Zoning Board of Appeals

150 West Jefferson Street City of Joliet Joliet, IL 60432 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes Board Members Ed Hennessy Vincent Alessio Charles McCauley Bob Nachtrieb Jim Riggs Colette Safford Brigette Roehr Thursday, June 17, 2021 2:00 PM City Hall, Council Chambers As of June 11, 2021, Governor Pritzker moved Illinois to Phase 5. Under Phase 5, all sectors of the economy can resume at regular capacity with new safety guidelines and procedures . Pursuant to the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity’s Guidelines, it is recommended that any individual appearing in-person who is not fully vaccinated 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 Ed Hennessy, Vincent Alessio, Charles McCauley, Bob Nachtrieb, Jim Riggs and Brigette Roehr Absent Colette Safford APPROVAL OF MINUTES May 20, 2021 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes TMP-1791 Attachments: 052021 Minutes A motion was made by Bob Nachtrieb, seconded by Vincent Alessio, to approve the May 20, 2021 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Alessio, McCauley, Riggs and Roehr Abstain: Hennessy and Nachtrieb CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS Page 1 of 5 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes June 17, 2021 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 Zoning Board of Appeals do not generally respond to public comments. Please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the Zoning Board of Appeals shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak. OLD BUSINESS: PUBLIC HEARING PETITION 2021-22: A Variation for a community identification ID-403-20 display sign, located at 1990 W. Jefferson Street. Attachments: 2021-22 thru 2021-24 Combined ZBA Staff Report A motion was made by Bob Nachtrieb, seconded by Brigette Roehr, to table PETITION 2021-22: A Variation for a community identification display sign, located at 1990 W. Jefferson Street. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, McCauley, Nachtrieb, Riggs and Roehr PETITION 2021-23: A Variation for a community identification ID-404-20 display sign, located at the southwest corner of Route 6 & Walnut Street. Attachments: 2021-22 thru 2021-24 Combined ZBA Staff Report A motion was made by Vincent Alessio, seconded by Brigette Roehr, to table PETITION 2021-23: A Variation for a community identification display sign, located at the southwest corner of Route 6 & Walnut Street. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, McCauley, Nachtrieb, Riggs and Roehr PETITION 2021-24: A Variation for a community identification ID-405-20 display sign, located at southwest corner of Theodore Street & Essington Road. Attachments: 2021-22 thru 2021-24 Combined ZBA Staff Report A motion was made by Brigette Roehr, seconded by Bob Nachtrieb, to table PETITION 2021-24: A Variation for a community identification display sign, located at southwest corner of Theodore Street & Essington Road. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, McCauley, Nachtrieb, Riggs and Roehr NEW BUSINESS: PUBLIC HEARING PETITION 2021-30: A Variation to reduce the side yard TMP-1863 setback from 8 ft. to 5.20 ft. for garage extension, located at 2106 Sudbury Drive. Attachments: 2021-30 - 2106 Sudbury Drive - Combined ZBA Staff Report Page 2 of 5 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes June 17, 2021 Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in Sam Sanders, 2106 Sudbury Drive, Joliet, IL. Mr. Sanders appeared in support of this petition. Mr. Sanders explained that he wants to add the garage addition to store a classic car. Mr. Nachtrieb asked if the neighbor is aware of the proposed addition. Mr. Sanders said yes, he has spoken with his neighbor. Chairman Hennessy asked if any one else would like to speak on behalf of this petition. No one came forward. A motion was made by Jim Riggs, seconded by Bob Nachtrieb, to approve PETITION 2021-30: A Variation to reduce the side yard setback from 8 ft. to 5.20 ft. for garage extension, located at 2106 Sudbury Drive. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, McCauley, Nachtrieb, Riggs and Roehr PETITION 2021-31: A Variation to reduce the front yard TMP-1834 setback from 30 ft. to 28.9 ft. for a covered front entry porch, located at 2213 Taylor Street. Attachments: ZBA 2021-31 (2213 Taylor Street)_staff report packet Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in Oscar Haro, 2213 Taylor Street, Joliet, IL. Mr. Haro came in support of his petition. Chairman Hennessy asked if any one else would like to speak on behalf of this petition. No one came forward. A motion was made by Vincent Alessio, seconded by Bob Nachtrieb, to approve PETITION 2021-31: A Variation to reduce the front yard setback from 30 ft. to 28.9 ft. for a covered front entry porch, located at 2213 Taylor Street. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, McCauley, Nachtrieb, Riggs and Roehr PETITION 2021-32: Extension of A Special Use Permit TMP-1833 Ordinance #18172, which allowed a self-storage facility that includes indoor climate-controlled and outdoor storage units, located at 2100 Essington Road Attachments: ZBA 2021-32 (2100 Essington Road) SUP Extension Request packet Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in Nathaniel Washburn, 111 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet, IL. Mr. Washburn appeared on behalf of this petition. Mr. Washburn said that the petitioner supports the staff report and would like to request the extension of Page 3 of 5 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes June 17, 2021 the previously approved special use permit. Chairman Hennessy asked if any one else would like to speak on behalf of this petition. No one came forward. A motion was made by Jim Riggs, seconded by Vincent Alessio, to approve PETITION 2021-32: Extension of A Special Use Permit Ordinance #18172, which allowed a self-storage facility that includes indoor climate-controlled and outdoor storage units, located at 2100 Essington Road. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, McCauley, Nachtrieb, Riggs and Roehr Absent: Safford PETITION 2021-33: A Variation to increase maximum height TMP-1835 of signage, located at 2951 Mound Road. Attachments: ZBA 2021-33 (2951 Mound Road) Staff Report Packet Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in Nathaniel Washburn, 111 N. Ottawa St., Joliet, IL. Mr. Washburn appeared on behalf of the petition to answer any questions. Chairman Hennessy asked if any one else would like to speak on behalf of this petition. No one came forward. A motion was made by Jim Riggs, seconded by Bob Nachtrieb, to approve PETITION 2021-33: A Variation to increase maximum height of signage, located at 2951 Mound Road. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, McCauley, Nachtrieb, Riggs and Roehr PETITION 2021-34: A Variation of Use to allow a cardboard TMP-1827 box recycling & manufacturing plant, an I-1 (Light Industrial) use in a B-3 (General Business) zoning district, located at 2695 Plainfield Road Attachments: 2021-34 - 2695 Plainfield Road - Combine ZBA Staff Report This petition was tabled by the Petitioner. A motion was made by Bob Nachtrieb, seconded by Vincent Alessio, to table PETITION 2021-34: A Variation of Use to allow a cardboard box recycling & manufacturing plant, an I-1 (Light Industrial) use in a B-3 (General Business) zoning district, located at 2695 Plainfield Road. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, McCauley, Nachtrieb, Riggs and Roehr Page 4 of 5 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes June 17, 2021 OLD/NEW BUSINESS—NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION PUBLIC COMMENT 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 Zoning Board of Appeals do not generally respond to public comments. Please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the Zoning Board of Appeals shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak. Mr. Torri introduced the new Community Development Director, Eva-Marie Trooper. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Vincent Alessio, seconded by Jim Riggs, to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, McCauley, Nachtrieb, Riggs and Roehr 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