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, June 15, 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 and Pat McShane Absent Colette Safford and Brigette Roehr APPROVAL OF MINUTES May 18, 2023 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes TMP-5963 Attachments: 05-18-23 ZBA A motion was made by Jim Riggs, seconded by Bob Nachtrieb, to approve the May 18, 2023 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb, Riggs 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 5 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes June 15, 2023 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 2023-31: A Variation to allow a detached garage TMP-5943 that is larger in footprint than the principal structure, located at 111 S. Midland Avenue. Attachments: ZBA 2023-31 (111 S Midland Ave) Staff Report Packet Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. Jimmy Hensley, 111 S. Midland Avenue, Joliet, IL. Mr. Hensley appeared in support of this petition. Mr. Hensley explained that he does not use his residence for his business. Chairman Hennessy swore in a resident from 108 S. Midland Avenue. He appeared in support of this petition. Chairman Hennessy asked if anyone 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 2023-31: A Variation to allow a detached garage that is larger in footprint than the principal structure, located at 111 S. Midland Avenue. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb, Riggs and McShane PETITION 2023-32: A series of Variations to reduce the TMP-5944 required front yard and rear yard setbacks to allow an addition to an existing home, located at 723 Morgan Street. Attachments: ZBA 2023-32 (723 Morgan St) Staff Report Packet Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. John Honiotes, 329 Pleasant Avenue, Joliet, IL. Mr. Honiotes 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 approvePETITION 2023-32: A series of Variations to reduce the required front yard and rear yard setbacks to allow an addition to an existing home, located at 723 Morgan Street. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb, Riggs and McShane Page 2 of 5 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes June 15, 2023 PETITION 2023-33: A Variation of Use to allow a gas station TMP-5962 in a B-1 (Neighborhood Business) zoning district, located at 324 S. Larkin Avenue. PETITION 2023-34: A Special Use Permit to allow a gas station, located at 324 S. Larkin Avenue. PETITION 2023-35: A series of Variations to allow reduction of the landscape area from 10’ to 5’, and to allow an exit lane for an automobile service station on the same block front and within 20’ of a residential zoning district, located at 324 S. Larkin Avenue. Attachments: ZBA 2023_33-35 (324 S. Larkin Avenue) Staff Report Packet_v3 Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. Mac Bhambra, 3650 Walters Avenue, Northbrook, IL. Mr. Bhambra appeared in support of his petition. Chairman Hennessy asked how long Mr. Bhambra has owned the gas station, Mr. Bhambra answered 16 or 17 years. Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. Barry McCue, 808 Mason Avenue, Joliet, IL. Mr. McCue appeared in opposition to this petition due to the lack of landscaping in the proposed site plan. 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 to approve PETITION 2023-33: A Variation of Use to allow a gas station in a B-1 (Neighborhood Business) zoning district, located at 324 S. Larkin Avenue, PETITION 2023-34: A Special Use Permit to allow a gas station, located at 324 S. Larkin Avenue and PETITION 2023-35: A series of Variations to allow reduction of the landscape area from 10’ to 5’, and to allow an exit lane for an automobile service station on the same block front and within 20’ of a residential zoning district, located at 324 S. Larkin Avenue. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb, Riggs and McShane PETITION 2023-36: A Special Use Permit to allow a trucking TMP-5945 maintenance facility, located at 2404 Reeves Road. Attachments: ZBA 2023-36 (2404 Reeves Rd) Staff Report Packet Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in ?, 2404 Reeves Road. Mr. ? appeared in support of this petition. Page 3 of 5 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes June 15, 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 2023-36: A Special Use Permit to allow a trucking maintenance facility, located at 2404 Reeves Road. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb, Riggs and McShane PETITION 2023-37: A Variation to allow two main buildings TMP-5947 containing separate dwelling units on one lot, located at 328 and 330 S. Des Plaines Street. Attachments: ZBA 2023-37 (328 & 330 S. Des Plaines Street) Staff Report Packet Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. Victor McCullum, 21126 Kenmare Drive, Shorewood, IL. Mr. McCullum appeared in support of his petition. Mr. Riggs asked if there are separate septic and water lines. Mr. Torri said staff says there are not separate water lines. 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 2023-37: A Variation to allow two main buildings containing separate dwelling units on one lot, located at 328 and 330 S. Des Plaines Street. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb, Riggs 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 Ed Hennessy to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb, Riggs and McShane Page 4 of 5 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes June 15, 2023 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