Planning and Zoning Commission
Regular MeetingNaperville, IL · May 6, 2020
Minutes
400 S. Eagle Street
City of Naperville Naperville, IL 60540
Meeting Minutes
Planning and Zoning Commission
Wednesday, May 6, 2020 7:00 PM Held on Zoom due to COVID-19
A. CALL TO ORDER:
B. ROLL CALL:
Present 9- Manas Athanikar, Krishna Bansal, Brett Fessler, Bruce Hanson, Anthony Losurdo,
Andrew Margulies, Bill Habel, Oriana Van Someren, and Whitney Robbins
C. PUBLIC FORUM:
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Conduct the public hearing to consider variances from Section 6-2-12:1.2 in order to
permit a 5’ and 6’ tall open style fencing within the required front and corner side yard
setbacks at the subject property located at 1223 Oxford Lane, Naperville - PZC 19-1-143
Scott Williams, Planning Services Team, provided an overview of the
request.
Len Monson spoke on behalf of the petitioner.
Chairman Hanson asked if the fence will be located inside or outside the
existing vegetation. Monson responded the fence will be located outside
the vegetation. Commissioner Bansal inquired about the hardship. Monson
responded the increased fence height will provide better security for the
homeowner. Commissioner Losurdo voiced support for the request.
Public Testimony: none
PZC closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Commissioner Habel, seconded by Commissioner
Losurdo to adopt the findings of fact as presented by the petitioner and approve
PZC 19-1-143, a variance to section 6-2-12:1.2 of the Naperville Municipal Code to
permit a 5’ and 6’ tall open style fence within the required front and corner side
yard setbacks at 1223 Oxford Lane.
Aye: 9- Athanikar, Bansal, Fessler, Hanson, Losurdo, Margulies, Habel, Van Someren, and
Robbins
2. Conduct the public hearing regarding the requested rezoning of the property located at
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850 Hillside Road (Donovan Subdivision) to R1B upon annexation - PZC 20-1-015
Gabrielle Mattingly, Planning Services Team, provided an overview of the
request.
Len Monson spoke on behalf of the petitioner.
Public Testimony: none
PZC closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bansal, seconded by Commissioner
Losurdo to adopt the findings of fact as presented by the petitioner and approve
PZC 20-1-015, rezoning the property to R1B (Medium Density Single Family
Residence District) upon annexation for the subject property located at 850
Hillside Road (Donovan Subdivision).
Aye: 9- Athanikar, Bansal, Fessler, Hanson, Losurdo, Margulies, Habel, Van Someren, and
Robbins
3. Conduct the public hearing to consider a variance to permit vegetative screening in lieu of
fencing around Compass Community Church located at 3720 Quick Fire Drive,
Naperville - PZC 20-1-025.
Kathleen Russell, Planning Services Team, provided an overview of the
request.
Greg Sagen spoke on behalf of the petitioner. Peter Pluskwa remained
available for questions.
Chairman Hanson inquired about the purpose of the code requirement.
Russell responded the purpose is to provide additional screening from
non-residential uses which are adjacent to residential uses. Commissioner
Athanikar voiced support for the request.
Public Testimony: none
PZC closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Commissioner Athanikar, seconded by Commissioner
Habel to adopt the findings of fact as presented by the petitioner and approve
PZC 20-1-025, a variance to section 5-10-3:5.2.4.1 of the Naperville Municipal Code
to permit vegetative screening in lieu of fencing around Compass Community
Church located at 3720 Quick Fire Drive.
Aye: 9- Athanikar, Bansal, Fessler, Hanson, Losurdo, Margulies, Habel, Van Someren, and
Robbins
4. Conduct the public hearing regarding the properties located at 1255 E Ogden Avenue
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and 1187 E Ogden Avenue (Costco) - PZC 20-1-003 (Item 1 of 3)
Sara Kopinski, Planning Services Team, provided a brief overview of the
request.
Michael Stratis and Stephen Cross and Risa Yuki spoke on behalf of the
petitioner. Ted Johnson, Peter Reinhofer, Brad Prischman, Sean Devine
remained available for questions.
Commissioner Bansal inquired if the automobile service station will
function as a gas station similar to other Costco gas station’s. Kopinski
responded yes. Chairman Hanson inquired about the proposed location of
the fueling station noting its proximity to the residential area. Cross
responded this was the best location for site circulation, fencing and
landscaping were added to screen the fueling station. Commissioner
Bansal inquired about the number of parking spaces noting the existing
Costco parking lot is always full. Yuki responded the proposed Costco has
more parking spaces than the existing Costco.
Public Testimony: none
PZC closed the public hearing.
5. Consider a conditional use in the B2 District to permit an automobile service station for
the properties located at 1255 E Ogden Avenue and 1187 E Ogden Avenue (Costco) -
PZC 20-1-003 (Item 2 of 3)
A motion was made by Commissioner Losurdo, seconded by Commissioner
Robbins to adopt the findings of fact as presented by the petitioner and approve
PZC 20-1-003, a conditional use to permit an automobile service station for the
properties located at 1255 E. Ogden Avenue and 1187 E Ogden Avenue (Costco).
Aye: 9- Athanikar, Bansal, Fessler, Hanson, Losurdo, Margulies, Habel, Van Someren, and
Robbins
6. Consider variances to allow parking lot light pole height to exceed 25 ft. and measure
36.5 ft., and allow wall signage to exceed the maximum permitted sign area of 300
square feet on the east and south elevations for the properties located at 1255 E Ogden
Avenue and 1187 E Ogden Avenue (Costco) - PZC 20-1-003 (Item 3 of 3)
A motion was made by Commissioner Losurdo, seconded by Chairman Hanson to
adopt the findings of fact as presented by the petitioner and approve PZC
20-1-003, a variance to section 6-14-4:3.2.5 to allow parking lot light poles to
exceed the maximum height of 25’ and a variance to section 6-16-5:2.1.1 to allow
wall signage to exceed the maximum permitted sign area of 300 square feet on
the east and south elevations for the properties located at 1255 E. Ogden Avenue
and 1187 E Ogden Avenue (Costco).
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Aye: 9- Athanikar, Bansal, Fessler, Hanson, Losurdo, Margulies, Habel, Van Someren, and
Robbins
E. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. Approve the minutes of the April 29, 2020 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting
A motion was made by Chairman Hanson, seconded by Commissioner Van
Someren to approved the minutes of the April 29, 2020 Planning and Zoning
Commission meeting.
Aye: 9- Athanikar, Bansal, Fessler, Hanson, Losurdo, Margulies, Habel, Van Someren, and
Robbins
F. OLD BUSINESS:
G. NEW BUSINESS:
H. ADJOURNMENT:
8:17 PM
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Agenda
400 S. Eagle Street
City of Naperville Naperville, IL 60540
Meeting Agenda
Planning and Zoning Commission
Wednesday, May 6, 2020 7:00 PM Held on Zoom due to COVID-19
Due to the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and the Governor’s statewide
stay-at-home order and order suspending certain Open Meetings Act Requirements, the May 6
Planning and Zoning Commission meeting will be conducted remotely using Zoom webinar
technology. The means by which the public may watch, listen, and/or participate in the meeting
are described below. The Agenda packet will be posted on City’s website on Friday, May 1, and
Petitioner presentations will be available on the City’s website by Monday, May 4.
IMPORTANT NOTE: You do not need to create a Zoom account or download software to
participate or listen to a Zoom meeting. Registered speakers and participants will receive
instructions on how to access the meeting and may use the “join from your browser” link to
access the meeting.
TO WATCH OR LISTEN TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING LIVE:
1. Watch on WCNC GOVERNMENT ACCESS TELEVISION (Ch. 6-WOW, Ch. 10 - Comcast,
Ch. 99 - AT&T);
2. Watch online at https://naperville.legistar.com/calendar.aspx; or
3. Listen by telephone (audio only) – register to receive a dial-in phone number by calling the City
Clerk’s Office, (630) 305-5300, by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6.
TO PROVIDE LIVE PUBLIC COMMENT, TESTIMONY, OR TO CROSS-EXAMINE WITNESSES
DURING THE MEETING:
1. Register by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6 at: www.naperville.il.us/pzcspeaker. After the sign-up
time has ended, you will receive an email with information about how to join the Zoom meeting.
Questions regarding online sign-up may be directed to the City Clerk’s Office by calling (630)
305-5300; or
2. Participate by telephone. Register with the City Clerk’s office by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6
to receive a dial-in phone number by calling (630)-305-5300.
TO SUBMIT WRITTEN COMMENTS OR MATERIALS:
1. Use the speaker sign-up form at www.naperville.il.us/pzcspeaker to submit a written comment
by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6 to be read into the public record during the Planning and Zoning
Commission meeting by a member of staff; or
2. Use the speaker sign-up form at www.naperville.il.us/pzcspeaker to submit a one-word
statement of “SUPPORT” or “OPPOSITON” regarding a specific agenda item by 5 p.m. on
Wednesday, May 6 to be read into the public record during the Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting by a member of staff.
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3. Submit written materials to planning@naperville.il.us by 10 p.m. Friday, May 1 which are
relevant to a public comment or public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission (e.g.
a PowerPoint, photographs, reports). Submitted materials will be posted online for public access
on Monday, May 4.
NOTE: All submissions should be sent by the dates and times indicated above to:
planning@naperville.il.us.
PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION:
Any individual who may require an accommodation to submit comments or materials, or to view
materials for the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, should contact the City Clerk at
(630) 305-5300 or napervilleclerks@naperville.il.us as soon as possible, but not later than by 5
p.m. on Monday, May 4.
PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES:
The citizen participation guidelines are outlined in 1-5-6-6: - CITIZEN PARTICIPATION of the
Naperville Municipal Code.
• ALL VIEWPOINTS AND OPINIONS WELCOME: All viewpoints are welcome, positive
comments and constructive criticism are encouraged. Speakers must refrain from harassing or
directing threats or personal attacks at Commission members, staff, other speakers or members
of the public. Comments made to intentionally disrupt the meeting may be managed as
necessary to maintain appropriate decorum and allow for city business to be accomplished.
• IF YOU SIGNED UP TO SPEAK, staff will call your name at the appropriate time during the
Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Once your name is called you may identify yourself
for the public record and then address remarks to the Planning and Zoning Commission as a
whole. Speak clearly and try to limit remarks directly to the matter under discussion. Speakers
are called in the order they sign up.
A. CALL TO ORDER:
B. ROLL CALL:
C. PUBLIC FORUM:
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
20-545 Conduct the public hearing to consider variances from Section 6-2-12:1.2
in order to permit a 5’ and 6’ tall open style fencing within the required front
and corner side yard setbacks at the subject property located at 1223
Oxford Lane, Naperville - PZC 19-1-143
20-529 Conduct the public hearing regarding the requested rezoning of the
property located at 850 Hillside Road (Donovan Subdivision) to R1B upon
annexation - PZC 20-1-015
20-543 Conduct the public hearing to consider a variance to permit vegetative
screening in lieu of fencing around Compass Community Church located at
3720 Quick Fire Drive, Naperville - PZC 20-1-025.
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20-544 Conduct the public hearing regarding the properties located at 1255 E
Ogden Avenue and 1187 E Ogden Avenue (Costco) - PZC 20-1-003 (Item
1 of 3)
20-546 Consider a conditional use in the B2 District to permit an automobile
service station for the properties located at 1255 E Ogden Avenue and
1187 E Ogden Avenue (Costco) - PZC 20-1-003 (Item 2 of 3)
20-547 Consider variances to allow parking lot light pole height to exceed 25 ft.
and measure 36.5 ft., and allow wall signage to exceed the maximum
permitted sign area of 300 square feet on the east and south elevations for
the properties located at 1255 E Ogden Avenue and 1187 E Ogden
Avenue (Costco) - PZC 20-1-003 (Item 3 of 3)
E. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
20-530 Approve the minutes of the April 29, 2020 Planning and Zoning
Commission meeting
F. OLD BUSINESS:
G. NEW BUSINESS:
H. ADJOURNMENT:
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