Planning & Zoning Board

October 13, 2015 WHEATON PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL VOTE Acting Chair Weller called the October 13, 2015 Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Wheaton City Hall, 303 W. Wesley Street. Upon roll call, the following were: Roll Call Vote Present: Chris Derrick Bob Gudmundson Linda Johnson Robert McDonough Mark Plunkett Scott Weller Absent: Patricia Schwarze City Staff Present: Tracy Jones, Staff Planner II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 22, 2015 The minutes were approved as presented. III. PUBLIC COMMENT There was none. IV. OLD BUSINESS ZA #15-14/ PUD/ 1830 EAST ROOSEVELT ROAD/ ROC 1830 ROOSEVELT LLC Acting Chair Weller reconvened discussion of this item on October 13, 2015. He stated that the applicant had submitted revised elevations and a perspective view since the previous meeting. Mr. Siurek stated that the revised elevations include additional precast panels to create a shadowing effect. He added that the addition of up lighting on portions of the front building facade would create even more of a shadowing effect and soften the look of the building. He added that a perspective view was provided per the Board’s request at the previous meeting. Mr. Derrick suggested that the precast red brick panels at the base of the building be continued to the adjacent plane behind it in lieu of the building being 75% brick as recommended by staff. The rest of the Board agreed with this change. Mr. Plunkett moved and then Mr. Derrick seconded the motion to close the public hearing. On a voice vote, all voted aye. The Board decided to vote this evening. Mr. McDonough moved and then Mr. Derrick seconded the motion to approve ZA #15-14, subject to the following conditions:  Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board October 13, 2015 Page - 2 - of 3 1. The precast red brick panels at the base of the building shall be continued to the adjacent plane behind it; and 2. The exterior walls of the secondary buildings on the auxiliary parcel shall match the primary building in terms of materials, finishes and colors; and 3. A row of shrubs shall be added to the landscape plan in the lawn area in front of the primary building along Roosevelt Road; and 4. Additional landscaping shall be added to the landscape plan along the western edge of the auxiliary parcel; and 5. The City sanitary sewer and other utilities that may occupy the mid-block utility easement must be relocated and the easement abrogated by plat; and 6. Public sidewalks shall be constructed along the south parkway of Roosevelt Road in front of the subject property; and 7. A plat of re-subdivision shall be required for City Council approval prior to issuance of any permit for the proposed storage facility. Roll Call Vote Ayes: Chris Derrick Bob Gudmundson Linda Johnson Robert McDonough Mark Plunkett Scott Weller Nays: None Absent: Patricia Schwarze Motion Passed Unanimously V. NEW BUSINESS ZA #15-18/ SPECIAL USE AMENDMENT/ 1520 EAST ROOSEVELT ROAD/ WHEATON CAR WASH Pursuant to notice duly published on September 24, 2015 and letters mailed to neighboring property owners on September 26, 2015, Acting Chair Weller called to order the October 13, 2015 public hearing requesting a special use amendment to allow the construction and use of an addition to the existing carwash located at 1520 East Roosevelt Road. Additional special use approval is required for new construction, enlargement, relocation or structural alteration of any building occupied for such special use. The property is zoned C-3 General Commercial District. Tim Hiller, 1520 East Roosevelt Road, Wheaton was sworn in. Mr. Hiller stated that he was the owner of the Wheaton Car Wash. He added that the subject property is located on the south side of Roosevelt Road between Blanchard Street and Lorraine Road. The site is improved with an existing carwash that was the former vehicle maintenance facility for the Du Page Jeep Eagle Dealership. In 2008, the Wheaton Car Wash obtained a special use permit to retrofit the building and operate the existing carwash. Mr. Hiller stated that the existing building is 4,987 square feet. He added that he is proposing a 1,440 square foot addition on the south side of the existing building to expand the carwash tunnel. He added that he is also proposing to remove the western 11.66 feet of the existing building with a new sidewalk and eight vacuum stations will be added in its place. Mr. Hiller addressed the special use standards as required by the Wheaton Zoning Ordinance. He stated that the proposed special use would not be detrimental to the public health, safety, morals, comfort, convenience or  Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board October 13, 2015 Page - 3 - of 3 general welfare of the neighboring property owners. He added that the proposed addition may improve adjacent property values. Acting Chair Weller questioned the proposed color palette for the project. Mr. Hiller stated that the proposed color palette for the project would match the existing building which a rust color. He added that the elevations show a mix of existing concrete block (to be painted) and new stone veneer. Metal roof panels are proposed for the roof of the addition with asphalt shingles on the remainder of the building. The vacuum stations will be sheltered by an aluminum framed canopy with metal roof panels to match the roof of the addition. Mr. Gudmundson questioned whether the U-Haul rental facility would continue to operate if the addition were approved. Mr. Hiller stated that he would cease operation of the U-Haul rental facility if the addition were approved. Mr. Plunkett moved and then Mr. Derrick seconded the motion to close the public hearing. On a voice vote, all voted aye. The Board decided to vote this evening. Mr. McDonough moved and then Mr. Gudmundson seconded the motion to approve ZA #15-18 as presented. Roll Call Vote Ayes: Chris Derrick Bob Gudmundson Linda Johnson Robert McDonough Mark Plunkett Scott Weller Nays: None Absent: Patricia Schwarze Motion Passed Unanimously VI. MISCELLANEOUS There was none. VII. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Gudmundson moved and then Mr. Derrick seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.m. On a voice vote, all voted aye. Respectfully submitted, Tracy L. Jones, Staff Planner