City of Joliet Zoning Board of Appeals met Aug. 18.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Present: Bob Nachtrieb, Jim Riggs, Colette Safford, Brigette Roehr and Pat McShane
Absent: Ed Hennessy and Vincent Alessio
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
July 21, 2022 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes T
A motion was made by Colette Safford, seconded by Jim Riggs, to approve the July 21, 2022 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Riggs, Safford and McShane
Abstain: Nachtrieb and Roehr
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 Zoning Board of Appeals 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.
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 2022-46: A Variation to increase maximum lot coverage from 30% to 34% to allow construction of a detached garage, located at 1013 Charlesworth Avenue.
Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record.
Chairman Pro-Tem Riggs swore in Yuliana Guerrero, 1013 Charlesworth Avenue, Joliet, IL. Ms. Guerrero appeared in support of this petition.
Chairman Riggs asked if any one else would like to speak on behalf of this petition. No one came forward.
A motion was made by Bob Nachtrieb, seconded by Brigette Roehr, to approve PETITION 2022-46: A Variation to increase maximum lot coverage from 30% to 34% to allow construction of a detached garage, located at 1013 Charlesworth Avenue. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Nachtrieb, Riggs, Safford, Roehr and McShane
PETITION 2022-47: A Variation on signage to allow a wall sign that does not face a public way, located at 2211 W. Jefferson Street.
A motion was made by Brigette Roehr, seconded by Pat McShane, to table PETITION 2022-47: A Variation on signage to allow a wall sign that does not face a public way, located at 2211 W. Jefferson Street. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Nachtrieb, Riggs, Safford, Roehr and McShane
PETITION 2022-48: A series of Variations on signage to allow an electronic message center with illuminated sign for a church in a residential district, located at 1741 Essington Road.
Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record.
Chairman Pro-Tem Riggs swore in Mr. Eddie Hartsell, Jr. 22312 Camelot Court, Shorewood, IL. Mr. Hartsell appeared in support of this petition. Mr. Hartsell explained that the church is re-branding and they needed to update the existing digital sign.
Mr. Nachtrieb asked what the distance is from the proposed sign to the nearby subdivision. Mr. Hartsell was not sure of the distance, he explained that the existing message center has been in that location for ten years. He also said it will be a little larger and sign will have a dimmer that turns on at night.
Chairman Pro-Tem Riggs asked if any one else would like to speak on behalf of this petition. No one came forward.
A motion was made by Colette Safford, seconded by Brigette Roehr, to approve PETITION 2022-48: A series of Variations on signage to allow an electronic message center with illuminated sign for a church in a residential district, located at 1741 Essington Road. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Nachtrieb, Riggs, Safford, Roehr and McShane
PETITION 2022-49: A Variation to reduce the front yard setback from 30 ft. to 15 ft. 10 in., located at 1225 N. Broadway Street.
Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record.
Chairman Pro-Tem Riggs swore in Mr. Chris Swan, 1225 N. Broadway Street, Joliet, IL. Mr. Swan appeared in support of his petition.
Chairman Pro-Tem Riggs asked if any one 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 2022-49: A Variation to reduce the front yard setback from 30 ft. to 15 ft. 10 in., located at 1225 N. Broadway Street. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Nachtrieb, Riggs, Safford, Roehr and McShane
PETITION 2022-50: A series of Variations on signage for a future museum, located at 9 W. Cass Street.
Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record.
Chairman Pro-Tem Riggs swore in Mr. Ron Romero, 2911 Reardon Drive, Joliet, IL. & Mr. Jim Murphy, 1422 Tiger Lily Lane, Joliet, IL. Mr. Romero & Mr. Murphy appeared in support of this petition. Mr. Romero went over the details of the proposed signs.
Chairman Pro-Tem Riggs swore in Mr. Gil Dimitroulas, 2219 Preston Lakes Court, Plainfield, IL. Mr. Dimitroulas appeared in support of this petition.
Chairman Pro-Tem Riggs swore in Ms. Debbie Jo Ericksen, 1218 Taylor Street, Joliet, IL. Ms. Ericksen appeared in support of this petition.
Mr. Murphy spoke in favor of the petition.
Chairman Pro-Tem Riggs asked if any one else would like to speak about this petition. No one came forward.
A motion was made by Colette Safford, seconded by Pat McShane, to approve PETITION 2022-50: A series of Variations on signage for a future museum, located at 9 W. Cass Street. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Nachtrieb, Riggs, Safford, Roehr and McShane
PETITION 2022-51: A Special Use Permit to allow a staffing company, located at 232 S. Larkin Avenue.
Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record.
Chairman Pro-Tem Riggs swore in Ms. Ruby __, 2707 Mission Village Drive, San Diego, CA. Ms. Ruby appeared in support of this petition.
Chairman Pro-Tem Riggs asked if any one else would like to speak on behalf of this petition. No one came forward.
A motion was made by Bob Nachtrieb, seconded by Colette Safford, to approve PETITION 2022-51: A Special Use Permit to allow a staffing company, located at 232 S. Larkin Avenue. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Nachtrieb, Safford, Roehr and McShane
Nay: Riggs
PETITION 2022-52: A Special Use Permit to allow office uses in an I-1 (light industrial) zoning district, located at 51 W. Jackson Street.
Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record.
Chairman Pro-Tem Riggs swore in Mr. John Bays, 15100 W. 159th Street, Homer Glen, IL. Mr. Bays appeared in support of his petition. Mr. Bays gave a brief overview of the work completed at the building.
Chairman Pro-Tem Riggs asked if any one else would like to speak on behalf of the petition. No one came forward.
A motion was made by Bob Nachtrieb, seconded by Pat McShane, to approve PETITION 2022-52: A Special Use Permit to allow office uses in an I-1 (light industrial) zoning district, located at 51 W. Jackson Street. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Nachtrieb, Riggs, Safford, Roehr and McShane
OLD/NEW BUSINESS—NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION PUBLIC COMMENTS
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 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.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Jim Riggs to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Nachtrieb, Riggs, Safford, Roehr and McShane
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