G. Planning & Zoning Commission
Regular MeetingLake Zurich, IL · November 28, 2018
Minutes
Approved
VILLAGE OF LAKE ZURICH
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Stratman at 7:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Present – Chairman Stratman, Commissioners Baumann, Giannini, Muir, Riley,
and Schultz. Absent - Commissioners Castillo and Dannegger. Chairman Stratman noted a quorum
was present. Also present: Community Development Director Sarosh Saher and Planner Tim
Verbeke.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES AND FINDINGS OF THE COMMISSION
Approval of the October 24, 2018 Meeting Minutes of the Planning & Zoning Commission:
MOTION was made by Commissioner Baumann, seconded by Commissioner Schultz, to approve
the October 24, 2018 minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission as presented.
Upon roll call vote:
AYES: 4 Chairman Stratman, Commissioners Baumann, Giannini, and Schultz.
NAYS: 0
ABSTENTION: 2 Commissioners Muir and Riley.
ABSENT: 2 Commissioners Castillo and Dannegger
MOTION CARRIED
PUBLIC COMMENT - None
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
MOTION was made by Commissioner Baumann, seconded by Commissioner Schultz, to open the
following public hearings at 7:05 p.m.
Application PZC 2017-5, 99 Quentin Road, Steil Plaza;
Application PZC 2018- 12, 101 East Main Street, Steel Hearts Brewery
Upon roll call vote:
AYES: 6 Chairman Stratman, Commissioners Baumann, Giannini, Muir, Riley, and Schultz.
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 2 Commissioners Castillo and Dannegger.
MOTION CARRIED
Chair Stratman swore in those wishing to testify or comment.
Continued Application:
A. 99 Quentin Road – Steil Plaza (PZC 2017-5)
The applicant has requested continuance of the application while issues related to the project
and land are resolved. Applicant – Patrick Taylor, Central One LLC.
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MOTION was made by Commissioner Baumann, seconded by Commissioner Muir, to continue
the public hearing on PZC 2017-5, 99 Quentin Road, Steil Plaza, until December 19, 2018 at 7:00
p.m. or until the next regularly scheduled PZC meeting.
Upon roll call vote:
AYES: 6 Chairman Stratman, Commissioners Baumann, Giannini, Muir, Riley, and Schultz.
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 2 Commissioners Castillo and Dannegger.
MOTION CARRIED
B. 101 E. Main Street - Steel Hearts Brewery (PZC 2018-12)
Public hearing to consider a request for Special Use Permits and an Amendment to the Text of
the Zoning Code to allow for the establishment of a microbrewery in the B-2 Central Business
Zoning District. Detailed information is contained within the accompanying staff report and all
exhibits submitted by the applicant. Applicant – Mark Cook
Mark Cook, current owner and operator of Mark Cook’s Garden Center, presented his petition to
convert his garden center into a microbrewery and tap room. He reviewed the site plan for the 2,000
square-foot brewery and bottling area, 1,900 square-foot tap room with bar and seating, 1,000
square-foot for brewery operations office space, and live entertainment stage for the entertainment
area. A 2,000 square-foot outdoor seating area including 735 square-feet for rooftop seating are also
proposed. There will be a legal agreement allowing parking in the Lions Club lot with a pedestrian
walkway connecting them. Signage will be provided directing customers to the parking. A decora-
tive or split-rail fence will be erected on the east side of the subject property for the protection of
customers due to the proximity of the street and railroad tracks. He is considering having food trucks
supply food at busier times such as on weekends. There will be indoor entertainment. He is consid-
ering hosting special events such as an October Fest celebration and is open to partnering with the
Village. Tentative ours of operation are 12 p.m. - 10 p.m. Monday through Friday, 12 p.m. - 12 a.m.
Saturday, and 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday.
Director Saher thought a decorative fence would provide a better barrier and provide better patron
protection. Mr. Cook agreed to work with staff on fencing. Director Saher said staff does not antic-
ipate a noise problem due to the configuration but noted that excessive noise would be regulated by
the Village Code.
Marty Felson, 33 Harbor Drive, spoke in support of Mr. Cook and his project and asked for the PZC,
the Village Board, and staff to be lenient when considering the project due to Mr. Cook’s 35 years
as a resident and successful business owner.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Baumann, seconded by Commissioner Schultz, to close the
public hearing on Application PZC 2018-12 to consider a request for Special Use Permits and an
Amendment to the Text of the Zoning Code to allow for the establishment of a microbrewery in the
B-2 Central Business Zoning District at 7:24 p.m.
Upon roll call vote:
AYES: 6 Chairman Stratman, Commissioners Baumann, Giannini, Muir, Riley, and Schultz.
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 2 Commissioners Castillo and Dannegger.
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MOTION CARRIED
MOTION was made by Commissioner Baumann, seconded by Commissioner Schultz, to receive
into the public record the staff review of compliance of this Application with the zoning standards
as presented by staff this evening, and to make these standards a part of the official record for the
Application.
Upon roll call vote:
AYES: 6 Chairman Stratman, Commissioners Baumann, Giannini, Muir, Riley, and Schultz.
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 2 Commissioners Castillo and Dannegger.
MOTION CARRIED
MOTION was made by Commissioner Baumann, seconded by Commissioner Riley, to receive into
the public record the testimony presented by the Applicants, testimony presented by members of the
public, and in response to questions by the Planning and Zoning Commission members, any testi-
mony presented by staff at tonight’s Public Hearing.
Upon roll call vote:
AYES: 6 Chairman Stratman, Commissioners Baumann, Giannini, Muir, Riley, and Schultz.
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 2 Commissioners Castillo and Dannegger.
MOTION CARRIED
MOTION was made by Commissioner Baumann, seconded by Commissioner Muir, to to recom-
mend that the Village Board approve the Special Use Permit to allow for Steel Hearts Brewery to
allow for outdoor seating accessory to the authorized Special Use Permit, and the establishment of
a manufacturer of beverages in Lake Zurich’s B-2 Central Business District.
Upon roll call vote:
AYES: 6 Chairman Stratman, Commissioners Baumann, Giannini, Muir, Riley, and Schultz.
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 2 Commissioners Castillo and Dannegger.
MOTION CARRIED
MOTION was made by Commissioner Baumann, seconded by Commissioner Muir, to to recom-
mend that the Village Board approve an amendment to the zoning code Section 9-4-3 - Business
District Special Uses, to provide for Drinking Places accessory to the authorized Special Use Permit.
Upon roll call vote:
AYES: 6 Chairman Stratman, Commissioners Baumann, Giannini, Muir, Riley, and Schultz.
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 2 Commissioners Castillo and Dannegger.
MOTION CARRIED
STAFF REPORT:
Approval of the 2019 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Calendar:
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