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, February 16, 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, Colette Safford and Pat McShane Absent Brigette Roehr APPROVAL OF MINUTES January 19, 2023 Zoning Board of Appeals Regular Meeting TMP-5244 Minutes Attachments: 01-19-23 A motion was made by Bob Nachtrieb, seconded by Vincent Alessio, to approve the January 19, 2023 Zoning Board of Appeals Regular Meeting Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb, Riggs and McShane Abstain: Safford 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 Page 1 of 4 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes February 16, 2023 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 2023-07: A Variation of Use to allow an eight-unit TMP-5243 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. Attachments: ZBA 2023-07 & 2023-08_1620 Plainfield Road Staff Report Packet Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. Ken Carlson, Tracy Johnson & WIlson, 2801 Black Road, Joliet, IL. Mr. Paul Lauridsen, 1114 N. Larkin Avenue, Joliet, IL. and Mr. Rod Tonelli, 129 Capista Drive, Shorewood, IL. Mr. Carlson, Mr. Lauridsen & Mr. Tonelli appeared in support of this petition. Mr. Carlson explained that the existing use has been on the site for over 30 years. Mr. Carlson & Mr. Lauridsen discussed the proposed development. Mr. Carlson questioned Mr. Tonelli. Chairman Hennessy asked if any one else would like to speak about this petition. No one came forward. A motion was made by Jim Riggs, seconded by Bob Nachtrieb, to approve 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 and 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, 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 2023-09: A Variation of Use to allow a two-unit TMP-5238 rental property in an R-2 (Single-Family Residential) zoning district and a series a Variations to reduce required setbacks, located at 649 N. Bluff Street. Attachments: ZBA 2023-09 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. Nachtrieb asked Page 2 of 4 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes February 16, 2023 if the property would be tested for radon in the basement, Mr. Washburn said yes. Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. Jan Nahorski, Mr. Nahorski appeared on behalf of St. Mary Nativity. Mr. Nahorski appeared in opposition to this petition. Mr. Nahorski would like this property to be a single family residence. Mr. Washburn said that the property will have paved off-street parking on the site. Chairman Hennessy closed the petition to the board. A motion was made by Vincent Alessio, seconded by Jim Riggs, to approve PETITION 2023-09: A Variation of Use to allow a two-unit rental property in an R-2 (Single-Family Residential) zoning district and a series a Variations to reduce required setbacks, located at 649 N. Bluff Street. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Riggs, Safford and McShane Nay: Nachtrieb PETITION 2023-10: A Variation of Use to allow a three-unit TMP-5235 residence, an R-4 (multi-family residential) use, in an R-3 (one & two family residential) zoning district and a series of Variations including to reduce the minimum lot area per family from 3,500 sq. ft. to 1,947 sq. ft., located at 712 Landau Avenue. REPEAL OF PETITION 2006-88: A Variation of Use to allow a frozen ice cream distribution center, a B-3 (general business) use, in an R-3 (one- and two-family residential) zoning district, located at 712 Landau Avenue. Attachments: 2023-10 (712 Landau Avenue) Staff Report Packet Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in Ms. Veronica Lopez & Mr. Ildefonse Orozco, 712 Landau Avenue, Joliet, IL. Ms. Lopez & Mr. Orzoco 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 Colette Safford, seconded by Bob Nachtrieb, to approve PETITION 2023-10: A Variation of Use to allow a three-unit residence, an R-4 (multi-family residential) use, in an R-3 (one & two family residential) zoning district and a series of Variations including to reduce the minimum lot area per family from 3,500 sq. ft. to 1,947 sq. ft., located at 712 Landau Avenue. Page 3 of 4 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes February 16, 2023 Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb, Riggs, Safford and McShane A motion was made by Vincent Alessio, seconded by Bob Nachtrieb, to approve REPEAL OF PETITION 2006-88: A Variation of Use to allow a frozen ice cream distribution center, a B-3 (general business) use, in an R-3 (one- and two-family residential) zoning district, located at 712 Landau Avenue. 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 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 Mr. Hennessy 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 4 of 4