City of Joliet Plan Commission met Jan. 20.
Here is the agenda provided by the commission:
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Present
John Dillon, John Kella, Jason Cox, Jeff Crompton, Brigette Roehr and Bob Wunderlich
Absent Fredrick "Rick" Moore, Roberto Perez and Marc Rousonelos
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by John Kella, seconded by Brigette Roehr, to approve the December 16, 2021 Plan Commission Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Dillon, Kella, Cox, Crompton, Roehr and Wunderlich
Absent: Moore, Perez and Rousonelos
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff, and the Plan Commission members do not generally respond to public comments. The City Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the meeting shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
Mr. Lou Fiella, 2614 S. Brandon Road, appeared regarding the Vetter Road annexation. He wanted to clarify that it was not his property being annexed.
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.
A-12-21: ANNEXATION OF 10 ACRES WEST OF BRANDON ROAD AND CLASSIFICATION TO I-TC (INTERMODAL TERMINAL-INDUSTRIAL PARK) ZONING.
Z-6-21: RECLASSIFICATION OF 5.225 ACRES NORTHWEST OF BRANDON ROAD FROM I-TA (INTERMODAL TERMINAL-INTERMODAL TERMINAL) TO I-TB (INTERMODAL TERMINAL-TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT) ZONING, AND RECLASSIFICATION OF 7.615 ACRES FROM I-TC (INTERMODAL TERMINAL-INDUSTRIAL PARK) TO I-TB (INTERMODAL TERMINAL-TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT) ZONING.
Z-7-21: RECLASSIFICATION OF 15.936 ACRES LOCATED WEST OF BRANDON ROAD FROM I-TA (INTERMODAL TERMINAL-INTERMODAL TERMINAL) TO I-TB (INTERMODAL TERMINAL-TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT) ZONING, AND RECLASSIFICATION OF 26.684 ACRES FROM I-TC (INTERMODAL TERMINAL-INDUSTRIAL PARK) TO I-TB (INTERMODAL TERMINAL-TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT) ZONING.
Z-8-21: RECLASSIFICATION OF 8.187 ACRES WEST OF BRANDON ROAD FROM I-TA (INTERMODAL TERMINAL-INTERMODAL TERMINAL) TO I-TC (INTERMODAL TERMINAL-INDUSTRIAL PARK) ZONING.
V-3-21: VACATION OF A PORTION OF SCHWEITZER ROAD, WEST OF THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD.
V-4-21: VACATION OF ABANDONED BRANDON ROAD, NORTH OF SCHWEITZER ROAD.
P-10-21: REVISED PRELIMINARY PLAT OF CENTERPOINT INTERMODAL CENTER AT JOLIET (BRANDON AMENDMENT) SUBDIVISION. FP-7-21: FINAL PLAT OF CENTERPOINT INTERMODAL CENTER AT JOLIET SUBDIVISION, PHASE 25.
Commission Staff Report
Mr. Torri gave the Planning Staff Report.
Mr. Chris Spesia, Attorney, appeared on behalf of the petition. Mr. Spesia gave further background information.
There was discussion regarding the traffic study.
Mr. Ed Harrington, CenterPoint Properties, spoke about the bridge.
A motion was made by Bob Wunderlich, seconded by John Dillon, to table the Annexation of 10 Acres West of Brandon Road and Classification to I-TC
(Intermodal Terminal-Industrial Park) Zoning, the Reclassification of 5.225 Acres Northwest of Brandon Road from I-TA (Intermodal Terminal-Intermodal Terminal) to I-TB (Intermodal Terminal-Transportation Equipment) Zoning, and Reclassification of 7.615 Acres from I-TC (Intermodal Terminal-Industrial Park) to I-TB (Intermodal-Terminal-Transportation Equipment) Zoning, the Reclassification of 15.936 Acres Located West of Brandon Road from I-TA (Intermodal Terminal-Intermodal Terminal) to I-TB (Intermodal
Terminal-Transportation Equipment) Zoning, and Reclassification of 26.684 Acres from I-TC (Intermodal Terminal-Industrial Park) to I-TB (Intermodal Terminal-Transportation Equipment) Zoning, the Reclassification of 8.187 Acres West of Brandon Road from I-TA (Intermodal Terminal-Intermodal Terminal) to I-TC (Intermodal Terminal-Industrial Park) Zoning, the Vacation of a Portion of Schweitzer Road, West of the Union Pacific Railroad, the Vacation of Abandoned Brandon Road, North of Schweitzer Road, the Revised Preliminary Plat of CenterPoint Intermodal Center at Joliet (Brandon Amendment)
Subdivision, and the Final Plat of CenterPoint Intermodal Center at Joliet Subdivision, Phase 25, to the April 21, 2022 Plan Commission meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Dillon, Cox, Crompton, Roehr and Wunderlich
Nay: Kella
Absent: Moore, Perez and Rousonelos
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.
Z-1-22: RECLASSIFICATION OF 222A UNION STREET (REAR) FROM R-3 (ONE AND TWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO R-2 (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) ZONING.
Mr. Torri gave the Planning Staff Report.
Ms. Maria Eugenia Ortiz appeared on behalf of the petition.
No one appeared in opposition to the petition.
A motion was made by John Kella, seconded by Bob Wunderlich, to recommend for approval by the City Council the Reclassification of 222A Union Street (Rear) from R-3 (One and Two Family Residential) to R-2 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Dillon, Kella, Cox, Crompton, Roehr and Wunderlich
Absent: Moore, Perez and Rousonelos
P-1-22: PRELIMINARY PLAT OF PALACIOS ESTATES SUBDIVISION, A MINOR SUBDIVISION.
Mr. Ildefonso Palacios appeared on behalf of the petition.
Commissioner Roehr inquired which lot Mr. Palacios is going to separate. Mr. Palacios responded.
Ms. Marlene Lewis, 2713 Hoberg Drive, appeared in opposition to the petition due to the lots being divided.
Mr. Joe Galli, resident on Hoberg Drive, appeared in opposition to the petition.
Ms. Marlene Mackiturten, feels the proposed project would greatly impact the area and lower the value of existing houses by allowing 2 houses on one lot.
Mr. Eugene Schultz, 2684 Hoberg Drive, appeared in opposition to the petition. Ms. Barbara Skins, 2889 Hoberg Drive, appeared in opposition to the petition.
Ms. Diane Hesilting, 2686 Hoberg Drive, appeared in opposition to the petition due to the lots being divided.
Commissioner Roehr asked the petitioner if he was provided with the covenants when he purchased the property. Mr. Palacios does not know if he received them or not.
Commissioner Wunderlich reminded the residents that the Plan Commission is not the final vote on the application. They only make a recommendation to the Mayor and City Council and they make the final vote on it.
Mr. Clayton Thurston, Geotech, said when they resubdivide the property it does not super cede the prior covenants or restrictions that go with that property. Mr. Palacios is not looking to create new restrictions to it except for what the city requirements are.
Chairman Dillon asked Mr. Regis, Legal Department, if the city is held to the same standard as the covenants. Mr. Regis said the city is not held to that standard, the owner is.
Ms. Ricky Nyer, 2688 Hoberg, said she was given the covenants when they purchased and they were in compliance of it all.
A motion was made by Bob Wunderlich, seconded by John Kella, to table the Preliminary Plat of Palacios Estates Subdivision, a Minor Subdivision, to the March 17, 2022 Plan Commission meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Dillon, Kella, Cox, Crompton, Roehr and Wunderlich
Absent: Moore, Perez and Rousonelos
Z-2-22: RECLASSIFICATION OF 11.9 ACRES WEST OF 2800 SCHWEITZER ROAD FROM I-1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) TO I-TB (INTERMODAL TERMINAL-TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT) ZONING.
Mr. Chris Spesia, Attorney, appeared on behalf of the petition.
Mr. Carmine Bottigliero, CenterPoint, said the existing facility adjacent to the east does have truck repair.
Commissioner Cox inquired about the northwest corner that looks like trees on the overview. Mr. Bottigliero said it is a wetland so they will stay out of that area.
No one appeared in opposition to the petition.
A motion was made by Bob Wunderlich, seconded by John Kella, to recommend for approval by the City Council the Reclassification of 11.9 Acres West of 2800 Schweitzer Road from I-1 (Light Industrial) to I-TB (IntermodalTerminal-Transportation Equipment) Zoning. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Dillon, Kella, Cox, Crompton, Roehr and Wunderlich
Absent: Moore, Perez and Rousonelos
A-1-22: ANNEXATION OF 8.47 ACRES EAST OF N.E. FRONTAGE ROAD, CLASSIFICATION TO I-1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) ZONING AND APPROVAL OF AN ANNEXATION AGREEMENT. (TO BE TABLED)
Mr. Torri stated the Petitioner is requesting the application be tabled until the February 17, 2022 Plan Commission meeting due to health problems.
A motion was made by Bob Wunderlich, seconded by John Kella, to table Annexation of 8.47 Acres East of N.E. Frontage Road, Classification to I-1 (Light Industrial) Zoning and Approval of an Annexation Agreement, to the February 17, 2022 Plan Commission meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Dillon, Kella, Cox, Crompton, Roehr and Wunderlich
Absent: Moore, Perez and Rousonelos
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
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ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Jeff Crompton, seconded by Brigette Roehr, to adjourn. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Dillon, Kella, Cox, Crompton, Roehr and Wunderlich
Absent: Moore, Perez and Rousonelos
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