Zoning Board of Appeals

150 West Jefferson Street City of Joliet Joliet, IL 60432 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes Board Members Vincent Alessio Ed Hennessy Pat McShane Bob Nachtrieb Jim Riggs Brigette Roehr Colette Safford Thursday, October 20, 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 Note: Mr. McShane arrived during the discussion period for Petition 2022-53. Present Ed Hennessy, Vincent Alessio, Bob Nachtrieb, Jim Riggs, Colette Safford, Brigette Roehr and Pat McShane APPROVAL OF MINUTES September 15, 2022 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting TMP-4539 Minutes Attachments: 09-15-22 ZBA Minutes A motion was made by Jim Riggs, seconded by Bob Nachtrieb, to approve the September 15, 2022 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Nachtrieb, Riggs, Safford and Roehr Absent: McShane Abstain: Alessio 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. Page 1 of 6 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes October 20, 2022 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 2022-47: A Variation on signage to allow a wall 45TMP-4591 sign that does not face a public way, located at 2211 W. Jefferson Street. Attachments: ZBA 2022-47_TABLING REQUEST_October A motion was made by Jim Riggs, seconded by Vincent Alessio, to table PETITION 2022-47: A Variation on signage to allow a wall sign that does not face a public way, located at 2211 W. Jefferson Street. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb, Riggs, Safford and Roehr Absent: McShane PETITION 2022-53: A Variation on the front yard setback and TMP-4592 side yard setback for an 8.45’ x 12.3’ addition to the front (east) elevation, located at 223 N. Broadway Street Attachments: ZBA 2022-53 (223 N. Broadway) Staff Report Packet Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in Ms. Carolina Franchini, 223 N. Broadway St., Joliet, IL. Ms. Franchini appeared in support of this petition. Chairman Hennessy asked if Ms. Franchini was willing to comply with all of the staff's conditions. Ms. Franchini said yes. 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 Bob Nachtrieb, seconded by Brigette Roehr, to approve PETITION 2022-53: A Variation on the front yard setback and side yard setback for an 8.45’ x 12.3’ addition to the front (east) elevation, located at 223 N. Broadway Street. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb, Riggs, Safford and Roehr Abstain: 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 2022-58: A Variation to increase the maximum TMP-4593 permitted sign area for the tenant space, located at 2724 Plainfield Road Page 2 of 6 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes October 20, 2022 Attachments: ZBA 2022-58 (2724 Plainfield Rd) Staff Report Packet Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. Billy Pyter, 1130 N. Garfield Street, Lombard, IL. Mr. Pyter appeared in support 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 Vincent Alessio, seconded by Bob Nachtrieb, to approve PETITION 2022-58: A Variation to increase the maximum permitted sign area for the tenant space, located at 2724 Plainfield Road. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb, Riggs, Safford, Roehr and McShane PETITION 2022-59: A Special Use Permit to allow a banquet TMP-4594 hall, a B-3 (general business) use in an I-2 (general industrial) zoning district, located at 971 Collins Street Attachments: ZBA 2022-59 (971 Collins Street) Staff Report Packet Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in Ms. Mayra Sandoval, 23965 S. Bay to Bay Boulevard, Manhattan, IL. Ms. Sandoval 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 Brigette Roehr, seconded by Bob Nachtrieb, to approve PETITION 2022-59: A Special Use Permit to allow a banquet hall, a B-3 (general business) use in an I-2 (general industrial) zoning district, located at 971 Collins Street. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb, Riggs, Safford, Roehr and McShane PETITION 2022-60: A Special Use Permit to allow automotive TMP-4585 maintenance and repair at an existing gas station with accessory car wash and car detail center, located at 356 N. Scott Street. PETITION 2022-61: A Variation of Use to allow a B-3 (general business district) use (automotive maintenance and repair) in a B-2 (central business district) zone, located at 356 N. Scott Street. Page 3 of 6 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes October 20, 2022 Attachments: 2022-60&61_Staff Report w Attachments Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. Nrupesh Desai, 356 N. Scott Street, Joliet, IL. Mr. Desai appeared in support of his petition. Mr. Desai said that this building was formerly used by the City of Joliet as a city vehicle maintenance building. Mr. Desai explained that his business has declined since a new gas station opened nearby. Chairman Hennessy swore in Tom Osterberger, 111 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet, IL. Mr. Osterberger appeared in support of this 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 Vincent Alessio, to approve PETITION 2022-60: A Special Use Permit to allow automotive maintenance and repair at an existing gas station with accessory car wash and car detail center, located at 356 N. Scott Street and PETITION 2022-61: A Variation of Use to allow a B-3 (general business district) use (automotive maintenance and repair) in a B-2 (central business district) zone, located at 356 N. Scott Street. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb, Riggs, Safford, Roehr and McShane PETITION 2022-62: A Special Use Permit to allow a trucking TMP-4558 facility that includes long term cargo container and chassis storage and stacking (not to exceed five high), located at 3350 Channahon Road. Attachments: 2022-62 3350 Channahon Rd Staff Report Packet Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in A motion was made by Jim Riggs, seconded by Colette Safford, to deny PETITION 2022-62: A Special Use Permit to allow a trucking facility that includes long term cargo container and chassis storage and stacking (not to exceed five high), located at 3350 Channahon Road. The motion failed by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Riggs and Safford Nay: Alessio, Nachtrieb, Roehr and McShane A motion was made by Vincent Alessio, seconded by Brigette Roehr, to approve PETITION 2022-62: A Special Use Permit to allow a trucking facility that Page 4 of 6 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes October 20, 2022 includes long term cargo container and chassis storage and stacking (not to exceed five high), located at 3350 Channahon Road. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb, Roehr and McShane Nay: Riggs and Safford PETITION 2022-63: A Special Use Permit to allow a trucking TMP-4586 facility that includes long-term container and chassis stacking (not to exceed 5 high) and trailer parking, located at 3850 S. Youngs Road. Attachments: 2022-63 Staff Report w Attachments Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in A motion was made by Bob Nachtrieb, seconded by Vincent Alessio, to approve PETITION 2022-63: A Special Use Permit to allow a trucking facility that includes long-term container and chassis stacking (not to exceed 5 high) and trailer parking, located at 3850 S. Youngs Road. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Alessio, Nachtrieb, Roehr and McShane Nay: Hennessy, Riggs and Safford PETITION 2022-64: A Variation to allow truck parking on the TMP-4587 short end west side of the structure and double-deep stacking on the north side of the structure, with perpendicular or angular parking to both axes of the structure, located at 101 Compass Boulevard. Attachments: 2022-64 Staff Report w Attachments Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. Tom George, 3310 Highland Parkway, Downers Grove, IL. Mr. George appeared in support of this petition. Mr. Nachtrieb asked what the distance is from this development to the residential area. Mr. George said there is another industrial building between this development and the residential area. Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. Ricco Campagnolo, 24815 S. Walnut Street. Mr. Campagnolo appeared in opposition to this petition. Chairman Hennessy asked if any one else wanted to speak about this petition. No one came forward. A motion was made by Brigette Roehr, seconded by Pat McShane, to approve Page 5 of 6 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes October 20, 2022 PETITION 2022-64: A Variation to allow truck parking on the short end west side of the structure and double-deep stacking on the north side of the structure, with perpendicular or angular parking to both axes of the structure, located at 101 Compass Boulevard. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb, Riggs, Safford, Roehr and McShane OLD/NEW 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 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 Jim Riggs, seconded by Vincent Alessio, to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb, Riggs, Safford, Roehr 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 6 of 6