Zoning Board of Appeals
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · February 15, 2024
Minutes
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, February 15, 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 and Jim Riggs
Absent Pat McShane, Vincent Alessio and Brigette Roehr
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
January 18, 2024 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes TMP-6949
Attachments: ZBA 01-18-24
A motion was made by Bob Nachtrieb, seconded by Jim Riggs, to approve the
January 18, 2024 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Aye: Hennessy, Nachtrieb, Bias and Riggs
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
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Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes February 15, 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 2024-03: A series of Variations to allow TMP-7007
construction of a second-story addition on an existing
home, located at 413 Maude Avenue. (Council District #5)
Attachments: ZBA 2024-03 (413 Maude Ave) Staff Report Packet
Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record.
Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. Brian Hall, 413 Maude Avenue, Joliet, IL. Mr.
Hall 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 Jim Riggs, seconded by Bob Nachtrieb, to approve
PETITION 2024-03: A series of Variations to allow construction of a
second-story addition on an existing home, located at 413 Maude Avenue.
(Council District #5). The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hennessy, Nachtrieb, Bias and Riggs
PETITION 2024-04: A Variation of Use to allow continuation TMP-7008
of a three-unit residence in an R-1 (single-family residential)
zoning district, located at 506 Manhattan Road. (Council
District #5)
Attachments: ZBA 2024-04 (506 Manhattan Rd) Staff Report Packet
Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record.
Chairman Hennessy swore in Ms. Heather Kazmark, 331 83rd Street,
Bolingbrook, IL. Ms. Kazmark appeared in support of the 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 Jim Riggs, seconded by Ralph Bias, to approve
PETITION 2024-04: A Variation of Use to allow continuation of a three-unit
residence in an R-1 (single-family residential) zoning district, located at 506
Manhattan Road. (Council District #5). The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hennessy, Nachtrieb, Bias and Riggs
OLD/NEW BUSINESS—NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION
PUBLIC COMMENT
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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 Ralph Bias, seconded by Bob Nachtrieb, to adjourn the meeting. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hennessy, Nachtrieb, Bias and Riggs
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.
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Agenda
City of Joliet
Zoning Board of Appeals
Meeting Agenda
Board Members
Vincent Alessio
Ralph Bias
Ed Hennessy
Pat McShane
Bob Nachtrieb
Jim Riggs
Brigette Roehr
Thursday, February 15, 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
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
January 18, 2024 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes
Attachments: ZBA 01-18-24
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.
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Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Agenda February 15, 2024
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 2024-03: A series of Variations to allow construction of a
second-story addition on an existing home, located at 413 Maude Avenue.
(Council District #5)
Attachments: ZBA 2024-03 (413 Maude Ave) Staff Report Packet
PETITION 2024-04: A Variation of Use to allow continuation of a three-unit
residence in an R-1 (single-family residential) zoning district, located at 506
Manhattan Road. (Council District #5)
Attachments: ZBA 2024-04 (506 Manhattan Rd) Staff Report Packet
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
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.
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