Zoning Board of Appeals

150 West Jefferson Street City of Joliet Joliet, IL 60432 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes Thursday, May 19, 2022 2:00 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 Present Ed Hennessy, Vincent Alessio, Bob Nachtrieb, Jim Riggs, Colette Safford and Pat McShane Absent Brigette Roehr APPROVAL OF MINUTES April 21, 2022 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes TMP-3754 Attachments: 04-21-22 ZBA Minutes A motion was made by Colette Safford, seconded by Bob Nachtrieb, to approve the April 21, 2022 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Nachtrieb, Riggs and Safford Abstain: Alessio and McShane 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 Zoning Board of Appeals 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 During the Public Hearing, members of the public will be allowed to present evidence and ask questions subject to the rules of the meeting. PETITION 2022-21: A Special Use Permit to allow a day care TMP-3762 center, head start program center, after-school care center and summer camps programs, located at 1350 S. Briggs Street Page 1 of 5 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes May 19, 2022 Attachments: ZBA 2022-21_1350 S. Briggs_Staff Report Packet Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. Nathaniel Washburn, 111 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet, IL. Mr. Washburn appeared on behalf of this petition. Mr. Washburn explained the previous supportive housing request proved problematic and the petitioner decided to remove the supportive housing aspect of the request. Chairman Hennessy swore in Ms. Margie Cepon, 1114 Woodiris Drive, Joliet, IL. Ms. Cepon asked if the residential restriction was for the current building or the entire 26 1/2 acre site. Mr. Torri said the restriction was for the entire property. Ms. Cepon asked what MorningStar Mission would like to do with the rest of the vacant land at the site. Mr. Washburn explained that the housing restriction is for the entire site, there will be a part of the parcel developed for an outdoor play area. Mr. Washburn stated that additional hearing would be required if the petitioner decided to add additional buildings or uses. Chairman Hennessy asked if anyone else would like to speak on behalf of this petition. No one came forward. A motion was made by Bob Nachtrieb, seconded by Vincent Alessio, to approve PETITION 2022-21: A Special Use Permit to allow a day care center, head start program center, after-school care center and summer camps programs, located at 1350 S. Briggs Street. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb, Riggs, Safford and McShane 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. PETITION 2022-26: A series of Variations on lot coverage, TMP-3761 front yard setback from Washington Street, and side yard setback from the common lot line, located at 501 Irene Street. Attachments: ZBA 2022- 26 (501 Irene Street) Variation Criteria 2022-26 PETITION Plat of Survey - 501 Irene Building Plans Site Photos 2022-26 2022-26a Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Page 2 of 5 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes May 19, 2022 Chairman Hennessy swore in Ms. Blanca Calle, 501 Irene Street, Joliet, IL. Ms. Calle appeared in support of her petition. Chairman Hennessy asked if any one else would like to speak on behalf of this petition. No one came forward. A motion was made by Jim Riggs, seconded by Bob Nachtrieb, to approve PETITION 2022-26: A series of Variations on lot coverage, front yard setback from Washington Street, and side yard setback from the common lot line, located at 501 Irene Street. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb, Riggs, Safford and McShane PETITION 2022-27: A Variation on the rear yard setback from TMP-3751 25 ft. to 14.5 ft. to allow a covered patio, located at 3715 Flowermeadow Street. Attachments: 2022-27 (3715 Flowermeadow Street) Staff Report Withdrawal This petition was withdrawn by the Petitioner. PETITION 2022-28: A Variation to increase the size of a TMP-3763 directional sign, located at 2000 Essington Road. Attachments: ZBA 2022-28 (2000 Essington Road) Staff Report Packet Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. Guy Dragisic, 1130 N. Garfield, Lombard, IL. Mr. Dragisic appeared on behalf of this petition. Chairman Hennessy asked if any one else would like to speak about this petition. No one came forward. A motion was made by Colette Safford, seconded by Jim Riggs, to approve PETITION 2022-28: A Variation to increase the size of a directional sign, located at 2000 Essington Road. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb, Riggs, Safford and McShane PETITION 2022-29: A Special Use Permit for an adult day TMP-3752 care, located at 2504 Fairway Drive. Attachments: 2022-29 (2504 Fairway Drive) Staff Report Packet Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in Ms. Debra Condotti, 212 Barney Drive, Joliet, IL. Ms. Condotti appeared in support of this petition. Ms. Condotti went over the details of the proposed adult day care use. Page 3 of 5 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes May 19, 2022 Mr. Riggs asked what is the capacity of the building and what is the staff to client ratio. Ms. Condotti said the capacity will be 24 adults and the staffing ratio will be 1 staff member to 6 clients. Chairman Hennessy asked if any one else would like to speak about this petition. No one came forward. A motion was made by Vincent Alessio, seconded by Bob Nachtrieb, to approve PETITION 2022-29: A Special Use Permit for an adult day care, located at 2504 Fairway Drive. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb, Riggs, Safford and McShane PETITION 2022-30: A Special Use Permit to allow two (2) TMP-3764 high flow-thru truck terminal facilities, located at 3850 S. Youngs Road. PETITION 2022-31: A Variation to allow two main buildings on one parcel, located at 3850 S. Youngs Road. Attachments: ZBA 2022- 30 & 31 (Youngs Road) Special Use Criteria Variation Criteria 2022-30 Petition CoJ Variation Application _ Fully Executed 4.19.22 Youngs Rd. ALTA Survey 1.07.22 CHI Youngs Rd. - Preliminary Civil Plans 3.29.22 CHI Joliet Youngs Rd. Terminals - Prelim Architectural CHI Youngs Rd._Prelim Landscape Plan CHI Youngs Road Industrial Traffic Study Memo 3.18.22 Site Photos 2022-30 & 31 2022-30a & 31a Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. Jack, Chicago, IL., Mr. Kyle, 223 W. Jackson St., Chicago, IL., Mr. Jacob, 1442 Joshua Ct., Geneva, IL. They appeared in support of this petition. The petitioners answered questions that the Zoning Board of Appeals members had. Chairman Hennessy asked if any one would like to speak on behalf of this petition. No one came forward. A motion was made by Bob Nachtrieb, seconded by Vincent Alessio, to approve with conditions PETITION 2022-30: A Special Use Permit to allow two (2) high flow-thru truck terminal facilities, located at 3850 S. Youngs Road. The motion Page 4 of 5 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes May 19, 2022 carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb, Riggs, Safford and McShane Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. A motion was made by Vincent Alessio, seconded by Jim Riggs, to approve PETITION 2022-31: A Variation to allow two main buildings on one parcel, located at 3850 S. Youngs Road. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb, Riggs, Safford and McShane OLD/NEW BUSINESS—NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION PUBLIC COMMENTS 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 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 A motion was made by Colette Safford, seconded by Jim Riggs, to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb, Riggs, Safford and McShane 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 5 of 5