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, December 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 Ed Hennessy, Bob Nachtrieb, Jim Riggs, Jim Riggs, Brigette Roehr, Brigette Roehr, Pat McShane, Pat McShane and Ralph Bias Absent Vincent Alessio and Vincent Alessio APPROVAL OF MINUTES November 16, 2023 Zoning Board of Appeals Regular TMP-6792 Meeting Minutes Attachments: 11-16-23 ZBA A motion was made by Ralph Bias, seconded by Bob Nachtrieb, to approve the November 16, 2023 Zoning Board of Appeals Regular Meeting Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Nachtrieb, Riggs, Roehr, McShane and Bias 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 7 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes December 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. 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 2023-67: A Variation to reduce the required rear TMP-6814 yard setback from 25 ft. to 11.71 ft. to allow the construction of a covered patio, located at 7420 Ascot Court. (Council District #3) Attachments: ZBA 2023-67 (7420 Ascot Court) Staff Report Packet Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. Tom O'Brien, 7420 Ascot Court, Joliet, IL. Mr. O'Brien appeared in support of his petition. Mr. O'Brien let the board know that his neighbors have submitted letters of support. 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 Brigette Roehr, seconded by Bob Nachtrieb, to approve PETITION 2023-67: A Variation to reduce the required rear yard setback from 25 ft. to 11.71 ft. to allow the construction of a covered patio, located at 7420 Ascot Court. (Council District #3). The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Nachtrieb, Riggs, Roehr, McShane and Bias PETITION 2023-68: A Variation to increase maximum lot TMP-6780 coverage from 30% to 32% to allow the addition of a 16 ft. x 16 ft. detached shed, located at 112 S. May Street. (Council District #5) Attachments: ZBA 2023-68 (112 S May St) Staff Report Packet Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. Perry Fielder, 112 S. May Street, Joliet, IL. Mr. Fielder appeared in support of his 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 Ralph Bias, seconded by Brigette Roehr, to approve PETITION 2023-68: A Variation to increase maximum lot coverage from 30% to 32% to allow the addition of a 16 ft. x 16 ft. detached shed, located at 112 S. May Street. (Council District #5). The motion carried by the following vote: Page 2 of 7 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes December 21, 2023 Aye: Hennessy, Nachtrieb, Riggs, Roehr, McShane and Bias PETITION 2023-69: A Variation to increase maximum lot TMP-6781 coverage from 30% to 44% and to reduce the rear yard setback from 25 ft. to 5 ft. to allow construction of a carport, located at 212 E. Webster Street. (Council District #4) Attachments: ZBA 2023-69 (212 E Webster St) Staff Report Packet Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in Ms. Magda Lara, 212 E. Webster Street, Joliet, IL. Ms. Lara appeared in support of her petition. Ms. Lara explained the need for the proposed carport. 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 Ralph Bias, to approve PETITION 2023-69: A Variation to increase maximum lot coverage from 30% to 44% and to reduce the rear yard setback from 25 ft. to 5 ft. to allow construction of a carport, located at 212 E. Webster Street. (Council District #4). The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Nachtrieb, Riggs, Roehr, McShane and Bias PETITION 2023-70: A Variation to allow an illuminated TMP-6816 monument sign in an R-4 (low density multi-family residential) zoning district, located at 604 N. Raynor Avenue. (Council District #4) - WITHDRAWN Attachments: staff report withdrawal_604 N. Raynor Avenue This petition was withdrawn by the Petitioner. PETITION 2023-71: A Variation to reduce the required side TMP-6782 yard setback from 8 ft. to 7.2 ft. and to reduce the sum of side yards from 20 ft. to 17.9 ft. for a residential addition, located at 305 N. Reed Street. (Council District #2) Attachments: ZBA 2023-71 (305 N Reed St) Staff Report Packet Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. Peter Gelis, 305 N. Reed Street, Joliet, IL. Mr. Gelis appeared in support of his petition. Mr. Bias asked why Mr. Gelis expanded the three-seasons room, Mr. Gelis explained that he wanted to extend it to the wall to enclose the pool area. Mr. Bias asked if Mr. Gelis completed the construction work, Mr. Gelis answered yes. Page 3 of 7 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes December 21, 2023 Chairman Hennessy asked if any one else would like to speak about this petition. No one came forward. A motion was made by Ralph Bias, seconded by Brigette Roehr, to approve A Variation to reduce the required side yard setback from 8 ft. to 7.2 ft. and to reduce the sum of side yards from 20 ft. to 17.9 ft. for a residential addition, located at 305 N. Reed Street. (Council District #2). The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Nachtrieb, Riggs, Roehr, McShane and Bias PETITION 2023-72: A Variation to reduce the rear yard TMP-6783 setback from 25 ft. to 12 ft. to allow construction of a single-family home, located at 414 S. Eastern Avenue. (Council District #5) Attachments: ZBA 2023-72 (414 S Eastern Ave) Staff Report Packet Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. Stephen Richard, 951 W. Savannah Drive, Romeoville, IL. Mr. Richard appeared in support of his petition. Mr. Nachtrieb asked if the train traffic is fast moving or stationary, Mr. Richard talk about the street traffic and yard. Mr. Bias asked if Mr. Richard lives in the neighborhood, Mr. Richard answered he lives in Romeoville, IL. 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 Brigette Roehr, seconded by Ralph Bias, to approve PETITION 2023-72: A Variation to reduce the rear yard setback from 25 ft. to 12 ft. to allow construction of a single-family home, located at 414 S. Eastern Avenue. (Council District #5). The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Nachtrieb, Riggs, Roehr, McShane and Bias PETITION 2023-73: A Special Use Permit to allow an auto TMP-6784 body repair shop, located at 115 E. Clinton Street. (Council District #4) Attachments: ZBA 2023-73 (115 E Clinton St) Staff Report Packet Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. Rafael Venegas, 350 Mississippi Avenue, Joliet, IL. Mr. Venegas appeared in support of his petition. Mr. Bias asked if Mr. Venegas is currently working in the auto painting business, Mr. Venegas answered yes. Mr. Bias asked how long Mr. Venegas has been in the business, Mr. Venegas replied he has been working in the family auto business since high school. Page 4 of 7 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes December 21, 2023 Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. Roberto Cornelio, 310 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet, IL. Mr. Cornelio appeared in support of this petition. Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. Nick Policandriotes, 2500 Douglas Street, Joliet, IL. Mr. Policandriotes appeared in support of this petition. Chairman Hennessy swore in Ms. Diana Riverous, 310 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet, IL. Ms. Riverous 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 Ralph Bias, seconded by Pat McShane, to approve PETITION 2023-73: A Special Use Permit to allow an auto body repair shop, located at 115 E. Clinton Street. (Council District #4). The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Nachtrieb, Riggs, Roehr, McShane and Bias PETITION 2023-74: An extension of a Special Use Permit TMP-6758 (Ordinance #18514) to allow a logistics terminal, located at 22909 Mound Road. (Council District #5) Attachments: ZBA 2023-74 (22909 W. Mound Road) Staff Report Packet Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. James Defily, 22909 W. Mound Road, Joliet, IL. Mr. Defily appeared in support of this petition. Mr. Defily that the petitioner is asking for an extension of the existing Special Use Permit. 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 Ralph Bias, to approve PETITION 2023-74: An extension of a Special Use Permit (Ordinance #18514) to allow a logistics terminal, located at 22909 Mound Road. (Council District #5). The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Nachtrieb, Riggs, Roehr, McShane and Bias PETITION 2023-75: A Variation to reduce the required side TMP-6815 yard setback from 8 ft. to 4.3 ft. to allow the construction of a second story addition, located at 1303 Agnes Avenue. (Council District #2) Attachments: ZBA 2023-75 (1303 Agnes Avenue) Staff Report Packet Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Page 5 of 7 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes December 21, 2023 Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. Francisco Contreras, 1303 Agnes Avenue, Joliet, IL. Mr. Contreras appeared in support of his petition. Mr. Contreras asked if he could extend the addition to the edge of the existing home, Mr. Torri explained that is not what the variance paperwork requested. Mr. Ray Heitner, City Planner, explained that a lot coverage variance would be required in addition to the setback variance if the house is extended to align with the existing house. Mr. Torri explained that the dimensions can not be changed at the meeting, Ms. Roehr asked if this petition could be amended or tabled. Mr. Torri explained that the existing petition has been advertised and processed, any changes would require a new Zoning Board of Appeals hearing with new advertisement and notices before that meeting. Mr. Torri recommended tabling the petition to the January 18th, 2024 meeting. A motion was made by Brigette Roehr, seconded by Ralph Bias, to table PETITION 2023-75: A Variation to reduce the required side yard setback from 8 ft. to 4.3 ft. to allow the construction of a second story addition, located at 1303 Agnes Avenue. (Council District #2) to the January 18th, 2024 meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Nachtrieb, Riggs, Roehr, McShane and Bias PETITION 2023-76: A Variation to reduce the number of TMP-6760 required off-street parking spaces and to reduce the minimum setback from the street centerline to allow a commercial building addition, located at 117 N. Center Street. (Council District #5) Attachments: ZBA 2023-76 (117 N. Center) Staff Report Packet Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. Nathaniel Washburn, 111 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet, IL. Mr. Washburn appeared in support of this petition. Mr. Washburn explained that this in an older area with existing parking issues. Ms. Roehr asked if the upstairs is occupied, Mr. Washburn did not know if it was currently occupied. Chairman Hennessy recalled growing up down the street and previous occupants running viable businesses with the parking shortage. Mr. Washburn explained that the addition will help the flow of the existing bar area, and allow a separate space for video gambling. 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 Ralph Bias, seconded by Pat McShane, to approve PETITION 2023-76: A Variation to reduce the number of required off-street parking spaces and to reduce the minimum setback from the street centerline to allow a commercial building addition, located at 117 N. Center Street. (Council District #5). The motion carried by the following vote: Page 6 of 7 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes December 21, 2023 Aye: Hennessy, Nachtrieb, Riggs, Roehr, McShane and Bias 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, seconded by Ralph Bias, to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Nachtrieb, Riggs, Roehr, McShane and Bias This meeting will be held in an accessible location. 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