Zoning Board of Appeals

150 West Jefferson Street City of Joliet Joliet, IL 60432 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes Board Members Vincent Alessio Ralph Bias Ed Hennessy Pat McShane Bob Nachtrieb Jim Riggs Brigette Roehr Thursday, September 21, 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, Ed Hennessy, Bob Nachtrieb, Jim Riggs, Jim Riggs, Pat McShane and Pat McShane Absent Vincent Alessio and Vincent Alessio APPROVAL OF MINUTES August 17, 2023 Zoning Board of Appeals Regular Meeting TMP-6355 Minutes Attachments: 08-17-23 ZBA Minutes A motion was made by Jim Riggs, seconded by Pat McShane, to approve the August 17, 2023 Zoning Board of Appeals Regular Meeting Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Roehr, Hennessy, Nachtrieb and Riggs Abstain: 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 Page 1 of 6 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes September 21, 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 2023-50: A Special Use Permit for an indoor TMP-6397 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. ***TO BE TABLED*** Attachments: ZBA 2023-50-54 (4200 W. Jefferson Street) TABLING REQUEST A motion was made by Brigette Roehr, seconded by Jim Riggs, 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 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. ***TO BE TABLED***. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Roehr, Hennessy, Nachtrieb, Riggs 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 2023-61: A Variation of Use to allow a two-unit TMP-6388 residence in an R-2 (single family residential) zoning district, located at 501 Fourth Avenue. PETITION 2023-56: A Variation to allow a reduction in the amount of required off-street parking spaces from three to two spaces, located at 501 Fourth Avenue. Page 2 of 6 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes September 21, 2023 Attachments: ZBA 2023-61 & 56 (501 Fourth Ave) Staff Report Packet Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy asked any one was present to represent this petition. The petitioner was not present. A motion was made by Bob Nachtrieb, seconded by Jim Riggs, to table PETITION 2023-61: A Variation of Use to allow a two-unit residence in an R-2 (single family residential) zoning district, located at 501 Fourth Avenue and PETITION 2023-56: A Variation to allow a reduction in the amount of required off-street parking spaces from three to two spaces, located at 501 Fourth Avenue to the October 19th, 2023 Meeting because the petitioner was not present. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Nachtrieb, Riggs and McShane Nay: Roehr and Hennessy The petitioner arrived later in the meeting. Therefore, the Board decided to continue with the public hearing regarding this petition. A motion was made by Bob Nachtrieb, seconded by Brigette Roehr, to rescind the tabling of PETITION 2023-61: A Variation of Use to allow a two-unit residence in an R-2 (single family residential) zoning district, located at 501 Fourth Avenue and PETITION 2023-56: A Variation to allow a reduction in the amount of required off-street parking spaces from three to two spaces, located at 501 Fourth Avenue because the petitioner arrived later in the meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Roehr, Hennessy, Nachtrieb, Riggs and McShane Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. Francisco Iniguez, 501 Fourth Avenue, Joliet, IL. Mr. Iniguez 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 Bob Nachtrieb, seconded by Brigette Roehr, to approve PETITION 2023-61: A Variation of Use to allow a two-unit residence in an R-2 (single family residential) zoning district, located at 501 Fourth Avenue and PETITION 2023-56: A Variation to allow a reduction in the amount of required off-street parking spaces from three to two spaces, located at 501 Fourth Avenue. Page 3 of 6 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes September 21, 2023 The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Roehr, Hennessy, Nachtrieb, Riggs and McShane PETITION 2023-57: A Special Use Permit to allow a day care TMP-6365 center, located at 500 Millboro Place. PETITION 2023-58: A Variation to allow a day care center less than 40 ft. from any other lot in a residential zoning district, located at 500 Millboro Place. Attachments: ZBA 2023-57 2023-58 (500 Millboro Pl) Staff Report Packet A motion was made by Jim Riggs, seconded by Bob Nachtrieb, to table PETITION 2023-57: A Special Use Permit to allow a day care center, located at 500 Millboro Place and PETITION 2023-58: A Variation to allow a day care center less than 40 ft. from any other lot in a residential zoning district, located at 500 Millboro Place because the petitioner was not present. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Roehr, Hennessy, Nachtrieb, Riggs and McShane The petitioner arrived later in the meeting. Therefore, the Board decided to continue with the public hearing regarding this petition. A motion was made by Jim Riggs, seconded by Bob Nachtrieb, to rescind the tabling of PETITION 2023-57: A Special Use Permit to allow a day care center, located at 500 Millboro Place and PETITION 2023-58: A Variation to allow a day care center less than 40 ft. from any other lot in a residential zoning district, located at 500 Millboro Place. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Roehr, Hennessy, Nachtrieb, Riggs and McShane Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in Ms. Lakechia McElrath, 1012 Mission Blvd., Joliet, IL. Ms. McElrath appeared in support of her petition. Chairman Hennessy asked what is the status of Ms. McElrath's day care license, Ms. Elrath answered that her license will be updated once the location is approved. Chairman Hennessy asked how long Ms. McElrath had a day care license, Ms. McElrath said her current license has been valid for four years. 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 Page 4 of 6 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes September 21, 2023 PETITION 2023-57: A Special Use Permit to allow a day care center, located at 500 Millboro Place and PETITION 2023-58: A Variation to allow a day care center less than 40 ft. from any other lot in a residential zoning district, located at 500 Millboro Place. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Roehr, Hennessy, Nachtrieb, Riggs and McShane PETITION 2023-59: A Special Use Permit to allow sales of TMP-6366 new & used trucks and associated equipment, located at 3350 Channahon Road. Attachments: ZBA 2023-59 (3350 Channahon 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 appeared in support of this petition. Mr. Osterberger gave a brief overview of the proposed truck sales business. 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 2023-59: A Special Use Permit to allow sales of new & used trucks and associated equipment, located at 3350 Channahon Road. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Roehr, Hennessy, Nachtrieb, Riggs and McShane PETITION 2023-60: A Variation of Use and a series of TMP-6398 Variations to allow the continuation of a three-unit residence in a R-3 (one and two family residential) zoning district, located at 901 Summit Street. Attachments: ZBA 2023-60 (901 Summit Street) Staff Report Packet Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. Don Gould, 860 Center Ct. Unit D, Shorewood, IL. and Mr. Walter Adamic, 809 Douglas Street, Joliet, IL. Mr. Gould and Mr. Adamic appeared in support of this petition. Mr. Gould explained the history of the property and that there are similar uses around the same neighborhood. Mr. Nachtrieb asked if there should be a mechanism in place so that property owner are notified that their properties are not compliant. Mr. Torri said staff does notify property owners as soon as they know the zoning is not compliant. Chairman Hennessy asked if any one else would like to speak on behalf of this Page 5 of 6 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes September 21, 2023 petition. No one came forward. A motion was made by Jim Riggs, seconded by Pat McShane, to approve PETITION 2023-60: A Variation of Use and a series of Variations to allow the continuation of a three-unit residence in a R-3 (one and two family residential) zoning district, located at 901 Summit Street. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Roehr, Hennessy, 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 Bob Nachtrieb, seconded by Jim Riggs, to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Roehr, Hennessy, Nachtrieb, Riggs 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 6 of 6