Village of Shorewood Planning & Zoning Commission met April 4.
Here is the minutes provided by the Commission:
I. Call To Order - Chairman Brockman called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
A. Pledge To Theflag
B. Rollcall
Present: Chairman Stevan Brockman, Vice Chairman Dan Warren, Duane Gronwold, Cheri Susner, Brad Brooks, Ellen Kijowksi, James Relyea, David Goodale, Debbie Olson
Absent: None
Staff: Roger Barrowman, Village Administrator
Karen James, Community Development Director
Ashley LaRocca, Community Development Clerk
Others: Gary Mueller, Gary S. Mueller & Associates, LTD.
II. Order Of Business
A. Approvalofminutes
1. February 7. 2018
Commissioner Olson made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Commissioner Brooks. All in favor, none opposed, minutes approved.
B. Publiccomment
None
C. Planning & Zoning
l. Zoning Map Amendment and Site Plan
Petition #18-368, Filed by Gary S. Mueller & Associates, LTD., on behalf of Dr. Richard Craig
601 W. Jefferson St. & 605 W. Jefferson St
Request - to consider rezoning from R-l (Medium density single-family residence district) to B-1 (Neighborhood convenience shopping center), and a final site plan for an additional parking lot to service Shorewood Family Dental Public Hearing and Consideration of a Recommendation to the Village Board
Ms. James presented the staff report. Cary Mueller was present to answer questions. Ms. James stated that Shorewood Family Dental has been a business in Shorewood for many years, and they are wanting to expand the parking lot for their employees. The parking lot would be adjacent to the building, and would be located by the employee entrance. Ms. James stated that there are existing trees at the properties located next to the dental office, and that there would be no reason to remove them as they have been well-maintained. She stated that there would be evergreens planted near the new parking lot.
Ms. James stated that a turtle statue may be placed near the new parking lot, as the new lot will be located on Turtle Street, and would be an art piece to complement the giraffe statues that are currently located in front of Shorewood Family Dental.
Ms. James stated that there would be no additional signage, as the new parking lot would be for employees only.
Commissioner Kijowksi asked if the properties located on Route 52 between Shorewood Family Dental and Michelle Rowe, Attorney At Law, would all be rezoned at the same time, or if it would be in piecemeal. Ms. James answered that the Village was working on that with Gingko Planning, as that would be included in the TIF Core Sub Area Plan, Route 52 and Route 59.
Commissioner Olson addressed draining issues/concerns. Ms. James stated that there are no storm sewers in the Shorewood Beach area.
Vice Chairman Warren asked why the new parking lot could not be expanded behind the building. Ms. James answered that it could not be built there, as there is a drainage easement and utilities.
No members of the public chose to comment.
Commissioner Gronwold made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Commissioner Kijowksi. All in favor, none opposed, hearing closed.
Commissioner Gronwold made the motion to enter the findings of fact that the standards set forth in the appropriate sections of the Village Code had been met and to recommend that the Village Board approve Petition #18-368 subject to final engineering, seconded by Commissioner Goodale. Roll call: Yeas Gronwold, Relyea, Kijowski, Susner, Brooks, Goodale. Nays none. Motion approved.
2. 2018 Official Zoning Map
Consideration of a Recommendation to the Village Board
Ms. James presented the staff report. She stated that at this time, the only amendment on the zoning map would be at 18600 S. Route 59 (Shorewood Northpoint) - B-4, which was previously a B-3 zoning district. Ms. James stated that if the Village Board approves HSA Commercial and tonight's rezoning Inc., that item would be updated on the zoning map as well.
Commissioner Kijowski made a motion to recommend approval of the zoning map, seconded by Commissioner Brooks. Roll call: Yeas Kijowski, Brooks, Goodale, Olson, Susner, Gronwold. Nays none. Motion approved.
III. Other
Ms. James stated there would be an open house with Gingko Planning & Design Inc. on May 3, 2018. She stated that the plans would be regarding the intersection at Route 52 and Route 59. She stated that the Village Board was able to look at it, and that they have liked what they have seen.
Ms. James stated that spring construction was starting. She stated that the demolition for Anderson's building on Route 52 should begin soon. Commissioner Gronwold commented that there should be some maintenance on the lot and the hill. Ms. James stated that Austin Tyler Construction was hired for the excavating at this location and would be starting construction soon. Ms. James stated that the tenants in that building were given a notification about the demolition. The chiropractor has moved to Apple Tree Plaza and Cigarettes For Less is now located next to Jewel. Clean II Cleaners might be closing their business permanently. Shorewood Hypnosis & Wellness Center might be re-opening their business as an in-home, as they are having difficulty finding a new storefront location.
Ms. James stated that LaQuinta has begun construction.
Commissioner Kijowski addressed her concern about the garbage at the Econolodge. She stated that garbage is constantly blowing over and under the fence and going into the Deer Run Subdivision. Ms. James asked that for any complaints or violations to please contact the Community Development Department. Ms. James stated that this was the first time that she was hearing about this, and that a Code Enforcement Officer will go on site to start a property management issue.
Ms. James stated that the Speedway located at the northwest comer of Route 59 and Black Road will be applying for a site plan amendment. She stated that this business is wanting to provide an outdoor seating area, expand the size of the cooler/freezer, and change the canopies.
Ms. James stated that a collection donation bin would be located in front of Babies R Us. She stated that the bin would not need a conditional use permit, but that a business license and an enclosure would both be required. She stated that the donation bin company already signed a lease with the owner and that they would be building a brick enclosure. Commissioner Brooks asked if there would be any staff for the donation bin business. Ms. James answered that there would not be, as the bin would be for drop off only. Commissioner Susner asked where the donations would go. Ms. James answered that the company is located in Orland Park, and that have a charity platform.
Ms. James stated that Babies R Us and Toys R Us are closing nationwide, and that she was confident that the Village will land a new business at this location quickly. She stated that Spirit Halloween could be located there this year.
Commissioner Kijowski asked if there was a new builder in the Kipling Estates subdivision. Ms. James answered that there was, and that the company name is M/I Homes. Commissioner Kijowski asked if the new homes being built in the Westminster Gardens subdivisions would be tract homes. Ms. James answered that they would be. Commissioner Olson asked if there would be any monotony guidelines. Ms. James answered that those guidelines are all done through the homeowner's association.
Commissioner Susner asked if the Will County Brewing Company was closed. Ms. James answered that they would be re-opening on April 21,2018. as the business was having a new fermenter equipped.
Commissioner Susner asked if Skooters was open. Ms. James answered that the banquet room is currently open on Friday and Saturday nights. There is no food being served at this time.
The Commissioners further discussed the HSA Commercial Inc. project. Staff presented them with the changes that have been made to the plans since it was presented at the last Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting.
Roger Barrowman presented the Planning & Zoning Commission with a site layout for a proposed Public Works, Police Department and recreation facility. He stated that there would be a 300 foot three-legged tower for Wescom, and a back-up channel for Police and Fire Departments in the area. Commissioner Relyea asked which communities would be able to use the channel. Mr. Barrowman answered that besides Shorewood, the other communities would be Channahon, Minooka and parts of Plainfield. Ms. James stated that this project would need a conditional use permit, as the tower exceeds the height limitation. Commissioner Relyea asked
IV. Adjournment
Commissioner Gronwold made a motion to adjourn at 8:28 p.m., seconded by Commissioner Olson. All in favor, none opposed, meeting adjourned.
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