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, January 18, 2024 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, Ralph Bias, Brigette Roehr and Jim Riggs Absent Pat McShane and Vincent Alessio APPROVAL OF MINUTES December 21, 2023 Zoning Board of Appeals Regular TMP-6901 Meeting Minutes Attachments: 12-21-23 ZBA A motion was made by Bob Nachtrieb, seconded by Brigette Roehr, to approve the December 21, 2023 Zoning Board of Appeals Regular Meeting Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Nachtrieb, Bias, Roehr and Riggs Absent: McShane and Alessio 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 4 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes January 18, 2024 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 2023-75: A Variation to reduce the required side TMP-6930 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_01.18.2024 Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. Francisco Contreras, 1303 Agnes Avenue, Joliet, IL. Mr. Contreras appeared in support of his petition. Chairman Hennessy asked if Mr. Contreras worked out all the previous issues with the staff, Mr. Contreras said yes. A motion was made by Jim Riggs, seconded by Bob Nachtrieb, to approve 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). The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Nachtrieb, Bias, Roehr and Riggs Absent: McShane and Alessio 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 2024-01: A Variation to allow three additional TMP-6897 business park identification signs for CenterPoint Intermodal Center, located at 2903 Schweitzer Road. (Council District # 5) Attachments: ZBA 2024-01 (2903 Schweitzer Rd) Staff Report Packet Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. Jake Gancarczyk, Spesia & Taylor, 1415 Black Road, Joliet, IL. Mr. Gancarczyk appeared in support of this petition. Chairman Hennessy asked if any one would like to speak on behalf of this petition. No one came forward. A motion was made by Ralph Bias, seconded by Bob Nachtrieb, to approve PETITION 2024-01: A Variation to allow three additional business park identification signs for CenterPoint Intermodal Center, located at 2903 Schweitzer Road. (Council District # 5). The motion carried by the following vote: Page 2 of 4 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes January 18, 2024 Aye: Hennessy, Nachtrieb, Bias, Roehr and Riggs Absent: McShane and Alessio NEW BUSINESS PETITION 2024-02: An Extension of a Special Use Permit TMP-6898 (Ordinance #18522) which allowed a self-storage facility, located at 414 Rowell Avenue. (Council District # 5) Attachments: ZBA 2024-02 (414 Rowell Ave) Staff Report Packet SUP extension Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. Paul Richards, 111 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet, IL. Mr. Richards appeared in support of this petition. Mr. Bias asked if the company was the same from the previous approval, Mr. Richards said it is a different company. 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 Jim Riggs, to approve PETITION 2024-02: An Extension of a Special Use Permit (Ordinance #18522) which allowed a self-storage facility, located at 414 Rowell Avenue. (Council District # 5). The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Nachtrieb, Bias, Roehr and Riggs Absent: McShane and Alessio 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 Nachtrieb to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Nachtrieb, Bias, Roehr and Riggs Absent: McShane and Alessio 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 3 of 4 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes January 18, 2024 Page 4 of 4