Plan Commission
Regular MeetingLombard, IL · February 3, 2020
Minutes
Village Hall
Village of Lombard 255 East Wilson Ave.
Lombard, IL 60148
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Minutes
Plan Commission
Ronald Olbrysh, Chairperson
Commissioners:
Martin Burke, Ruth Sweetser,
Stephen Flint, John Mrofcza,
Leigh Giuliano and Bill Johnston
Staff Liaison: Jennifer Ganser
Monday, February 3, 2020 7:00 PM Village Hall - Board Room
THIS IS A SPECIAL MEETING
Call to Order
Vice Chairperson Flint called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance
Vice Chairperson Flint led the Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call of Members
Present 3 - John Mrofcza, Stephen Flint, and Bill Johnston
Absent 2 - Ruth Sweetser, and Leigh Giuliano
Public Hearings
200037 PC 20-07: Animal Rescue (Feral Fixers), 330 W. Eisenhower Lane
North
The petitioner requests that the Village grant approval of a conditional
use, pursuant to Section 155.420(C)(40) of the Village of Lombard
Village Code, to allow for an animal rescue organization at the subject
property located within the I Limited Industrial District. (DISTRICT #3)
Sworn in to present the petition were: Anna Papke, Senior Planner; and
Sue Lee, Tammy McAuley, Catherine Tojaga and Michelle Kinney,
representing the petitioner.
Vice-Chair Flint read the Plan Commission procedures and asked if
anyone other than the petitioner intended to cross examine and,
hearing none, he proceeded with the petition.
Sue Lee presented on behalf of the petitioner. She provided
background information on the Feral Fixers organization. Feral Fixers’
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activities involve a trap, neuter and release (TNR) program for feral
cats in DuPage County. The organization also offers some cats for
adoption. Ms. Lee said that the organization’s efforts have reduced the
number of stray cats euthanized in DuPage County over the last
decade. She explained the organization is seeking a conditional use
permit to operate an animal rescue at the subject property in the I
District. She noted that the organization will take a phased approach to
occupancy of the building. Initially the building will be used for storage,
volunteer activities and adoption events. At a later phase there will be
adoptable cats residing in the building, and eventually the TNR
program will be run from the building. There will be no vet care on site,
and cats will be appropriately contained at all times. Ms. Lee said the
site has adequate parking and a fire alarm system that meets code
requirements for buildings where animals are kept.
Vice-Chair Flint asked if any person would like to speak in favor or
against this petition, or for public comment.
Ken Gallt, owner of 324 Eisenhower Lane North, addressed the Plan
Commission. He said he the Feral Fixers organization is a valuable
part of the community, and he expects conditions on the subject
property will be improved once Feral Fixers moves in. He supported
the petition.
Vice-Chair Flint asked if any person would like to speak in favor or
against this petition, or for public comment. Hearing none, he asked
for the staff report.
Ms. Papke presented the staff report, which was submitted to the public
record in its entirety. The petitioner proposes to operate Feral Fixers,
an animal rescue organization, at the subject property in the
Eisenhower Lane industrial park. The Zoning Ordinance does not list
animal rescue organizations as a use, but staff considers the use to be
similar in nature to animal day care facilities, hospital and kennels, all
of which are conditional uses in the I District. The Zoning Ordinance
states that uses similar in nature to other conditional uses in the I
District can locate in the I District with the appropriate conditional use
approval.
Feral Fixers’ activities include humanely trapping feral cats to provide
vet care. The organization also adopts out cats that are suitable to live
in homes. The subject property will serve as an office for the
organization as well as a place to house cats prior to and after transport
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to veterinary offices for care. No veterinary services will be provided at
the subject property. Staff has reviewed the petition and finds the
intended use of the property would be compatible with other uses in the
immediate neighborhood. Staff finds the petition meets the standards
for conditional uses and recommends approval of the request.
Vice-Chair Flint asked for public comment, and, hearing none, opened
the meeting for comments among the Commissioners.
Commissioner Flint asked if there would be overnight staff at the
building. Ms. Lee said there would be no overnight shifts.
Commissioner Johnston asked about the number of cats that would
occupy the building. Ms. Lee and Ms. McAuley said it would depend on
the age of the cats and their personalities, but they expect no more
than 50 adoptable cats at one time. Additional cats would potentially
move through the site as part of the TNR program.
Commissioner Johnston asked if people who adopt cats from Feral
Fixers can return them to the organization if the adoption does not work
out. Ms. Lee said the organization does accept cats back if the
adoption is not working, but they have very few cats returned to them.
On a motion by Commissioner Burke, and a second by Commissioner
Johnston, the Plan Commission voted 4-0 to recommend that the Village Board
approve the petition associated with PC 20-07, subject to the following four (4)
conditions:
1. That the petitioner shall develop the site in accordance with plans
submitted as part of this request;
2. That the petitioner shall satisfactorily address all comments noted within
the Inter-Departmental Review Committee Report;
3. This relief shall be valid for a period of one year from the date of approval
of the ordinance. If the animal rescues organization’s operations at the subject
property are not established by said date, this relief shall be deemed null and
void; and
4. All cats shall be kept securely inside the building.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Martin Burke, John Mrofcza, Stephen Flint, and Bill Johnston
Absent: 2- Ruth Sweetser, and Leigh Giuliano
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200036 PC 20-06: Expansion of a Conditional Use (Soaring Eagle
Academy), 800 S. Parkview Boulevard
The petitioner requests that the Village grant approval of an amendment
to an existing conditional use per the conditions of approval of Ordinance
7103, pursuant to Section 155.412(C)(19) of the Lombard Village Code,
for a school, private, fulltime: elementary, middle and high, within the OPD
Office District Planned Development. (DISTRICT #2)
Sworn in to present the petition were: Anna Papke, Senior Planner; and
Deanna Tyrpak, Mark Montana, Joe Macchione and Meghan Michel,
representing the petitioner.
Vice-Chair Flint read the Plan Commission procedures and asked if
anyone other than the petitioner intended to cross examine and,
hearing none, he proceeded with the petition.
Ms. Tyrpak presented the petition. She provided background on
Soaring Eagle Academy, including a profile of the student body and
staffing requirements. She said that due to an increase in the number
of staff members, Soaring Eagle requires additional parking, and
requests an amendment to the conditional use granted to the school in
2015 in order to expand the parking lot on the subject property. She
noted that staff members had been parking on lots elsewhere in the
Woodlake office park, but this is no longer an option as the other sites
are fully leased. She reviewed the standards for conditional uses.
Vice-Chair Flint asked if any person would like to speak in favor or
against this petition, or for public comment. Hearing none, he asked
for the staff report.
Ms. Papke presented the staff report, which was submitted to the public
record in its entirety. The petitioner currently operates Soaring Eagle
Academy on the subject property in the Woodlake Corporate Park,
which is zoned Office Planned Development District. Schools are a
conditional use in the Office District. The Village approved the
conditional use for Soaring Eagle in 2015 when the petitioner initially
began operations on the subject property. The petitioner proposes to
expand the parking lot on the property to accommodate a growing
student and staff population. The parking lot expansions is considered
an expansion of the conditional use, which requires approval through
the Plan Commission/Village Board public hearing process.
The petitioner’s plans have been reviewed by the Village’s IDRC
committee. All comments from that review have been forwarded to the
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petitioner and will be addressed during permitting. Planning staff
reviewed the petition and find that the proposed parking lot
improvements will not impact surrounding properties or traffic
circulation within the office park. Staff finds the petition meets the
standards for conditional uses and recommends approval of the
request.
Vice-Chair Flint asked for public comment, and, hearing none, opened
the meeting for comments among the Commissioners.
Commissioner Burke noted that the staff report included comments on
engineering issues related to the proposed parking lot. Ms. Papke said
those comments would be addressed during permitting
On a motion by Commissioner Burke, and a second by Commissioner Mrofcza,
the Plan Commission voted 4-0 to recommend that the Village Board approve
the petition associated with PC 20-06, subject to the following four (4)
conditions:
1. The conditional use permit is exclusively for the tenant space at 800
Parkview Boulevard. Any expansion of the establishment within the existing
building or site beyond the plans submitted as part of PC 15-11 and PC 20-06
shall require an amendment to the conditional use;
2. That the petitioner shall develop the site in accordance with plans
submitted as part of this request;
3. That the petitioner shall satisfactorily address all comments noted within
the Inter-Departmental Review Committee Report; and
4. This relief shall be valid for a period of one year from the date of approval
of the ordinance. If the parking lot is not established by said date, this relief
shall be deemed null and void.
The motion carried the following vote:
200025 PC 20-02: Text Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, Storage
Centers
The petitioner is requesting a zoning text amendment to Section 155.417
(G)(2)(b), the B4A Roosevelt Road Corridor District, of the Lombard
Village Code to allow for “Storage centers, provided that the use fronts
along an arterial roadway” to be listed as a conditional use.
(DISTRICT ALL)
Sworn in to present the petition were petitioner Kate Jahnke Dale and
Jennifer Ganser, Assistant Director.
Ms. Dale said she is the attorney for the petitioner. She said they
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submitted a response to standards for the text amendment. She said
storage centers are a low intensity use and would be limited as a
conditional use. She said storage centers would be complementary to
the other uses in the zoning district. The use has evolved over time
and users want a center near their home and work.
Vice Chairperson Flint asked for public comment.
Ms. Stephanie Ostrowski said she is a 50-year resident and lives on
Ahrens. She said Lombard has 7 storage centers and 293 in a 15
miles radius. She said we don’t need another. She said her
neighborhood backs up to the area. She is concerned about water and
mosquitoes.
Ms. Valerie Ewoldt said she lives on Morris and that this is an important
decision. She said the petitioner glossed over items.
Ms. Dale said drainage will be addressed in PC 20-03.
Vice Chairperson Flint asked for the staff report.
Ms. Ganser presented the staff report, which was submitted to the public
record in its entirety. The petitioner requests that storage centers be
allowed as a conditional use in the B4A zoning district. This request
will be followed by a companion case for a storage center at 850 E.
Roosevelt Road (PC 20-03). Storage Centers are currently allowed as
a conditional use in the B4 District and a permitted use in the Industrial
District. Storage Centers were added to the Zoning Ordinance in PC
00-49 as a new land use category to distinguish from mini-warehouses.
Staff noted there are usually ancillary retail sales of boxes and packing
materials and therefore found the use compatible with the B4 District
thru a conditional use permit process. Staff notes that storage centers
are generally quiet uses that generate less traffic than the retail and
restaurant uses along Roosevelt Road. Staff believes a storage center
business is compatible with the existing permitted and conditional uses
in the Roosevelt Road Corridor. The Comprehensive Plan classifies
the Roosevelt Road corridor as Community Commercial.
Vice Chairperson Flint opened the meeting for comments among the
Commissioners.
On a motion by Commissioner Mrofcza, and a second by Commissioner Burke,
the Plan Commission voted 4-0 to recommend that the Village Board approve
the petition associated with PC 20-02.
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The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Martin Burke, John Mrofcza, Stephen Flint, and Bill Johnston
Absent: 2- Ruth Sweetser, and Leigh Giuliano
200030 PC 20-03: Beyond Self-Storage, 850 E. Roosevelt Road
The petitioner requests a zoning conditional use pursuant to Section
155.417(G)(2)(b) of the Lombard Village Code to allow for “Storage
centers, provided that the use fronts along an arterial roadway” on the
subject property located within the B4A Roosevelt Road Corridor District.
(DISTRICT #6)
Sworn in to present the petition were JJ Jenkins, Kevin Polit, William
Bohne, the petitioners, and Jennifer Ganser, Assistant Director.
Mr. Jenkins said Beyond Self Storage in based in Kansas City and was
launched in 2016. They have locations in Arlington Heights and
Willowbrook. They own and operate their facilities. The site has been
vacant for a long time and has wetlands and floodway. This site plan
avoids the floodway. The engineering plans provide detention and a
release of the water. The lowest height of the building faces the
residential lots to the east. They removed a variance for a side yard
setback on the east side. They meet height and setback Codes. They
removed the air conditioning units on the east side. All loading will be
done inside the building. He showed a chart of other potential uses
and the potential traffic and noted this is a low traffic use. He
anticipates four cars per hour.
Vice Chairperson Flint asked for public comment.
Mr. Dan Jaskier said he is President of Glass Courts Fitness and lives
nearby. He is concerned about flooding and has seen the 100 year
flood every 3 to 5 years. He said the area is shaped like a bowl. He
showed pictures of a park bench that in flood water. He said he doesn’t
want FEMA to restructure the flood maps.
Mr. Jeremy Hopps said he has been a resident for 10 years and
purchased his house in December 2018. He is concerned about
making a left onto Ahrens from Roosevelt Road. He would like to
maintain the look of the neighborhood. He said there are plenty of
self-storage facilities. He said there is not a single 3-story building
within 1 mile of this site. He said he is concerned about traffic and the
size of the vehicles at the site.
Ms. Stephanie Ostrowski said she is not happy with another storage
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center. She said this is a residential neighborhood and is also
concerned about flooding. She said this should go into an industrial
area and this may damage their home values.
Ms. Geraldine DeFalco said most of the surrounding buildings are
1-story not 3-stories. She asked if there was a need for this, what kind
of landscaping will be planted, will they use rodent control, how will they
turn left onto Roosevelt, where are the air conditioning units, will trailers
be stored outside, and who will maintain the property. She said she is
concerned about flooding.
Mr. Tomas Novickas said he lives nearby and commented on the
height. He said the pictures looked basic and he didn’t see much
landscaping.
Mr. Richard Thomas said he concerned about flooding and the Village
doesn’t need more solid property.
Ms. Rosemary Kosta said she is concerned about flooding and the
appearance on the neighborhood. She is worried about the animals
that live there now and additional mosquitos.
Mr. Hopps said he can see a tall sign on Roosevelt Road from his front
yard. He said this building will impact the neighborhood.
Ms. Rawoof said she lived here for 15 years and is concerned about
flooding and property values.
Ms. Valerie Ewoldt said she turned in a neighborhood petition. She is
concerned about flooding. She said there was standing water in
January 2020 at Old Grove and if not done correctly the situation will
get worse.
Mr. Bob Ostrowski said he will see a big wall and building and that will
decrease property values.
Mr. Ron DeFalco said he is concerned about building height and
mass.
Ms. Ostrowski the neighbors don’t want this development and it will hurt
the residents.
Vice Chairperson Flint asked for the petitioner to comment.
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Mr. Jenkins asked for his civil engineer to address the flooding
concerns. William Bohne said he is a licensed engineer. They are
using the latest floodplain maps, updated in the last 12 months. He
said they are avoiding the floodplain storage. They are using the most
current rainfall data, which was a higher rainfall data amount. They will
follow the DuPage County stormwater ordinance. He said the concept
plan was submitted to IDOT and they received preliminary approval for
their curb cut. He said they are preserving some trees on the site.
Commissioner Burke asked Mr. Bohne to explain the design and
where the water will go. Mr. Bohne said the floodway drains to the
northwest to a floodplain. He said that will be preserved and will not be
filled in. He said two retention ponds will be constructed. A pipe will
drain the pond into Sugar Creek. A restrictor will be installed. He
reviewed the engineering on the site. He said there will be a 6’ tall wood
fence on the north and east. He said portions currently sheet drain to
the east, however, after development stormwater will be captured in
their system. He explained the depth of the pond.
Commissioner Johnston asked if they will control all the water on their
property and Mr. Bohne said yes.
Mr. Jenkins said there is a setback of over 200’ on the north. He said
the AC units were moved to the north with screening, or the back with
screening. He said the bulk of the landscaping is on the east side. He
said they are a data driven company and review supply and demand
research. He said there will not be outside storage. Professional
landscape companies are hired to maintain the property. He said the
setback on the east is 40’, and they did not request a variance. He
noted the property is zoned for commercial use and they are below the
40’ height per Code. He said they use a professional pest control
company.
Commissioner Johnston asked about photometrics and Mr. Jenkins
said the lights face Roosevelt Road or the parking lot. There are no
longer doors that open to the east. Commissioner Johnston asked
about the building colors. Mr. Kevin Polit, the architect, said the
building is slate gray and beige. He said the windows are clear vision
glass. The windows on the residential side are frosted to not allow a
direct line of sight outside.
Commissioner Johnston asked about the landscaping and the height
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of trees. Mr. Jenkins said the intent is to be fast growing trees. The site
is heavily wooded and some trees will be saved.
Vice Chairperson Flint asked for the staff report.
Ms. Ganser presented the staff report, which was submitted to the public
record in its entirety. The petitioner is proposing to develop the subject
property for a storage center. A companion petition, PC 20-02, is to
allow storage centers as a conditional use in the B4A zoning district.
The property is currently vacant, commercially zoned as B4A, and is
proposed to be redeveloped with a three-story building, associated
parking, and the requisite stormwater management.
A neighborhood meeting was held on December 11, 2019. Plans were
adjusted based on neighbor feedback: AC units were moved and a
variance for the transitional building setback was removed.
The subject property is vacant lot. The property is zoned for
commercial use as B4A. The property has been zoned for commercial
use since the 1960s. The subject property is consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan’s recommendation of community commercial
uses for the site.
Storage centers are a relatively quiet use, compared to other uses
allowed in the zoning district. The proposed use is compatible with the
surrounding commercial uses, as a conditional use.
The site plan meets the bulk requirements for all setbacks and height.
The petitioner has met with DuPage County and will be following the
DuPage County Stormwater Ordinance.
Ms. Ewoldt said 2/3 of the lot will be improved and trees will be
removed. She said she is still concerned about drainage and flooding.
She asked what happens when the ponds overflow. Mr. Bohne said the
basins are filled with vegetation. The basins will hold the water and will
drain to the where it drains today, they have to drain the water to the
same location as today. Ms. Ewodt said there are trees there now that
absorb water now. Mr. Bohne said that’s the reason for the stormwater
detention. Vice Chairperson Flint said during the permitting process
they will need to meet the regulations.
Vice Chairperson Flint asked if there were questions on the staff report.
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Mr. Novickas said the Roosevelt Road master plan tries to limit curb
cuts but this doesn’t meet that criteria. Ms. Ganser said that isn’t a
criteria the petitioner has to follow as it’s not part of Code. She agreed
there will not be cross access. Each property is looked at on a case by
case basis and with this property the floodway may impede cross
access. Mr. Novickas noted the petitioner is applying for a conditional
use. Ms. Ganser said the plan is for the corridor and this property has
stormwater issues that may not make this possible, that’s why staff can
be supportive. Mr. Jenkins said he agreed. He did contact the
neighbor to the east and he did not want cross access; the property to
the west has floodway and would add extra turns to get into their site.
Vice Chairperson Flint opened the meeting for comments among the
Commissioners.
Commissioner Burke asked what the impervious amount is and Mr.
Bohne said its approximately 34%. Commissioner Burke asked if
trees absorb a lot of water during a rain or flood. Mr. Bohne said that
would depend on the type of tree, the deeper the roots the more the tree
will take up. He said they are using deep rooted native vegetation in
the pond.
Commissioner Burke asked about the need and clarified that is not in
the purview of the Plan Commission. Ms. Ganser said that is correct
and the Village assumes the developer looks into that. Commissioner
Burke confirmed that zoning issues are only discussed here. Ms.
Ganser said yes, and she noted there is additional public comment at
Board meetings. However, a needs study is not asked for at a Board
meeting either.
Commissioner Burke made a motion, adding a condition that the
petitioner will provide additional landscaping and screening on the east
property line.
On a motion by Commissioner Burke, and a second by Commissioner
Johnston, the Plan Commission voted 4-0 to recommend that the Village Board
approve the petition associated with PC 20-01, subject to the following four (4)
conditions:
1. The petitioner shall develop the site in accordance with the plans submitted
as part of this request and as modified by the conditions of approval set forth
herein.
2. The petitioner shall satisfactorily address all other development comments
identified within the Inter-Department Review Report as part of any future
permits as part of the project.
3. The petitioner shall be required to apply for and receive building permits for
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any activity and/or improvements to the subject property.
4. The petitioner will provide additional landscaping and screening on the east
property line.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Martin Burke, John Mrofcza, Stephen Flint, and Bill Johnston
Absent: 2- Ruth Sweetser, and Leigh Giuliano
200049 PC 20-04: Text Amendments to the Zoning Code, Outdoor Dining
The petitioner, the Village of Lombard, is requesting zoning text
amendments to the following Sections of Title XV., Chapter 155 of the
Lombard Village Code, and other relevant sections for clarity:
1. Amend Section 155.413(B) and 155.413(K) of the Village Code to
add “Outdoor Dining, as an accessory use to a restaurant or grocery
store, subject to Chapter 119 of the Lombard Village Code,” to the list
of permitted uses in the B1 Limited Neighborhood Shopping District
and amend the Restrictions on Business Uses;
2. Amend Section 155.414(K) of the Village Code relative to
Restrictions on Business Uses in the B2 General Neighborhood
Shopping Districts;
3. Amend Section 155.415(I) of the Village Code relative to Restrictions
on Business Uses in the B3 Community Shopping District;
4. Amend Section 155.416(K) of the Village Code relative to
Restrictions on Business Uses in the B4 Corridor Commercial
Shopping District;
5. Amend Section 155.417(G)(1)(a) and Section 155.417(G)(10) of the
Village Code to add “Outdoor Dining, as an accessory use to a
restaurant or grocery store, subject to Chapter 119 of the Lombard
Village Code” to the list of permitted uses in the B4A Roosevelt Road
Corridor District and amend the Restrictions on Business Uses;
6. Amend Section 155.418(I) of the Village Code relative to Restrictions
on Business Uses in the B5 Central Business District;
7. Amend Section 155.419(I) of the Village Code relative to Restrictions
on Business Uses in the B5A Downtown Perimeter District;
8. Amend Section 155.802 of the Village Code to define “outdoor
dining” and amend the definition of “outdoor café”; (DISTRICT ALL)
Sworn in to present the petition were Jennifer Ganser, Assistant Director
and Anna Papke, Senior Planner.
Ms. Ganser presented the staff report, which was submitted to the public
record in its entirety. The petitioner, the Village of Lombard, is
requesting text amendments to the Lombard Zoning Ordinance to allow
outdoor dining on private property as a permitted use in all business
districts. The definitions of outdoor dining and outdoor cafes will be
defined separately. The Plan Commission held a workshop on August
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19, 2019. Commissioners provided positive feedback to the research
conducted by staff. Unanimous approvals of conditional uses of
outdoor dining and that many other municipalities allow outdoor dining
as a permitted use prompted staff to recommend simplifying the
process for restaurant owners to install outdoor dining. Staff will update
Chapter 119 to add business regulations for outdoor dining on private
property. This will be reviewed by the ECDC.
Vice Chairperson Flint opened the meeting for comments among the
Commissioners.
On a motion by Commissioner Johnston, and a second by Commissioner
Mrofcza, the Plan Commission voted 4-0 to recommend that the Village Board
approve the petition associated with PC 20-04.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Martin Burke, John Mrofcza, Stephen Flint, and Bill Johnston
Absent: 2- Ruth Sweetser, and Leigh Giuliano
200048 PC 20-08: Text Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance (Title XV,
Chapter 155, Section 155.510 of the Lombard Village Code) Open
Space in Planned Developments
An Ordinance approving an amendment to Section 155.510 of the
Lombard Village Code in regard to open space requirements for planned
developments, and any other relevant sections for clarity. Staff requests a
waiver of first reading. (DISTRICTS - ALL)
Sworn in to present the petition was Anna Papke, Senior Planner.
Vice-Chair Flint read the Plan Commission procedures and asked if
anyone other than the petitioner intended to cross examine and,
hearing none, he proceeded with the petition.
Vice-Chair Flint asked if any person would like to speak in favor or
against this petition, or for public comment. Hearing none, he asked for
the staff report.
Ms. Papke presented the staff report, which was submitted to the public
record in its entirety. The Village is requesting a text amendment to
clarify how open space is calculated within planned developments.
Planned developments commonly include multiple parcels with open
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space concentrated on one parcel in a stormwater outlot. This pattern of
development would suggest that open space standards should be
applied holistically to the planned development rather than to
individual parcels within the planned development. However, the
Village Code is silent on this matter, which presents uncertainty during
permit review for proposed development on individual parcels within
planned developments.
The proposed text amendment will clarify that open space in planned
developments shall be calculated for the entire planned development
rather than for an individual parcel within a planned development. This
approach reflects past policy decisions as well as the Village Code’s
stated intent with respect to planned developments. The text
amendment also clarifies existing provisions related to common open
space within planned developments.
Vice-Chair Flint asked for public comment, and, hearing none, opened
the meeting for comments among the Commissioners.
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On a motion by Commissioner Johnston, and a second by Commissioner
Burke, the Plan Commission voted 4-0 to recommend that the Village Board
approve the petition associated with PC 20-08.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Martin Burke, John Mrofcza, Stephen Flint, and Bill Johnston
Absent: 2- Ruth Sweetser, and Leigh Giuliano
Business Meeting
Approval of Minutes
No Minutes to approve
Public Participation
There was no public participation
DuPage County Hearings
There was no DuPage County hearings
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Chairperson's Report
The Chairperson deferred to the Assistant Director of Community
Development
Planner's Report
There was no Planners report
Unfinished Business
There was no unfinished business
New Business
There was no new business
Subdivision Reports
There was no subdivision reports
Site Plan Approvals
There was no site plan approvals
Workshops
There was no workshops
Adjournment
A motion was made by Commissioner Burke, seconded by Commissioner
Johnston, to adjourn the meeting at 9:13 p.m. The motion passed by a
unanimous vote
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_______________________
Stephen Flint, Vice Chairperson
Lombard Plan Commission
__________________________
Jennifer Ganser, Secretary
Lombard Plan Commission
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Agenda
Village Hall
Village of Lombard 255 East Wilson Ave.
Lombard, IL 60148
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Meeting Agenda
Plan Commission
Ronald Olbrysh, Chairperson
Commissioners:
Martin Burke, Ruth Sweetser,
Stephen Flint, John Mrofcza,
Leigh Giuliano and Bill Johnston
Staff Liaison: Jennifer Ganser
Monday, February 3, 2020 7:00 PM Village Hall - Board Room
THIS IS A SPECIAL MEETING
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call of Members
Public Hearings
200037 PC 20-07: Animal Rescue (Feral Fixers), 330 W. Eisenhower Lane
North
The petitioner requests that the Village grant approval of a conditional use,
pursuant to Section 155.420(C)(40) of the Village of Lombard Village
Code, to allow for an animal rescue organization at the subject property
located within the I Limited Industrial District. (DISTRICT #3)
200036 PC 20-06: Expansion of a Conditional Use (Soaring Eagle
Academy), 800 S. Parkview Boulevard
The petitioner requests that the Village grant approval of an amendment to
an existing conditional use per the conditions of approval of Ordinance
7103, pursuant to Section 155.412(C)(19) of the Lombard Village Code,
for a school, private, fulltime: elementary, middle and high, within the OPD
Office District Planned Development. (DISTRICT #2)
200025 PC 20-02: Text Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, Storage
Centers
The petitioner is requesting a zoning text amendment to Section 155.417
(G)(2)(b), the B4A Roosevelt Road Corridor District, of the Lombard
Village Code to allow for “Storage centers, provided that the use fronts
along an arterial roadway” to be listed as a conditional use.
(DISTRICT ALL)
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200030 PC 20-03: Beyond Self-Storage, 850 E. Roosevelt Road
The petitioner requests a zoning conditional use pursuant to Section
155.417(G)(2)(b) of the Lombard Village Code to allow for “Storage
centers, provided that the use fronts along an arterial roadway” on the
subject property located within the B4A Roosevelt Road Corridor District.
(DISTRICT #6)
200049 PC 20-04: Text Amendments to the Zoning Code, Outdoor Dining
The petitioner, the Village of Lombard, is requesting zoning text
amendments to the following Sections of Village Code, and other relevant
sections for clarity:
1. Amend Section 155.413(B) and 155.413(K) of the Village Code to add
“Outdoor Dining, as an accessory use to a restaurant or grocery store,
subject to Chapter 119 of the Lombard Zoning Ordinance” to the list of
permitted uses in the B1 Limited Neighborhood Shopping District and
amend the Restrictions on Business Uses;
2. Amend Section 155.414(K) of the Village Code of Restrictions on
Business Uses in the B2 General Neighborhood Shopping Districts;
3. Amend Section 155.415(I) of the Village Code Restrictions on
Business Uses in the B3 Community Shopping District;
4. Amend Section 155.416(K) of the Village Code of Restrictions on
Business Uses in the B4 Corridor Commercial Shopping District;
5. Amend Section 155.417(G)(1)(a) and Section 155.417(G)(10) of the
Village Code to add “Outdoor Dining, as an accessory use to a
restaurant or grocery store, subject to Chapter 119 of the Lombard
Zoning Ordinance” to the list of permitted uses in the B4A Roosevelt
Road Corridor District and amend the Restrictions on Business Uses;
6. Amend Section 155.418(I) of the Village Code of Restrictions on
Business Uses in the B5 Central Business District;
7. Amend Section 155.419(I) of the Village Code of Restrictions on
Business Uses in the B5A Downtown Perimeter District;
8. Amend Section 155.802 to define “outdoor dining” and amend the
definition of “outdoor café”; (DISTRICT ALL)
200048 PC 20-08: Text Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, Open Space in
Planned Developments
The petitioner, the Village of Lombard, is requesting a text amendment to
Section 155.510 of the Lombard Code of Ordinances, Open space
requirements for planned developments, and any other relevant sections
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for clarity. (DISTRCT ALL)
Business Meeting
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DuPage County Hearings
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Unfinished Business
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New Business
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Site Plan Approvals
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Workshops
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Adjournment
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