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, November 17, 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 and Pat McShane Absent Jim Riggs, Colette Safford and Brigette Roehr APPROVAL OF MINUTES October 20, 2022 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes TMP-4732 Attachments: 10-20-22 ZBA Minutes A motion was made by Bob Nachtrieb, seconded by Vincent Alessio, to approve the October 20, 2022 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb 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. Page 1 of 6 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes November 17, 2022 PETITION 2022-47: A Variation on signage to allow a wall TMP-4800 sign that does not face a public way, located at 2211 W. Jefferson Street. Attachments: ZBA 2022-47_TABLING REQUEST_November A motion was made by Bob Nachtrieb, 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 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 2022-65: A series of Variations to reduce the front TMP-4724 yard setback from 30 ft. to 17.5 ft. and to reduce the northern side yard setback from 8.44 ft. to 7.64 ft. to enclose the existing covered front porch, located at 1109 Nicholson Street. Attachments: 1109 Nicholson Street_Staff Report Packet Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in Ms. Hilda Rios, 1109 Nicholson Street, Joliet, IL. Ms. Rios 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 Bob Nachtrieb, seconded by Pat McShane, to approve PETITION 2022-65: A series of Variations to reduce the front yard setback from 30 ft. to 17.5 ft. and to reduce the northern side yard setback from 8.44 ft. to 7.64 ft. to enclose the existing covered front porch, located at 1109 Nicholson Street. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb and McShane PETITION 2022-66: Variations to allow two main structures TMP-4745 on one lot and to reduce the minimum lot area per family from 2,500 sq. ft. to 2,039 sq. ft. per unit to allow the addition of a fifth dwelling unit, located at 410 Buell Avenue. Attachments: ZBA 2022-66 (410 Buell Ave) Staff Report Packet ADDENDUM to ZBA 2022-66 Staff Report Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Page 2 of 6 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes November 17, 2022 Chairman Hennessy swore in Ms. Diane Hill, 22538 S. Joseph Avenue, Channahon, IL. Ms. Hill appeared in support of this petition. Mr. McShane asked how many people will live in the proposed fifth unit, Ms. Hill said preferably one person. Mr. Nachtrieb asked if there have been any complaint calls, Ms. Hill said no. Chairman Hennessy asked if any one else would like to speak about this petition. No one came forward. A motion was made by Bob Nachtrieb, seconded by Pat McShane, to approve PETITION 2022-66: Variations to allow two main structures on one lot and to reduce the minimum lot area per family from 2,500 sq. ft. to 2,039 sq. ft. per unit to allow the addition of a fifth dwelling unit, located at 410 Buell Avenue. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb and McShane PETITION 2022-67: A Special Use Permit to allow a day care TMP-4729 center in a B-1 (neighborhood business) zoning district, located at 221 Springfield Avenue, Units 4 and 5. PETITION 2022-68: A Variation to reduce the required amount of parking from fourteen (14) parking spaces to eight (8) parking spaces for 221 Springfield Avenue, Units 4 and 5. Attachments: 221 Springfield Avenue_Units 4 and 5_Staff Report Packet Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in Ms. Miya Darden, 673 Sullivan Lane, University Park, IL. Ms. Darden appeared in support of this petition. Chairman Hennessy swore in Ms. Carla Liburdi, 821 Farragut Place, Joliet, IL. Ms. Liburdi is not for or against this petition, she appeared with concerns about parking issues. 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 Pat McShane, to approve PETITION 2022-67: A Special Use Permit to allow a day care center in a B-1 (neighborhood business) zoning district, located at 221 Springfield Avenue, Units 4 and 5 and PETITION 2022-68: A Variation to reduce the required amount of parking from fourteen (14) parking spaces to eight (8) parking spaces for 221 Springfield Avenue, Units 4 and 5. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb and McShane PETITION 2022-69: A Special Use Permit to allow a mini TMP-4730 Page 3 of 6 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes November 17, 2022 storage facility with an office, located at 310 Caterpillar Drive. Attachments: 310 Caterpillar Drive_Staff Report Packet_Revised-11.17.2022 310 Caterpillar Drive_Staff Report Packet Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. Tom Fitzpatrick, 6225 62nd St., Indianapolis, IN. and Mr. Tom Osterberger, 111 N. Ottawa St., Joliet, IL. Mr. Fitzpatrick & Mr. Osterberger appeared in support of this petition. Mr. Osterberger explained that a self-storage facility will be a better fit than an industrial use at this site. Mr. Fitzpatrick gave a brief overview of the Storage of America company and their plans for the proposed Joliet facility. Mr. Nachtrieb asked about the neighborhood meeting. Chairman Hennessy swore in Ms. Carlotta Sims, 2640 Par Four Ln. Joliet, IL. Ms. Sims appeared in opposition to this petition. Ms. Sims has concerns about safety. Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. Ron Richter, 2534 Par Four Ct., Joliet, IL. Mr. Richter appeared with concerns about the added traffic and the screening of the site. Mr. Torri added that there will be a solid fence between the proposed facility and the neighbors. Chairman Hennessy swore in Ms. Elaine Flynn, Joliet, IL. Ms. Flynn appeared in opposition to this petition. Chairman Hennessy sworn in Mr. Rick Flynn, 2705 Eagle Drive, Joliet, IL. Mr. Flynn appeared in opposition to this petition. Mr. Osterberger & Mr. Fitzpatrick addressed the concerns of the residents. Chairman Hennessy asked if any one else would like to speak about this petition. No one came forward. A motion was made by Bob Nachtrieb, seconded by Pat McShane, to approve PETITION 2022-69: A Special Use Permit to allow a mini storage facility with an office, located at 310 Caterpillar Drive. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb and McShane PETITION 2022-70: A Special Use Permit to allow TMP-4759 construction equipment sales and rentals in a B-3 (general business) zoning district and an I-1 (light industrial) zoning district, located at 100 Barney Drive Attachments: ZBA 2022-70 (100 Barney Drive) Staff Report Packet Page 4 of 6 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes November 17, 2022 Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. Tom Osterberger, 111 N. Ottawa St., Joliet, IL. and Mr. Paul Zarimba, 770 Larsen Ln., Bensonville, IL. Mr. Osterberger & Mr. Zarimba 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 Pat McShane, to approve PETITION 2022-70: A Special Use Permit to allow construction equipment sales and rentals in a B-3 (general business) zoning district and an I-1 (light industrial) zoning district, located at 100 Barney Drive. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb and McShane PETITION 2022-71: A Special Use Permit to allow a truck & TMP-4746 travel plaza with a truck terminal, located at 23551 & 23525 S. Vetter Road. Attachments: ZBA 2022-71 (23551 and 23525 S Vetter Rd) Staff Report Packet Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. Issac Issa, 19714 S. Hunter Trail, Mokena, IL., Mr. Gary Myers, 21 Ashford Ct., Lincolnshire, IL. and Mr. Tom Osterberger, 111 N. Ottawa St., Joliet, IL. Mr. Osterberger, Mr. Issa & Mr. Myers appeared in support of this petition. Mr. Myers spoke about the economic impact from the proposed facility. Mr. Myers explained that the new Houbolt Road bridge there will be a major traffic increase along this route. Mr. Myers also said that the repair facility included with this proposal will help with the traffic issues and rail yard back ups. Chairman Hennessy swore in Ms. Cathleen Garthus, 23656 S. Vetter Road, Elwood, IL. Ms. Garthus appeared in opposition to this petition. Ms. Garthus has concerns with traffic, noise, lighting, visibility due Vetter Road having a few hills and truck drivers not obeying local traffic laws. Mr. Issa addressed Ms. Garthus' to the traffic concerns and issues with his truck drivers. 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 Vincent Alessio, seconded by Pat McShane, to approve PETITION 2022-71: A Special Use Permit to allow a truck & travel plaza with a truck terminal, located at 23551 & 23525 S. Vetter Road. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio and McShane Page 5 of 6 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes November 17, 2022 Nay: Nachtrieb 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 Vincent Alessio, seconded by Bob Nachtrieb, to adjourn the meeting . The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb 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