Zoning Board of Appeals
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · January 16, 2025
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Thursday, January 16, 2025
2:00 PM
City Hall, Council Chambers
Zoning Board of Appeals
Board Members
Ralph Bias
Ed Hennessy
Bob Nachtrieb
Jim Riggs
Brigette Roehr
Debbie Radakovich
Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes - Final January 16, 2025
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Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes - Final January 16, 2025
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, Ralph Bias, Bob Nachtrieb, Debbie Radakovich,
Jim Riggs and Brigette Roehr
ALSO PRESENT: Community Development Director Dustin Anderson, Interim Corporation
Counsel Todd Lenzie, Planner Jayne Bernhard, Planner Raymond Heitner, Planner Helen
Miller, and Legal Assistant Katherine Fyksen
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes 12-19-24 TMP-8113
Attachments: Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes 12-19-24.pdf
A motion was made by Brigette Roehr, seconded by Debbie Radakovich, to
approve Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes 12-19-24. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hennessy, Bias, Nachtrieb, Radakovich, Riggs and Roehr
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
None
OLD BUSINESS: PUBLIC HEARING
None
NEW BUSINESS: PUBLIC HEARING
PETITION 2025-01: A Special Use Permit to allow community TMP-8111
mental health services, an R-B (restricted business) use, in
the I-2 (general industrial) zoning district, located at 971
Collins Street. (COUNCIL DISTRICT #4)
PETITION 2025-02: A Variation of Use to allow an R-B
(restricted business) use in the I-2 (general industrial)
zoning district, located at 971 Collins Street. (COUNCIL
DISTRICT #4)
Attachments: ZBA 2025-01 2025-02 (971 Collins St) Staff Report Packet
Planner Jayne Bernhard read the staff report into the record. Clinical Director
Jaime Zavala with Pilsen Wellness Center appeared on behalf of the petition. In
response to the Board’s questions, Mr. Zavala discussed building ownership,
building use, mental health services provided, hours of operation, number of
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clients, other mental health service agencies in the area, mental health
insurance, grant programs, other Pilsen Wellness Center locations, and referral
network. Division Director of Early Intervention Paul Naranjo with Pilsen
Wellness Center appeared on behalf of the petition and provided an overview of
Pilsen Wellness Center services.
A motion was made by Ralph Bias, seconded by Bob Nachtrieb, to approve
PETITION 2025-01: A Special Use Permit to allow community mental health
services, an R-B (restricted business) use, in the I-2 (general industrial) zoning
district, located at 971 Collins Street. (COUNCIL DISTRICT #4). The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hennessy, Bias, Nachtrieb, Radakovich, Riggs and Roehr
A motion was made by Brigette Roehr, seconded by Debbie Radakovich, to
approve PETITION 2025-02: A Variation of Use to allow an R-B (restricted
business) use in the I-2 (general industrial) zoning district, located at 971 Collins
Street. (COUNCIL DISTRICT #4). The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hennessy, Bias, Nachtrieb, Radakovich, Riggs and Roehr
OLD/NEW BUSINESS—NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION
None
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Ralph Bias, seconded by Brigette Roehr, to approve adjournment. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hennessy, Bias, Nachtrieb, Radakovich, Riggs and Roehr
This meeting will be held in an accessible location. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact The City Clerk
Office, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432 at (815) 724-3780.
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Agenda
City of Joliet
Zoning Board of Appeals
Meeting Agenda
Board Members
Ralph Bias
Ed Hennessy
Bob Nachtrieb
Jim Riggs
Brigette Roehr
Debbie Radakovich
Thursday, January 16, 2025 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
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes 12-19-24
Attachments: Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes 12-19-24.pdf
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
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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Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Agenda January 16, 2025
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 2025-01: A Special Use Permit to allow community mental health
services, an R-B (restricted business) use, in the I-2 (general industrial) zoning
district, located at 971 Collins Street. (COUNCIL DISTRICT #4)
PETITION 2025-02: A Variation of Use to allow an R-B (restricted business) use
in the I-2 (general industrial) zoning district, located at 971 Collins Street.
(COUNCIL DISTRICT #4)
Attachments: ZBA 2025-01 2025-02 (971 Collins St) Staff Report Packet
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
This meeting will be held in an accessible location. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact The City Clerk
Office, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432 at (815) 724-3780.
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