Zoning Board of Appeals

150 West Jefferson Street City of Joliet Joliet, IL 60432 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes Board Members Ed Hennessy Vincent Alessio Charles McCauley Bob Nachtrieb Jim Riggs Colette Safford Brigette Fiday Thursday, November 19, 2020 2:00 PM City Hall, Council Chambers The Governor’s Office and the Illinois Department of Public Health activated a Tier 2 mitigation plan for Region 7 (Will and Kankakee Counties), Region 8 (DuPage and Kane Counties) and Region 5 (Southern Illinois), effective Wednesday, November 11, 2020. The new mitigation plan limits in-person meetings to 10 people. 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 Ed Hennessy, Vincent Alessio, Charles McCauley and Bob Nachtrieb Absent Jim Riggs, Colette Safford and Brigette Roehr APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER 15, 2020 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MINUTES. October 15, 2020 Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes TMP-0643 Attachments: 10152020 DRAFT A motion was made by Vincent Alessio, seconded by Charles McCauley, to Page 1 of 7 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes November 19, 2020 approve October 15, 2020 Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, McCauley and Nachtrieb Absent: Riggs, Safford and Roehr CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS 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 Zoning Board of Appeals does not generally respond to public comments. Please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the Zoning Board of Appeals shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak. OLD BUSINESS: PUBLIC HEARING PETITION 2020-33: A Special Use Permit to allow an indoor TMP-0636 and outdoor storage facility, located at 1801 W. Jefferson Street. Attachments: PETITION 2020-33 - 1801 W Jefferson Street - Tabling Request A motion was made by Bob Nachtrieb, seconded by Vincent Alessio, to table PETITION 2020-33: A Special Use Permit to allow an indoor and outdoor storage facility, located at 1801 W. Jefferson Street. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, McCauley and Nachtrieb Absent: Riggs, Safford and Roehr NEW BUSINESS: PUBLIC HEARING PETITION 2020-40: A Special Use Permit to allow an office in TMP-0642 an I-2 (General Industrial) zoning district, located at 742-744 Collins Street. Attachments: ZBA 2020-40_742-744 Collins Street Staff recommended tabling this petition until the December 17th meeting. A motion was made by Vincent Alessio, seconded by Bob Nachtrieb to table PETITION 2020-40: A Special Use Permit to allow an office in an I-2 (General Industrial) zoning district, located at 742-744 Collins Street. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 2 of 7 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes November 19, 2020 Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, McCauley and Nachtrieb PETITION 2020-41: A Special Use Permit for a day care TMP-0641 center and a Variation from the residential lot setback requirement for a day care from 40’ to 0’ (zero), located at 1100 Plainfield Road. Attachments: ZBA 2020-41 (1100 Plainfield Road) Staff Report Packet Mr. James Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in Petitioner Chetmira Barnes, 2470 Red Oak Trail, Crest Hill. Ms. Barnes currently owns a home daycare in Crest Hill, half of the families she cares for live in Joliet. Ms. Barnes would like to open a space in Joliet to better serve her customers. Chairman Hennessy swore in Property Owner Rick Dow, 1100 Plainfield Road, Joliet. Mr. Dow came out in support of the daycare business. No one showed up in opposition of this petition. A motion was made by Bob Nachtrieb, seconded by Charles McCauley, to approve PETITION 2020-41: A Special Use Permit for a day care center and a Variation from the residential lot setback requirement for a day care from 40’ to 0’ (zero), located at 1100 Plainfield Road with the following conditions: 1. An outdoor play area along the west side of the building with at least 694 square feet shall be created prior to the business opening; 2. The outdoor play area shall be enclosed by a minimum three (3) foot high fence prior to the business opening; 3. That a dumpster shall be provided and the dumpster shall be screened by a six (6) foot high solid fence with a locking gate prior to the business opening; 4. That the Special Use granted shall herein terminate and lapse unless a building permit or certificate of occupancy is obtained not later than 180 days of the effective date of this ordinance and the erection or alteration of a building is started or the use is commenced within such period. The Board may grant an extension of this period, valid for no more than one hundred and eighty (180) additional days, upon written application and good cause shown without notice or hearing. Whether or not there is an intention to abandon the Special Use, if any special use is discontinued for a continuous period of one year, or if an intent to abandon the Special Use is evident in a shorter period of time, the Special Use for such use shall become void, and such use shall not thereafter be reestablished unless a new Special Use Permit is obtained; 5. Failure to comply with any of the above conditions could result in a rehearing and a possible revocation of the special use permit. 6. Should the property be declared a public nuisance, it shall be subject to a rehearing and a possible revocation of the Special Use Permit; and 7. That the business shall be registered with the City Clerk’s Office. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 3 of 7 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes November 19, 2020 Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, McCauley and Nachtrieb PETITION 2020-42: A Special Use Permit and a series of TMP-0640 Variations to allow a public museum, located at 1314 Elizabeth Street. Attachments: ZBA 2020-42 (1314 Elizabeth Street) Staff Report Packet Mr. James Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in Joliet Historical Museum Board Member Gregory Peerbolte, 204 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet. Mr. Peerbolte appeared in support of this petition. Kenneth and Irene Odorizzi, the owners of 1314 Elizabeth Street would like to convert the property into a museum to educate on the Slovenian culture in Joliet, Illinois. The property has belonged to Irene's family for generations and was used as a general store in the past. Ms. Jayne Bernhard read a public comment of support from Phil and Tiffany Johnson, 1311 Elizabeth Street, Joliet. The Johnson's are excited to welcome the museum and they believe it will be a great addition to the neighborhood . No one showed up in opposition of the petition. A motion was made by Bob Nachtrieb, seconded by Vincent Alessio to approve PETITION 2020-42: A Special Use Permit and a series of Variations to allow a public museum, located at 1314 Elizabeth Street with the following conditions: 1. That the property shall be limited to one housing unit (apartment); 2. That two off-street parking spaces shall remain for the existing housing unit (apartment); 3. That a 6’ high privacy fence shall be installed along the south and east property lines prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy; 4. That a public sidewalk shall be installed along Russell Street prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy; 5. That all buildings shall be connected to the City’s sewer and water lines prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy; 6. That the Special Use granted shall herein terminate and lapse unless a building permit or certificate of occupancy is obtained not later than 180 days of the effective date of this rdinance and the erection or alteration of a building is started or the use is commenced within such period. The Board may grant an extension of this period, valid for no more than one hundred and eighty (180) additional days, upon written application and good cause shown without notice or hearing. Whether or not there is an intention to abandon the Special Use, if any special use is discontinued for a continuous period of one year, or if an intent to abandon the Special Use is evident in a shorter period of time, the Special Use for such use shall become void, and such use shall not thereafter be reestablished unless a new Special Use Permit is obtained; 7. Failure to comply with any of the above conditions could result in a rehearing and a possible revocation of the special use permit; and Page 4 of 7 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes November 19, 2020 8. Should the property be declared a public nuisance, it shall be subject to a rehearing and a possible revocation of the Special Use Permit. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, McCauley and Nachtrieb PETITION 2020-43: A Variation of a front yard setback from TMP-0635 30’ to 25.65’ in order to construct a covered front porch, located at 1104 Edgerton Drive. Attachments: PETITION 2020-43 - 1104 Edgerton Drive - Combined Staff Report Mr. James Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in Property Owner Salvador Rosas, Jr., 1104 Edgerton Drive. Mr. Rosas showed up in support of his petition. Mr. Rosas has replaced his front door three times due to damage from water. Mr. Rosas would like to install the roof over the door to deter water away from the front door. A Board Member questioned whether or not City Staff agrees this will resolve the petitioner's water issues. Mr. Torri explained he believes it will help with his water issues, although it may not solve the water problems entirely. No one showed up in opposition of this petition. A motion was made by Charles McCauley, seconded by Vincent Alessio to approve PETITION 2020-43: A Variation of a front yard setback from 30’ to 25.65’ in order to construct a covered front porch, located at 1104 Edgerton Drive. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, McCauley and Nachtrieb PETITION 2020-44: A Special Use Permit to allow an TMP-0634 accessory car wash to a fueling facility, located at 5951 Theodore Street. PETITION 2020-45: A Variation on maximum allowed signage for a “Food N Fuel” gas station, located at 5951 Theodore Street. Attachments: PETITION 2020-44 & 2020-45 - 5951 Theodore Street - Combined Staff Report Mr. Jim Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in Attorney Michael Hansen, 111 N. Ottawa Street, who appeared on behalf of the petition. Mr. Hansen explained that this is the fourth location of Lenny's Gas N Wash in the area. Mr. Hansen also explained that he worked with City Staff to make sure all of the correct procedures were followed. No one showed up in opposition to the petition. Page 5 of 7 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes November 19, 2020 A motion was made by Vincent Alessio, seconded by Bob Nachtrieb to approve PETITION 2020-44: A Special Use Permit to allow an accessory car wash to a fueling facility, located at 5951 Theodore Street and PETITION 2020-45: A Variation on maximum allowed signage for a “Food N Fuel” gas station, located at 5951 Theodore Street with the following conditions: 1. That the future building shall meet the requirements for architectural appearance as per the requirements of the City’s Non-Residential Design Standards; 2. That the Special Use granted shall herein terminate and lapse unless a building permit or certificate of occupancy is obtained not later than 180 days of the effective date of this ordinance and the erection or alteration of a building is started or the use is commenced within such period. The Board may grant an extension of this period, valid for no more than one hundred and eighty (180) additional days, upon written application and good cause shown without notice or hearing. Whether or not there is an intention to abandon the special use, if any special use is discontinued for a continuous period of one year, or if an intent to abandon the special use is evident in a shorter period of time, the special use for such use shall become void, and such use shall not thereafter be reestablished unless a new Special Use is obtained; 3. Should the property be declared a public nuisance, it shall be subject to a rehearing and a possible revocation of the Special Use Permit; and, 4. Failure to comply with the above conditions could result in a rehearing and possible revocation of the Special Use Permit. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, McCauley and Nachtrieb OLD/NEW BUSINESS—NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION PUBLIC COMMENTS 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 Zoning Board of Appeals does not generally respond to public comments. Please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the Zoning Board of Appeals shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Alessio, seconded by Nachtrieb, to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, McCauley and Nachtrieb Page 6 of 7 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes November 19, 2020 This meeting will be held in an accessible location. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Community Development Office, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432 at (815) 724-4040. Page 7 of 7