Plan Commission

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Thursday, May 20, 2021 4:00 PM City Hall, Council Chambers Plan Commission Commission Members John Dillon John Kella Jason Cox Jeff Crompton Fredrick "Rick" Moore Brigette Roehr Marc Rousonelos Roberto Perez Plan Commission Meeting Minutes - Final May 20, 2021 Page 1 of 1 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes - Final May 20, 2021 As Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan continues, Governor Pritzker is moving Illinois forward to a Bridge to Phase 5 mitigation on Friday, May 14, 2021. In order to adhere to social distancing guidelines, the capacity in Council Chambers will remain at 18 members of the public. During meetings, any member of the public physically present in the Council Chambers in excess of the limit will be asked to wait in another room with live feed to the meeting until the Citizens To Be Heard on Agenda Items section or Public Comments section of the meeting has commenced. Speakers will be rotated into Council Chambers to allow everyone an opportunity to speak. Pursuant to the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity’s Guidelines, it is recommended that any individual appearing in-person wear a face-covering to cover their nose and mouth. 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 John Dillon, Jason Cox, Fredrick "Rick" Moore, Brigette Roehr, Marc Rousonelos and Roberto Perez Absent John Kella and Jeff Crompton APPROVAL OF MINUTES PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES APRIL 15, 2021 TMP-1686 Attachments: 041521.pdf A motion was made by Brigette Roehr, seconded by Jason Cox, to approve the Plan Commission minutes from the April 15, 2021. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Dillon, Cox, Moore, Roehr, Rousonelos and Perez Absent: Kella and Crompton CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page. This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding items listed on the agenda. Anyone speaking on an agenda item is entitled to speak for a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff and the Plan Commission do not generally respond to public comments. Please note speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the Plan Commission shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak. Mr. Michael Driscoll, Lakewood Prairie Subdivision, appeared in opposition to the Redwood Joliet Subdivision and spoke about his concerns. 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. None. Page 1 of 5 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes - Final May 20, 2021 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. PUD-2-21: PRELIMINARY PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FOR REDWOOD JOLIET SUBDIVISION. TMP-1654 Attachments: PUD-2-21 - Preliminary PUD Redwood of Joliet Subdivision - Combined PC Report Mr. Torri gave the Planning Staff Report. Ms. Kellie McIvor, 7007 East Pleasant Valley Road, Independence, Ohio, appeared on behalf of the petition. Ms. McIvor gave a detailed PowerPoint presentation with details about the proposed development and the history of the company. Commissioner Roehr inquired about the community and the Zoom call and wanted to know how many people attended that meeting. Chairman Dillon asked when they changed the rules that there would be no rental units in the original subdivision project. Commissioner Cox asked where the leasing office would be and who the builder is. Commissioner Moore asked if they are fully furnished or if residents bring in their own furnishings as well as if there is any percentage of renters that have government subsidy. Ms. McIvor answered all of the Commissioners questions. Ms. Darlene Brehmer 1014 Woodiris Drive, Joliet, appeared before the Commission in opposition to the petition. She stated her concerns to the Commission. Ms. Amanda, 909 Barberry Way, appeared before the Commission with multiple concerns about the project. Ms. McIvor responded to some of the concerns by the citizens. Commissioner Moore stated his pros and cons for the project and suggested a tabling happen so the developer can reach out to more residents. Commissioner Roehr would like to recommend a denial so that the developer can work with the community more. Page 2 of 5 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes - Final May 20, 2021 Ms. Carrie Hanson, Shoppe Designs Associates, inquired about the policies if there is a negative recommendation from the Plan Commission. There was no second motion to table the petition therefore that motion dies . A motion was made by Brigette Roehr, seconded by Marc Rousonelos, to deny the Preliminary Planned Unit Development for Redwood Joliet Subdivision. . The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Dillon, Cox, Moore, Roehr, Rousonelos and Perez Absent: Kella and Crompton A-2-21: ANNEXATION OF 21,000 SQ. FT. LOT LOCATED AT 3502 GREEN MEADOW LANE, CLASSIFICATION TO R-1 (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) ZONING AND APPROVAL OF AN ANNEXATION AGREEMENT. TMP-1670 Attachments: A-2-21_3502 Green Meadow Lane Staff Report Packet Mr. Torri gave the Planning Staff Report. Mr. Nick Nurczyk appeared on behalf of the petition. Commissioner Cox asked about the sewer connection. Mr. Gapsevich, Engineering, responded. A motion was made by Jason Cox, seconded by Brigette Roehr, to recommend for approval by the full City Council the Annexation of 21,000 sq. ft. Lot Located at 3502 Green Meadow Lane, Classification to R-1 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning and Approval of an Annexation Agreement. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Dillon, Cox, Moore, Roehr, Rousonelos and Perez Absent: Kella and Crompton A-3-21: ANNEXATION OF 2 PARCELS LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF CHIPPEWA STREET AND IROQUOIS STREET, CLASSIFICATION TO R-2 (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) ZONING AND APPROVAL OF AN ANNEXATION AGREEMENT. TMP-1671 Attachments: A-3-21_NEC OF Chippewa and Iroquois Staff Report Packet Page 3 of 5 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes - Final May 20, 2021 Mr. Torri gave the Planning Staff Report. Ms. Laurie McPhillips, Habitat for Humanity, appeared on behalf of the petition. No one appeared in opposition to the petition. A motion was made by Fredrick "Rick" Moore, seconded by Jason Cox, to recommend for approval by the full City Council the Annexation of 2 Parcels Located at the Northeast Corner of Chippewa Street and Iroquois Street, Classification to R-2 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning and Approval of an Annexation Agreement. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Dillon, Cox, Moore, Roehr, Rousonelos and Perez Absent: Kella and Crompton A-4-21: ANNEXATION OF 0.23 ACRES LOCATED AT 800 MAGNOLIA DRIVE, CLASSIFICATION TO R-2 (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) ZONING AND APPROVAL OF AN ANNEXATION AGREEMENT. TMP-1672 Attachments: A-4-21_800 Magnolia Drive staff report packet Mr. Torri gave the Planning Staff Report. Ms. Laurie McPhillips, Habitat for Humanity, appeared on behalf of the petition. Mr. Torri said there was one email received in opposition to the petition with a visibility issue. The Forest Preserve sent a letter informing the city of the drainage issues and construction issues to their adjacent trail. A motion was made by Jason Cox, seconded by Marc Rousonelos, to recommend for approval by the full City Council the Annexation of 0.23 Acres Located at 800 Magnolia Drive, Classification to R-2 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning and Approval of an Annexation Agreement. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Dillon, Cox, Moore, Roehr, Rousonelos and Perez Absent: Kella and Crompton P-3-21: PRELIMINARY PLAT OF MOUND ROAD LOGISTICS CENTER SUBDIVISION. TMP-1673 Attachments: P-3-21 Mound Road Logistics Center Staff Report Packet Mr. Torri gave the Planning Staff Report. Page 4 of 5 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes - Final May 20, 2021 Mr. Nate Washburn appeared on behalf of the petition. No one appeared in opposition to the petition. A motion was made by Jason Cox, seconded by Brigette Roehr, to recommend for approval by the full City Council the Preliminary Plat of Mound Road Logistics Center Subdivision. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Dillon, Cox, Moore, Roehr, Rousonelos and Perez Absent: Kella and Crompton NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION None. PUBLIC COMMENT NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page. 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 Plan Commission do not generally respond to public comments. Please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the Plan Commission shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak. Mr. Michael Driscoll thanked the Plan Commission for listening to their concerns regarding the Redwood Joliet Subdivision. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Fredrick "Rick" Moore, seconded by Roberto Perez, to adjourn. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Dillon, Cox, Moore, Roehr, Rousonelos and Perez Absent: Kella and Crompton 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. Page 5 of 5