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, March 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, Brigette Roehr and Pat McShane APPROVAL OF MINUTES February 16, 2023 Zoning Board of Appeals Regular Meeting TMP-5374 Minutes Attachments: 02-16-23 A motion was made by Bob Nachtrieb, seconded by Vincent Alessio, to approve the February 16, 2023 Zoning Board of Appeals Regular Meeting Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb, Riggs, Safford and McShane Abstain: Roehr 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. Mr. Jim Capparelli, Joliet City Manager, spoke in favor of Petition 2023-14. Mr. Capparelli explained that this is a part of the process to allow a future battery recycling facility across the river. Page 1 of 5 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes March 16, 2023 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 2023-11: A Variation from the City’s TMP-5372 Non-Residential Design Standards (Section 47-15H) to allow precast concrete panels as the exterior material for a proposed building in the B-3 (general business) district, located at 1200 N.E. Frontage Road. Attachments: ZBA 2023-11 (1100 NE Frontage Rd) Staff Report Packet Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. Scott Dworschak, 16538 S. Windsor Lane, Lockport, IL. Mr. Dworschak 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 Colette Safford, seconded by Pat McShane, to approve PETITION 2023-11: A Variation from the City’s Non-Residential Design Standards (Section 47-15H) to allow pre cast concrete panels as the exterior material for a proposed building in the B-3 (general business) district, located at 1200 N.E. Frontage Road. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb, Riggs, Safford, Roehr and McShane PETITION 2023-12: A Special Use Permit to allow a trucking TMP-5388 facility with repair, located at 1603 N.W. Frontage Road. Attachments: 1603 NW Frontage Road_SUP_Staff Report Packet_v3 Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. David Silverman, 822 129th Infantry Drive, Joliet, IL. Mr. Silverman appeared in support of this petition. Mr. Silverman explained that site will be approximately four acres and similar in use the trucking business to the north and south of the site. Mr. Silverman said the owner will take to spaces of the multi tenant building and the anticipated amount of trucks per day is 20-30. The hours of operation will be 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. Chairman Hennessy asked if trucks go to the site after hours will they just wait Page 2 of 5 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes March 16, 2023 until the business opens. Chairman Hennessy swore in Ms. Anna Buzu, 838 Bluestem Drive, Bolingbrook, IL. Ms. Buzu said they do not anticipate trucks parking overnight . If a truck needs a repair outside business hours, they will park and wait until the business opens. Mr. Nachtrieb asked if the site will be expanded in the future. Mr. Silverman said the second site will remain empty right now, the plan is just develop this lot. Chairman Hennessy asked if anyone would like to speak about this petition. No one came forward. Mr. Torri added that five public comments were received in opposition this petition. A motion was made by Jim Riggs, seconded by Vincent Alessio, to approve PETITION 2023-12: A Special Use Permit to allow a trucking facility with repair, located at 1603 N.W. Frontage Road. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb, Riggs, Roehr and McShane Nay: Safford PETITION 2023-13: A Special Use Permit to allow a TMP-5373 temporary staffing agency, located at 235 Collins Street. Attachments: ZBA 2013-13 (235 Collins St) Staff Report Packet Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. John Murphy, 3218 W. 95th Street, Evergreen Park, IL. and Mr. Doug Howard, 1066 Ironwood Court, Glenview, IL. Mr. Murphy gave some background information on this petition. Mr. Howard spoke 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 Pat McShane, to deny PETITION 2023-13: A Special Use Permit to allow a temporary staffing agency, located at 235 Collins Street. The motion failed by the following vote: Aye: Alessio, Riggs and McShane Nay: Hennessy, Nachtrieb, Safford and Roehr PETITION 2023-14: A Special Use Permit to allow a salvage TMP-5389 yard with the purpose of shredding recyclable materials including but not limited to automobiles, located at 1 Industry Avenue. Page 3 of 5 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes March 16, 2023 Attachments: ZBA 2023-14 (1 Industry Avenue) Staff Report Packet Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. Gary Davidson, 2 N. Infantry Drive, Joliet, IL. and Mr. Plucinski, 6470 Canal Bank Road, Forest View, IL. Mr. Davidson & Mr. Plucinski 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 Bob Nachtrieb, seconded by Jim Riggs, to approve PETITION 2023-14: A Special Use Permit to allow a salvage yard with the purpose of shredding recyclable materials including but not limited to automobiles, located at 1 Industry Avenue. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb, Riggs, Safford, Roehr and McShane PETITION 2023-15: A Variation of Use to allow a self-storage TMP-5387 facility that includes indoor-climate-controlled and outdoor mini-storage units in a B-1 (Neighborhood Business) District, located at 1701 Drauden Road. PETITION 2023-16: A Special Use Permit to allow a self-storage facility that includes indoor-climate-controlled and outdoor mini-storage units, located at 1701 Drauden Road. Attachments: ZBA 2023-15 & 16 (1701 Drauden Road) Staff Report Packet Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. Carl Buck & Mr. Richard Hester, 21328 Redwood Land, Shorewood, IL. Mr. Buck & Mr. Hester appeared in support of this petition. Mr. Buck gave a brief overview of the proposed use. Chairman Hennessy swore in Ms. Lynn Armbruster, 1700 Lake Pointe Drive, Plainfield, IL. Ms. Armbruster appeared in opposition to this petition. Ms. Armbruster believes a storage facility will attract crime and people living in the facility. Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. David Belinski, 1611 Lake Pointe Drive, Plainfield, IL. Mr. Belinski appeared in opposition to this petition. Mr. Belinsky believes a storage facility will add additional traffic and noise. Chairman Hennessy swore in Ms. Janet Belinsky, 1611 Lake Pointe Drive, Plainfield, IL. Ms. Belinski appeared in opposition to this petition. Page 4 of 5 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes March 16, 2023 Mr. Buck stated that under the self-storage act, residing in a self-storage unit is prohibited. Mr. Buck said that Mr. Hester's self-storage facilities are gated and have cameras. Mr. Hester addressed the concerns about traffic and noise. Mr. Nachtrieb asked if a barrier will be installed to block noise, Mr. Hester said that the building will provide a perimeter and there will be minimal fencing and a 30 ft. landscaped berm. Chairman Hennessy asked if any one else would like to speak on this petition. No one came forward. A motion was made by Brigette Roehr, seconded by Bob Nachtrieb, to approve PETITION 2023-15: A Variation of Use to allow a self-storage facility that includes indoor-climate-controlled and outdoor mini-storage units in a B-1 (Neighborhood Business) District, located at 1701 Drauden Road. PETITION 2023-16: A Special Use Permit to allow a self-storage facility that includes indoor-climate-controlled and outdoor mini-storage units, located at 1701 Drauden Road. The motion failed by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Nachtrieb and Roehr Nay: Alessio, 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 Bob Nachtrieb, seconded by Colette Safford, 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 5 of 5