Plan Commission
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · November 16, 2023
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Thursday, November 16, 2023
4:00 PM
City Hall, Council Chambers
Plan Commission
Commission Members
Jason Cox
Jeff Crompton
John Dillon
Jason Heath
John Kella
Dominic Orlando
Roberto Perez
Brigette Roehr
Marc Rousonelos
Plan Commission Meeting Minutes - Final November 16, 2023
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Plan Commission Meeting Minutes - Final November 16, 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 and
Dominic Orlando
Absent Roberto Perez, Brigette Roehr, Marc Rousonelos and Jason
Heath
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
TMP-6657
Attachments: 101923
A motion was made by Jason Cox, seconded by John Kella, to approve the Plan
Commission Minutes-October 19, 2023. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: Dillon, Kella, Cox, Crompton and Orlando
Absent: Perez, Roehr, Rousonelos and Heath
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
None.
During the Public Hearing, members of the public will be allowed to
present evidence and ask questions subject to the rules of the meeting.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
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.
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P-9-23: PRELIMINARY PLAT OF CENTERPOINT INTERMODAL CENTER AT
JOLIET PHASE 26 SUBDIVISION.
FP-10-23: FINAL PLAT OF CENTERPOINT INTERMODAL CENTER AT
JOLIET PHASE 26 SUBDIVISION. (COUNCIL DISTRICT #5)
TMP-6647
Attachments: P-9-23 FP-10-23 (CICJ Phase 26) Staff Report Packet
Mr. Torri gave the Planning Staff Report.
Mr. Chris Spesia, Attorney, appeared on behalf of the petition.
Commissioner Orlando had a few questions. Mr. Carmine Bottigliero,
CenterPoint, responded.
No one appeared in opposition to the petition.
A motion was made by Dominic Orlando, seconded by John Kella, to
recommend for approval by the City Council the Preliminary Plat of CenterPoint
Intermodal Center at Joliet Phase 26 Subdivision and the Final Plat of
CenterPoint Intermodal Center at Joliet Phase 26 Subdivision. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: Dillon, Kella, Cox, Crompton and Orlando
Absent: Perez, Roehr, Rousonelos and Heath
P-10-23: PRELIMINARY PLAT OF CENTERPOINT INTERMODAL CENTER
AT JOLIET-NORTHWEST AMENDMENT SUBDIVISION.
FP-11-23: FINAL PLAT OF CENTERPOINT INTERMODAL CENTER AT
JOLIET NORTHWEST AMENDMENT, PHASE 27 SUBDIVISION. (COUNCIL
DISTRICT #5)
TMP-6648
Attachments: P-10-23 FP-11-23 (CICJ Phase 27) Staff Report Packet
Mr. Torri gave the Planning Staff Report.
Mr. Chris Spesia, Attorney, appeared on behalf of the petition.
Commissioner Orlando had a few questions. Mr. Spesia responded.
No one appeared in opposition to the petition.
A motion was made by Jason Cox, seconded by Jeff Crompton, to recommend
for approval by the City Council the Preliminary Plat of CenterPoint Intermodal
Center at Joliet-Northwest Amendment Subdivision and the Final Plat of
CenterPoint Intermodal Center at Joliet Northwest Amendment, Phase 27
Subdivision. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: Dillon, Kella, Cox, Crompton and Orlando
Absent: Perez, Roehr, Rousonelos and Heath
PUD-9-23: PRELIMINARY PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT OF LAKEWOOD
PRAIRIE SUBDIVISION, UNIT 4. (COUNCIL DISTRICT #3)
TMP-6656
Attachments: PUD-9-23_Lakewood Prairie_Unit 4_Staff Report_Packet
Mr. Torri gave the Planning Staff Report.
Mr. Vincent Rosanova, CalAtlantic Group, LLC, appeared on behalf of the
petition. Mr. Rosanova displayed a PowerPoint presentation to the Commission.
Commissioner Orlando had several questions. Mr. Rosanova responded.
Chairman Dillon asked what will separate the units from fire since they are all
connected. Mr. Todd Kleven, Lennar Corporation, responded.
Commissioner Crompton inquired about the parking. Mr. Rosanova responded.
Mr. Perry Jones, 913 Barberry Way, appeared in opposition to the petition.
Chairman Dillon inquired about the HOA. Mr. Kleven responded.
Ms. Marcia Rousonelos, area resident, appeared in favor of the petition.
A motion was made by Jason Cox, seconded by John Kella, to recommend for
approval by the City Council the Preliminary Planned Unit Development of
Lakewood Prairie Subdivision, Unit 4. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Dillon, Kella, Cox, Crompton and Orlando
Absent: Perez, Roehr, Rousonelos and Heath
FP-12-23: FINAL PLAT OF CHERRY HILL BUSINESS PARK WEST UNIT 6
SUBDIVISION, PHASE 2. (COUNCIL DISTRICT #5)
TMP-6658
Attachments: FP-12-23 Cherry Hill Business Park West Unit 6
Subdivision_Phase 2_Staff Report Packet
Mr. Jim Torri gave the Planning Staff Report.
Mr. Ken Nyenhuis, Northern Builders, appeared on behalf of the petition.
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Commissioner Orlando had several questions. Mr. Nyenhuis responded.
Ms. Donna Ardaugh, resident on Spencer Road, appeared with many concerns
about the project. Mr. Nyenhuis responded.
A motion was made by Jeff Crompton, seconded by Jason Cox, to recommend
for approval by the City Council the Final Plat of Cherry Hill Business Park West
Unit 6 Subdivision, Phase 2. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Dillon, Kella, Cox and Crompton
Nay: Orlando
Absent: Perez, Roehr, Rousonelos and Heath
NEW BUSINESS
None.
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Please see all public comments at the following link and then select "Meeting Details" for the
meeting held on November 16, 2023.
https://joliet.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
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 Dominic Orlando, to adjourn. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: Dillon, Kella, Cox, Crompton and Orlando
Absent: Perez, Roehr, Rousonelos and Heath
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.
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Agenda
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Agenda - Final
Thursday, November 16, 2023
4:00 PM
City Hall, Council Chambers
Plan Commission
Commission Members
Jason Cox
Jeff Crompton
John Dillon
Jason Heath
John Kella
Dominic Orlando
Roberto Perez
Brigette Roehr
Marc Rousonelos
Plan Commission Meeting Agenda - Final November 16, 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
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Plan Commission Minutes-October 19, 2023 TMP-6657
Attachments: 101923
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
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.
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.
P-9-23: PRELIMINARY PLAT OF CENTERPOINT INTERMODAL CENTER AT
JOLIET PHASE 26 SUBDIVISION.
FP-10-23: FINAL PLAT OF CENTERPOINT INTERMODAL CENTER AT
JOLIET PHASE 26 SUBDIVISION. (COUNCIL DISTRICT #5)
P-9-23: Preliminary Plat of CenterPoint Intermodal Center at Joliet TMP-6647
Phase 26 Subdivision.
FP-10-23: Final Plat of CenterPoint Intermodal Center at Joliet
Phase 26 Subdivision. (2903 Schweitzer Road) (COUNCIL
DISTRICT #5)
Attachments: P-9-23 FP-10-23 (CICJ Phase 26) Staff Report Packet
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P-10-23: PRELIMINARY PLAT OF CENTERPOINT INTERMODAL CENTER
AT JOLIET-NORTHWEST AMENDMENT SUBDIVISION.
FP-11-23: FINAL PLAT OF CENTERPOINT INTERMODAL CENTER AT
JOLIET NORTHWEST AMENDMENT, PHASE 27 SUBDIVISION. (COUNCIL
DISTRICT #5)
P-10-23: Preliminary Plat of CenterPoint Intermodal Center at TMP-6648
Joliet-Northwest Amendment Subdivision.
FP-11-23: Final Plat of CenterPoint Intermodal Center at Joliet
Northwest Amendment, Phase 27 Subdivision. (SWC & SEC of
Schweitzer Road & Houbolt Road) (COUNCIL DISTRICT #5)
Attachments: P-10-23 FP-11-23 (CICJ Phase 27) Staff Report Packet
PUD-9-23: PRELIMINARY PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT OF LAKEWOOD
PRAIRIE SUBDIVISION, UNIT 4. (COUNCIL DISTRICT #3)
PUD-9-23: Preliminary Planned Unit Development of Lakewood TMP-6656
Prairie Subdivision, Unit 4. (East of Barberry Way and South of
Stonecrop Lane) (PIN # 00-09-01-300-008-0000) (COUNCIL
DISTRICT #3)
Attachments: PUD-9-23_Lakewood Prairie_Unit 4_Staff Report_Packet
FP-12-23: FINAL PLAT OF CHERRY HILL BUSINESS PARK WEST UNIT 6
SUBDIVISION, PHASE 2. (COUNCIL DISTRICT #5)
FP-12-23: Final Plat of Cherry Hill Business Park West Unit 6 TMP-6658
Subdivision, Phase 2. (North of Spencer Road between Cherry Hill
Road and Gougar Road) (PIN #15-08-19-400-008-0000)
(COUNCIL DISTRICT #5)
Attachments: FP-12-23 Cherry Hill Business Park West Unit 6
Subdivision_Phase 2_Staff Report Packet
NEW BUSINESS
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
PUBLIC COMMENT
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Plan Commission Meeting Agenda - Final November 16, 2023
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
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.
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