF CHICAGO STREET AT EMERALD DRIVE AND MARCELLA AVENUE FROM B-3 (GENERAL BUSINESS) TO I-1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) ZONING. P-9-21: PRELIMINARY PLAT OF CADENCE CROSSINGS SUBDIVISION. TMP-2777 Attachments: A-11-21 & Z-5-21_Staff Report Packet Mr. Torri gave the Planning Staff Report. Mr. John Philipchuck, Attorney, 111 E. Jefferson Avenue, Naperville, IL, appeared on behalf of the petition. Commissioner Moore inquired if the training facilities are in conjunction with any of the local schools. Mr. Philipchuck responded Lewis University. Mr. Alejandro Gutierrez, West Sharp Road, appeared with concerns regarding traffic lights. He hopes they will be put up before they start construction. Mr. Torri responded the Emerald Drive intersection improvements will begin in the spring of 2022. Ms. Donna Rosendale, South Sycamore, Elwood, appeared with questions about a bridge going over Route 53 and extending the road with turn lanes to get in and out of the Cadence facility. Mr. Regis responded to some of her concerns. Mr. Dan McCarrin appeared in opposition to the petition due to the truck congestion. A motion was made by Jason Cox, seconded by Fredrick "Rick" Moore, to recommend for approval Annexation of 61.45 Acres Located West of Chicago Street at Emerald Drive, Classification to I-1 (Light Industrial) Zoning and Approval of an Annexation Agreement, and the Reclassification of 5.436 Acres at the West Side of Chicago Street at Emerald Drive and Marcella Avenue from B-3 (General Business) to I-1 (Light Industrial) Zoning. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Kella, Cox, Crompton, Moore, Perez, Roehr, Rousonelos and Wunderlich Absent: Dillon A motion was made by Jason Cox, seconded by Marc Rousonelos, to table the Preliminary Plat of Cadence Crossings Subdivision, to the December 16, 2021 Plan Commission meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 2 of 7 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes - Final November 18, 2021 Aye: Kella, Cox, Crompton, Moore, Perez, Roehr, Rousonelos and Wunderlich Absent: Dillon A-12-21: ANNEXATION OF 10 ACRES WEST OF BRANDON ROAD AND CLASSIFICATION TO I-TC (INTERMODAL TERMINAL-INDUSTRIAL PARK) ZONING. Z-6-21: RECLASSIFICATION OF 5.225 ACRES NORTHWEST OF BRANDON ROAD FROM I-TA (INTERMODAL TERMINAL-INTERMODAL TERMINAL) TO I-TB (INTERMODAL TERMINAL-TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT) ZONING, AND RECLASSIFICATION OF 7.615 ACRES FROM I-TC (INTERMODAL TERMINAL-TRANSPORTATION PARK) TO I-TB (INTERMODAL-TERMINAL-TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT) ZONING. Z-7-21: RECLASSIFICATION OF 15.936 ACRES LOCATED WEST OF BRANDON ROAD FROM I-TA (INTERMODAL-TERMINAL-INTERMODAL TERMINAL) TO I-TB (INTERMODAL TERMINAL-TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT) ZONING AND RECLASSIFICATION OF 26.684 ACRES FROM I-TC (INTERMODAL-TERMINAL-INDUSTRIAL PARK) TO I-TB (INTERMODAL TERMINAL-TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT) ZONING. Z-8-21: RECLASSIFICATION OF 8.187 ACRES WEST OF BRANDON ROAD FROM I-TA (INTERMODAL TERMINAL-INTERMODAL TERMINAL) TO I-TC (INTERMODAL TERMINAL-INDUSTRIAL PARK) ZONING. V-3-21: VACATION OF A PORTION OF SCHWEITZER ROAD, WEST OF THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD. V-4-21: VACATION OF ABANDONED BRANDON ROAD, NORTH OF SCHWEITZER ROAD. P-10-21: REVISED PRELIMINARY PLAT OF CENTERPOINT INTERMODAL CENTER AT JOLIET (BRANDON AMENDMENT) SUBDIVISION. FP-7-21: FINAL PLAT OF CENTERPOINT INTERMODAL CENTER AT JOLIET SUBDIVISION, PHASE 25. TMP-2788 Attachments: A-12-21, Z-6-21, Z-7-21, V-3-21, V-4-21, P-10-21, FP-7-21 CenterPoint - PC Tabling Memo Mr. Torri stated the petitioner is requesting the applications for CenterPoint be tabled until the December 16, 2021 Plan Commission meeting. A motion was made by Fredrick "Rick" Moore, seconded by Jason Cox, to table the Annexation of 10 Acres West of Brandon Road and Classification to I-TC (Intermodal Terminal-Industrial Park) Zoning, the Reclassification of 5.225 Acres Northwest of Brandon Road from I-TA (Intermodal Terminal-Intermodal Terminal) to I-TB (Intermodal Terminal-Transportation Equipment) Zoning, and Page 3 of 7 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes - Final November 18, 2021 Reclassification of 7.615 Acres from I-TC (Intermodal Terminal-Industrial Park) to I-TB (Intermodal-Terminal-Transportation Equipment) Zoning, the Reclassification of 15.936 Acres Located West of Brandon Road from I-TA (Intermodal Terminal-Intermodal Terminal) to I-TB (Intermodal Terminal-Transportation Equipment) Zoning, and Reclassification of 26.684 Acres from I-TC (Intermodal Terminal-Industrial Park) to I-TB (Intermodal Terminal-Transportation Equipment) Zoning, the Reclassification of 8.187 Acres West of Brandon Road from I-TA (Intermodal Terminal-Intermodal Terminal) to I-TC (Intermodal Terminal-Industrial Park) Zoning, the Vacation of a Portion of Schweitzer Road, West of the Union Pacific Railroad, the Vacation of Abandoned Brandon Road, North of Schweitzer Road, the Revised Preliminary Plat of CenterPoint Intermodal Center at Joliet (Brandon Amendment) Subdivision and the Final Plat of CenterPoint Intermodal Center at Joliet Subdivision, Phase 25, to the December 16, 2021 Plan Commission meeting. . The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Kella, Cox, Crompton, Moore, Perez, Roehr, Rousonelos and Wunderlich Absent: Dillon A-13-21: ANNEXATION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR APPROXIMATELY 2,179.296 ACRES WITH EAST GATE LOGISITICS PARK CHICAGO, LLC FOR COMPASS BUSINESS PARK. Z-9-21: ZONING RECLASSIFICATION OF APPROXIMATELY 2,179.296 ACRES TO I-1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) ZONING. A-15-21: ANNEXATION AGREEMENT FOR 117.36 ACRES WITH WAKAL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP. Z-10-21: ZONING RECLASSIFICATION OF 117.36 ACRES TO I-1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) ZONING. TMP-2787 Attachments: A-13-21, Z-9-21, A-15-21 & Z-10-21 Annex-Dev Agree & Zonings - NorthPoint_staff report packet Development Agreement - Compass Business Park.pdf Annexation Agreement A-15-21.pdf Mr. Torri gave the Planning Staff Report. Mr. Tom Osterberger, Attorney, 111 N. Ottawa Street, appeared on behalf of the petition. Mr. Tom George gave background information about the Compass Business Park. Mr. William Bohne, President, Jacob and Hefner Engineering, gave information about the water and wastewater, stormwater, sustainability etc. Page 4 of 7 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes - Final November 18, 2021 Mr. Tim Sjogren, Kimley-Horn, Transportation Engineer, gave information about the studied intersections as well as the closed loop truck network. Mr. Eric Bosman, Planner with Kimley-Horn Engineering, spoke about the planning perspective about the consistency and compatibility of this proposal with the city's comprehensive plan and existing uses in the area. Mr. Mike Makofski, Edward J. Batis & Associates, Appraisers, spoke about the subject property and the 3 years of research and studies. Ms. Stacy Meyers, Openlands, appeared in opposition to the petition. She read a detailed letter into the record. Commissioner Kella inquired about Parcels 18 and 19 on the annexation map. Mr. Osterberger responded. Mr. Matt Robbins, Jackson Township, 24757 S. Sycamore Street, Elwood, appeared in opposition to the petition. Ms. Julia Baum-Coldwater, resident of unincorporated Jackson Township, displayed a map for the Commission to view. She appeared in opposition to the petition. Ms. Theresa Papesh, 17757 Bicentennial Drive, Elwood, appeared in opposition to the petition. Ms. Donna Rosendale, 24711 S. Sycamore Street, Elwood, appeared in opposition to the petition. Mr. Alejandro Gutierrez, 19544 West Sharp Road, appeared in opposition to the petition. Mr. James Walsh, Supervisor of Manhattan Township, appeared in opposition to the petition. Mr. David Harris, 19438 Noel Road, appeared in opposition to the petition. Ms. Stephanie Irvine, Jackson Township resident, appeared in opposition to the petition. Ms. Delilah LeGrett, 17253 Ron Court, Jackson Township, appeared in opposition to the petition. Mr. Steff Perez, 1154 Kenmore Avenue, appeared in favor of the petition. Mr. Dan McCarrin appeared in opposition to the petition. Ms. Christina Sammet, Jackson Township, appeared in opposition to the Page 5 of 7 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes - Final November 18, 2021 petition. Ms. Michelle Peterson, Jackson Township, appeared in opposition to the petition. Mr. Mike Peterson, Jackson Township, appeared in opposition to the petition. Ms. Tricia Maas, Village of Elwood, appeared in opposition to the petition. Ms. Mary Baskerville, Will County Environmental Network, appeared in opposition to the petition. Ms. Rachel Ventura, Joliet, Will County Board Member, appeared in opposition to the petition. Ms. Carol Mulvihill, Joliet, appeared in opposition to the petition. Ms. Kim Crowe, International Way, Cedar Creek Neighborhood, appeared in opposition to the petition. A motion was made by Jason Cox, seconded by Jeff Crompton, to recommend for approval the Annexation and Development Agreement for Approximately 2,179.296 Acres with East Gate Logistics Park Chicago, LLC for Compass Business Park, the Zoning Reclassification of Approximately 2,179.296 Acres to I-1 (Light Industrial) Zoning, the Annexation Agreement for 117.36 Acres with Wakal Limited Partnership and the Zoning Reclassification of 117.36 Acres to I-1 (Light Industrial) Zoning.. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Cox, Crompton, Perez, Roehr, Rousonelos and Wunderlich Nay: Kella and Moore Absent: Dillon NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION None. PUBLIC COMMENT Ms. Tricia Maas, Elwood, requested a comprehensive plan complete. For all Public Comments please go to the following link: Link: https://joliet.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx Then go to the "Meeting Details" page for this meeting. Page 6 of 7 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes - Final November 18, 2021 ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Jason Cox, seconded by Roberto Perez, to adjourn. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Kella, Cox, Crompton, Moore, Perez, Roehr, Rousonelos and Wunderlich Absent: Dillon 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 7 of 7