Plan Commission

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Thursday, May 18, 2023 4:00 PM City Hall, Council Chambers Plan Commission Commission Members Jason Cox Jeff Crompton John Dillon Jason Heath John Kella Roberto Perez Brigette Roehr Marc Rousonelos Bob Wunderlich Plan Commission Meeting Minutes - Final May 18, 2023 Page 1 of 1 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes - Final May 18, 2023 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, John Kella, Jason Cox, Jeff Crompton, Roberto Perez, Brigette Roehr, Bob Wunderlich and Jason Heath Absent Marc Rousonelos APPROVAL OF MINUTES TMP-5839 Attachments: 042023 A motion was made by John Kella, seconded by Jason Cox, to approve Plan Commission Minutes from 4/20/23. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Dillon, Kella, Cox, Crompton, Perez, Wunderlich and Heath Absent: Rousonelos Abstain: Roehr CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS None. This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff, and the Plan Commission members do not generally respond to public comments. The City Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the meeting shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak. 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. A-3-23: ANNEXATION OF .75 ACRES LOCATED AT 420 ROWELL AVENUE, CLASSIFICATION TO I-1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) ZONING AND APPROVAL OF AN ANNEXATION AGREEMENT. P-5-23: PRELIMINARY PLAT OF ROWELL STORAGE SUBDIVISION. FP-5-23: FINAL PLAT OF ROWELL STORAGE SUBDIVISION. Z-2-23: RECLASSIFICATION OF .41 ACRES LOCATED AT 414 ROWELL AVENUE FROM R-2 (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO I-1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) ZONING. V-4-23: VACATION OF PORTIONS OF UNUSED FOURTH AVENUE, FLORENCE STREET AND ADJACENT ALLEY. TMP-5824 Page 1 of 4 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes - Final May 18, 2023 Attachments: A-3-23 P-5-23 FP-5-23 Z-2-23 V-4-23 (Rowell Storage Sub) Staff Report Packet Ms. Jayne Bernhard, Planner, gave the Planning Staff Report. Mr. Nathaniel Washburn, Attorney with KGG, LLC, appeared on behalf of the petition. Mr. Washburn answered the Commissioners questions. No one appeared in opposition to the petition. A motion was made by Bob Wunderlich, seconded by John Kella, to recommend for approval by the City Council the Annexation of .75 Acres located at 420 Rowell Avenue, Classification to I-1 (Light Industrial) Zoning and Approval of an Annexation Agreement, the Preliminary Plat of Rowell Storage Subdivision, the Final Plat of Rowell Storage Subdivision, the Reclassification of .41 Acres located at 414 Rowell Avenue from R-2 (Single-Family Residential) to I-1 (Light Industrial) Zoning and the Vacation of Portions of Unused Fourth Avenue, Florence Street and Adjacent Alley. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Dillon, Kella, Cox, Crompton, Perez, Roehr, Wunderlich and Heath Absent: Rousonelos OLD BUSINESS 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. Z-3-23: RECLASSIFICATION OF 9.727 ACRES AT 18651 W. MANHATTAN ROAD TO R-1 (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) ZONING. Z-4-23: RECLASSIFICATION OF 45.5 ACRES SOUTH OF 18651 W. MANHATTAN ROAD TO R-1 (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) ZONING. TMP-5816 Attachments: Combined PC Staff Report_Z-3-23 & Z-4-23 Ms. Jayne Bernhard gave the Planning Staff Report. City Staff appeared on behalf of the petitions. No one appeared in opposition to the petitions. A motion was made by Jason Cox, seconded by Jason Heath, to recommend for approval by the City Council the Reclassification of 9.727 Acres at 18651 W. Manhattan Road to R-1 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning and the Reclassification of 45.5 Acres South of 18651 W. Manhattan Road to R-1 Page 2 of 4 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes - Final May 18, 2023 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Dillon, Kella, Cox, Crompton, Perez, Roehr, Wunderlich and Heath Absent: Rousonelos PUD-6-23: PRELIMINARY PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT OF RIVERWALK HOMES. TMP-5827 Attachments: PUD-6-23 (Riverwalk Homes) Staff Report Packet Ms. Jayne Bernhard gave the Planning Staff Report. Mr. Peter Holsten, Holsten Chicago, appeared on behalf of the petition. Mr. Holsten answered the Commissioners questions. Ms. Chantel Hair, resident of Riverwalk, appeared in favor of the petition. Mr. Damon Stunich, area resident, appeared in favor of the petition however he has a problem with the history of the project since it was built. He would like to see the petition tabled so the City can look at it again. Mr. Jeff Pritz, resident of the near west side, appeared in favor of the petition. There was discussion regarding the contract. Mr. Regis, Deputy Corporation Counsel, gave further detail about the contract. Ms. Trudy Mills, spoke about the black mold in the current building. If the building is being remodeled and not torn down, what will they do about the black mold. Mr. Holsten responded. Ms. Erica Smith, spoke about the mold issue, as well as a mice infestation, shootings etc. Currently there is no park for the children to play at. Ms. Shalva Dickerson, spoke about the violence in the area. Commissioner Wunderlich asked who monitors the PUD's to make sure they are in compliance. Ms. Bernhard responded. Commissioner Roehr inquired about the relocation process. Mr. Holsten responded. A motion was made by Jason Cox, seconded by Brigette Roehr, to recommend for approval by the City Council the Preliminary Planned Unit Development of Riverwalk Homes. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Dillon, Cox, Perez, Roehr and Heath Page 3 of 4 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes - Final May 18, 2023 Nay: Kella, Crompton and Wunderlich Absent: Rousonelos NEW BUSINESS None. NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION None. PUBLIC COMMENT None. 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 members do not generally respond to public comments. The City Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the meeting shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by John Kella, seconded by Jason Cox, to adjourn. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Dillon, Kella, Cox, Crompton, Perez, Roehr, Wunderlich and Heath Absent: Rousonelos 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 4 of 4