City of Joliet Zoning Board of Appeals met Feb. 18.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
ROLL CALL
Present
Vincent Alessio, Bob Nachtrieb, Jim Riggs, Colette Safford and Brigette Roehr
Absent Ed Hennessy and Charles McCauley
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. January 21, 2021 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes TMP-0890
A motion was made by Bob Nachtrieb, seconded by Brigette Roehr, to approve the January 21, 2021 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Alessio, Nachtrieb, Safford and Roehr
Absent: Hennessy and McCauley
Abstain: Riggs
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page.
This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding items listed on the agenda. Anyone speaking on an agenda item is entitled to speak for a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff and the Zoning Board of Appeals do not generally respond to public comments. Please note speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the Zoning Board of Appeals shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
OLD BUSINESS: PUBLIC HEARING
During the Public Hearing, members of the public will be allowed to present evidence and ask questions subject to the rules of the meeting.
NEW BUSINESS: PUBLIC HEARING
During the Public Hearing, members of the public will be allowed to present evidence and ask questions subject to the rules of the meeting.
PETITION 2021-05: A Special Use Permit to allow a trucking terminal, located at the north side of Route 6 and Hollywood Boulevard intersection.
Mr. Jim Torri read the staff report into the record.
Chairman Pro-Tem Riggs swore in the petitioner. The petitioner gave an overview of the project.
Mr. Riggs swore in Mr. 5936 Rosenweed Ln., Naperville, IL. Mr. explained the details of the traffic flow. Mr. Nachtrieb asked if there will be issues getting in and out of the site before Illinois Department of Transportation updates the roads. Mr. said that a traffic study has already been completed and submitted for City of Joliet and I.D.O.T. for review. Mr. Nachtrieb asked if the petitioner would proceed with this project without traffic approval. The petitioner will not be Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes February 18, 2021 able to get a permit without I.D.O.T. approval. Mr. Nachtrieb asked if there is concern about traffic at the site. Mr. said 90% of the traffic will head west to the two interstates nearby, hopefully avoiding the bottleneck of traffic to the east of the site.
Mr. Riggs asked if any one would like to speak on behalf of the petition. No one came forward.
A motion was made by Vincent Alessio, seconded by Bob Nachtrieb, to approve PETITION 2021-05: A Special Use Permit to allow a trucking terminal, located at the north side of Route 6 and Hollywood Boulevard intersection.. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Alessio, Nachtrieb, Riggs, Safford and Roehr
Absent: Hennessy and McCauley
OLD/NEW BUSINESS—NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION
PUBLIC COMMENT
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page.
This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding non-agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff and the Zoning Board of Appeals do not generally respond to public comments. Please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the Zoning Board of Appeals shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Bob Nachtrieb, seconded by Vincent Alessio, to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Alessio, Nachtrieb, Riggs, Safford and Roehr
Absent: Hennessy and McCauley
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