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, July 20, 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, Ed Hennessy, Vincent Alessio, Bob Nachtrieb, Jim Riggs, Colette Safford, Brigette Roehr and Pat McShane APPROVAL OF MINUTES Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes--June 15, 2023 TMP-6190 Attachments: 06-15-23 ZBA A motion was made by Pat McShane, seconded by Bob Nachtrieb, to approve the Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes--June 15, 2023. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb, Riggs and McShane Abstain: Safford and 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. 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 Page 1 of 5 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes July 20, 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 2023-38: A Variation on lot coverage from 30% to TMP-6171 33% and a series of variations to allow construction of a covered patio at the rear of an existing home, located at 904 Mason Avenue. Attachments: ZBA 2023-38 (904 Mason Avenue) Staff Report Packet Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. John Lesnik, 904 Mason Avenue, Joliet, IL. Mr. Lesnik appeared in support of his 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 Brigette Roehr, to approve PETITION 2023-38: A Variation on lot coverage from 30% to 33% and a series of variations to allow construction of a covered patio at the rear of an existing home, located at 904 Mason Avenue. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb, Riggs, Safford, Roehr and McShane PETITION 2023-39: A series of Variations to reduce the front TMP-6155 yard and rear yard setbacks to allow construction of a single-family home, located at 414 S. Eastern Avenue. Attachments: ZBA 2023-39 (414 S Eastern Ave) Staff Report Packet Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. Stephen Richard, 414 S. Eastern Avenue, Joliet, IL. Mr. Richard appeared in support of his petition. Mr. Richard explained that the lot has been vacant for a while and he would like to build a home there . 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 2023-39: A series of Variations to reduce the front yard and rear yard setbacks to allow construction of a single-family home, located at 414 S. Eastern Avenue. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb, Riggs, Safford, Roehr and McShane Page 2 of 5 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes July 20, 2023 PETITION 2023-40: A VARIATION ON MAXIMUM FENCE HEIGHT TO ALLOW A 6-FOOT-TALL FENCE IN A CORNER SIDE YARD, LOCATED AT 2310 PARK RIDGE DRIVE. (WITHDRAWN BY PETITIONER) This was withdrawn by the petitioner. PETITION 2023-41: A series of Variations on signage to allow TMP-6156 B-3 (general business) signage within a B-2 (central business) zoning district, located at 3128 Voyager Lane. Attachments: ZBA 2023-41 (3128 Voyager Ln) Staff Report Packet Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. Chris Fish, 6310 Oakbury Drive, Wisconsin Rapids, WI. Mr. Fish explained that the signage will be similar to the previous Toys-R-Us signage. 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 Brigette Roehr, to approve PETITION 2023-41: A series of Variations on signage to allow B-3 (general business) signage within a B-2 (central business) zoning district, located at 3128 Voyager Lane. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb, Riggs, Safford, Roehr and McShane PETITION 2023-42: A Variation of Use to allow a two-unit TMP-6174 residence in an R-2 (Single-Family Residential) zoning district, located at 1011 Valley Avenue. Attachments: ZBA 2023-42 (1011 Valley Avenue) Staff Report Packet_v2 Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in Ms. Sonia Medina, 603 Oneida Street, Joliet, IL. Ms. Medina appeared in support of this petition. Chairman Hennessy asked if the property would be re-inspected by Neighborhood Services, Mr. Torri said yes there will be a new inspection. 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 Pat McShane, to approve PETITION 2023-42: A Variation of Use to allow a two-unit residence in an R-2 (Single-Family Residential) zoning district, located at 1011 Valley Avenue. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 3 of 5 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes July 20, 2023 Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb, Riggs, Safford, Roehr and McShane PETITION 2023-43: A Variation of Use to allow a two-unit TMP-6175 residence in an R-2 (Single-Family Residential) zoning district, located at 425 N. Hickory Street. Attachments: ZBA 2023-43 (425 N. Hickory Street) Staff Report Packet Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in Ms. Marie Bureros, 2706 Joe Adler Drive, Plainfield, IL. Ms. Bureros explained that the property was previously a two-unit that was converted to a single family home. Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. Doug Sponich, 430 N. Center Street, Joliet, IL. Mr. Sponich appeared in opposition to this petition. He feels a single family home would be better for the neighborhood. 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 2023-43: A Variation of Use to allow a two-unit residence in an R-2 (Single-Family Residential) zoning district, located at 425 N. Hickory Street. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb, Riggs, Safford, Roehr and McShane PETITION 2023-44 A Special Use Permit to allow a truck TMP-6157 terminal, located at 23525 & 23551 S. Houbolt Road (formerly Vetter Road). Attachments: ZBA 2023-44 (23525 and 23551 S Houbolt Rd) Staff Report Packet Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. Tom Osterberger, 111 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet, IL. Mr. Osterberger explained the changes made to the new proposal. Chairman Hennessy swore in Ms. Kathleen Garthus, 23656 S. Vetter Road, Elwood, IL. Ms. Garthus appeared in opposition to this petition. Ms. Garthus believes this development will negatively affect the quality of life for residents who live nearby. Chairman Hennessy asked if any one else would like to speak on behalf of this petition. No one came forward. Page 4 of 5 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes July 20, 2023 A motion was made by Vincent Alessio, seconded by Pat McShane, to approve PETITION 2023-44 A Special Use Permit to allow a truck terminal, located at 23525 & 23551 S. Houbolt Road (formerly Vetter Road). The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Riggs, Safford, Roehr and McShane 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 Bob Nachtrieb, seconded by Brigette Roehr, 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