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, August 17, 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 Brigette Roehr, Brigette Roehr, Vincent Alessio, Ed Hennessy, Jim Riggs and Bob Nachtrieb Absent Pat McShane and Colette Safford APPROVAL OF MINUTES July 20, 2023 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes TMP-6249 Attachments: 07-20-23 ZBA A motion was made by Jim Riggs to approve the July 20, 2023 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb, Riggs 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 August 17, 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 2023-45: A Variation to reduce the required rear TMP-6265 yard setback on a through lot from 30 ft. to 25 ft. for a property, located at 4 S. Cagwin Avenue. Attachments: ZBA 2023-45 (4 S. Cagwin Avenue) Staff Report Packet Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy asked the petitioner to come forward, the petitioner was not present. 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 2023-45: A Variation to reduce the required rear yard setback on a through lot from 30 ft. to 25 ft. for a property, located at 4 S. Cagwin Avenue. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb, Riggs and Roehr PETITION 2023-46: A series of Variations to allow TMP-6243 construction of a covered front porch on an existing home, located at 637 Central Avenue. Attachments: ZBA 2023-46 (637 Central Ave) Staff Report Packet Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy asked the petitioner to come forward, the petitioner was not present. 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 Vincent Alessio, to approve PETITION 2023-46: A series of Variations to allow construction of a covered front porch on an existing home, located at 637 Central Avenue. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb, Riggs and Roehr PETITION 2023-47: A Variation to increase the maximum TMP-6266 allowable size for an on-premise wall sign from 200 sq. ft. to 300 sq. ft. for a building, located at 1529 N. Broadway Street. Attachments: ZBA 2023-47 (1529 N. Broadway Street) Staff Report Packet Page 2 of 5 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes August 17, 2023 Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. Terry Lambert, 3500 Harris Drive, Joliet, IL. Mr. Lambert 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 Jim Riggs, seconded by Bob Nachtrieb, to approve PETITION 2023-47: A Variation to increase the maximum allowable size for an on-premise wall sign from 200 sq. ft. to 300 sq. ft. for a building, located at 1529 N. Broadway Street. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb, Riggs and Roehr PETITION 2023-48: An amendment to a Special Use Permit TMP-6244 (Ordinance #11978) to allow enrollment of up to 160 students in preschool through eighth grade for an existing public day school, located at 1205 N. Larkin Avenue. Attachments: ZBA 2023-48 (1205 N Larkin Ave) Staff Report Packet Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in Ms. Tiffany Frey, 1205 N. Larkin Avenue, Joliet, IL. Ms. Frey appeared in support of this petition. Ms. Frey provided some information regarding the updates and changes to the SOWIC facility. Chairman Hennessy asked if any one else would like to speak about this petition. No one came forward. A motion was made by Brigette Roehr, seconded by Bob Nachtrieb, to approve PETITION 2023-48: An amendment to a Special Use Permit (Ordinance #11978) to allow enrollment of up to 160 students in preschool through eighth grade for an existing public day school, located at 1205 N. Larkin Avenue. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb, Riggs and Roehr PETITION 2023-49: A Special Use Permit to allow an TMP-6245 automotive service and repair facility, located at 217 E. Clinton Street. PETITION 2023-55: A Variation to allow an automotive service and repair facility within 100 feet of the building or grounds of institutional uses (church and school), located at 217 E. Clinton Street. Attachments: 2023-49 (217 E Clinton St) Staff Report Packet Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Page 3 of 5 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes August 17, 2023 Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr.Nick Policandriotes, 500 Douglas Street, Joliet, IL. Mr. Jose Rizo, 217 E. Clinton Street, Joliet, IL. and Mr. ___, 709 N. Center Street, Joliet, IL. Mr. Policandriotes is the owner of the building and appeared in support of this petition. Mr. Nachtrieb asked if the Mr. Policandriotes knew the residential property owners nearby the shop, Mr. Policandriotes does know the owners but not the current tenants. Mr. Riggs asked if the repair shop will be closed on Sundays, Mr. Policandriotes said yes they will be closed. 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 Vincent Alessio, to approve PETITION 2023-49: A Special Use Permit to allow an automotive service and repair facility, located at 217 E. Clinton Street and PETITION 2023-55: A Variation to allow an automotive service and repair facility within 100 feet of the building or grounds of institutional uses (church and school), located at 217 E. Clinton Street. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb, Riggs and Roehr PETITION 2023-50: A Special Use Permit for an indoor TMP-6267 storage facility, located at 4200 W. Jefferson Street. PETITION 2023-51: A Special Use Permit for truck hire & sales, located at 4200 W. Jefferson Street. PETITION 2023-52: A Variation to allow two main buildings on one lot, located at 4200 W. Jefferson Street. PETITION 2023-53: A Variation to increase the total permitted sign height from 25 ft. to 39.56 ft., located at 4200 W. Jefferson Street. PETITION 2023-54: A Variation to increase the total amount of allowable wall signage from 784 sq. ft. to 801 sq. ft., located at 4200 W. Jefferson Street. Attachments: ZBA 2023-50-504 (4200 W. Jefferson Street) Staff Report Packet Mr. Torri announced that this petition needs to be tabled due to ongoing negotiations with the petitioner and the FAA. A motion was made by Bob Nachtrieb, seconded by Brigette Roehr, to table PETITION 2023-50: A Special Use Permit for an indoor storage facility, located at 4200 W. Jefferson Street, PETITION 2023-51: A Special Use Permit for truck hire & sales, located at 4200 W. Jefferson Street, PETITION 2023-52: A Variation to allow two main buildings on one lot, located at 4200 W. Jefferson Street, PETITION 2023-53: A Variation to increase the total permitted sign Page 4 of 5 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes August 17, 2023 height from 25 ft. to 39.56 ft., located at 4200 W. Jefferson Street and PETITION 2023-54: A Variation to increase the total amount of allowable wall signage from 784 sq. ft. to 801 sq. ft., located at 4200 W. Jefferson Street. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb, Riggs and Roehr 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 Brigette Roehr, seconded by Vincent Alessio, to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb, Riggs and Roehr 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