Plan Commission
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · November 21, 2024
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Thursday, November 21, 2024
4:00 PM
City Hall, Council Chambers
Plan Commission
Commission Members
Jason Cox
Jeff Crompton
John Kella
Wendell Martin
Dominic Orlando
Roberto Perez
Debbie Radakovich
Brigette Roehr
Michael Turk
Plan Commission Meeting Minutes - Final November 21, 2024
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Plan Commission Meeting Minutes - Final November 21, 2024
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, Roberto Perez, Brigette
Roehr, Dominic Orlando, Debbie Radakovich, Michael F. Turk
and Wendell Martin
ALSO PRESENT: Deputy Director of Public Works Sean Mikos, Planner Jayne Bernhard,
Planner Raymond Heitner, Planner Helen Miller, and Civil Engineer Kyle Hinson
Interim Corporation Counsel Todd Lenzie arrived at approximately 4:30 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Plan Commission Meeting Minutes 9-19-24 TMP-7884
Attachments: Plan Commission Meeting Minutes 9-19-24.pdf
A motion was made by Dominic Orlando, seconded by Brigette Roehr, to
approve Plan Commission Meeting Minutes 9-19-24. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: Kella, Cox, Crompton, Perez, Roehr, Orlando, Radakovich and
Martin
Abstain: Turk
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
None
OLD BUSINESS: PUBLIC HEARING
None
OLD BUSINESS
None
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.
PUD-7-24: Preliminary Planned Unit Development of Hope TMP-7921
Manor Village Joliet. (1301 Copperfield Avenue) (PIN #’s
30-07-11-201-035-0000 and Part of 30-07-11-201-045-0000)
(COUNCIL DISTRICT #4)
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PUD-8-24: Final Planned Unit Development of Hope Manor
Village Joliet. (1301 Copperfield Avenue) (PIN #’s
30-07-11-201-035-0000 and Part of 30-07-11-201-045-0000)
(COUNCIL DISTRICT #4)
Attachments: PUD-7-24 PUD-8-24 (Hope Manor Village Joliet) Staff Report
Packet
Planner Raymond Heitner read the staff report into the record. Applicant Marco
Murillo with Volunteers of America of Illinois appeared on behalf of the petition.
Scott Paddock with Silver Cross Hospital spoke in favor of the petition. Mr.
Murillo responded to the Commission’s questions about the number of buildings,
target residents, security, length of lease, keypad entry, rent, the existing Hope
Manor Joliet, and wait list. No one spoke in opposition to the petition.
A motion was made by Jeff Crompton, seconded by Brigette Roehr, to approve
PUD-7-24: Preliminary Planned Unit Development of Hope Manor Village Joliet.
(1301 Copperfield Avenue) (PIN #’s 30-07-11-201-035-0000 and Part of
30-07-11-201-045-0000) (COUNCIL DISTRICT #4)
PUD-8-24: Final Planned Unit Development of Hope Manor Village Joliet. (1301
Copperfield Avenue) (PIN #’s 30-07-11-201-035-0000 and Part of
30-07-11-201-045-0000) (COUNCIL DISTRICT #4). The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: Kella, Cox, Crompton, Perez, Roehr, Orlando, Radakovich,
Turk and Martin
PUD-9-24: Preliminary Planned Unit Development for Vista TMP-7923
Ridge Subdivision. (8301 Caton Farm Road) (COUNCIL
DISTRICT #3)
PUD-10-24: Final Planned Unit Development for Vista Ridge
Subdivision, Phase 1. (8301 Caton Farm Road) (COUNCIL
DISTRICT #3)
PUD-11-24: Final Planned Unit Development for Vista Ridge
Subdivision, Phase 2. (8301 Caton Farm Road) (COUNCIL
DISTRICT #3)
Z-2-24: Zoning Reclassification of Part of 8301 Caton Farm
Road from an R-1B (Single-Family Residential) Zoning
District and an R-4 (Low Density Multi-Family Residential)
Zoning District to an R-2 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning
District and from an R-1B (Single-Family Residential) Zoning
District to an R-4 (Low Density Multi-Family Residential)
Zoning District. (8301 Caton Farm Road) (COUNCIL
DISTRICT #3)
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Attachments: PUD-9-10-11-24 & Z-1-24_Staff Report (Vista Ridge) Packet
Mr. Heitner explained staff was requesting the petition be tabled. Damon
Zdunich of 430 N. Center Street spoke in opposition to the petition. Attorney
Thomas Osterberger with KGG LLC appeared on behalf of the petition. There
was a discussion regarding the public hearing. John Barry with McNaughton
Development, Inc. gave an overview of the planned unit development for Vista
Ridge. Mark Fields with Ryan Homes gave an overview of Ryan Homes and its
product offerings. Mr. Osterberger spoke about density and construction costs.
There was a discussion regarding the vote. Mr. Fields spoke about sales price
and density. Renee Simek with Ryan Homes spoke in favor of the petition.
There was another discussion regarding the vote. Commissioner Roehr
motioned, which was seconded by Commissioner Cox, to table the public
hearing to a special meeting on December 12, 2024 contingent upon staff
receipt and review of all necessary outstanding items.
A motion was made by Brigette Roehr, seconded by Jason Cox, to table
PUD-9-24: Preliminary Planned Unit Development for Vista Ridge Subdivision.
(8301 Caton Farm Road) (COUNCIL DISTRICT #3)
PUD-10-24: Final Planned Unit Development for Vista Ridge Subdivision, Phase
1. (8301 Caton Farm Road) (COUNCIL DISTRICT #3)
PUD-11-24: Final Planned Unit Development for Vista Ridge Subdivision, Phase
2. (8301 Caton Farm Road) (COUNCIL DISTRICT #3)
Z-2-24: Zoning Reclassification of Part of 8301 Caton Farm Road from an R-1B
(Single-Family Residential) Zoning District and an R-4 (Low Density Multi-Family
Residential) Zoning District to an R-2 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning District
and from an R-1B (Single-Family Residential) Zoning District to an R-4 (Low
Density Multi-Family Residential) Zoning District. (8301 Caton Farm Road)
(COUNCIL DISTRICT #3)
. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Kella, Cox, Crompton, Perez, Roehr, Orlando, Radakovich,
Turk and Martin
A-6-24: Annexation of 15.16 Acres located at 500 Rowell TMP-7925
Avenue, Classification to I-1 (Light Industrial) Zoning, and
Approval of an Annexation Agreement. (500 Rowell Avenue)
(PIN # 30-07-14-300-013-0000) (COUNCIL DISTRICT #5)
***WITHDRAWN BY PETITIONER***
Attachments: A-6-24 Withdrawn
Withdrawn
A-7-24: Annexation of 0.43 Acres Located at the Southwest TMP-7922
Corner of Woodruff Road and McKay Street, Classification to
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R-2 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning, and Approval of an
Annexation Agreement. (Southwest Corner of Woodruff
Road and McKay Street) (COUNCIL DISTRICT #4)
Attachments: A-7-24_Woodruff & McKay Staff Report Packet
Mr. Heitner read the staff report into the record. Applicant James Foster
appeared on behalf of the petition. In response to Commissioner Orlando’s
question, Mr. Foster and Mr. Heitner briefly explained the house and shop
locations. No one appeared in favor of or in opposition to the petition.
A motion was made by Jason Cox, seconded by Michael F. Turk, to approve
A-7-24: Annexation of 0.43 Acres Located at the Southwest Corner of Woodruff
Road and McKay Street, Classification to R-2 (Single-Family Residential)
Zoning, and Approval of an Annexation Agreement. (Southwest Corner of
Woodruff Road and McKay Street) (COUNCIL DISTRICT #4). The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: Kella, Cox, Crompton, Perez, Roehr, Orlando, Radakovich,
Turk and Martin
NEW BUSINESS
None
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
After Public Comment, Mr. Heitner responded to Ms. Roehr’s questions about the Plan
Commission Chairperson.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Brigette Roehr, seconded by Debbie Radakovich, to approve
adjournment. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Kella, Cox, Crompton, Perez, Roehr, Orlando, Radakovich,
Turk and Martin
This meeting will be held in an accessible location. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact The City Clerk
Office, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432 at (815) 724-3780.
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Agenda
City of Joliet
Plan Commission
Meeting Agenda
Commission Members
Jason Cox
Jeff Crompton
John Kella
Wendell Martin
Dominic Orlando
Roberto Perez
Debbie Radakovich
Brigette Roehr
Michael Turk
Thursday, November 21, 2024 4:00 PM City Hall, Council Chambers
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
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Plan Commission Meeting Minutes 9-19-24
Attachments: Plan Commission Meeting Minutes 9-19-24.pdf
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a
question and answer period and staff, and the Plan Commission members do not generally respond to public comments.
The City Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to
the harmony of the meeting shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
OLD BUSINESS: PUBLIC HEARING
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During the Public Hearing, members of the public will be allowed to
present evidence and ask questions subject to the rules of the meeting.
OLD BUSINESS
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.
PUD-7-24: Preliminary Planned Unit Development of Hope Manor Village Joliet.
(1301 Copperfield Avenue) (PIN #’s 30-07-11-201-035-0000 and Part of
30-07-11-201-045-0000) (COUNCIL DISTRICT #4)
PUD-8-24: Final Planned Unit Development of Hope Manor Village Joliet. (1301
Copperfield Avenue) (PIN #’s 30-07-11-201-035-0000 and Part of
30-07-11-201-045-0000) (COUNCIL DISTRICT #4)
Attachments: PUD-7-24 PUD-8-24 (Hope Manor Village Joliet) Staff Report
Packet
PUD-9-24: Preliminary Planned Unit Development for Vista Ridge Subdivision.
(8301 Caton Farm Road) (COUNCIL DISTRICT #3)
PUD-10-24: Final Planned Unit Development for Vista Ridge Subdivision, Phase
1. (8301 Caton Farm Road) (COUNCIL DISTRICT #3)
PUD-11-24: Final Planned Unit Development for Vista Ridge Subdivision, Phase
2. (8301 Caton Farm Road) (COUNCIL DISTRICT #3)
Z-2-24: Zoning Reclassification of Part of 8301 Caton Farm Road from an R-1B
(Single-Family Residential) Zoning District and an R-4 (Low Density Multi-Family
Residential) Zoning District to an R-2 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning District
and from an R-1B (Single-Family Residential) Zoning District to an R-4 (Low
Density Multi-Family Residential) Zoning District. (8301 Caton Farm Road)
(COUNCIL DISTRICT #3)
Attachments: PUD-9-10-11-24 & Z-1-24_Staff Report (Vista Ridge) Packet
A-6-24: Annexation of 15.16 Acres located at 500 Rowell Avenue, Classification
to I-1 (Light Industrial) Zoning, and Approval of an Annexation Agreement. (500
Rowell Avenue) (PIN # 30-07-14-300-013-0000) (COUNCIL DISTRICT #5)
***WITHDRAWN BY PETITIONER***
Attachments: A-6-24 Withdrawn
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A-7-24: Annexation of 0.43 Acres Located at the Southwest Corner of Woodruff
Road and McKay Street, Classification to R-2 (Single-Family Residential)
Zoning, and Approval of an Annexation Agreement. (Southwest Corner of
Woodruff Road and McKay Street) (COUNCIL DISTRICT #4)
Attachments: A-7-24_Woodruff & McKay Staff Report Packet
NEW BUSINESS
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
PUBLIC COMMENT
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 members do not generally respond to public
comments. The City Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct
injurious to the harmony of the meeting shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to
speak.
ADJOURNMENT
This meeting will be held in an accessible location. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact The City Clerk
Office, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432 at (815) 724-3780.
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