City of Joliet Zoning Board of Appeals met Nov. 18.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Present
Ed Hennessy, Bob Nachtrieb, Jim Riggs, Colette Safford, Brigette Roehr and Pat McShane
Absent Vincent Alessio
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
October 21, 2021 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes
A motion was made by Brigette Roehr, seconded by Bob Nachtrieb, to approve the October 21, 2021 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hennessy, Nachtrieb, Riggs, Safford, Roehr and McShane
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
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 2021-60: A series of Variations on signage, located at 1444 N. Larkin Avenue.
Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record.
Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. William Holley, 310 Telsa Rd., Lake Zurich, IL. Mr. Holley gave a brief explanation of the signage requests for the new Portillo's restaurant. Chairman Hennessy asked if orders will be taken inside the restaurant, Mr. Holley said yes, it will be take-out only, there is no seating inside the restaurant. Mr. Nachtrieb asked if there will be seating outside, Mr. Holley said no. Mr. McShane asked how many people can wait inside, Mr. Holley said the construction is still underway so it is difficult to tell. Chairman Hennessy asked how many cars the three-lane drive-thru could have at once, Mr. Holley said maybe 40-50 cars at once.
Chairman Hennessy asked if anyone else would like to speak about this petition. No one came forward.
A motion was made by Bob Nachtrieb, seconded by Colette Safford, to approve PETITION 2021-60: A series of Variations on signage, located at 1444 N. Larkin Avenue. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hennessy, Nachtrieb, Riggs, Safford, Roehr and McShane
PETITION 2021-61: A Variation on signage to allow a wall sign on the east elevation that does not face a public way, located at 2504 W. Jefferson Street.
Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record.
Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. Tracy Stall, 661 Reserve Ct., South Elgin, IL. Mr. Stall appeared in support of this petition.
Chairman Hennessy asked if any would like to speak on behalf of this petition. No one came forward.
A motion was made by Colette Safford, seconded by Bob Nachtrieb, to approve PETITION 2021-61: A Variation on signage to allow a wall sign on the east elevation that does not face a public way, located at 2504 W. Jefferson Street. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hennessy, Nachtrieb, Riggs, Safford, Roehr and McShane
PETITION 2021-62: A Variation to reduce front yard setback from 30 ft. to 8.5 ft. to allow the construction of a second-story addition and front porch to an existing single-family home, located at 419 Oneida Street.
Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. Juan Romero, 419 Oneida Street, Joliet, IL. Mr. Romero explained that he would like to add additional living space upstairs and a front porch to sit outside. Mr. Romero gutted the home for remodeling and discovered there was a lot more work needed.
Mr. Nachtrieb said that this house used to have a front porch that was enclosed to become a part of the house. Mr. Nachtrieb asked Mr. Romero what he planned on doing with the vacant lot he owns next door, Mr. Romero said that he would like to build a home on the vacant lot. Mr. Nachtrieb suggested moving the entrance to the side of the house to add on a front porch so the front yard setback wouldn't be an issue. Mr. Nachtrieb explained that extending further into the front yard will look odd. Other homes nearby are setback further from the front property lines. Mr. Nachtrieb suggested adding on to the back of the house or just restoring the original covered porch so there is no setback issue. Mr. Romero said adding on to the back of the house or connecting the house to the garage could cause drainage issues.
Chairman Hennessy asked if there is an additional plan if the front porch is not allowed, Chairman Hennessy asked if the second story could be completed without the front porch. Mr. Romero answered that the Architect would have to redo the plans. Mr. Romero asked if he could still have the concrete porch without the roof. Mr. Romero and the board members discussed other nearby homes with non-conforming setbacks. Ms. Roehr asked if Mr. Romero will be removing the fence, Mr. Romero said he will be putting up a better fence.
Ms. Safford asked if a setback variation is required to add a concrete porch, Mr. Torri said there is a 20 ft. setback unroofed porches in front yards. Mr. Torri suggested tabling the petition to add a variation on the unroofed front porch and to allow Mr. Romero a chance to revise the second-story building plans. Chairman Hennessy asked if Mr. Romero would like to put the petition on hold until the December Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, Mr. Romero asked if he could do something smaller like a front side walk. Mr. Torri said a sidewalk can go out to front property line without applying for a variance. Mr. Romero said he would like to add an awning over the front door.
Chairman Hennessy asked if any one else would like to speak about this petition. No one came forward.
Ms. Safford made a motion to approve the second-story addition construction only.
A motion was made by Colette Safford, seconded by Brigette Roehr, to approve with conditions PETITION 2021-62: A Variation to reduce front yard setback from 30 ft. to 8.5 ft. to allow the construction of a second-story addition and front porch to an existing single-family home, located at 419 Oneida Street. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hennessy, Nachtrieb, Riggs, Safford, Roehr and McShane
PETITION 2021-63: A Special Use Permit to allow truck and trailer parking, cartage, and truck and trailer repair, including body work and painting, located on the west side of Chicago Street at Emerald Drive.
Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record.
Chairman Hennessy swore in Mr. John Phillip, 111 E. Jefferson Avenue, Naperville, IL. Mr. Phillip gave an overview of the proposed project. Mr. Riggs asked if turning lanes will be added on Route 53, Mr. Phillip answered that there will be a right-in right-out from Rachel Avenue. Mr. Phillip said there will be new turning lanes at the intersection of Emerald Avenue and Route 53. Mr. Riggs asked Mr. Torri if he has seen any plans for turning lanes, Mr. Torri showed visual aids and explained the street expansions for the new development.
Chairman Hennessy swore in Ms. Shirley Hillsman, 206 Zurich Rd., Joliet, IL. Ms. Hillsman asked where the proposed project is located. Mr. Torri said it will be adjacent to Pheasant Run Road. Ms. Hillsman asked if there will be a road extended to Zurich Rd. Mr. Torri said no, the development will not be that far north.
Chairman Hennessy swore in Ms. Kalous, 240 Zurich Rd., Joliet, IL. Ms. Kalous is concerned that the developer will be driving construction equipment on Zurich Rd. Mr. Torri stated that there should be no reason for the developer to use Zurich Rd., all of the traffic should use Route 53. Ms. Kalous asked if there would be a back entrance, Mr. Torri said no everything will be off of Route 53.
Chairman Hennessy asked if anyone else would like to speak on behalf of this petition. No one came forward.
A motion was made by Bob Nachtrieb, seconded by Pat McShane, to approve PETITION 2021-63: A Special Use Permit to allow truck and trailer parking, cartage, and truck and trailer repair, including body work and painting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hennessy, Nachtrieb, Riggs, Safford, Roehr and McShane
OLD/NEW BUSINESS—NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION PUBLIC COMMENT
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Colette Safford to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hennessy, Nachtrieb, Riggs, Safford, Roehr and McShane
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