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, May 18, 2023 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, Colette Safford, Brigette Roehr and Pat McShane APPROVAL OF MINUTES April 20, 2023 Zoning Board of Appeals Regular Meeting TMP-5773 Minutes Attachments: 04-20-23 ZBA A motion was made by Bob Nachtrieb, seconded by Jim Riggs, to approve the April 20, 2023 Zoning Board of Appeals Regular Meeting Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb, Riggs and McShane Abstain: Safford and Roehr 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. Mr. Vince Logan, Will County Board Member District #7. Mr. Logan spoke about some issues residents of Sunny Lands & Crystal Lawns Subdivisions have with the proposed facility. Page 1 of 7 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes May 18, 2023 Ms. Robin Caldwell, St. John Church, 2650 Plainfield Road, Joliet, IL. is in opposition to the proposed use at this location. Ms. Dawn Mayo, 2518 Garden Street, Joliet, IL. Ms. Mayo appeared in opposition to this petition. Ms. Leslie Grimes, 2564 Plainfield Road, Joliet, IL. Ms. Grimes appeared in opposition to this petition. Mr. Richard Boyd appeared in opposition to this petition. Mr. Tom Mayo appeared in opposition to this petition. Dr. Jessie Young appeared in opposition to this petition. Ms. Patricia Desiderio appeared in opposition to this petition. Mr. James Harris appeared in opposition to this petition. 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. PETITION 2023-19: A Special Use Permit to allow a car and TMP-5800 truck rental facility, located at 2528 W. Jefferson Street. ****WITHDRAWN**** Attachments: staff report withdrawal_2528 W. Jefferson PETITION 2023-20: A Special Use Permit to allow a TMP-5788 self-storage facility, located at 414 Rowell Avenue. Attachments: ZBA 2023-20 (414 Rowell Ave) Staff Report Packet Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. Nathaniel Washburn, 111 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet, IL. Mr. Washburn appeared in support of this petition. Mr. Washburn gave some background on the site and the proposed self-storage use. Mr. Nachtrieb asked is there will be any homes adjacent to this property. Mr. Washburn answered that there are houses to the north of the proposed development, the existing rental houses the petitioner owns on Rowell Avenue will be demolished. Mr. Washburn said that the petitioner did reach out to some of the neighbors to purchase their homes, none of the property owners were interested. Mr. Nachtrieb asked if there were any residences south of the proposed development, Mr. Washburn said that the old quarry/ lake is south of the development. Mr. Nachtrieb asked if access to the self-storage facility would be cut off at a certain time, Mr. Washburn said that the site will open from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Mr. Washburn stated that the petitioner would be okay with adding Page 2 of 7 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes May 18, 2023 a condition for the hours of operation. 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 Brigette Roehr, to approve PETITION 2023-20: A Special Use Permit to allow a self-storage facility, located at 414 Rowell Avenue.. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb, Riggs, Safford, Roehr and McShane 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 2023-24: A Variation to reduce the required rear TMP-5784 yard setback from 25 ft. to 18.5 ft. to allow an addition to an existing home, located at 1321 Arthur Avenue. Attachments: ZBA 2023-24 (1321 Arthur Ave) Staff Report Packet Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. Jorge Ruiz, the General Contractor. Mr. Ruiz 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 Bob Nachtrieb, to approve PETITION 2023-24: A Variation to reduce the required rear yard setback from 25 ft. to 18.5 ft. to allow an addition to an existing home, located at 1321 Arthur Avenue. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb, Riggs, Safford, Roehr and McShane PETITION 2023-25: A Variation to reduce the required front TMP-5801 yard setback from 30 ft. to 26.11 ft. for a single-family residential home, located at 2704 Deer Crossing Drive. Attachments: ZBA 2023-25_2704 Deer Crossing Drive_Staff Report Packet Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. Mark Gagilano, 2704 Deer Crossing Dr. Mr. Gagliano appeared in support of this petition. Chairman Hennessy asked if any one else would like to speak on behalf of this petition. No one came forward. Page 3 of 7 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes May 18, 2023 A motion was made by Bob Nachtrieb, seconded by Pat McShane, to approve PETITION 2023-25: A Variation to reduce the required front yard setback from 30 ft. to 26.11 ft. for a single-family residential home, located at 2704 Deer Crossing Drive. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb, Riggs, Safford, Roehr and McShane PETITION 2023-26: A Variation on signage to reduce the TMP-5802 required setback for the modification of an existing legal-nonconforming pole sign, located at 725 W. Jefferson Street. Attachments: ZBA 2023-26_725 W. Jefferson_Staff Report Packet_v2 Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. Alexis Garcia, 612 Prestige Street, Joliet, IL. Mr. Garcia appeared in support of this petition. Mr. Nachtrieb asked if the size of the proposed sign the same size as the existing sign, Mr. Torri said yes. Chairman Hennessy asked if anyone else would like to speak on behalf of this petition. No one came forward. NOTE: Ms. Safford stepped away before the vote on this agenda item. A motion was made by Jim Riggs, seconded by Pat McShane, to approve PETITION 2023-26: A Variation on signage to reduce the required setback for the modification of an existing legal-nonconforming pole sign, located at 725 W. Jefferson Street. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb, Riggs, Roehr and McShane Absent: Safford PETITION 2023-27: A Variation on signage to allow a TMP-5791 projecting sign to extend above the roofline, located at 365 Ruby Street. Attachments: ZBA 2023-27 (365 Ruby Street) Staff Report Packet Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. Alexis Garcia, 612 Prestige Street, Joliet, IL. Mr. Garcia appeared in support of this petition. Mr. Garcia explained that the existing sign was damaged and the petitioner would like to replace it with a smaller sign. Chairman Hennessy asked if any one else would like to speak on behalf of this petition. No one came forward. Page 4 of 7 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes May 18, 2023 A motion was made by Bob Nachtrieb, seconded by Colette Safford, to approve PETITION 2023-27: A Variation on signage to allow a projecting sign to extend above the roofline, located at 365 Ruby Street. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb, Riggs, Safford, Roehr and McShane PETITION 2023-28: A Special Use Permit to allow an TMP-5787 automotive service and repair business, located at 521 Oak Leaf Court. Attachments: ZBA 2023-28 (521 Oak Leaf Ct) Staff Report Packet Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. Joseph Buzzelli, 423 Laurel Avenue, Romeoville, IL. Mr. Buzzelli appeared 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 Jim Riggs, seconded by Pat McShane, to approve PETITION 2023-28: A Special Use Permit to allow an automotive service and repair business, located at 521 Oak Leaf Court. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb, Riggs, Safford, Roehr and McShane PETITION 2023-29: A Special Use Permit to allow a logistics TMP-5792 terminal, located at 22909 W. Mound Road Attachments: ZBA 2023-29 (22909 W. Mound Road) Staff Report Packet Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. James DeFily, 22909 W. Mound Road, Joliet, IL. Mr. DeFily gave a brief overview of the proposed facility. Chairman Hennessy asked if any one else would like to speak about this petition. No one came forward. A motion was made by Bob Nachtrieb, seconded by Brigette Roehr, to approve PETITION 2023-29: A Special Use Permit to allow a logistics terminal, located at 22909 W. Mound Road. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb, Riggs, Safford, Roehr and McShane PETITION 2023-30: A Special Use Permit to allow a fueling TMP-5803 Page 5 of 7 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes May 18, 2023 facility, located at 2571 and 2573 Plainfield Road. Attachments: ZBA 2023-30_2571 and 2573 Plainfield Road_Staff Report Packet Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. Christian Kalischefski, 2675 Pratum Avenue, Hoffman Estates, IL. Mr. Kalischefski gave a presentation for the proposed use. Mr. Riggs asked if there will be overnight parking, Mr. Kalischefski there is no designated parking. Mr. Riggs asked how often the EPA & State of Illinois would inspect the facility, Mr. Kalischefski said the fire marshal will visit five times as the facility is built. There will also be quarterly, yearly and random visits where records will be reviewed. Mr. Riggs asked how often will the tanks and pumped with be tested for leaks, Mr. Kalischefski explained that there is a 24 hour monitoring system for the tanks. He explained that the piping and pumps are all monitored and the records must be available at all times. Mr. Alessio asked why there isn't a right-out onto Plainfield Road, Mr. Kalischefski answered that the existing traffic set up is what the Illinois Department of Transportation approved. Mr. Kalischefski said there will only be parking for passenger vehicles in the front and side of the service station. Mr. Alessio asked how much distance there is from the drive-through to the canopy, Mr. Kalischefski said 38 ft. Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. Richard Boyd, 2574 Crystal Drive, Joliet, IL. Mr. Boyd appeared in opposition to this petition. Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. Steve ___, 523 Conan Avenue, Joliet, IL. Mr. ___ appeared in opposition to this petition. Chairman Hennessy swore in Ms. ___. Ms. ___ appeared in opposition to this petition. Chairman Hennessy swore Ms. Lisa Rudabacker. Mr. Rudabacker appeared in opposition to this petition. Mr. Alessio asked about the addition of a stop light, Mr. Torri said that the I.D.O.T. would have to approve a stop light at this location. Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. Frank Desiderio, 2713 Lake Shore Drive, Joliet, IL. Mr. Desiderio appeared in opposition to this petition. Mr. Desiderio spoke with the petitioner about the traffic patterns. Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. Andy Doyle, 2516 Garden Street, Joliet, IL. Mr. Doyle appeared in opposition to this petition. Mr. Doyle asked if a list of contaminants will be provided, Mr. Kalischefski said the petitioner will provide a list to City staff. Chairman Hennessy swore Mr. Vince Logan, Will County Board Member from District #7. Mr. Logan asked about the weight limits for the existing streets. Mr. Page 6 of 7 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes May 18, 2023 Logan noted that Illinois state statue that classifies the proposed use as a truck stop. Mr. Kalischefski rebutted that the petitioner will be rebuilding the existing side road to meet the truck weight requirements. Mr. Kalischefski explained that the proposed use is a local use, not a travel center. Chairman Hennessy swore in Ms. Lesley Grimes, Ms. Grimes appeared in opposition to this petition. Chairman Hennessy asked if any one else would like to speak about this petition. No one came forward. A motion was made by Bob Nachtrieb, seconded by Brigette Roehr, to deny PETITION 2023-30: A Special Use Permit to allow a fueling facility, located at 2571 and 2573 Plainfield Road. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Alessio, Nachtrieb, Safford and Roehr Nay: Hennessy, Riggs and McShane 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 Colette Safford, seconded by Brigette Roehr, to adjourn the meeting . The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hennessy, Alessio, Nachtrieb, Riggs, Safford, Roehr and McShane 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 7 of 7