Plan Commission

Village of Lombard Village Hall 255 East Wilson Ave. Lombard, IL 60148 villageoflombard.org Minutes Monday, December 19, 2022 7:00 PM Village Hall Board Room Plan Commission Commissioners: Ruth Sweetser, Leigh Giuliano, Bill Johnston, Kevin Walker, Tony Invergo, Alissa Verson and Robert Spreenberg Staff Liaison: Jennifer Ganser Plan Commission Minutes December 19, 2022 Call to Order Commissioner Giuliano called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m Pledge of Allegiance Commissioner Giuliano led the Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call of Members Present 7 - Ruth Sweetser, Leigh Giuliano, Bill Johnston, Kevin Walker, Tony Invergo, Robert Spreenberg, and Alissa Verson Also present: Jennifer Ganser, AICP Associated Director of Community Development, Anna Papke, AICP Senior Planner of Community Development, and Jason Guisinger, Legal Counsel to the Plan Commission. Commissioner Giuliano called the order of the agenda. Ms. Ganser read the Rules and Procedures as written by the Plan Commission Commissioner Walker arrived at the meeting at 7:04 p.m. Appoint an Acting Chair A motion was made by Commissioner Johnston, seconded by Commissioner Invergo to appoint Commissioner Leigh Giuliano Acting Chair. The motion passed by an unanimous vote. Public Hearings 220390 PC 22-30: 126 W. St. Charles Road - Massage Establishment - Request to Withdraw The petitioner requests a conditional use pursuant to Section 155.418(C) (16) of the Lombard Village Code to allow for a massage establishment to operate on the subject property located within the B5 Central Business District. (DISTRICT #1) A motion was made by Bill Johnston , seconded by Ruth Sweetser, that PC 22-30 be withdrawn. The motion carried by the following vote: Village of Lombard Page 1 Plan Commission Minutes December 19, 2022 Aye: 6- Ruth Sweetser, Leigh Giuliano, Bill Johnston, Tony Invergo, Robert Spreenberg, and Alissa Verson 220344 PC 22-26: 1300 S. Main Street, Suite N, Off Leash K9 Training (Continued from the November 21, 2022 Plan Commission Meeting) The petitioner, Off Leash K9 Training, requests a conditional use pursuant to Section 155.417(G)(2)(b) of the Lombard Village Code to allow for an animal training facility to operate on the subject property located within the Roosevelt Road Corridor B4A District. (DISTRICT #2) Sworn in to present the petition were Alyssa De La Cuba, petitioner and Anna Papke, Senior Planner. Acting Chairperson Giuliano read the Plan Commission procedures and asked if anyone other than the petitioner intended to cross examine, and proceeded with the petition. Ms. De La Cuba said she represents the business and the Chicago location. She said off leash has 140 locations. She said they are focused on private training, there are no group classes. Acting Chairperson Giuliano asked if any additional person would like to speak in favor or against this petition, or for public comment. Hearing none, Acting Chairperson Giuliano asked for the staff report. Ms. Papke presented the IDRC report for PC 22-26, which was entered into the public record in its entirety. The petitioner proposes to operate an animal training facility for training dogs and their owners. She said the training is all inside and is one on one training. No exterior improvements are necessary. Currently the tenant space, suite N, is vacant. The property is part of the Omni Plaza shopping center and there is an animal hospital at the center currently. Staff supports the petition. Acting Chairperson Giuliano opened the meeting to discussion by the Plan Commissioners. Commissioner Johnston asked if its only dogs and Ms. De La Cuba said only dogs. Commissioner Sweester asked what is primary training. Ms. De La Cuba said it is manners, walking, distractions and things of that nature. Village of Lombard Page 2 Plan Commission Minutes December 19, 2022 Acting Chairperson Giuliano asked if there were any additional comments. Hearing none, she asked for a motion from the Commissioners. On a motion by Commissioner Spreenberg, and a second by Commissioner Johnston, the Plan Commission voted 7-0 to recommend that the Village Board approve the petition associated with PC 22-26, subject to the following five (5) 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. The primary training of animals shall take place inside the building only; 4. That the petitioner shall be required to apply for and receive building permits prior to construction; and 5. This relief shall be valid pursuant to timing provisions in Section 155.103(F) (11)(a) and Section 155.103(F)(12) of Village Code. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7- Ruth Sweetser, Leigh Giuliano, Bill Johnston, Kevin Walker, Tony Invergo, Robert Spreenberg, and Alissa Verson 220405 PC 22-31: 244 - 376 E. St. Charles Road - Lombard Veterinary Hospital The petitioner requests that the Village take the following actions on the subject property, located within the B2 Neighborhood Shopping District: 1. Approve a map amendment rezoning the subject property from the B2 Neighborhood Shopping District to the B5A Downtown Perimeter District; 2. Pursuant to Section 155.419(C) of Village Code, establish a new planned development for the property with the following zoning relief: a. Pursuant to Section 155.419(C)(2), grant a conditional use for an animal hospital, animal kennel, animal day care, and animal training facility; b. Pursuant to Section 155.419(C)(14), grant a conditional use for outside service areas associated with an animal hospital, animal kennel, animal day care, and animal training facility; Village of Lombard Page 3 Plan Commission Minutes December 19, 2022 c. Pursuant to Section 155.208, grant a conditional use for more than one principal structure on a lot of record in the B5A Downtown Perimeter District; d. Pursuant to Sections 155.419(K) and 155.707(B)(3), grant a variation pertaining to the placement of fencing and landscaping within the transitional landscape yard along the west property line of the subject property; e. Pursuant to Section 153.507, grant a deviation to allow for 94 square feet of wall signage where 50 square feet of wall signage is permitted; f. Pursuant to Section 153.507, grant a deviation to allow a freestanding sign with 27 square feet in surface area, where a sign of 20 square feet in surface area is permitted; and 3. Grant Site Plan Approval Authority to the Lombard Plan Commission, as set forth within Sections 155.504 and 155.511 of Village Code, and not being considered concurrent with the approval of the planned development. (DISTRICT #2) Sworn in to present the petition was Anna Papke, Senior Planner, and Mike Matthys, architect, representing the petitioner. Acting Chair Giuliano read the Plan Commission procedures and asked if anyone other than the petitioner intended to cross examine and, hearing none, she proceeded with the petition. Mr. Matthys presented the petition. Lombard Veterinary Hospital is proposing to demolish their current structure and build a new, expanded animal hospital, plus an additional 2,400-square foot building. He described existing conditions on the site, and showed a picture of the existing animal hospital before it sustained storm damage in 2020. He noted that the subject property contains multiple buildings, including the animal hospital and the former ice house at 350-376 E. St. Charles Road. All existing structures will be demolished and the site redeveloped. The property is currently eight separate parcels, which will be consolidated into one lot of record for the proposed redevelopment. Mr. Matthys summarized the requested zoning entitlements. The petitioner is requesting rezoning from the B2 District to the B5A Village of Lombard Page 4 Plan Commission Minutes December 19, 2022 Downtown Perimeter District. The proposed zoning will allow them to create a pedestrian-orientated building. The petitioner is requesting conditional uses for an animal hospital and outside service areas associated with the animal hospital. The petitioner is also requesting a conditional use for a second 2,400-square foot building on the east side of the property. Mr. Matthys noted this building could be one of many uses to go along with the animal hospital, of an unrelated but complementary use. Mr. Matthys discussed the deviations for fencing and the proposed signage on the site. He noted that with the consolidation of the eight parcels this will be a larger property than typically found in the B5A district. Therefore, the petitioner is asking for a larger freestanding sign and more wall signage then Code allows in the B5A District. Mr. Matthys noted that the proposed freestanding sign would have been permitted under existing B2 zoning. He showed the preliminary engineering plans and noted the proposed pervious pavers for a portion of the parking lot and proposed stormwater pipes. He noted that existing overhead powerlines will be relocated to the front of the property and buried. He presented the interior floor plans and described how the interior of the building will function. He presented the exterior elevations, and said the building would be constructed of brick and stone, with a front porch, porte cochere, and outdoor waiting area. He noted the outdoor yards on the west side and the rear. He explained that animal would always be supervised by veterinary staff within these outside service areas. He described the fencing along the perimeter of the property, which would run along the west property line, across the north property line and part way down the east property line. Acting Chair Giuliano asked if any person would like to speak in favor or against this petition, or for public comment. Carol Mangiaracina addressed the Plan Commission. She was concerned about the proposed fence along the west property line. She said that the rear yards of neighboring properties already have fences along that property line, and that weeds may grow between the fences if the vet hospital installs a second fence on the property line. She expressed a preference to have the fence on the rear of her property taken down to relieve the potential weed problem. Mr. Matthys said the petitioner is open to working with the neighbors. He noted the finished side of the fence on the vet hospital property would face the neighbors. He noted many of the neighbors’ existing Village of Lombard Page 5 Plan Commission Minutes December 19, 2022 fences have gates and they would work with the neighbors. Acting Chair Giuliano asked if any person would like to speak in favor or against this petition, or for public comment. Hearing none, she asked for the staff report. Ms. Papke presented the staff report, which was submitted to the public record in its entirety. Lombard Veterinary Hospital, has operated at 244 E. St. Charles Road since the late 1950s. In addition to 244 E. St. Charles, the petitioner owns the vacant property north of the existing vet hospital and has recently acquired the property at 350-376 E. St. Charles Road (former ice house building). The petitioner intends to redevelop the entire subject property with an expanded veterinary hospital plus a second 2,400 square-foot building for future commercial use. The petitioner is seeking zoning entitlements for the proposed development. The petitioner has requested a zoning map amendment to rezone the subject property from B2 Neighborhood Shopping District to B5A Downtown Perimeter District. The B5A District is intended to be a transition between the downtown area and other land uses. The subject property is located at a point of transition between the downtown to the west, the post office and service businesses to the east, and single-family residential uses to the north and west. As properties located adjacent to the downtown have redeveloped in recent years, it has been the policy of the Village to rezone them to B5A in order to encourage the continuation of existing development patterns along prominent commercial corridors. The development standards in the B5A District will promote development on the subject property that is compatible with the existing pattern of development along this stretch of East St. Charles Road. Staff supports this request. The petitioner is requesting approval of a new planned development with several companion conditional uses and deviations. Staff notes that the proposed development will be largely compliant with the development regulations in the underlying B5A District. The new animal hospital will replace an existing development that has a number of nonconformities related to building setbacks and transitional landscape yards. Animal hospitals and related uses such as kennels and animal day care are conditional uses in the B5A District. In review of the petition, staff notes that the proposed animal hospital will comply with the Village of Lombard Page 6 Plan Commission Minutes December 19, 2022 required 20-foot transitional building setback from the residential development to the west of the subject property. Fencing and landscaping will screen the animal hospital from surrounding residences. Operations in the new building will be similar to those in the existing animal hospital, which has operated on the site for over 60 years without apparent impact on the adjacent neighborhood. The new facility will include a crematorium similar to the crematorium in the existing facility. Other services include animal exams and medical procedures typical of an animal hospital. The petitioner has requested an additional conditional use to allow outside service areas for animal play and relief areas. These areas will be screened by solid PVC fencing, and will provide space for staff and customers to walk animals. This aspect of the new facility is similar to current outside operations on the site. Site access is provided by two curb cuts on St. Charles Road. There will be no access from the site to Windsor Avenue to the north. The site will include 105 parking spaces, which exceeds the number of spaces required by Code. The proposed development plan calls for a 2,400 square-foot building on the east side of the site. The use and construction date of this building have not yet been determined, but the petitioner has indicated it may fulfill an ancillary use for the animal hospital, or it may be suitable for an unrelated commercial tenant. The petitioner requests a conditional use to allow for two principal buildings on a lot of record in anticipation of this later phase of development. Staff supports this request. The petitioner requests a variance to allow for a fence in a transitional landscape yard to be placed on the west property line rather than eight feet inside the property line as required by Village Code. The west side of the subject property abuts the rear yards of single-family homes on Craig Place, most of which already have fences along the shared property line. If the petitioner installs the fence eight feet inside the property line, it will create a landscaped alley between fences that is difficult to maintain. The petitioner believes installing the fence along the property line will enhance safety and allow for better property maintenance of the western portion of the site. Staff agrees with this assessment and notes that similar variances have been approved for previous developments. Finally, the petitioner has requested deviations for wall signage and a freestanding sign. Staff has reviewed the proposed signage and finds it to be consistent with the scale of the proposed building and the site. Village of Lombard Page 7 Plan Commission Minutes December 19, 2022 Staff is supportive of the requested zoning change and the proposed planned development and associated zoning relief. Staff recommends approval of the petition subject to the conditions in the staff report. Acting Chair Giuliano asked if there were any questions or comments on the staff report. Commissioner Spreenberg noted the sign size differences between B2 and B5A, in reference to the petitioner’s comment that the proposed signage would have been permitted in B2. He asked for an explanation of the difference in signage requirements between the two districts. Ms. Papke said in the B5A Downtown District there are no required building setbacks and those properties are often smaller that properties in other B Districts. In the B2 District the buildings are usually larger and set back farther from the roadway. Therefore, signage is allowed to be larger in B2 than in B5A to be in scale with the building and neighborhood. Commissioner Johnston asked about the fence material. Ms. Papke said it is vinyl. Commissioner Johnston asked if the petitioner intends to make it one fence, owned by the animal hospital. Mr. Matthys agreed this was the case. Mr. Greg Ludwig, representing the animal hospital, said existing fences on neighboring properties along the west property line are all different materials and heights. He said the vet hospital prefers to install a new fence for a cohesive look. Commissioner Spreenberg asked if the developer would help the residents remove their fences if they wanted to do so, and Mr. Ludwig said yes. Commissioner Sweetser asked about the outdoor area and the planning to ensure there is enough space for all the animals. Mr. Matthys said the smaller yards are for relief and multiple dogs would not be out at one time. The other yards to the rear of the building are for group play. He said the veterinary staff will manage the dogs in this area. Commissioner Spreenberg asked who owns the abutting property to the east of the subject property. Ms. Papke said there is a gap strip immediately to the east. Property beyond the gap strip is owned by the U.S. Post Office. Village of Lombard Page 8 Plan Commission Minutes December 19, 2022 Commissioner Spreenberg asked if the neighbors are ok with the proposed retaining wall on the east side of the subject property. Ms. Papke said the retaining wall will be on the subject property, and will not impact drainage on neighboring properties. Acting Chair Giuliano asked if there were any questions or comments on the staff report. Hearing none, she opened the meeting for comments among the Commissioners. Commissioner Johnston said the building is beautiful and asked about the outdoor areas. Dr. Georgie Ludwig, representing the animal hospital, said this is an expanded medical facility. The boarding is a small part of the business. She said the outdoor areas are to allow dogs from one family to comingle. There may be small training opportunities as well. Commission Johnston asked if there will be stairs or an elevator to the second floor of the building. Mr. Matthys said there will be both due to the size of the building. Commissioner Invergo asked about parking lot lighting. Mr. Matthys said the poles are 25 feet tall. The development will follow the photometric requirements in the Village Code. Some lights will have reflectors to minimize light spread. Commissioner Spreenberg asked about the second building and how it related to the petitioner’s request for the Village Board to grant site plan approval authority to the Plan Commission. Would the second building need site plan approval? Ms. Papke said the future building would not necessarily need site plan approval if it were built in the location and size shown on the current set of plans. However, if the building ended up needing zoning relief in the future, then some forms of zoning relief could be approved through the site plan approval process with the Plan Commission, rather than needing Village Board approval. Zoning entitlements eligible for site plan approval such include signage and parking deviations. However, other forms of zoning entitlements, such as a conditional use, would still require a full public hearing process and Village Board consideration. Commissioner Spreenberg asked about timing for site plan approvals, and whether the current action was a site plan approval. Ms. Papke said the current action requested was for the Village Board to grant site plan approval to the Plan Commission, for purposes of considering future zoning actions. Ms. Village of Lombard Page 9 Plan Commission Minutes December 19, 2022 Papke said the site plan approval process is available to properties within planned developments and applies to a limited number of zoning actions, mainly related to signage and parking. Ms. Ganser noted that the Plan Commission has site plan approval authority for many other planned developments already. On a motion by Commissioner Walker, and a second by Commissioner Invergo, the Plan Commission voted 7-0 to recommend that the Village Board approve the petition associated with PC 22-31 subject to the four (4) conditions in the staff report: 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. The petitioner shall record a plat of consolidation of the subject property prior to obtaining a building permit; and 4. This approval shall be subject to the commencement time provisions as set forth within Section 155.103(F)(11). The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7- Ruth Sweetser, Leigh Giuliano, Bill Johnston, Kevin Walker, Tony Invergo, Robert Spreenberg, and Alissa Verson 220384 PC 22-28: 255 E. Wilson Avenue and 1051 S. Hammerschmidt Avenue - Public Works Fleet Building The petitioner, the Village of Lombard, requests the following action on the subject property located within the OPD Planned Development (Civic Center Planned Development): Pursuant to Section 155.504 (A) (major changes in a planned development) of the Lombard Village Code, amend the Civic Center Planned Development, as established by Ordinances 6213, 6214, and 6978, to approve a variance for a front yard setback (along Central Avenue) of 7’ where 30’ is required pursuant to Section 155.412(F)(1) for an addition to the fleet building. (DISTRICT #6) Sworn in to present the petition were Carl Goldsmith, Public Works Director and Ron McGrath of TRIA Architects, the petitioners and Jennifer Ganser, Assistant Director. Acting Chairperson Giuliano read the Plan Commission procedures and asked if anyone other than the petitioner intended to cross examine, and proceeded with the petition. Mr. Goldsmith said he is the Director of Public Works. He said the existing facility was built in 1972 with four bays. He said there is inadequate storage and all Village equipment cannot fit in the building. Village of Lombard Page 10 Plan Commission Minutes December 19, 2022 He said the Village has looked at new plans since 1997. Recently the Village hired TRIA Architects for the expansion. This will add 10,000 square feet the building and provide adequate space. He said the driveway will be relocated to the east to accommodate for truck movements. A variance is requested at the Central Avenue property line. He said there are four front yards at Village Hall, which accounts for the 30’ setback. There will be no signage. He said lighting will be minimal such as to illuminate a stairwell. He showed exterior renderings. He said landscaping will be added on the west side and along Central Avenue. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2023. Acting Chairperson Giuliano asked if any additional person would like to speak in favor or against this petition, or for public comment. Mr. Pete Lanza said he lives on Central and asked for renderings. Mr. Goldsmith showed the renderings and what would be seen from Central. Mr. Lanza asked what the driveway width would be and Mr. Goldsmith said approximately 30’ which is the approx. size of the existing driveway. Mr. Lanza said he lived there for over 40 years and can see everything and hear the noise. Mr. Goldsmith said there will be additional landscaping, the tent will be removed, and the stone pile will be removed. Mr. Goldsmith said the driveway taper will meet Village Code and therefore will be larger. Mr. Bill Grigg said he lives on Hammerschmidt. He asked about lighting and what the trucks would see. Mr. Goldsmith said the yard is below grade and residents shouldn’t see lights. Mr. Grigg asked if the trucks could see people walking. Mr. Goldsmith said there would be greater visibility and the site lines will be improved. Acting Chairperson Giuliano asked if any additional person would like to speak in favor or against this petition, or for public comment. Hearing none, Acting Chairperson Giuliano asked for the staff report. Ms. Ganser presented the IDRC report for PC 22-28, which was entered into the public record in its entirety. Public Works is proposing an expansion to the Fleet Services Building. This requires zoning approvals as the Civic Center is in a planned development and the building will require a variance for the front yard setback on Central Avenue. Public Works requires a larger building to maintain their fleet services operations. The Civic Center Complex has frontage on four streets, which is unique. Most parcels have frontage on one, or two streets for corner lots. Each street frontage for the Civic Center Village of Lombard Page 11 Plan Commission Minutes December 19, 2022 complex is treated as a front yard requiring a 30’ setback. The building expansion will be gray and beige, both precast and masonry. This will match the exterior of the rest of the Civic Center complex. Staff supports the petition. Acting Chairperson Giuliano opened the meeting to discussion by the Plan Commissioners. Commissioner Spreenberg asked about the front yard and the four frontages. Ms. Ganser explained that the Village Hall property is unique in that there are four frontages which have been considered front yards, based on previous staff reports. She noted that most properties only have one frontage, such a single-family house. They discussed the frontages and the setbacks. Commissioner Johnston asked if the repairs are done inside or outside. Mr. Goldsmith said all inside for the new building. Commissioner Johnston asked about sound proofing. Mr. Goldsmith said the new building will reduce the sound transmission. Mr. McGrath said the exterior walls will have insulation and air space that will dampen the sound. Commissioner Johnston confirmed that the noise levels would be reduced. Mr. McGrath said the walls will be heavy and the roof will have insulation to meet energy codes. He said this will all reduce sound. Commissioner Johnston said that light will not bleed over. Mr. Goldsmith said that is correct. Commissioner Johnston asked if this new building will fulfill the needs of the Public Works department. Mr. Goldsmith said yes for at least 50 years. Commissioner Johnston asked about landscaping. Mr. Goldsmith said there would be additional screening on Central and decorative landscaping on the west edge of the building. Commissioner Verson asked if this would allow for quicker repair. Mr. Goldsmith said repairs would be safer and more efficient. He said we currently send out some equipment due to space constraints therefore the turnaround time will be better. He said this will be safer for employees and the public. Commissioner Spreenberg noted the landscaping and asked what kind. Mr. Goldsmith showed a plan and the said the west side has planting beds and trees. There are three trees for Central and shrubs and flowers. Mr. McGrath clarified that the building is 7’ off the property line and more than 20’ from Central Avenue. Village of Lombard Page 12 Plan Commission Minutes December 19, 2022 Commissioner Spreenberg if Central is big enough for the trucks and Mr. Goldsmith said yes. Acting Chairperson Giuliano asked if there were any additional comments. Hearing none, she asked for a motion from the Commissioners. On a motion by Commissioner Sweetser, and a second by Commissioner Verson, the Plan Commission voted 7-0 to recommend that the Village Board approve the petition associated with PC 22-28, subject to the following four (4) conditions: 1. That this relief is limited to the construction of a new fleet facility building only and any physical site improvement or alterations require approval through the Village; 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 approval shall be subject to the commencement time provisions as set forth within Section 155.103(F)(11). The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7- Ruth Sweetser, Leigh Giuliano, Bill Johnston, Kevin Walker, Tony Invergo, Robert Spreenberg, and Alissa Verson 220385 PC 22-29: 919 N. Garfield Street - Mortuarial Services The petitioner requests a conditional use pursuant to Section 155.420(C) (19) of the Lombard Village Code to allow for a building expansion of an existing mortuarial services business to expand on the subject property located within the I Limited Industrial District. (DISTRICT #4) Sworn in to present the petition were Diane Duncan, petitioner and Jennifer Ganser, Assistant Director. Acting Chairperson Giuliano read the Plan Commission procedures and asked if anyone other than the petitioner intended to cross examine, and proceeded with the petition. Ms. Duncan said she represents the business at 919 N Garfield. She said the property is zoned I. In 2001, the business was approved with a conditional use. They are requesting an expansion for storage, office, loading, and two additional cremation machines. She said the parking area would be relocated. Acting Chairperson Giuliano asked if any additional person would like to speak in favor or against this petition, or for public comment. Village of Lombard Page 13 Plan Commission Minutes December 19, 2022 Hearing none, Acting Chairperson Giuliano asked for the staff report. Ms. Ganser presented the IDRC report for PC 22-29, which was entered into the public record in its entirety. The petitioner proposes to expand their mortuarial services business with an 8,400 square foot building addition consisting of a larger cremation operations area. Parking will be relocated on the property and will exceed Code. The petitioner has met with DuPage County regarding stormwater management and special management buffer requirements. The subject property is currently improved with a mortuarial services business. The business received their original entitlements in 2001. All setbacks and bulk requirements meet Code. No additional viewing areas are being added and employment is expected to stay the same. Cremation is regulated by the State of Illinois under the Crematory Regulation Act and the Environmental Protection Agency. Acting Chairperson Giuliano opened the meeting to discussion by the Plan Commissioners. Commissioner Spreenberg asked what the viewing areas are. Mr. Frank Vosicky said the witness room is to witness the cremation. That is not changing. Acting Chairperson Giuliano asked if there were any additional comments. Hearing none, she asked for a motion from the Commissioners. On a motion by Commissioner Invergo, and a second by Commissioner Johnston, the Plan Commission voted 7-0 to recommend that the Village Board approve the petition associated with PC 22-29, subject to the following five (5) conditions: 1. That the petitioner shall satisfactorily address all comments noted within the Inter-Departmental Review Committee Report. 2. This approval shall be subject to the commencement time provisions as set forth within Section 155.103(F)(11). 3. The project must meet all requirements of the State of Illinois as well as all Village of Lombard performance standards in Section 155.421. 4. A plat of abrogation shall be submitted for the existing public utility and drainage easement in the footprint of the proposed building addition. 5. The recommendations from IDNR, as discussed in the letter dated October 24, 2022, shall be observed and followed. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7- Ruth Sweetser, Leigh Giuliano, Bill Johnston, Kevin Walker, Tony Invergo, Robert Spreenberg, and Alissa Verson 220352 PC 22-27 Text Amendments to Chapter 155 of Village Code Zoning Village of Lombard Page 14 Plan Commission Minutes December 19, 2022 Ordinance - Parking (Continued from the November 21, 2022 Plan Commission Meeting) The petitioner, the Village of Lombard, is requesting text amendments to the following Sections of Village Code: 1. Section 155.602, Table 6.3 to amend off-street parking requirements; 2. Section 155.602(A)(8) to amend the computation of parking spaces; 3. Section 155.802 to amend the definition of floor area; and 4. Any other relevant sections for clarity and consistency. (DISTRICT ALL) Sworn in to present the petition was Jennifer Ganser, Assistant Director of Community Development. Acting-Chair Giuliano read the Plan Commission procedures and asked if anyone other than the petitioner intended to cross examine and, hearing none, she proceeded with the petition. Ms. Ganser presented the petition and staff report. The IDRC report for PC 22-27 was entered into the public record in its entirety. Ms. Ganser said the Plan Commission held a workshop on September 26, 2022 and were conceptually supportive of the text amendment. The workshop PowerPoint was attached. Based upon a review of existing conditions, changing parking demand patterns, market conditions, and best practices, many non-residential land uses have minimum parking standards that no longer reflect necessary minimum parking thresholds. The goal of this text amendment is to reduce parking requirements for some uses building on past individual text amendments. As noted in the workshop staff is amending the definition of floor area. Staff is proposing changes to the parking minimums for various land uses as well. She said staff received an email from a resident in support of the text amendments to reduce parking minimums. The resident said that reducing parking within Lombard could help by allowing more development, improving walkability, and reducing blight. Acting-Chair Giuliano asked if there were any questions or comments on the petition and staff report. Commissioner Johnston thanked staff for their work and noted it is important to stay current and service business better. Acting-Chair Giuliano asked if there were any questions or comments on the petition and staff report. Hearing none, she opened the meeting for comments among the Commissioners. Village of Lombard Page 15 Plan Commission Minutes December 19, 2022 On a motion by Commissioner Johnston, and a second by Commissioner Invergo, the Plan Commission voted 7-0 to recommend that the Village Board approve the petition associated with PC 22-27. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7- Ruth Sweetser, Leigh Giuliano, Bill Johnston, Kevin Walker, Tony Invergo, Robert Spreenberg, and Alissa Verson Business Meeting Approval of Minutes A motion was made by Commissioner Johnston, seconded by Commissioner Invergo, that the minutes of the October 17, 2022, November 21, 2022 and November 30, 2022 meetings be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7- Ruth Sweetser, Leigh Giuliano, Bill Johnston, Kevin Walker, Tony Invergo, Robert Spreenberg, and Alissa Verson Public Participation There was no public participation DuPage County Hearings There was no DuPage County Hearings Chairperson's Report The Chairperson deferred to the Director of Community Development. Planner's Report Ms. Ganser advised that due to the MLK Holiday the next Plan Commission meeting will be scheduled on January 23, 2023. Unfinished Business There was no Unfinished Business. New Business There was no New Business. Subdivision Reports Village of Lombard Page 16 Plan Commission Minutes December 19, 2022 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 Invergo, seconded by Commissioner Walker, to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 p.m. The motion passed by an unanimous vote. Village of Lombard Page 17