Will County Gazette

Village Of Shorewood Planning & Zoning Commission met June 5.

Here is the minutes provided by the commission:

L CALL TO ORDER - Chairman Brockman called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

A. PLEDGT TO THE FLAG

B. ROLLCALL

Present: Chairman Stevan Brockman, Vice Chairman Dan Warren, Ellen Kijowski, Jim Relyea, Cheri Susner, David Goodale, Brad Brooks

Village Clerk: Diane Lambert

Absent: Deb Olson, Bruce Durham

Staff: John Komoroski, Building Official

Rodney Tonelli, Interim Community Development Director

Ashley LaRocca, Building & Licensing Clerk

Others: Greg Blaesing, Rhino Baseball

Andrew Tehako, Rhino Baseball

Erik Pieters, PBS Design Build

Karen Dodge, Municipal Resolutions

Kathleen Zydek, People First Bank

II. ORDER OF BUSINf,SS

A. APPROVALOFMINUTES

1 May 1,2019

Commissioner Goodale made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Commissioner Brooks. All in favor, none opposed, minutes approved.

B. PUBLIC COMMENT

None

C. PLANNING&ZONING

L Petition #19-384 & Project #060-19, Filed by Rooks Investments Inc. (Rhino Baseball) on behalf of Shorewood Crossroads Business Park, LLC

301 Gregory Ct.

Conditional Use, Variance and Site Plan Review Request - to consider a Conditional Use and Site Plan Review to construct an indoor baseball training facility and variances to permit a reduction in the required liont yard and a wall sign that exceeds 60 square feet in area.

Public Hearing and Consideration of a Recommendation to the Village Board

Chairman Brockman opened the public hearing.

Mr. Tonelli presented the staff report. Greg Blaesing, Andrew Tehako and Erik Pieters were present to answer questions.

Commissioner Relyea asked if the proposed sign would be illuminated. Mr. Tonelli answered that it would not be.

Commissioner Brooks asked if the 27' setback would still apply if this tenant were to vacate the location. Mr. Tonelli answered that it would be, because it would be a part ofthe ordinance.

Commissioner Brooks asked if there would be a spot light for the sign. Mr. Blaesing answered that it would not be anything overwhelming, and that there would be soft illumination.

Commissioner Goodale asked if there were any street lights near this property. Mr. Tonelli answered that ifthere is not one there now, that there would be per the engineering requirements.

No members of the public oflered comments.

Commissioner Goodale made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Commissioner Brooks. AII in favor, none opposed, hearing closed,

Commissioner Susner 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 #19-384 and Project #060-19, seconded by Commissioner Goodale. Roll call: Yeas Susner, Goodale, Relyea, Kijowski, Brooks. Nays none. Motion approved.

2. Petition #19-385, Filed by Municipal Resolutions on behalf of PFB Center, LLC (People First Bank)

1226 W. Jefferson St.

Conditional Use Amendment Request - to consider an amendment to the Conditional Use for a Planned Unit Development to allow a monument sign that is up to 20-feet in height and includes an electronic message center.

Public Hearing and Consideration of a Recommendation to the Village Board Chairman Brockman opened the public hearing.

Mr. Tonelli presented the staffreport. Karen Dodge and Kathleen Zydek were present to answer questions.

Mr. Tonelli stated that this proposed sign would be similar to the one that Brakur Custom Cabinetry Inc. had a variance for in 2017.

Commissioner Susner asked if there would be an ordinance/municipal code for electronic message boards. Mr. Tonelli answered that it is on Mr. Komoroski and Ms. Chrisse's agenda.

Chairman Brockman asked if the bank owns the entire lot. Ms. Zydek answered that the bank did own both parcels.

Resident Ernie Tonelli stated that he lives in the Shorewood Glen subdivision. He stated his concem about an electronic sign being a distraction for anyone driving on Route 52. He asked that there be some consideration for safety hazards. Mr. Rod Tonelli stated that there would be no flashing or scrolling on this sign. He advised that the image would remain for l0 seconds before changing. He also stated that when the sun starts to set, that the illumination would decrease.

Commissioner Susner made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Commissioner Kijowksi. AII in favor, none opposed, hearing closed.

Commissioner Brooks made the motion to enter the lindings 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 #19-385, seconded by Commissioner Goodale. Roll call: Yeas Relyea, Kijowski, Susner, Brooks, Goodale. Nays none. Motion approved.

III. OTHER

Mr. Tonelli stated that the July 3 PZC Meeting would include a conditional use permit and a variance request for site plan approval.

Chairman Brockman stated that there are several cars parked in the industrial parking lot at 18600 S Route 59. Mr. Tonelli stated that Code Enforcement would look into it.

Commissioner Relyea asked about the progress and status for Shoot Point Blank and LaQuinta. Mr. Komoroski answered that Shoot Point Blank was close to getting their final inspections, and that they are planning on opening in July. He stated that LaQuinta still had some ongoing issues, and that the Building Inspector, Bob Sterioti, has been on site on a regular basis.

IV, ADJOURNMENT

Commissioner Brooks made a motion to adjourn at 7:40 p.m., seconded by Commissioner Goodale. All in favor, none opposed, meeting adjourned.

Next meeting scheduled for July 3, 2019

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