Plan Commission
Regular MeetingLombard, IL · October 17, 2016
Minutes
Village Hall
Village of Lombard 255 East Wilson Ave.
Lombard, IL 60148
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Minutes
Plan Commission
Donald F. Ryan, Chairperson
Commissioners: Ronald Olbrysh, Martin Burke,
Ruth Sweetser, Andrea Cooper, Stephen Flint and
John Mrofcza
Staff Liaison: Jennifer Ganser
Monday, October 17, 2016 7:30 PM Village Hall - Board Room
Call to Order
Chairperson Ryan called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance
Chairperson Ryan led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call of Members
Present 7 - Donald F. Ryan, Ronald Olbrysh, Martin Burke, Ruth Sweetser, Andrea
Cooper, John Mrofcza, and Stephen Flint
Also present: Jennifer Ganser, Assistant Director of Community
Development; Anna Papke, Sr. Planner, and Jason Guisinger, legal
counsel to the Plan Commission.
Chairperson Ryan called the order of the agenda.
Ms. Ganser read the Rules of Procedures as written in the Plan
Commission By-Laws.
Public Hearings
160426 PC 16-21: 330 S. Westmore-Meyers Road
Requests that the Village grant a conditional use, pursuant to Section
155.305 allowing for a legal nonconforming two-family dwelling that was
lawfully established prior to January 1, 1960 and is located in the R2
Single Family Residence District to continue or be re-established as a
permitted legal nonconforming use prior to being subject to elimination
under the terms of this ordinance. (DISTRICT # 5)
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Sworn in to present the petition was Jennifer Ganser, Assistant Director
of Community Development and the petitioner Dawn Pengiel.
Chairperson Ryan read the Plan Commissions procedures and asked
if anyone other than the petitioner intended to cross examine, and,
hearing none, he proceeded with the petition.
Ms. Pengiel presented the petition regarding their request for a
conditional use. She said she requests the conditional use for her two
flat so if it was damaged it could be rebuilt. She said the conditional
use is necessary for bank approval of a sale. She said it was a duplex
since it was built and her family has owned it since the 1960s.
Chairperson Ryan asked if any person would like to speak in favor or
against this petition, or for public comment.
Mr. Keith Matthews said he owns a neighboring property and said the
duplexes were built in accordance with the law, but then the Village
rezoned. He asked if prior to 1960, what the zoning district was and how
this was allowed. He said this creates a burden on people who own the
duplexes as it becomes non-conforming and requires a conditional use
permit at a cost. He said the buildings already exist and asked how a
conditional use would be denied. He said he believes the ordinance
should be changed to allow these uses to stay.
Chairperson Ryan asked staff to respond to the zoning question. Ms.
Ganser said at when built they were lawfully established and legal.
However, in 1960s there was a rezoning and that area was rezoned to
R2 and therefore the properties became legal non-conforming.
Chairperson Ryan asked if any person would like to speak in favor or
against this petition, or for public comment. Hearing none, he asked
for the staff report.
Ms. Ganser, Assistant Director of Community Development, presented
the staff report, which was submitted to the public record in its entirety.
The petitioner is the owner of the property at 330 S. Westmore-Meyers
Road. The property is a legal nonconforming two-family dwelling. The
subject property was built in 1954. The lot was platted in Robertson’s
Westmore Subdivision in 1922. To address this issue, as outlined in
PC 10-17, staff proposed a text amendment to allow property owners of
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a legal nonconforming two-family dwelling that was lawfully established
prior to January 1, 1960 and is located in the R2 Single Family
Residence District the ability to proactively seek a conditional use to
re-establish the legal conforming status of the property before it is ever
damaged or destroyed. One case has been brought before the Plan
Commission, in 2010 for a refinance. That case was approved by the
Village Board. This was done as a conditional use so properties can
be looked at on a case by case basis. Staff does support this petition,
but there may be instances where staff would not support a conditional
use. The area is surrounded by R2 Single Family in three directions,
with the exception of multi-family housing to the east zoned R3. The
proposed conditional use does not change the overall use and
intensity of the property.
Chairperson Ryan asked for public comment, and, hearing none,
opened the meeting for comments among the Commissioners.
Commissioner Burke asked how many properties in the village are in a
similar position. Ms. Ganser said there isn’t a good way to obtain that
information. She noted this is a not a requirement for a property owner.
Since 2010 there has only been one other petition.
A motion was made by Commissioner Burke, seconded by Commissioner
Olbrysh, to recommend to the Corporate Authorities approval of this petition
subject to following one (1) condition.
1. Should the existing residential structure be re-built, it shall conform to the
current dimensions and setbacks of the existing building.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Ronald Olbrysh, Martin Burke, Ruth Sweetser, Andrea Cooper, John
Mrofcza, and Stephen Flint
160427 PC 16-23: Text Amendment, Section 155.602 Table 6.3
The petitioner, the Village of Lombard, is requesting a text amendment to
Section 155.602 Table 6.3 “Schedule of Off-Street Parking
Requirements” of the Lombard Zoning Ordinance (and any other relevant
sections for clarity) to amend the parking requirements for Attached
Single-Family Dwelling to two (2) spaces per dwelling unit and strike the
provision on the number of bedrooms or dens. (DISTRICTS - ALL)
Sworn in to present the petition was Jennifer Ganser, Assistant Director
of Community Development.
Chairperson Ryan read the Plan Commissions procedures and asked
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if anyone other than the petitioner intended to cross examine, and,
hearing none, he proceeded with the petition.
Chairperson Ryan asked if any person would like to speak in favor or
against this petition, or for public comment. Hearing none, he asked
for the staff report.
Ms. Ganser, Assistant Director of Community Development, presented
the staff report, which was submitted to the public record in its entirety.
The petitioner, the Village of Lombard, is requesting a text amendment
to Section 155.602 Table 6.3 “Schedule of Off-Street Parking
Requirements.” Currently, Table 6.3 requires a three bedroom (or
more) townhouse to have a minimum of three parking spaces.
Between 1990 and 1999 the table was changed, though staff has been
unable to determine whether the change was the result of a Scriver’s
error or an amendment itself. However, a single family detached
home, regardless of the number of bedrooms, is required to have two
spaces per dwelling unit. Staff would like to correct the inconsistency
and require all detached and attached single-family dwellings to have a
minimum of two parking spaces. Staff finds that two parking spaces is
sufficient for a townhome and a single family home.
Chairperson Ryan asked for public comment, and, hearing none,
opened the meeting for comments among the Commissioners.
A motion was made by Commissioner Olbrysh, seconded by Commissioner
Sweetser, to recommend to the Corporate Authorities approval of this petition.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Ronald Olbrysh, Martin Burke, Ruth Sweetser, Andrea Cooper, John
Mrofcza, and Stephen Flint
160428 PC 16-22: 400 E. St. Charles Road (Oakview Estates Phase II)
Requests that the Village take the following actions on the subject
property located within the R4PD Planned Development (Oakview
Estates Planned Development):
1. Pursuant to Section 155.504 (A) (major changes in a planned
development) of the Lombard Zoning Ordinance, amend the
Oakview Estates Planned Development, as established by
Ordinance No. 5488, as follows:
a. Change the use from condominiums to attached
single-family (townhomes);
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b. Approve a deviation from Section 155.409(F)(3)(a) and
155.508(C)(6) to reduce minimum required front yard
setback from 30 feet (30’) to one foot (1’); and
c. Approve a deviation from Section 155.409(G) to
increase the maximum allowable building height from
36 feet (36’) to 36 feet and six inches (36’6”);
2. Pursuant to Section 155.208 (number of buildings on a lot of
record) of the Lombard Zoning Ordinance, approve a conditional
use for two principal structures on one lot of record;
3. Pursuant to Section 155.409(K)(3) (Restrictions on attached
single-family dwellings) of the Lombard Zoning Ordinance,
approve a deviation to reduce the minimum separation between
buildings containing attached single-family dwellings from thirty
feet (30’) to twenty feet (20’); and
4. Pursuant to Section 155.511 (site plan approval) of the Lombard
Zoning Ordinance, approve an eight-unit townhome development
based upon the submitted plans. (DISTRICT #4)
Sworn in to present the petition were: Jennifer Ganser, Assistant
Director of Community Development; Anna Papke, Senior Planner;
and Eric Carlson with ECA Architects, representing the petitioner.
Chairperson Ryan read the Plan Commission procedures and asked if
anyone other than the petitioner intended to cross examine and,
hearing none, he proceeded with the petition.
Eric Carlson, with ECA Architects, introduced himself as representing
the petitioner. Mr. Carlson gave an overview of the history of the site,
which was previously approved for development with a condo building.
The property had since gone into foreclosure and the new potential
owner, his client, now proposes to develop the site with two four-unit
townhome buildings. He noted that there are some legal issues
stemming from the foreclosure of the property that still need to be
addressed, including: cross access between the subject property and
the property at 500 E. St. Charles Road; an agreement regarding use
of the parking lot already in place at 400 E. St. Charles Road; the
driveway into the building at 500 E. St. Charles; and utilities on the 400
E. St. Charles property that serve the condo building at 500 E. St.
Charles.
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Mr. Carlson noted that the petitioner is requesting a deviation to allow a
reduced separation between the two proposed townhome buildings.
The proposed separation between the buildings is around 20 feet. He
enumerated some of the site conditions driving the need to place the
buildings closer to one another than the Zoning Ordinance otherwise
allows (Zoning Ordinance requires minimum separation of 30 feet
between principal buildings).
Mr. Carlson stated that the petitioner had met with the homeowners’
association at the 500 E. St. Charles Road condo building. The condo
owners had suggested additional lighting be placed in the parking lot at
400 E. St. Charles Road and also along the interior drive aisle. Mr.
Carlson said the petitioner intend to provide lighting in these areas in
conformance with the Village’s requirements.
Mr. Carlson said that the major issue to come out of the meeting with
the homeowners’ association was whether the condos at 500 E. St.
Charles Road will be able to use the parking lot on the subject property
at 400 E. St. Charles Road. He said that there are a number of legal
issues still being examined with regard to whether the petitioner is
legally obligated to provide parking to the residents at 500 E. St.
Charles. He said that there is the possibility the petitioner would enter
into an agreement to lease some of the parking at 400 E. St. Charles to
the residents at 500 E. St. Charles.
The proposed units will be two-and-a-half stories tall. Mr. Carlson
presented the floor plans and architectural elevations. He pointed out
that each unit will have a two-car garage, so the townhouse units will
meet their own parking requirements. Overage parking for the
townhomes will be available in the parking lot on the west end of the
site.
Chairperson Ryan asked if any person would like to speak in favor or
against this petition, or for public comment.
Kye Sand addressed the Commission. Mr. Sand was not against the
petition but had some concerns. He asked if the petitioner will need
legal permission from 500 E. St. Charles to establish cross-access
between the properties. He asked if there will be any action taken
against the original developer, Neri Associates, for the way they
marketed the buildings as 3-bedroom units instead of 2-bedroom units,
which might have impacted the number of parking spaces required for
the condo building. He said that the original plans submitted by Neri
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Associates had shown 27 parking spaces in the surface lot on 400 E.
St. Charles, but only 25 had been constructed. He was also concerned
that there is no sidewalk between the parking area on 400 E. St.
Charles and the condo building at 500 E. St. Charles Road. He felt that
someone needs to look at the building code and how it distinguishes
between a den and a bedroom.
Joseph Manzara addressed the Commission. He asked how many
bedrooms will be in the townhouse units. He noted that the number of
bedrooms in the units might have an impact on parking needs. He had
no problem with having neighbors at 400 E. St. Charles but was
concerned the parking problems will increase as a result of the
proposed development.
Christine Blanchard, 500 E. St. Charles Road, addressed the
Commission. She suggested that there be a provision in the
development approval to prevent the developer from being able to rent
the properties after construction.
Rich Rehberger addressed the Commission. He was not opposed to
the development. He was looking for assurances that the condo
residents at 500 E. St. Charles Road will have access to the parking lot
on the subject property. He did not support an arrangement that would
involve the petitioner leasing these spaces back to the condo residents
as he thought they should be made available without charge. He said
the condo declarations for 500 E. St. Charles indicated they have
access to some of the spots at 400 E. St. Charles.
Joseph Manzara added that the properties at 400 and 500 E. St.
Charles had originally been one property prior to being subdivided.
Michele Lynch, 500 E. St. Charles Road, addressed the Commission.
She said there were additional issues that needed to be worked out
regarding cross-access and the driveway into the 500 E. St. Charles
Road condo building. She said the two properties needed to be looked
at comprehensively to work out the issues with shared facilities,
including parking. She suggested the Commission consider approving
the development with conditions that would protect the owners at 500 E.
St. Charles Road.
Chairperson Ryan asked if any person would like to speak in favor or
against this petition, or for public comment. Hearing none, he asked
the petitioner to respond to the questions and concerns.
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Mr. Carlson responded to the public comments. He said there will be
three bedrooms in each townhouse unit. He acknowledged that there
are a number of issues still to be worked out legally with regard to
parking and shared driveways.
Mr. Carlson said there is not currently a sidewalk connecting the
parking on 400 E. St. Charles with 500 E. St. Charles. The petitioner is
looking at creating a connection between the condo building and the
sidewalk on St. Charles Road, which connects to the parking lot.
Chairperson Ryan asked the Village Attorney, Jason Guisinger, to
address the legal issues related to shared parking and cross-access.
Mr. Guisinger said those issues are private legal matters that would
need to be worked out between the two parties. The Village would not be
involved in working out those legal matters. The Village also has no
standing to enforce private condo declarations.
Chairperson Ryan asked for the staff report.
Ms. Papke presented the staff report, which was submitted to the public
record in its entirety. She said the subject of this petition is the property
at 400 E. St. Charles Road. This property is located in the Oakview
Estates Planned Development. When this planned development was
approved in 2004 (PC 04-10), the developer at the time proposed to
build two 40-unit condo buildings on the properties at 400 and 500 E.
St. Charles Road. The first of these two buildings, as well as public
utilities and stormwater facilities serving the entire planned
development, was constructed in 2006 at 500 E. St. Charles Road.
Phase II of the project, at 400 E. St. Charles Road, was never
constructed. Citing market changes between 2004 and the present, the
petitioner now proposes to construct townhouse units on the site as
opposed to the 40-unit condo building originally approved by the
Village.
Ms. Papke said the developer proposes to develop eight townhouse
units on the site. Each unit will have an attached two-car garage and
rooftop deck and will be 2.5 stories tall. As this property is part of the
Oakview Estates Planned Development, the proposed development
requires site plan approval. The developer is also requesting a number
of major changes, a conditional use and a deviation to the planned
development.
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The petition was reviewed by the Village’s interdepartmental review
committee. That review yielded a series of comments from Building,
Fire, Engineering and Public Works staff. The petitioner has been
made aware of the comments. These comments will be addressed in
final engineering review and building permitting process. In addressing
these comments, staff does not expect the site plan to change in any
significant way. The Planning Division reviewed the proposed
development and finds it is generally compatible with surrounding
development/land uses. Adjacent uses consist of residential,
commercial and recreational uses, as well as the Union Pacific railroad
line to the north of the site.
Planning staff analyzed the proposed development with respect to the
Lombard Zoning Ordinance and finds it is generally consistent with the
regulations for the underlying zoning district (R4) and the Oakview
Estates Planned Development. Staff specifically notes that townhomes
are a permitted use in R4 district, and the proposed development will
meet open space requirements within the planned development. The
proposed development will meet parking requirements as each unit will
have two garage spaces plus parking on the driveway. In terms of the
planned development as a whole (condo building at 500 E. St. Charles
plus eight townhomes at 400 E. St. Charles), parking on the two parcels
will exceed the number of parking spaces required by the Zoning
Ordinance.
Ms. Papke summarized the petitioner’s requests for major changes to a
planned development, a conditional use and a deviation, as follows:
Requested Change: Allow attached single-family homes (townhomes)
as a use in the planned development.
Staff Response: Staff finds townhomes are consistent with the Zoning
Ordinance and the original intent of the Planned Development. Staff
supports this change.
Requested Change: Reduce front setback from 30 feet to one foot.
Staff Response: Staff notes there are some site constraints including
the unusually shallow depth of the property and the existing access
drive along the north side of the site. The original approval for the
Oakview Estates Planned Development included an approval to
reduce the front setback for the condo building at 400 E. St. Charles
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Road to two feet. Staff finds the current request is consistent with the
previous setback reduction and supports the request.
Requested Change: Allow building height of 36.5’ where the Zoning
Ordinance otherwise allows a maximum height of 36 feet for attached
single-family units.
Staff Response: Staff finds the additional six inches will not
significantly alter the development or its impact on surrounding
properties. Staff supports this change.
Request: Approve conditional use to allow two principal structures on
one lot.
Staff Response: Staff finds no negative impacts from allowing two
buildings on the site. Staff supports the conditional use.
Request: Deviation to reduce separation between buildings from 30
feet to 20 feet.
Staff Response: Petitioner requests this deviation in order to
accommodate utility lines and easements on the property. The Fire
Marshal reviewed the site plan and finds fire safety will not be impacted
by reduced building separation provided adequate fire resistance
ratings are followed during construction. Staff supports this deviation.
In summary, staff finds the petition meets the standards of the Lombard
Zoning Ordinance and Oakview Estates Planned Development. Staff
recommends approval of the petition subject to the conditions listed in
the staff report.
Ms. Papke noted that the Community Development Department
received an email from a resident at 500 E. St. Charles in reference to
this petition. That email was attached to the staff report for reference by
the Plan Commission.
Chairperson Ryan asked for public comment, and, hearing none,
opened the meeting for comments among the Commissioners.
Commissioner Flint noted for the record that the north arrow on the
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townhome floorplans is incorrect; it should be facing the opposite
direction. Mr. Carlson confirmed this was the case.
Commissioner Sweetser asked Mr. Guisinger for his opinion on how
the Plan Commission’s recommendation might impact private legal
proceedings regarding the subject property. She wanted to be clear that
nothing the Plan Commission would decide would have any bearing on
private legal matters.
Mr. Guisinger asked for a specific example.
Chairperson Ryan offered the parking issue as an example: If the
Village approved the townhome development at 400 E. St. Charles
Road, would that still mean it was up to the private property owners to
negotiate who could use the parking lot at 400 E. St. Charles?
Mr. Guisinger said that was correct. He noted that if there were condo
declarations in place regarding the use of those parking spaces,
nothing the Plan Commission or Village Board decided with regard to
the proposed development at 400 E. St. Charles Road would impact
the ability of private individuals to enforce their rights under the condo
declarations.
Mr. Burke noted that legal proceedings that occurred between private
individuals regarding parking or the development on the subject
property might halt development on the site even if the Village Board
had already approved it. Mr. Guisinger stated this was a possibility.
A motion was made by Commissioner Burke, seconded by Commissioner
Sweetser, to recommend to the Corporate Authorities approval of this petition
subject to following five (5) conditions.
1. That the major changes to a planned development, conditional use
approval and deviation approval are valid only for the subject property (400 E.
St. Charles Road) in the Oakview Estates Planned Development;
2. That the petitioner shall develop the site in accordance with the following
plans submitted as part of this petition and referenced in the
Inter-Departmental Review Committee Report, except as they may be changed
to conform to Village Code, or as provided as part of the original planned
development approval set forth in Ordinance 5488:
a. Civil engineering and landscape plans, prepared by Craig R. Knoche &
Associates, dated September 11, 2016, revised September 26, 2016; and
b. Architectural plans, prepared by ECA Architects and Planners, dated June
21, 2016, revised September 27, 2016.
3. That the petitioner shall submit a signage plan at the permitting phase
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incorporating “no parking” and fire lane signage designed to keep the internal
access driveway free of parked vehicles, and that such signage plan shall be
subject to the approval of the Director of the Community Development
Department and the Fire Marshall;
4. That the petitioner shall satisfactorily address all comments noted within the
Inter-Departmental Review Committee Report; and
5. Pursuant to the Zoning Ordinance, the project construction shall commence
within one (1) year from the date of approval of the ordinance, or this approval
shall be come null and void unless a time extension has been granted by the
Village Board.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Ronald Olbrysh, Martin Burke, Ruth Sweetser, Andrea Cooper, John
Mrofcza, and Stephen Flint
Business Meeting
The business meeting convened at 8:28 p.m.
Approval of Minutes
On a motion by Commissioner Mrofcza, and seconded by Commissioner
Olbrysh, the minutes of the September 19, 2016 meeting were approved with
Commissioner Burke abstaining citing his absence at the meeting.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Ronald Olbrysh, Ruth Sweetser, Andrea Cooper, John Mrofcza, and
Stephen Flint
Abstain: 1- Martin Burke
Public Participation
There was no public participation.
DuPage County Hearings
There were no DuPage County hearings.
Chairperson's Report
The Chairperson deferred to the Assistant Director of Community
Development.
Planner's Report
Ms. Ganser referenced the memo included in the packet regarding the
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January 16, 2017 Plan Commission meeting. She said that since it is
a holiday, staff proposes changing the meeting date to January 23,
2017 as the Plan Commission has done in the past.
A motion was made by Commissioner Mrofcza, seconded by Commissioner
Olbrysh, to recommend that the Plan Commission reschedule the January 16,
2017 meeting date to Monday, January 23, 2017.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Ronald Olbrysh, Martin Burke, Ruth Sweetser, Andrea Cooper, John
Mrofcza, and Stephen Flint
Unfinished Business
There was no unfinished business.
New Business
There was no new business.
Subdivision Reports
There were no subdivision reports.
Site Plan Approvals
160429 SPA 16-02: 2725 Technology Drive (DuPage Medical Group)
Requests site plan approval for a proposed 8,500 square foot addition to
the east side of the existing building. The petitioner is also proposing to
add 27 new parking spaces. (DISTRICT #3)
Chairperson Ryan asked if any person would like to speak on behalf of
this petition, or for public comment.
Kenton Rehmer, from Eckenhoff Saunders Architects, presented the
request on behalf of the petitioners, DMG Surgical Center, LLC. Mr.
Rehmer referred to the site plan and stated the surgery center is
located at 2725 Technology Drive. It was built in 2004 and 2005 and
the proposed use is in the O Office District and also in the OPD District.
The exiting building is 2,700 square feet and sits on 4.8 acres. The
addition they are proposing is 8,500 square feet and will be to the east
side of the existing building. The function of the addition is the same
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as the existing building. They will add three (3) operating rooms and
make room for additional recovery and administrative areas. The
building expansion is to better serve the community’s need for health
care services.
Mr. Rehmer explained that in addition to the expansion, the petitioner
is proposing an additional twenty-seven (27) new parking spaces.
Currently the site has one hundred and nineteen (119) parking spaces
that meet the current zoning requirements.
Regarding the comments made in the staff report, Mr. Rehmer
addressed the new parking lot and that there will be curbs conforming to
the Villages requirements. He said they are in the process of locating
the existing water main. They will relocate the water main so it will be
15 feet from the building as well as modify the easement. He stated
that they are complying with the Village's and County’s Stormwater
Ordinances. Lastly, Mr. Rehemer explained that they are in process of
reconfiguring the sidewalk.
Chairperson Ryan asked if any person would like to speak in favor or
against this petition. Hearing none, he requested the staff report.
Ms. Ganser presented the staff report, which was submitted to the public
record in its entirety. Ms. Ganser began by stating that the petitioner is
requesting that the Village grant site plan approval for a proposed
8,500 square foot addition to the east side of the existing building. The
petitioner is also proposing to add twenty-seven (27) new parking
spaces. There are no variances being requested. The underlying
annexation agreement grants the property owner the ability to consider
and approve changes to the overall planned development through the
site plan approval process. Staff finds that the proposed addition will
not affect the existing zoning or land use of the subject property or the
surrounding properties. Medical office facilities are a permitted use
within the underlying O Office District provision as well as the planned
development.
Ms. Ganser concluded that because there are no variances being
requested, the petition doesn’t need Village Board approval and that
staff is in support of the petition.
Chairperson Ryan asked if there were any questions of the staff report,
and, hearing none, opened the meeting for comments among the
Commissioners.
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A motion was made by Commissioner Cooper, seconded by Commissioner
Flint, to recommend that the Plan Commission approve this petition subject to
the following four (4) conditions:
1. The petitioner shall develop the site in accordance with the plans prepared
by Eckenhoff Saunders Architects, dated 9/12/16, submitted as part of this
request;
2. The petitioner shall satisfactorily address all comments noted within the
Inter-Departmental Review Committee Report;
3. This relief shall be valid for a period of one year from the date of approval
of the ordinance. If the building addition and parking is not constructed by
said date, this relief shall be deemed null and void; and
4. The petitioner shall apply for and receive a building permit for the building
addition and parking.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Ronald Olbrysh, Ruth Sweetser, Andrea Cooper, John Mrofcza, and
Stephen Flint
Abstain: 1- Martin Burke
Workshops
There were no workshops.
Adjournment
A motion was made by Commissioner Flint, seconded by Commissioner
Sweetser, to adjourn the meeting at 8:39 p.m. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 6- Ronald Olbrysh, Martin Burke, Ruth Sweetser, Andrea Cooper, John
Mrofcza, and Stephen Flint
__________________________
Donald F. Ryan, Chairperson
Lombard Plan Commission
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Jennifer Ganser, Secretary
Lombard Plan Commission
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Agenda
Village Hall
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Meeting Agenda
Plan Commission
Donald F. Ryan, Chairperson
Commissioners: Ronald Olbrysh, Martin Burke,
Ruth Sweetser, Andrea Cooper, Stephen Flint and
John Mrofcza
Staff Liaison: Jennifer Ganser
Monday, October 17, 2016 7:30 PM Village Hall - Board Room
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call of Members
Public Hearings
160426 PC 16-21: 330 S. Westmore-Meyers Road
Requests that the Village grant a conditional use, pursuant to Section
155.305 allowing for a legal nonconforming two-family dwelling that was
lawfully established prior to January 1, 1960 and is located in the R2
Single Family Residence District to continue or be re-established as a
permitted legal nonconforming use prior to being subject to elimination
under the terms of this ordinance. (DISTRICT # 5)
160427 PC 16-23: Text Amendment, Section 155.602 Table 6.3
The petitioner, the Village of Lombard, is requesting a text amendment
to Section 155.602 Table 6.3 “Schedule of Off-Street Parking
Requirements” of the Lombard Zoning Ordinance (and any other
relevant sections for clarity) to amend the parking requirements for
Attached Single-Family Dwelling to two (2) spaces per dwelling unit and
strike the provision on the number of bedrooms or dens. (DISTRICTS -
ALL)
160428 PC 16-22: 400 E. St. Charles Road (Oakview Estates Phase II)
Requests that the Village take the following actions on the subject
property located within the R4PD Planned Development (Oakview
Estates Planned Development):
1. Pursuant to Section 155.504 (A) (major changes in a planned
development) of the Lombard Zoning Ordinance, amend the
Oakview Estates Planned Development, as established by
Ordinance No. 5488, as follows:
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a. Change the use from condominiums to attached
single-family (townhomes);
b. Approve a deviation from Section 155.409(F)(3)(a) and
155.508(C)(6) to reduce minimum required front yard
setback from 30 feet (30’) to one foot (1’); and
c. Approve a deviation from Section 155.409(G) to
increase the maximum allowable building height from
36 feet (36’) to 36 feet and six inches (36’6”);
2. Pursuant to Section 155.208 (number of buildings on a lot of
record) of the Lombard Zoning Ordinance, approve a
conditional use for two principal structures on one lot of record;
3. Pursuant to Section 155.409(K)(3) (Restrictions on attached
single-family dwellings) of the Lombard Zoning Ordinance,
approve a deviation to reduce the minimum separation between
buildings containing attached single-family dwellings from thirty
feet (30’) to twenty feet (20’); and
4. Pursuant to Section 155.511 (site plan approval) of the
Lombard Zoning Ordinance, approve an eight-unit townhome
development based upon the submitted plans. (DISTRICT #4)
Business Meeting
Approval of Minutes
Request to approve the September 19, 2016 minutes.
Public Participation
A 15-minute period is allowed for public comments on any issue related to the Plan
Commission.
DuPage County Hearings
There are no DuPage County hearings.
Chairperson's Report
As presented by the Plan Commission Chairperson.
Planner's Report
As presented by the Assistant Director of Community Development.
Unfinished Business
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There is no unfinished business.
New Business
There is no new business.
Subdivision Reports
There are no subdivision reports.
Site Plan Approvals
160429 SPA 16-02: 2725 Technology Drive (DuPage Medical Group)
Requests site plan approval for a proposed 8,500 square foot addition to
the east side of the existing building. The petitioner is also proposing to
add 27 new parking spaces. (DISTRICT #3)
Workshops
There are no workshops.
Adjournment
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