Village of Shorewood Planning and Zoning Commission met June 2.
Here is the minutes provided by the commission:
I. Call to Order
Chairman Brockman called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
A. Pledge to the Flag
B. Roll Call
Present: Chairman Stevan Brockman
Tom Amos, Brad Brooks, David Goodale, Mike Kaminsky, Ellen Kijowski, Jim Relyea
Absent: Deb Olson, Cheri Susner
Staff: Kelley Chrisse, Economic Development Director
Natalie Engel, Village Planner
Aaron Klima, Interim Village Administrator and Police Chief
Jim Parthun, Public Works Foreman
Noriel Noriega, Public Works Director
Others: Mayor CC DeBold
Trustee Diane Lambert
Trustee Tom Carroll
Ronald McGrath
Joseph Hammer
Brent Mattox
II. Public Comments
None
III. Business Items
A. Approval of Minutes dated May 5, 2021.
Motion by Commissioner Brooks, seconded by Commissioner Goodale to approve the minutes dated May 5, 2021 which have been updated to reflect that Commissioner Brooks was not present to vote on the minutes and to correct a spelling error. Upon roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Ayes: Amos, Brooks, Goodale, Kaminsky, Kijowski, Relyea
Nays: None
B. Petitions
i. Petition #21-426
Site Plan Amendment for a Parking Lot Addition at 1007 W. Jefferson St.
Village Planner Natalie Engel presented the staff report. Brent Mattox has requested a site plan amendment for a parking lot addition at 1007 W. Jefferson St. for Alexander Grabavoy, DDS and Associates. The request involves expanding the parking lot so that there are a total of 30 parking spaces.
The contractor, Brent Mattox, and the project engineer, Joe Hammer, were available to answer questions. There were no public comments.
Commissioner Kaminsky asked about accessible parking spaces. Natalie Engel replied that there was one existing ADA parking spaces. The proposal added a second ADA parking space which would share an access aisle with the original space close to the building.
Chairman Brockman asked whether the Village Engineer had approved the stormwater management. Natalie Engel responded that the Village Engineer had reviewed the plans and had provided comments. The plans have been revised and staff has recommended approval subject to the Village Engineer’s sign off.
Motion by Commissioner Kijowski, seconded by Commissioner Kaminsky as follows:
I move that we enter findings of fact that the standards set forth in the Zoning Ordinance and the Subdivision and Development Ordinance have been met and recommend approval to the Village Board of Petition 21-426 subject to the approval of the Village Engineer with the condition that the property be developed, utilized, and all businesses operated in conformance with the Zoning Ordinance and all other applicable ordinances and regulations of the Village.
The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
Ayes: Amos, Brooks, Goodale, Kaminsky, Kijowski, Relyea
Nays: None
C. Public Hearing
i. Petition #21-427
Zoning Map Amendment to Office, Research and Light Industrial (ORI) District and Conditional Use for a Planned Unit Development for property commonly know as 25914, 26000 and 26010 W Mound Road for the construction of a Public Works Facility
Chairman Brockman opened the public hearing.
Economic Development Director Kelley Chrisse presented the staff report. The Village of Shorewood is planning to construct a new 67,000 square foot public works facility at 25914 W Mound Road. The 36-acre property is currently owned by the Village and includes a water tower, well house, salt dome, and 300-foot tall communications tower which will remain on the premises. The proposed building will contain a garage, shops and office space along with an outdoor storage yard.
The site plan calls for substantial setbacks, access from two points off of Mound Road, a 57-space staff and visitor parking lot with room for expansion, a water and fuel station, space for a fire district burn tower, a location for a storage building, naturalized detention and prairie grasses, and a tree farm. It also calls for a public works yard which will include cold storage areas, room for two salt domes, a brine shed, a police impound lot, parking spaces for public works vehicles, and room to expand the building by an additional 20,000 square feet.
Commissioner Brooks asked whether the parkway trees and multi-use path will be added along Mound Road when the Waterstone Subdivision is developed. Waterstone Subdivision will be accessed off of Seil so its development will not trigger these improvements. Ms. Chrisse provided an overview of the property that is part of the Waterstone Subdivision.
Commissioner Kijowski indicated that she liked the more environmentally-friendly choices such as milkweed and the tree farm. She asked whether LEED certification had been considered for the building. Public Works Director Noriel Noriega and architect Ronald McGrath explained that LEED was considered initially but was cost prohibitive for this type of building. Nonetheless, several green choices were made including native plantings, all LED lighting, and higher R-value wall panels.
Commissioner Amos asked whether the facility would be used primarily by employees or whether it would be open to the public. Ms. Chrisse explained that there would be limited public use of the facility.
Commissioner Kaminsky complemented the ecological considerations. The tree farm is a good idea as replacement parkway trees are expensive.
Mayor DeBold thanked Trustee Brockman and the Planning and Zoning Commission and said that every Village department has been working on this project to get it done within budget considering the Village’s other fiscal projects. Commissioner Brockman noted that the planning for the building has been underway for the last 5-6 years,
Mr. Noreiga thanked the PZC and said that he hoped to break ground shortly. Sealed bids will be opened on June 9th. The tentative move-in date is November 2022.
Commissioner Brooks asked about the original plans. He recalled discussions of a sewage treatment plant and inquired about whether there would be enough room. Interim Village Administrator and Police Chief Aaron Klima said that Shorewood has a long-term sanitary sewer agreement with Joliet. The Village would acquire property if a new plant was ever needed.
Commissioner Relyea and Chairman Brockman recalled that Enbridge transferred property to the Village when their facility was built.
Trustee Brockman asked whether the project will be presented at the next Village Board meeting. Ms. Chrisse explained that it would go before the Board on June 22, 2021 along with the bid for the project.
Motion by Commissioner Kijowski, seconded by Commissioner Kaminsky to close the public hearing. The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
Ayes: Amos, Brooks, Goodale, Kaminsky, Kijowski, Relyea
Nays: None
Motion by Commissioner Kaminsky, seconded by Commissioner Kijowski as follows.
I move that we enter findings of fact that the standards set forth in the Zoning Ordinance and the Subdivision and Development Ordinance have been met and recommend approval to the Village Board of Petition 21-427 with the condition that the property be developed, utilized, and operated in conformance with the Zoning Ordinance and all other applicable ordinances and regulations of the Village.
The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
Ayes: Amos, Brooks, Goodale, Kaminsky, Kijowski, Relyea
Nays: None
IV. Reports and Communications
A. Staff Updates
i. Development Update
LaQuinta is planning a grand opening but has not selected a date.
Green Therapy Wellness is now open in the Jewel Shopping Center.
High Hopes Pediatric Therapy has expanded.
Pizza Ranch, Mauve and Salon Suites have filed permit applications. Commissioner Brooks asked whether Pizza Ranch had modified their building elevations pursuant to the PZC’s suggestions. They added brick wainscot and pillars on primary facades, Commissioner Kaminsky said that he has seen signs for Salon Suites and is excited about the business.
ii. Other
None
B. Commissioner Feedback
None
V. Adjournment
A motion was made by Commissioner Brooks to adjourn the meeting, which was seconded by Commissioner Kaminsky. The motion carried unanimously by roll call
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