City of Joliet Plan Commission met July 20.
Here are the minutes provided by the commission:
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Present: John Dillon, John Kella, Jason Cox, Roberto Perez, Brigette Roehr, Marc Rousonelos, Jason Heath and Dominic Orlando
Absent: Jeff Crompton
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by John Kella, seconded by Jason Heath, to approve the Plan Commission Minutes from May 18, 2023. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Dillon, Kella, Cox, Perez and Heath
Absent: Crompton
Abstain: Roehr, Rousonelos and Orlando
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
None.
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.
OLD BUSINESS: PUBLIC HEARING
None.
During the Public Hearing, members of the public will be allowed to present evidence and ask questions subject to the rules of the meeting.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
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.
FP-7-23: FINAL PLAT OF JOLIET LOGISTICS PARK SUBDIVISION, PHASE 3. (WITHDRAWN)
Withdrawn by petitioner.
NEW BUSINESS
A-6-23: AMENDMENT TO AN ANNEXATION AGREEMENT FOR MILLENNIUM SQUARE SUBDIVISION TO ALLOW PACKAGE LIQUOR SALES ON LOT 8.
Mr. Torri gave the Planning Staff Report.
Mr. Tom Osterberger, 111 N. Ottawa Street, Attorney, appeared on behalf of the petition.
Mr. Osterberger answered the Commissioner's questions.
Ms. Leslie Grimes, 2564 Plainfield Road, appeared in opposition to the petition.
Ms. Sharon Stukel, resident of Crystal Lawns, appeared in opposition to the petition.
Mr. Tom Mayo, appeared in opposition to the petition.
Mr. James Harris, 2571 Crystal Drive, appeared in opposition to the petition. The hours would be 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Commissioner Roehr had a lot of concerns and spoke about her experience when hearing the same petition at the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting.
Mr. Christian Kalischefski, WT Group, appeared before the Commission to explain the proposed project in further detail.
Mr. Thomas Basso, area resident, appeared in opposition to the petition located at this site.
A motion was made by Jason Cox, seconded by Roberto Perez, to approve the Amendment to an Annexation Agreement for Millennium Square Subdivision to Allow Package Liquor Sales on Lot 8. The motion failed by the following vote:
Aye: Cox, Perez and Rousonelos
Nay: Dillon, Kella, Roehr, Heath and Orlando
Absent: Crompton
A motion was made by Dominic Orlando, seconded by John Kella, to deny the Amendment to an Annexation Agreement for Millennium Square Subdivision to Allow Package Liquor Sales on Lot 8. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Orlando, Roehr, Heath, Kella, Dillon
Nay: Cox, Perez, Rousonelos
Absent: Crompton
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Thomas Basso inquired about the conditions from the initial annexation agreement that required certain development improvements and none of those have been completed. Mr. Torri responded.
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 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.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Roberto Perez, seconded by John Kella, to adjourn. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Dillon, Kella, Cox, Perez, Roehr, Rousonelos, Heath and Orlando
Absent: Crompton
https://joliet.legistar1.com/joliet/meetings/2023/7/1918_M_Plan_Commission_23-07-20_Meeting_Minutes.pdf
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