Bolingbrook Plan Commission approves plan for car wash

By LocalLabs News Service

Aug 21, 2016

Bolingbrook Plan Commission met Wednesday, April 20.

Here are the minutes as provided by Bolingbrook:

A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLAN COMMISSION OF THE VILLAGE OF BOLINGBROOK April 20, 2016

CALL TO ORDER Chairman Fletcher called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 20, 2016.

ROLL CALL

Present: Commissioners Terri Bethune, Talat Rashid, Lon Schank, Mary Alexander-Basta, Calvin Wright, Rick Campos, Chairman Fletcher

Absent: Commissioner J.D. Rhoades and Vice Chair Seymoure Pritikin

Staff: Planning & Zoning Administrator, Matt Eastman; Village Engineer, Tom

Pawlowicz

Press: None

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion Rashid, second Bethune to approve Minutes of the February 17, 2016 and March 9, 2016 meetings of the Plan Commission.

Voice Vote: Unanimous Motion carried.

PUBLIC HEARING

SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A COMMERCIAL RECREATION FACILITY WITH EXTENDED HOURS OF OPERATION. PLANET FITNESS, 157 N. WEBER ROAD. APPLICANT: MICHAEL HORAN, PLANET FITNESS. PROJECT NO.: 404.16

Motion Schank, second Alexander-Basta to open the public hearing. AYES: Commissioners Bethune, Rashid, Schank, Wright, Alexander-Basta, Campos,

Chairman Fletcher NAYS: None ABSENT: Commissioner Rhoades and Vice Chair Pritikin Motion carried, public hearing opened at 8:02 p.m.

Planning and Zoning Administrator, Matt Eastman, presented the request. The applicant is requesting approval of a Special Use Permit for a Commercial Recreation Facility with Extended Hours of Operation in order to allow a 24-hour fitness center at 157 N. Weber Road. The subject property comprises approximately 8.09 acres, is currently zoned B-2 Community Retail. Per the Zoning Ordinance, a Commercial Recreation Facility is not a permitted use within the B- 2 Zoning District. As such, the applicant is requesting a Special Use Permit to allow a 24-hour fitness center commonly known as Planet Fitness at 157 N. Weber Road. Per the applicant, the emphasis of the club would be to provide a clean, affordable facility for the community where anyone can feel comfortable working out. The fitness center would be open and staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Per the applicant, there would be approximately 15 employees.

RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of a Special Use Permit for Planet Fitness to operate a 24-hour fitness center located at 157 N. Weber Road.

DISCUSSION None

Motion Schank, second Wright to close the public hearing. AYES: Commissioners Bethune, Rashid, Schank, Wright, Alexander-Basta, Campos,

Chairman Fletcher NAYS: None ABSENT: Commissioner Rhoades and Vice Chair Pritikin Motion carried, public hearing closed 8:04 p.m.

Motion Schank, second Alexander-Basta to accept the recommendation of Planning Staff. AYES: Commissioners Bethune, Rashid, Schank, Wright, Alexander-Basta, Campos,

Chairman Fletcher NAYS: None ABSENT: Commissioner Rhoades and Vice Chair Pritikin Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF FINDINGS OF FACT

PC 16.08 Approval of a Special Use Permit for a Commercial Recreation Facility with Extended Hours of Operation and Adoption of Findings of Fact. Project No.: 404.16

Voice Vote: Unanimous Motion carried.

SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR OUTDOOR DINING. OTOBO SUSHI & BAR, 477 S. WEBER ROAD. APPLICANT: EVSEG BOLOR, OTOBO. PROJECT NO.: 405.16

Motion Schank, second Alexander-Basta to open the public hearing. AYES: Commissioners Bethune, Rashid, Schank, Wright, Alexander-Basta, Campos,

Chairman Fletcher NAYS: None ABSENT: Commissioner Rhoades and Vice Chair Pritikin Motion carried, public hearing opened at 8:06 p.m.

Planning and Zoning Administrator, Matt Eastman, presented the request. The applicant is requesting approval of a Special Use Permit for Outdoor Dining at 477 S. Weber Road. The subject site comprises approximately 3.22 acres and is currently zoned B-2 Community Retail. There is adequate parking for the increase in seating, while access would remain the same. Per the Zoning Ordinance, outdoor dining is not permitted within the B-2 Zoning District. As such, the applicant is requesting a SUP to allow an approximate 450 square foot outdoor dining area along the south wall within an existing concrete area. Per the applicant, OTOBO Sushi & Bar is an upscale casual Japanese sushi restaurant with creative food and unique drink options. The restaurant currently has 10 employees. Per the applicant, the hours of operation would remain 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday and 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Sunday. The outdoor dining area would consist of approximately 12 tables and 48 seats to be used weather permitting, and the hours of operation would coincide with the indoor restaurant. As a safety precaution to the customers using the outdoor dining area, the applicant is proposing to enclose the seating area with an approximate four-foot high decorative fence.

RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of a Special Use Permit for Outdoor Dining at OTOBO Sushi & Bar located at 477 S. Weber Road, subject to:

1. Hours of operation should coincide with the hours for the indoor restaurant. 2. Any umbrella features provided in connection with the outdoor dining (patio) area must be the same color as any awning features on the main building. 3. No signage and/or logos will be permitted on any portion of awnings and/or umbrella features.

DISCUSSION Chairman Fletcher questioned the layout of the proposed area. He also raised concerns that there was not much vehicular protection.

Mr. Eastman stated there were existing columns and that they would be installing a wrought iron fence, he also explained that if there were additional concerns he could work with the applicant to add bollards every 48 inches instead of posts to provide more protection.

Commissioner Alexander-Basta asked if the fence would be a permanent structure put into the sidewalk, if it was at the cost of the tenant and if they would have bussing stations outside.

Mr. Eastman answered affirmative to the fence issues.

Evseg Bolor, Bolingbrook, IL sworn. Mr. Bolor stated they would be erecting a fence, have two bussing stations and a large garbage can. He stated if business grows he would hire additional employees. He explained he is trying to keep costs down, but that he is willing to work with staff in regards to the bollards.

Commissioner Campos questioned if this was an existing restaurant and only wanted to add the outdoor dining area.

Mr. Bolor stated affirmative.

Motion Schank, second Bethune to close the public hearing. AYES: Commissioners Bethune, Rashid, Schank, Wright, Alexander-Basta, Campos,

Chairman Fletcher NAYS: None ABSENT: Commissioner Rhoades and Vice Chair Pritikin Motion carried, public hearing closed 8:06 p.m.

Motion Schank, second Bethune to accept the recommendation of Planning Staff. AYES: Commissioners Bethune, Rashid, Schank, Wright, Alexander-Basta, Campos,

Chairman Fletcher NAYS: None ABSENT: Commissioner Rhoades and Vice Chair Pritikin Motion carried. (STAFF WOULD WORK WITH APPLICANT TO ADD BOLLARDS FOR SAFETY)

APPROVAL OF FINDINGS OF FACT PC 16.09 Approval of a Special Use Permit for Outdoor Dining and Adoption of Findings of

Fact. Project No.: 405.16

Voice Vote: Unanimous Motion carried.

SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT. HANSEN SERVICES, INC. 108 BROOK COURT. APPLICANT: ROBIN STEWARD, HANSEN SERVICES, INC. PROJECT NO.: 406.16

Motion Schank, second Alexander-Basta to open the public hearing. AYES: Commissioners Bethune, Rashid, Schank, Wright, Alexander-Basta, Campos,

Chairman Fletcher NAYS: None ABSENT: Commissioner Rhoades and Vice Chair Pritikin Motion carried, public hearing opened at 8:06 p.m.

Planning and Zoning Administrator, Matt Eastman, presented the request. The applicant is requesting approval of a Special Use Permit for a Planned Development to allow a professional office at 108 Brook Court. The subject property comprises approximately 0.43 acres, is currently zoned B-3 Highway Commercial and was formerly occupied by Brook Court Automotive. Access to the subject property is from a direct point of access off of Brook Court to the south. The shopping center has adequate parking for the proposed use. Per the Zoning Ordinance, an office is not permitted within the B-3 Zoning District. As such, the applicant is requesting a Special Use Permit. Per the applicant, the hours of operation would be Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m., 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday and closed on Sunday. Per the applicant, the company currently operates out of the residence at 610 E. Boughton Road, provides inspections and exterminating services and has between 15 to 20 employees depending on the season.

RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of a Special Use Permit for a Planned Development to allow a professional office commonly known as Hansen Services Pest Maintenance Management located at 108 Brook Court.

DISCUSSION None

Motion Alexander-Basta, second Bethune to close the public hearing. AYES: Commissioners Bethune, Rashid, Schank, Wright, Alexander-Basta, Campos,

Chairman Fletcher NAYS: None ABSENT: Commissioner Rhoades and Vice Chair Pritikin Motion carried, public hearing closed 8:19 p.m.

Motion Schank, second Bethune to accept the recommendation of Planning Staff. AYES: Commissioners Bethune, Rashid, Schank, Wright, Alexander-Basta, Campos,

Chairman Fletcher NAYS: None ABSENT: Commissioner Rhoades and Vice Chair Pritikin Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF FINDINGS OF FACT

PC 16.10 Approval of a Special Use Permit for a Planned Development and Adoption of Findings of Fact. Project No.: 406.16

Voice Vote: Unanimous Motion carried.

SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT. CITY OF HOPE COVENANT CHURCH, 181 W. CROSSROADS PARKWAY #F. APPLICANT: PASTOR AJ JONES, CITY OF HOPE COVENANT CHURCH. PROJECT NO.: 407.16

Motion Schank, second Bethune to open the public hearing. AYES: Commissioners Bethune, Rashid, Schank, Wright, Alexander-Basta, Campos,

Chairman Fletcher NAYS: None ABSENT: Commissioner Rhoades and Vice Chair Pritikin Motion carried, public hearing opened at 8:21 p.m.

Planning and Zoning Administrator, Matt Eastman stated that Staff is requesting the project be continued to the regularly scheduled Plan Commission meeting of May 18, 2016. The applicant was required to place a Public Notice sign on the property at least 15 days prior to the hearing, but applicant failed to do so.

Motion Alexander-Basta, second Wright to continue the public hearing to May 18, 2016. AYES: Commissioners Bethune, Rashid, Schank, Wright, Alexander-Basta, Campos,

Chairman Fletcher NAYS: None ABSENT: Commissioner Rhoades and Vice Chair Pritikin Motion carried, public hearing closed 8:22 p.m.

SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A GAS STATION WITH EXTENDED HOURS OF OPERATION. GULF GAS STATION, 102 W. BOUGHTON ROAD. APPLICANT: MOHAMED MOHSIN, FOUR PARTNERS PETROLEUM, INC. PROJECT NO.: 410.16

Motion Schank, second Alexander-Basta to open the public hearing. AYES: Commissioners Bethune, Rashid, Schank, Wright, Alexander-Basta, Campos,

Chairman Fletcher NAYS: None ABSENT: Commissioner Rhoades and Vice Chair Pritikin Motion carried, public hearing opened at 8:22 p.m.

Planning and Zoning Administrator, Matt Eastman, presented the request. The applicant is requesting approval of a Special Use Permit for a Gas Station with Extended Hours of Operation in order to allow a 24-hour gas station at 102 W. Boughton Road. The subject property comprises approximately 9.77 acres, is currently zoned B-2 Community Retail and formerly occupied by Shell gas station. Access to the site would remain the same. There is adequate parking for the proposed use. Per the Zoning Ordinance, a Gas Station is not a permitted use within the B-2 Zoning District. As such, the applicant is requesting a Special Use Permit to allow a 24-hour gas station commonly known as Gulf Gas Station at 102 W. Boughton Road. Per the applicant, there would be remodeling to both the interior and exterior of the existing gas station and convenience store, but the number of pumps would remain unchanged. Per the applicant, there would be four employees.

RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of a Special Use Permit for Gulf Gas Station to operate a 24-hour gas station located at 102 W. Boughton Road.

DISCUSSION Chairman Fletcher questioned if the previous tenant operated for 24-hours. Commissioner Rashid questioned if there was a possibility to have a median break off of Boughton and Route 53.

Mr. Eastman stated he was unsure if the previous tenant operated for 24-hours. Tom Pawlowicz, Village Engineer stated that when the gas station was originally built, it had an additional curb cut on Boughton Road, but when Boughton Road and Route 53 were rebuilt many years ago the drive aisle had to be closed because of the improvements to roadways and the geometry of it. He explained that even though it was like a ramp it would slow down traffic merging into the gas station which became a problem. He said it was more of an improvement to close the driveway.

Motion Schank, second Alexander-Basta to close the public hearing. AYES: Commissioners Bethune, Rashid, Schank, Wright, Alexander-Basta, Campos,

Chairman Fletcher NAYS: None ABSENT: Commissioner Rhoades and Vice Chair Pritikin Motion carried, public hearing closed 8:28 p.m.

Motion Schank, second Bethune to accept the recommendation of Planning Staff. AYES: Commissioners Bethune, Rashid, Schank, Wright, Alexander-Basta, Campos,

Chairman Fletcher NAYS: None ABSENT: Commissioner Rhoades and Vice Chair Pritikin Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF FINDINGS OF FACT

PC 16.11 Approval of a Special Use Permit for a Gas Station with Extended Hours of

Operation and Adoption of Findings of Fact. Project No.: 410.16

Voice Vote: Unanimous Motion carried.

SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT WITH VARIANCES, FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND FINAL PLAT OF SUBDIVISION. JET BRITE, 590 KILDEER DRIVE. APPLICANT: DAVE DALESANDRO, EMKO PROPERTIES, INC. PROJECT NO.: 427.14

Motion Wright, second Bethune to open the public hearing. AYES: Commissioners Bethune, Rashid, Schank, Wright, Alexander-Basta, Campos,

Chairman Fletcher NAYS: None ABSENT: Commissioner Rhoades and Vice Chair Pritikin Motion carried, public hearing opened at 8:29 p.m.

Planning and Zoning Administrator, Matt Eastman, presented the request. The applicant is requesting approval of a Final Plat of Subdivision, Final Development Plan and Special Use Permit for a Planned Development with Variances in order to subdivide one lot of record into two lots and construct an office building, that includes a showroom, with associated variances at 590 Kildeer Drive. East Boughton Park is to the north, Promenade Apartments is to the east, Greenleaf Apartments and Heritage Woods Assisted Living is to the south, and Boughton Plaza is to the west of the proposed development. The overall subject area, commonly known as Boughton Road Commons, comprises approximately 7.55 acres of land and is currently vacant. The Village Board of Trustees approved the original request for a Special Use Permit for a Planned Commercial Development with Variances and Concept Plan for the subject site in 2005. At that time the Concept Plan illustrated a restaurant with a drive-thru on the far east side of the site, another sit-down or carry-out restaurant on the far west side of the site and a multi- tenant retail building in the middle of the site.

The Final Plat of Subdivision would subdivide one lot of record into two lots of record. Lot 1 would remain approximately 1.36 acres, would be created for the development of Jet Brite Services Office building and would have two points of access off of Kildeer Drive to the north. Lot 2 would remain approximately 0.92 acres, would be created for future office/commercial development and would obtain access off of Kildeer Drive.

The applicant is also proposing to develop a 14,880 square foot office building, which would include a 1,090 square foot showroom, a 2,445 square foot office and an 11,345 square foot warehouse as part of the distribution center. Per the Zoning Ordinance, the minimum number of required parking stalls for the proposed office building would be 26. The applicant is requesting a reduction to 17 parking stalls seeing as the nature of the business would lend itself to a lot of overlap between the office, showroom and warehouse functions of the building. Staff supports the variance as requested. All required landscaping, including a berm and irrigation system along Kildeer Drive would be installed per the Zoning Ordinance requirements. Detention would be provided via an offsite pond which would be owned and maintained by the applicant.

RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of a Special Use Permit for a Planned Development with the following:

1. A variance to reduce the required number of parking spaces to 17 for the office building at 590 Kildeer Drive.

Staff recommends approval of a Final Development Plan and Final Plat of Subdivision, subject to:

1. All comments from the July 21, 2014 submittal being addressed. 2. The review and approval from the Director of Public Services and Development.

DISCUSSION Chairman Fletcher questioned the colors of the building. Mr. Eastman stated it would be orange and green.

Motion Bethune, second Wright to close the public hearing. AYES: Commissioners Bethune, Rashid, Schank, Wright, Alexander-Basta, Campos,

Chairman Fletcher NAYS: None ABSENT: Commissioner Rhoades and Vice Chair Pritikin Motion carried, public hearing closed 8:35 p.m.

Motion Schank, second Bethune to accept the recommendation of Planning Staff. AYES: Commissioners Bethune, Rashid, Schank, Wright, Alexander-Basta, Campos,

Chairman Fletcher NAYS: None ABSENT: Commissioner Rhoades and Vice Chair Pritikin Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF FINDINGS OF FACT PC 15.13 Approval of a Special Use Permit for a Planned Development with Variances Final Development Plan, Final Plat of Subdivision and Adoption of Findings of Fact. Project No.: 427.14

Voice Vote: Unanimous Motion carried.

SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT WITH VARIANCES AND FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN. JET BRITE CAR WASH, 600 E. BOUGHTON ROAD. APPLICANT: DAVE DALESANDRO, EMKO PROPERTIES, INC. PROJECT NO.: 411.16

Motion Schank, second Wright to open the public hearing. AYES: Commissioners Bethune, Rashid, Schank, Wright, Alexander-Basta, Campos,

Chairman Fletcher NAYS: None ABSENT: Commissioner Rhoades and Vice Chair Pritikin Motion carried, public hearing opened at 8:36 p.m.

Planning and Zoning Administrator, Matt Eastman, presented the request. The applicant is requesting a Special Use Permit for a Planned Development with Variance and Final Development Plan in order to construct a Jet Brite Car Wash with associated variances at 600 E. Boughton Road. The overall subject area is zoned R-3 Single Family Residential, comprises approximately 1.7 acres of land and is currently developed with two single family residences, one of which was owned and operated by Hansen Services Pest Maintenance Management which is now relocating. Per ordinance #82-022, along with the subsequent amendment #96- 125, the subject property was imposed with a Special Use Permit for a Mixed Use Planned Development with Variances and Preliminary Development Plan as part of East Boughton Park which granted additional permitted uses designed to mimic the B-2 Community Retail Zoning District. The applicant is proposing to develop a 5,985 square foot car wash building with 3- stacking lanes and pay booths located on the north side of the building for vehicles to move through the 171-foot-long tunnel in a south to north direction. Approximately 30 vacuums spaces would be offered for free, which would be covered by a decorative canopy, with each vacuum tunnel encased by a brick column. Per the applicant, the car wash would remain open seven days a week from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and would employ approximately 10 employees with no more than three working per shift. Per the Zoning Ordinance, a car wash must provide a minimum of 20 stacking spaces for each washing rack. The applicant is proposing to provide over 30 stacking spaces in addition to disabled parking spaces along with six employee parking spaces. Based on the orientation and design of the building, wall signage would be permitted on the south and east elevations of the car wash building and a monument sign not to exceed 10 feet in height and 50 square feet in sign area would be permitted in the front yard along Boughton Road. Access to the site for eastbound traffic would be from a signalized intersection at Preston Drive and Boughton Road via the frontage road, while westbound traffic would enter via right-in, right-out off of Boughton Road just south of the car wash. Detention would be provided via an underground storage vault, which would be owned and maintained by the applicant.

In order to develop the property in accordance with the attached site plan, Special Use Permits and Variances from the Zoning Ordinance and Development Code are required.

A Special Use Permit to allow a car wash. Per the Zoning Ordinance, a car wash is listed as a permitted Special Use within the B-2 Zoning District. The applicant is proposing to develop a 5,985 square foot car wash. Staff supports the use as requested. A variance to reduce the rear yard setback for pavement only. The applicant is requesting to reduce the rear yard setback to approximately 23 feet for pavement only. Staff supports the variance as requested subject to the required number of plant units being installed within the rear yard along with the proposed sound wall.

A variance to allow the installation of two monument signs, one of which would be off-premise. The applicant is requesting to install two monument signs which are 15 feet in height and approximately 118 square foot in area. One of the monument signs is being proposed at the northeast corner of Preston Drive and Boughton Road. Staff supports the variance as requested in lieu of not allowing a median break along Boughton Road.

A variance to allow the installation of a wall sign on the west wall of the building. The applicant is requesting a variance to install a tenant identification sign on the west wall, as this is a key component to providing symmetry around the building. In addition, the identical building and signs were previously approved in July of 2015 for a different site in town where all of the signs shown on the attached exhibit were allowed given orientation to public rights-of-way and public entrances. Due to the change in site, the west wall would be prohibited from wall signs per the code. Staff supports the variance as requested.

A variance to waive the required berm, irrigation system and landscaping material within the front yard. The applicant is requesting to waive the berm, irrigation system and landscape material. Staff supports the variance as requested given that there is no berm, irrigation system or landscape material along this portion of Boughton Road due to the required frontage road and since the addition of a public sidewalk is necessary.

A variance to reduce the width of the foundation planting bed. The applicant is proposing to reduce the depth of the planting bed along the east wall to five feet for the entire length of the façade. Staff supports the variance as requested subject to the required number of plant units being provided.

A variance to remove more than 50 percent of the trees on-site. Per a Tree Survey, 50 of the 64 trees on-site are located within the construction zone and would need to be removed. Staff supports the variance as requested given the required number of replacement trees are provided.

A variance to allow an increase in the allowable lumens per acre and increased light levels. The applicant is proposing to have increased lighting underneath the vacuum canopies and the drive-up pay stations. Staff supports the variance as requested in order to maintain adequate lighting under the vacuum canopies as well as the drive-up pay stations for both safety and security purposes.

RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of a Special Use Permit for a Planned Development with the aforementioned variance and the approval of a Final Development Plan subject to:

1. All comments from the March 23, 2016 submittal being addressed. 2. The review and approval from the Director of Public Services and Development.

DISCUSSION Commissioner Basta asked if the wall would be close to the property line, what the noise levels would be if the wall or additional landscaping was not done and if this location would be a full service carwash or only an in-and-out. Chairman Fletcher questioned how tall the lighting standards were and how many feet the deceleration lane would be before the turn into the driveway. Commissioner Bethune questioned if the lights would impair anyone driving on Boughton Road. Commissioner Schank stated the exhibits showed a grass area by the concrete wall,questioned if it would look like that and if so who would maintain it.

Mr. Eastman stated that the wall would not be close to the property line, that the intent of the additional landscaping would be to soften the look of the wall. He said that the light poles would be 24 feet tall and that the lights would not be on an angle but instead turned away from the residences with a design that has a metal shield so the lights would be facing south. He explained that the wall was not a requirement to develop this property, but that the applicant decided to have it as an added feature to appease the neighboring properties. Mr. Eastman stated that the deceleration lane would taper at 53 feet and have 100 feet of storage. He also said the applicant would maintain the property, but does not require sod at that particular part of the property and that it would be seeded. He said this location would not include detailing of cars.

Mr. Pawlowicz explained that Boughton Road is currently lighted, that it would not go from dark to light. He said there might be a little spill over to Boughton, but that it would not be noticeable.

Dr. Tehming Liang, Bolingbrook, IL, sworn. Dr. Liang stated he had a couple of concerns from his patients point of view. He said when his patients go to the office they would like all the attention to them and with the future noise that would interfere. He explained some patients are very anxious and with a lot of noise it would be hard for them to concentrate. He also stated he has a lot of cancer patients and they go to the office expecting peace and quiet and will no longer have that if a carwash is developed. He said he would like a wall barrier on the side of his property like the one proposed at the rear of the future carwash. He went on to say that Boughton Road currently is a very busy street and having a carwash would cause more traffic.

Dr. Allan Libunao, Bolingbrook, IL, sworn. Dr. Libunao stated he is an Oral Surgeon and has been in this office for over 11 years. He stated he has been to other Jet Brite Car wash locations and that they are very good at what they do, but because of their price point they have a large volume of traffic. He said that this business contextually does not belong in this location because they are requesting eight variances that the location is more for residential. He said with his type of business when his patients come in to see him they are very nervous because they will be getting surgery. He said he has had multiple comments on how pleasing the current environment is. He stated currently when you look out his windows it is a very nice quiet view. He said he wanted to plead to consider voting against the plan proposal.

Mr. Eastman stated he wanted to clear up some confusion. He said he appreciated the testimony; however, the property was not designed for Residential. He explained that as he mentioned in the Staff Report, back in the 1980’s there was an Ordinance passed as part of East Boughton Park that stated that from East Boughton Park to Feather Sound Drive along Boughton Road would be Commercial. He said this area was designed for Commercial uses not Residential.

Chairman Fletcher also explained that the amount of variances requested is not unusual. He said for a property to have multiple requests for variances depends on where it is located and that in itself this request was not out of the ordinary.

Marilyn Siegfried, Bolingbrook, IL, sworn. Mrs. Siegfried commented that currently that area was full of birds and is very nice. She raised concerns on the pollution this development would cause. She stated her and her husband currently have serious health issues, and the increase in pollution would harm them. She said the future carwash would be approximately 20 feet from her fence and 90 feet from her house. She explained that her concern was on how having cars idling to get into the carwash would affect their health. She said she currently has drainage problems on her property and that having this construction would cause her to have more problems. She went on to say that there are currently three carwashes from Janes Avenue to Route 53 and does not see the need for another one. She asked to please reconsider this proposal.

Paul Siegfried, Bolingbrook, IL, sworn. Mr. Siegfried handed out brochures and information to the Plan Commission Members regarding pollution. He stated that they were studies from the American Cancer Society, American Lung Associates, and various environmental and health committees. He stated he believes the lights were very high and would shine into his yard, and that he does not think there is a need for another carwash. He explained that there would only be 20 feet from his backyard to where the cars would line up. He would like the commission to veto the proposal for health and well-being of the Village of Bolingbrook residents.

Chris Green, Bolingbrook, IL, sworn. Mr. Green stated that his first thought when he saw the proposal was to put his house up for sale. He said this development is not something he wants in his backyard. He explained that the two medical office buildings are approximately 70 feet from the property line, with a detention basin between his fence and the parking lot. He said there is not much impact with that especially because the majority of the traffic for the office is between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. He went on to say the carwash would be open seven days a week from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. He stated an office building would be a much better development, since it backs up to residential. He also agrees it would be an increase in pollution.

Dave Dalesandro, Bolingbrook, IL, sworn. Mr. Dalesandro explained that the vast majority of lighting in this development would be under the canopies. He said the canopies would only be ten feet tall and be covered by the curvature of canopies, also have shields so none of the light would spill out and they would be pointing straight down. He explained that the pay station canopy would be enclosed from the back end so no light would shine through. He said there would only be two light poles at the rear of the property and would not be bright.

Chairman Fletcher questioned the traffic concerns, if the majority of the traffic would exit through the frontage road and what the frequency of vehicles would be at peak times.

Mr. Dalesandro stated that typically with a right-in right-out approximately 50 to 60 percent of the customers would use it. He explained that this property was going to be developed with commercial and that the frontage road would be shared by all of the development. He said he anticipates two cars per minute at the peak times which would be Friday evenings and Saturdays. He explained that every commercial development now requires onsite detention. He said it would be more cost effective to have a retention pond, but given the circumstances he would have to spend extra money on an underground vault. He stated the neighboring residents to the rear were concerned with their current drainage problems, but stated there currently is not a retention area on the property. Once this location is developed the neighbors should not have that problem. He said they would like to be great neighbors. He said they are not required to build the wall at the rear of the property, which will be costly, but that for the sake of the two residents they would spend the extra money, which would also include a forest of evergreens. He explained that 90 percent of the landscaping would be evergreens which have foliage all year around. He said the neighbors of the office buildings have not approached him, but he would be willing to meet with them and go over some solutions to their concerns.

Commissioner Basta asked if he had done any emissions testing or had pollution concerns in the past.

Mr. Dalesandro said he had never had pollution brought up with any of his other locations. He stated the general consensus in the Chicago suburban area has high traffic areas. According to Mr. Dalesandro the pollution gets up in the wind then everyone is breathing the same air. He said for the pollution to go onto the neighboring properties the wind would have to come from the south and that normally does not happen except in extremely warm days. He said typically the winds here are westerly. He also explained that this development would not be adding cars to Boughton Road, he said Boughton Road currently has approximately 30,000 cars per day. He said they would only divert them for a few minutes onto the property then back to Boughton Road. He said that there was no scientific evidence that being next to a carwash would be detrimental to anyone’s health or create additional fumes.

Commissioner Basta questioned if there was any thought in alternating hours of operation to an earlier time since this would be located next to residential. Chairman Fletcher questioned the music that would be playing.

Mr. Dalesandro stated that with the expenditures of the property the hours of operation would have to be 7 to 9. He said the retail public determines the time it closes and they would want the carwash to be open until 9:00 p.m. He explained that the proposed speakers would be underneath the canopies in the front of the property and only in the vacuum area. He said having music helps people feel happy and it also helps so that customers are not blasting their own music. He said they have a policy and zero tolerance for people playing their own music on site. He stated that is strictly not allowed.

Commissioner Bethune questioned what kind of music would be playing, if it would be very loud and if he would have security on the property.

Mr. Dalesandro stated they usually play the top 40 mix of softer music, and that they would have control of the volume. He said the music would be loud enough to hear under the canopies. He stated they would not have armed security guards, but would be under video surveillance 24/7 to keep customers and employees safe.

Prem Batchu-Green, Bolingbrook, IL, sworn. Mr. Batchu-Green questioned how many Jet Brite locations have been built around a residential area. She compared the carwash to an emissions station, she said an emissions station would not be built around residential because of all the pollution it would cause. She stated she would like this considered or have further investigation before it is approved. She said she understand the importance of business development in Bolingbrook, but would like this development reconsidered. She said she has been a resident of Bolingbrook all her life and she chose her home because of the nice wooded lot behind her property. She wanted to know if there had been any noise studies, and sated that this development would not only impact the residents behind this property but the entire neighborhood.

Chairman Fletcher explained that currently there was a carwash on the west side of Bolingbrook which is considerably closer to residential than this proposal.

Mr. Dalesandro stated he currently has five locations and three locations are around residential. He said he has never had any complaints from the residents. He also said he would not be able to know the level of noise until the development and wall is built.

Commissioner Schank asked if there would be any landscaping on the carwash side of the wall. He said he would recommend ivy on the wall.

Mr. Eastman stated there would not be additional landscaping between the driveway aisle and wall.

Dr. Liang said he would like to see a row of evergreens between his office and the carwash.

Mr. Siegfried stated that the wall would only divert pollution 10 feet into the air and will continue onto his backyard. He said he went to a Jet Brite car wash and stood inside the facility and said the noise was unbelievable. He stated the doors would constantly open and the blowers to dry the cars are very loud. He said his main concern is the emission of cars and how dangerous that is to their health.

Commissioner Campos questioned if they would be installing landscaping and an irrigation system in the front of the development.

Mr. Eastman stated the landscaping would be limited and that they would be installing an irrigation system.

Motion Bethune, second Schank to close the public hearing. AYES: Commissioners Bethune, Rashid, Schank, Wright, Alexander-Basta, Campos,

Chairman Fletcher NAYS: None ABSENT: Commissioner Rhoades and Vice Chair Pritikin Motion carried, public hearing closed 9:54 p.m.

Motion Schank, second Bethune to accept the recommendation of Planning Staff. AYES: Commissioners Bethune, Rashid, Schank, Wright, Alexander-Basta, Campos,

Chairman Fletcher NAYS: None ABSENT: Commissioner Rhoades and Vice Chair Pritikin Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF FINDINGS OF FACT

PC 16.12 Approval of a Special Use Permit for a Planned Development with Variances

Final Development Plan, and Adoption of Findings of Fact. Project No.: 411.16

Voice Vote: Unanimous Motion carried.

NEW BUSINESS None

OLD BUSINESS None

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD None

CHAIR’S REPORT Chairman Fletcher gave thanks to everyone for their testimony and also to the BCT volunteers for their time.

COMMISSIONER’S REPORT None

PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT None

ADJOURNMENT