Zoning Board of Appeals

150 West Jefferson Street City of Joliet Joliet, IL 60432 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes Board Members Vincent Alessio Ed Hennessy Pat McShane Bob Nachtrieb Jim Riggs Brigette Roehr Colette Safford Thursday, December 15, 2022 2:00 PM City Hall, Council Chambers 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, Bob Nachtrieb, Jim Riggs and Colette Safford Absent Brigette Roehr and Pat McShane APPROVAL OF MINUTES November 17, 2022 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting TMP-4847 Minutes Attachments: 11-17-22 ZBA Minutes A motion was made by Bob Nachtrieb, seconded by Vincent Alessio, to approve the November 17, 2022 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb and Safford Abstain: Riggs 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 Zoning Board of Appeals 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 Page 1 of 4 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes December 15, 2022 During the Public Hearing, members of the public will be allowed to present evidence and ask questions subject to the rules of the meeting. PETITION 2022-47: A Variation on signage to allow a wall TMP-4878 sign that does not face a public way, located at 2211 W. Jefferson Street. Attachments: ZBA 2022-47_TABLING REQUEST_December A motion was made by Jim Riggs, seconded by Bob Nachtrieb, to table to the June 15, 2023 Zoning Board of Appeals meeting PETITION 2022-47: A Variation on signage to allow a wall sign that does not face a public way, located at 2211 W. Jefferson Street. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb, Riggs and Safford 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. PETITION 2022-72: A Variation on signage for a sign that TMP-4876 does not face a public way, located at 124 Stone City Drive Attachments: ZBA 2022-72 (124 Stone City Drive) Staff Report Packet Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. Harry Hoechbauer, 1581 Pinehurst Drive, Joliet, IL. Mr. Hoechbauer appeared in support of this petition. Chairman Hennessy asked if anyone else would like to speak on behalf of this petition. No one came forward. A motion was made by Colette Safford, seconded by Jim Riggs, to approve PETITION 2022-72: A Variation on signage for a sign that does not face a public way, located at 124 Stone City Drive. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb, Riggs and Safford PETITION 2022-73: A Special Use Permit to allow an TMP-4875 automobile storage lot for an existing used automobile sales business, located at 115 N. Center Street. Attachments: 2022-73 (115 N Center St) Staff Report Packet Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. Patrick Woytek, 9501 W. 144th Place, Orland Park, IL and Mr. Bujar Shabani, 704 Silver Fox Drive, Joliet, IL. Mr. Woytek & Mr. Shabani appeared in support of this petition. Chairman Hennessy swore in Tom Osterberger, 111 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet, IL. Page 2 of 4 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes December 15, 2022 Mr. Osterberger appeared in opposition to this petition. Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. Frank Fehrenbacher, 407-409 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL. Mr. Fehrenbacher appeared in opposition to this petition. Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. Ron Talmadge, 1202 West Park Front Street, Joliet, IL. Mr. Talmadge appeared in opposition to this petition. Mr. Woytek responded to some of the residents concerned. Chairman Hennessy asked if anyone else would like to speak about this petition. No one came forward. A motion was made by Vincent Alessio, seconded by Jim Riggs, to deny PETITION 2022-73: A Special Use Permit to allow an automobile storage lot for an existing used automobile sales business, located at 115 N. Center Street. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb, Riggs and Safford PETITION 2022-74: A Variation of Use to allow an indoor TMP-4874 self-storage facility, a B-3 (General Business) use, in a B-1 (Neighborhood Business) zoning district, located at 1735 E. Cass Street. PETITION 2022-75: A Special Use Permit to allow an indoor self-storage facility, located at 1735 E. Cass Street. Attachments: 1735 E. Cass Street_Staff Report Packet Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. Jeff Pelock, 36W538 Michael Court, St. Charles, IL. Mr. Pelock appeared in support of his petition. Chairman Hennessy asked if there are any other locations in Joliet, Mr. Pelock said no. Chairman Hennessy asked what is the demand for this type of facility, Mr. Pelock said it is a very sought after real estate class. Mr. Torri clarified the requirements for the exterior building materials. Mr. Nachtrieb asked about the storm water management due to the water issues at that property. Mr. Pelock said that the company is required by law to have a storm water management system in place. Chairman Hennessy asked if anyone 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 2022-74: A Variation of Use to allow an indoor self-storage facility, a B-3 (General Business) use, in a B-1 (Neighborhood Business) zoning district, located at 1735 E. Cass Street and PETITION 2022-75: A Special Use Permit to allow an indoor self-storage facility, located at 1735 E. Cass Street. The motion Page 3 of 4 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes December 15, 2022 carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb, Riggs and Safford PETITION 2022-76: A Variation on signage to allow three wall TMP-4877 signs that do not face a public way, located at 2707 Plainfield Road. Attachments: ZBA 2022-76 (2707 Plainfield Road) Staff Report Packet Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. Guy Dragasic, 1130 N. Garfield, Lombard, IL. Mr. Dragasic appeared in support of this petition. Chairman Hennessy asked if anyone else would like to speak about this petition. No one came forward. A motion was made by Vincent Alessio, seconded by Colette Safford, to approve PETITION 2022-76: A Variation on signage to allow three wall signs that do not face a public way, located at 2707 Plainfield Road. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb, Riggs and Safford 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 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 Bob Nachtrieb, seconded by Jim Riggs, to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb, Riggs and Safford 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