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City of Joliet Zoning Board of Appeals met June 15.

Here is the minutes as provided by the board:

1. Call to Order:

2. Roll Call:

Present: Mr. William Ferguson, Mr. Charles Graham, Ms. Denise Powers,

Mr. Jim Riggs, Leonard Thompson, Jr.

Absent: Mr. Ed Hennessy, Ms. Rebecca Darley.

3. New Business:

10. Petition 2017-18: A Variation of Use to allow continuation of a seven-unit and

single-family house, an R-4 (multi-family) use in an R-2 (single-family) zoning

district and a series of Variations to allow two primary structures on one lot and on

lot area per family from 2,500 square feet to 1,554 square feet, located at 209-211

N. Center Street.

2017-18

Mr. Schwarz read the staff report into the record.

Chairwoman Pro-Tem, Ms. Powers, swore in attorney Mr. Carl Buck, Joliet,

Illinois, who appeared on behalf of the petitioners. Also sworn in were Ms. Susan

Reynolds, New Lenox, Illinois and Ms. Maureen Ferm, New Lenox, Illinois. Mr.

Buck briefly described the history of the property.

Chairwoman Pro-Tem, requested an explanation for the calls for service to the

Joliet Police Department. Mr. Buck responded that the problem tenant has been

evicted. Sergeant Larry Collins and NOPT Officer Patrick Blatti also responded to

Chairwoman Pro-Tem, Ms. Powers’ concern.

There was discussion regarding Ms. Reynolds screening tenants through the

Joliet Police Department and the eviction process.

Mr. Thompson, Jr. questioned future problems in the area. NOPT Officer Blatti

responded to the concern.

Mr. Graham asked if there is a representative from the CAPA Association. Mr.

Bob Nachtrieb, representative of Cathedral Area Preservation Association, was

sworn in. Mr. Nachtrieb commented that the eviction process is a long process

and he also suggested that tenant screening continue into the future and he

understands that this property was constructed as a 7-unit.

Motion to approve PETITION 2017-18: A Variation of Use to allow continuation of a

seven-unit and single-family house, an R-4 (multi-family) use in an R-2 (single-family)

zoning district and a series of Variations to allow two primary structures on one lot and

on lot area per family from 2,500 square feet to 1,554 square feet, located at 209-211 N.

Center Street subject to the conditions mentioned in the staff report and an added

condition that the landlord participate in the Joliet Police Department Tenant Screening

Program was made by Mr. Charles Graham.

Motion seconded by Leonard Thompson, Jr.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Mr. William Ferguson, Mr. Charles Graham, Mr. Jim Riggs, Leonard

Thompson, Jr.

Nays: Ms. Denise Powers.

4. Petition 2017-31: A Variation of Use to allow a beauty salon, a B-1

(neighborhood business) use within an R-3 (one and two family residential) zoning

district, located at 931 N. Broadway Street.

2017-31

Mr. Schwarz read the staff report into the record.

Chairwoman Pro-Tem, Ms. Powers swore in Mr. Tadeusz Gawron, Joliet, Illinois,

who appeared on behalf of the petition. He briefly described the proposed project.

Chairwoman Pro-Tem, Ms. Powers swore in Ms. Chantae Tate, a potential tenant

who appeared in favor of this petition.

Chairwoman Pro-Tem, Ms. Powers swore in Mr. Rich Serdar, 919 N. Hickory

Street, Joliet, Illinois, who appeared in opposition of the petition because of the

parking issue in the area and the limited off-street parking for this property. Mr.

Gawron responded to the concerns.

Chairwoman Pro-Tem, Ms. Powers swore in Ms. Rachel Ventura and Ms. Patricia

McReynolds, 1001 N. Broadway Street, Joliet, Illinois, who appeared in opposition

of the petition because of the parking issue in the area and the limited off-street

parking for this property. Mr. Gawron responded to the concerns.

Chairwoman Pro-Tem, Ms. Powers, swore in Ms. Serdar, 919 N. Hickory Street,

who appeared in opposition of the petition because of density in the area.

Chairwoman Pro-Tem, Ms. Powers swore in Ms. Serdar, 919 N. Hickory Street,

Joliet, Illinois, who appeared in opposition because of density issues in the area

and for this property.

Chairwoman Pro-Tem, Ms. Powers swore in Mr. John Sheridan, President of the

Cunningham Neighborhood Council, who appeared in opposition of the petition

because of the parking and traffic in the area and for this property.

Mr. Graham requested that Ms. Tate briefly describe her business operation in

regard to the number of employees and possible customers.

Mr. Ferguson requested that a condition be added to address the parking issue on

the property. He suggested designated parking spaces for current tenants and

customers and employee(s) for the proposed beauty salon.

Ms. Ventura stated the parking and traffic issues are existing issues in the area.

Mr. Gawron responded to the concerns. Mr. Gawron stated he has owned this

property since 2006.

Motion to approve PETITION 2017-31: A Variation of Use to allow a beauty salon, a B-1

(neighborhood business) use within an R-3 (one and two family residential) zoning

district, located at 931 N. Broadway Street subject to the modification to condition #1

stated in the staff report to read as follows: That the property owner shall maintain 10

paved, off-street parking spaces, with 5 spaces designated and signed for residential

tenants and 5 spaces designated and signed for the commercial use was made by Mr.

Jim Riggs.

Motion seconded by Mr. Charles Graham.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Mr. William Ferguson, Mr. Charles Graham, Mr. Jim Riggs, Leonard

Thompson, Jr.

Nays: Ms. Denise Powers.

5. Petition 2017-32: A Variation on a minimum required front yard setback from 30

ft. to 14.8 ft. in order to allow the enclosure of an existing porch, located at 1306

Cora Street.

2017-32

Chairwoman Pro-Tem, Ms. Powers swore in Mr. Antonio Lopez Saquicela, 1306

Cora Street, Joliet, Illinois, who appeared on behalf of the petition. He briefly

described the proposed project.

Motion to approve Petition 2017-32: A Variation on a minimum required front yard

setback from 30 ft. to 14.8 ft. in order to allow the enclosure of an existing porch, located

at 1306 Cora Street was made by Mr. William Ferguson.

Motion seconded by Mr. Charles Graham.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Mr. William Ferguson, Mr. Charles Graham, Ms. Denise Powers, Mr. Jim

Riggs, Leonard Thompson, Jr.

Nays: None.

6. Petition 2017-33: A Special Use Permit to allow the addition of 35 apartment

units and a Variation on lot area per family from 2,500 sq. ft. to 431 sq. ft. and on

waiver of P.U.D. requirement, located at 66-68 N. Chicago Street and 72-76 N.

Chicago Street.

2017-33

Chairwoman Pro-Tem, Ms. Powers swore in Mr. Mike Petry, 960 Western

Avenue, Joliet, Illinois, who appeared on behalf of the petition. He briefly

described the proposed project.

Chairwoman Pro-Tem, Ms. Powers questioned who this product type will be

marketed to and Mr. Petry responded. Ms. Powers also questioned if he uses the

Joliet Police Department tenant screening for his other project and Mr. Petry

responded that he does not. Ms. Powers also questioned the parking situation.

Mr. Petry responded the site plan includes interior parking spaces and he is also

working with City staff to find additional parking for this project.

Mr. Graham questioned if renovations will be made to the first floor. Mr. Petry

responded.

Mr. Riggs questioned if Section 8 vouchers will be accepted from potential tenants

for this project. Mr. Petry responded.

Motion to approve Petition 2017-33: A Special Use Permit to allow the addition of 35

apartment units and a Variation on lot area per family from 2,500 sq. ft. to 431 sq. ft. and

on waiver of P.U.D. requirement, located at 66-68 N. Chicago Street and 72-76 N.

Chicago Street subject to conditions mentioned in the staff report and an added condition

that the landlord participate in the Joliet Police Tenant Screening Program was made by

Mr. Jim Riggs.

Motion seconded by Mr. Charles Graham.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Mr. William Ferguson, Mr. Charles Graham, Ms. Denise Powers, Mr. Jim

Riggs, Leonard Thompson, Jr.

Nays: None.

7. Petition 2017-34: A Variation to allow the addition of a new illuminated

monument sign with an L.E.D. electronic message center located within a

residential zoning district, located at 350 N. Midland Avenue.

2017-34

Chairwoman Pro-Tem, Ms. Powers swore in Mr. Lou Kline, Shorewood, Illinois,

who appeared on behalf of the petition.

Chairwoman Pro-Tem, Ms. Powers swore in Mr. Kelly Fossberg, Grate Signs

Company, who appeared on behalf of the petition. He briefly described the

proposed project.

Mr. Graham asked Mr. Kline to describe the mission/purpose of the Lodge. Mr.

Kline responded.

Mr. Riggs questioned if the sign will have dimmers and Mr. Kline responded.

Chairwoman Pro-Tem, Ms. Powers asked Staff about the status of the moratorium

for L.E.D. signs. Mr. Schwarz responded.

Motion to approve Petition 2017-34: A Variation to allow the addition of a new

illuminated monument sign with an L.E.D. electronic message center located within a

residential zoning district, located at 350 N. Midland Avenue subject to the conditions

mentioned in the staff report was made by Mr. William Ferguson.

Motion seconded by Mr. Charles Graham.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Mr. William Ferguson, Mr. Charles Graham, Ms. Denise Powers, Mr. Jim

Riggs, Leonard Thompson, Jr.

Nays: None.

8. Old Business:

9. Petition 2017-28: A Special Use Permit to allow an appliance resale store,

located at 1301 N. Broadway Street.

2017-28

Chairwoman Pro-Tem, Ms. Power swore in attorney Mr. Gary Mueller, Joliet,

Illinois, who appeared on behalf of the petition. Also sworn in were Mr. John & Ms.

Marcia Grabavoy, 10 Dinosaur Road, Wilmington, Illinois, who appeared on behalf

of the petition. Mr. Mueller briefly described the proposed project.

Chairwoman Pro-Tem, Ms. Powers swore in Mr. John Sheridan, President of the

Cunningham Neighborhood Association, who appeared in favor of the petition. Mr.

Sheridan suggested that the signage for the business be improved in appearance.

Motion to approve Petition 2017-28: A Special Use Permit to allow an appliance

resale store, located at 1301 N. Broadway Street subject to the conditions mentioned in

the staff report was made by Mr. William Ferguson.

Motion seconded by Mr. Jim Riggs.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Mr. William Ferguson, Mr. Charles Graham, Ms. Denise Powers, Mr. Jim

Riggs, Leonard Thompson, Jr.

Nays: None.

11. Approval of Minutes: Approval of the May 18, 2017 Zoning Board

of Appeals Minutes

Minutes Motion to approve The May 18, 2017 Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes was

made by Mr. Charles Graham.

Motion seconded by Leonard Thompson, Jr.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Mr. William Ferguson, Mr. Charles Graham, Ms. Denise Powers, Mr. Jim

Riggs, Leonard Thompson, Jr.

Nays: None.

12. Adjournment:

Motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Jim Riggs.

Motion seconded by Mr. Charles Graham.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Mr. William Ferguson, Mr. Charles Graham, Ms. Denise Powers, Mr. Jim

Riggs, Leonard Thompson, Jr.

Nays: None.

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