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, January 19, 2023 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, Brigette Roehr and Pat McShane Absent Colette Safford APPROVAL OF MINUTES It should be noted that Ms. Roehr arrived before the vote on this agenda item. December 15, 2022 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting TMP-5107 Minutes Attachments: 12-15-22 ZBA Minutes A motion was made by Jim Riggs, seconded by Bob Nachtrieb, to approve the December 15, 2022 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb, Riggs, Roehr 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. Chairman Hennessy swore in Ms. Mary Beth Gannon-Keegan, 903 Western Avenue, Joliet, Page 1 of 6 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes January 19, 2023 IL. Ms. Gannon-Keegan appeared in support of Petition 2023-01: A Variation to allow recreation rooms, exercise room and a full bathroom as accessory uses in an addition to an existing detached garage, located at 900 Western Avenue. 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. 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 2023-01: A Variation to allow recreation rooms, TMP-5097 exercise room and a full bathroom as accessory uses in an addition to an existing detached garage, located at 900 Western Avenue. Attachments: ZBA 2023-01 (900 Western Avenue) Staff Report Packet Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in Chris Spesia, 900 Western Avenue, Joliet, IL. Mr. Spesia appeared in support of his petition. Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. McCue, 808 Mason Avenue, Joliet, IL. Mr. McCue appeared on behalf of the Cathedral Area Preservation Association. Mr. McCue stated that CAPA did not have any issues with the proposed garage addition. Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. Antonio Alvarado, 816 Western Avenue, Joliet, IL. Mr. Alvarado 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 Vincent Alessio, seconded by Pat McShane, to approve PETITION 2023-01: A Variation to allow recreation rooms, exercise room and a full bathroom as accessory uses in an addition to an existing detached garage, located at 900 Western Avenue. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb, Riggs, Roehr and McShane PETITION 2023-02: A Variation to reduce the required front TMP-5084 yard setback from 30’ to 17.16’ for a front porch, located at 120 Akin Avenue. Attachments: ZBA 2023-02 (120 Akin) Staff Report Packet Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Page 2 of 6 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes January 19, 2023 Chairman Hennessy swore in Ms. Brumi Valdes, 2034 Englewood Street, Joliet, IL. Ms. Valdes 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 Bob Nachtrieb, seconded by Pat McShane, to approve PETITION 2023-02: A Variation to reduce the required front yard setback from 30’ to 17.16’ for a front porch, located at 120 Akin Avenue. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb, Riggs, Roehr and McShane PETITION 2023-03: A Variation on signage to allow a wall TMP-5098 sign that does not face a public way, located at 1550 N. Larkin Avenue. Attachments: ZBA 2023-03 (1550 N. Larkin Ave) Staff Report Packet Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. Greg Groat, 317 Davis Street, Sandwich, IL. Mr. Groat 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 2023-03: A Variation on signage to allow a wall sign that does not face a public way, located at 1550 N. Larkin Avenue. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb, Riggs, Roehr and McShane PETITION 2023-04: A Special Use Permit to allow an early TMP-5090 education and day care facility, located at the Southwest corner of Drauden Road & Caton Farm Road. Attachments: ZBA 2023-04 Staff Report Packet Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. Iran Yashouafar,18401 Burbank Blvd., Tarzana, CA. and Mr. Thomas Carroll, 1207 Cedarwood Dr., Crest Hill, IL. Mr. Yashouafar & Mr. Carroll appeared in support of this petition. Mr. Torri noted that a public comment was received regarding this development. Mr. Nachtrieb asked about the traffic, Mr. Torri answered that the City's Traffic Engineer did not see any traffic issues at this site. Mr. Torri also said that this use will generate less traffic and only during certain hours of the day. Mr. Carroll noted that the site is intended for commercial use. Page 3 of 6 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes January 19, 2023 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 2023-04: A Special Use Permit to allow an early education and day care facility, located at the Southwest corner of Drauden Road & Caton Farm Road. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb, Riggs, Roehr and McShane PETITION 2023-05: A Special Use Permit to allow installation TMP-5085 of an electric security fence as an accessory use for an existing business within the I-2 (General Industrial) zoning district, located at 2961 Mound Road. Attachments: ZBA 2023-05 (2961 Mound Rd) Staff Report Packet Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. Chris Heaton, 550 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC. Mr. Heaton 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 Vincent Alessio, seconded by Bob Nachtrieb, to approve PETITION 2023-05: A Special Use Permit to allow installation of an electric security fence as an accessory use for an existing business within the I-2 (General Industrial) zoning district, located at 2961 Mound Road. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb, Riggs, Roehr and McShane PETITION 2023-06: A Variation on permitted trailer parking to TMP-5091 allow double stacking, located at Lot 24 Cherry Hill Business Park. Attachments: ZBA 2023-06 Staff Report Packet Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. Ken Nyenhuis, 5060 River Road, Schiller Park, IL. Mr. Nyenhuis appeared in support of this petition. Mr. Nyenhuis gave a brief overview of the proposed project. Mr. Alessio asked in the trailers will be there for long term parking, Mr. Nyenhuis said there will not be long term trailer parking. Chairman Hennessy asked if any one else would like to speak on behalf of this petition. No one came forward. Page 4 of 6 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes January 19, 2023 A motion was made by Vincent Alessio, seconded by Jim Riggs, to approve PETITION 2023-06: A Variation on permitted trailer parking to allow double stacking, located at Lot 24 Cherry Hill Business Park. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb, Riggs, Roehr and McShane PETITION 2023-07: A Variation of Use to allow an eight-unit TMP-5099 substance use disorder treatment facility an R-B (restricted business) use in a B-3 (general business) zoning district, located at 1620 Plainfield Road. ***TO BE TABLED*** PETITION 2023-08: A Special Use Permit to allow an eight-unit substance use disorder facility for women and women with children, located at 1620 Plainfield Road. ***TO BE TABLED*** Attachments: ZBA 2023-07 & 2023-08 (1620 Plainfield Road)_TABLING REQUEST A motion was made by Bob Nachtrieb, seconded by Vincent Alessio, to table PETITION 2023-07: A Variation of Use to allow an eight-unit substance use disorder treatment facility an R-B (restricted business) use in a B-3 (general business) zoning district, located at 1620 Plainfield Road. PETITION 2023-08: A Special Use Permit to allow an eight-unit substance use disorder facility for women and women with children, located at 1620 Plainfield Road. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb, Riggs, 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 Vincent Alessio, seconded by Bob Nachtrieb, to adjourn the meeting . The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb, Riggs, 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 5 of 6 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes January 19, 2023 Page 6 of 6