Village of Oswego Village Board met July 13.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
1. Call to Order
Chairman Pajor called the Oswego Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Chairman Pajor announced that the recording in the boardroom is still under construction and unavailable for use at this meeting and two handheld recorders are being used for recording purposes.
2. Roll Call
Present: Dominick Cirone, Ken Holmstrom, Rick Kuhn, Charles Pajor, Amanda Purkeypile, Rebecca Stine
Absent:
There was a quorum.
Oswego community representatives in attendance were:
Present: Rod Zenner, Community Development Director; Bethany Salmon, Planner; Sandy Kulawiak, Recording Secretary; Judy Sollinger, Village Trustee; Grant Casleton, Director of Planning and Development, Oswegoland Park District
3. Public Hearings
Preliminary P.U.D./Subdivision Plat/Rezoning
The Reserve at Hudson Crossing
13-15 South Adams, 19 South Adams, 27 South Adams, 59 South Adams
Applicant: Shodeen Group, LLC
Project No.: 966.17
Project Manager: Rod Zenner
Motion: Commissioner Cirone, second Commissioner Holmstrom to open the Public Hearing at 7:01 p.m.
Ayes: Commissioners Cirone, Holmstrom, Kuhn, Pajor, Purkeypile, Stine
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried
David Patzelt, President was sworn in Shodeen Group Inc. Geneva, Illinois
Don McKay, Architect was sworn in Sheehan Nagle Hartray Architects Oak Park, Illinois
Mr. Patzelt presented an overview using a power point presentation outlining:
• Background history on the Shodeen Group Inc.
Family owned and operated for over 50 years
Located in Geneva, Illinois and has owned property in the Tri-city area of Illinois over 50 years
Projects include Kane County, DeKalb County, DuPage County in Illinois and in the states of Colorado, Montana and Southern Wisconsin
Known as a Developer;
Historic renovations
Owner and manager of commercial property
Commercial general contractor
Hotelier
Restauranteur
Home builder
Presented an exhibit of the Geneva Hospital that was converted into “Dodson Place” locate on Third Street in Geneva, Illinois
• Discussion on Mixed Use Design and Urban Infill Development
Mixed use, new urban projects are “hot”
Shops at Street level and residential above has been found in cities throughout history
Require more skill than typical suburban shopping center, office park or residential complex
Do not overestimate the volume of retail supported by other uses on site. Shops generally must draw from a wider area
• Examples of contemporary in-fill mixed-use developments
Mr. McKay discussed the elevations and site plan using a power point presentation outlining:
• Context Plan showing south building and north building location
• Site plan showing:
Raised courtyard
Courtyard entry
Floodway boundary and floodplain limits:
Will provide compensatory storage to raise the ground level floor of the buildings out of the floodplain area
• Exhibits showing the lower and upper parking garages:
There will be two entrances. Lower level will be accessed along Harrison Street. Upper level will be accessed off of Adams Street. The two levels will not have internal ramp connections
• Exhibits showing residential floor levels
South building:
The four levels will contain 56 two-bedroom units, 69 one- bedroom units, and 16 studio units
North building:
L-shaped contains two levels of garage parking
Residential portion will be in five levels containing 48 two- bedroom units, 40 one-bedroom units, and 16 studio units
• Retail space:
Will face the entire frontage of the first floor along Washington Street and will wrap around the corner of Washington Street, Adams Street, corner of Harrison Street and Hudson Park. There will be an outdoor patio connected to the retail space facing Harrison Street
• Elevation exhibits:
Design approach – extend existing architectural context Brick will be used on corners, front wall of the first floor retail, exterior walls of the southern building’s parking garage. The brick face and siding will be separated by a limestone band. Awnings will be placed over storefront windows
Director Zenner presented the staff report regarding parking stating all parking spaces will be open to the public. The Village will own and maintain the parking to ensure public access. There will a late night parking ban except for the residents who have purchased overnight parking passes. This allows for residents and patrons during business hours and allows the residents to find parking on the site overnight. Director Zenner stated staff does not see any parking issues.
Director Zenner discussed the heights of the proposed buildings. The subject property has a significant slope between Adams Street and Harrison Street. Facing Adams Street, the proposed buildings show 4-5 levels and 6 levels facing Harrison Street. The lower level of the southern building will contain 2 levels of parking. The lowest level of parking will be partially to fully underground when looking at the structure along Adams Street due to the change in grade. The proposed building will be approximately one story taller along Washington Street than the existing building at the corner.
Discussion was held on parking for events. Director Zenner stated that events are not held every weekend and when events are held staff believes there will be ample parking available.
Mr. Patzelt discussed the number of automobiles per unit stating that the maximum would be 1.25 cars per resident.
Mr. Patzelt stated the rentals would be an upscale product and feels that many of the studio units will be used as a second home. Mr. Patzelt stated that the turn-over for apartment rental is typically one to four years.
Discussion was held on the square footage of retail space.
Audience Comments:
John Brodemus was sworn in Oswego, Illinois
Mr. Brodemus stated he lives across the river from the proposed project.
Mr. Brodemus expressed the following concerns and suggestions:
• flooding in the area and flooding of the underground parking areas.
• depth of bedrock and potential sewage concerns that need to be addressed
• would like to see a continuation of the bike path through this area.
• would like to encourage three bedroom apartments for those wishing to downsize.
• would suggest a stone/limestone veneer.
• expressed concerns regarding sound generate by the restaurant and hours of operation
Mr. Brodemus stated Staff and the Village should be commended on bringing forth the project.
Mr. Patzelt stated engineering concerns will be met.
Mr. Patzelt also stated that 3 bedroom units are not preferred since they are more difficult to rent and rental payments are higher. Using an exhibit, Mr. Patzelt stated each unit has a storage unit.
Mr. Patzelt stated they will comply with the Village ordinance regarding hours of operation for the restaurant use.
No additional members of the audience wished to speak at the Public Hearing.
Motion: Commissioner Holmstrom, second Commissioner Stine to close the Public Hearing at 8:06 p.m.
Ayes: Commissioners Cirone, Holmstrom, Kuhn, Pajor, Purkeypile, Stine
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried
Commissioners Comments:
Discussion was held on the limestone veneer. Mr. Patzelt used an elevation exhibit to show where the limestone will be used. Mr. Patzelt stated they will try to use the architectural elements to fit into the surrounding area.
Discussion on the “L” shaped parking garage and the “dead end” traffic pattern. Mr. Patzelt stated it is the site constraints and floodplain limits that prohibit a different traffic pattern.
Using an exhibit, discussion was held on adding additional retail by eliminating 8 parking spaces. Mr. Patzelt responded it had a low ceiling height. Mr. Patzelt stated this is just the preliminary stage of the plan and it is not unusual when the final plans come forth that they may lose a few parking spaces.
Discussion was held on water retention. Mr. Patzelt used an exhibit to discuss storage for the runoff.
Discussion was held on the façade and Commissioner Kuhn stated he likes the red brick but would like to see more stone added.
Recommendation:
Motion: Commissioner Stine, second Commissioner Holmstrom to accept the findings of fact and approval of the Preliminary P.U.D. and Subdivision Plat and approve the request for Rezoning from M-1 Manufacturing District to B-3 Community Service and Wholesale District
Ayes: Commissioners Cirone, Holmstrom, Kuhn, Pajor, Purkeypile, Stine
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried
4. Old Business
None
5. New Business
None
6. Public Forum
No audience members wished to speak at the Public Forum
7. Chairman’s Report
No report.
8. Commissioners Report
No report
9. Historic Preservation Commissioner Report
No report
10. Eco Commission Report
No report
11. Community Development Department Report
Director Zenner gave an update on the renovations of the board room.
12. Oswegoland Park District Report
No report
13. Next Meeting - August 10, 2017
14. Adjournment
Motion: Commissioner Kuhn, second Commissioner Purkeypile to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m.
Ayes: Commissioners Cirone, Holmstrom, Kuhn, Pajor, Purkeypile, Stine
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried
Chairman Pajor adjourned the Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting at 8:30 p.m.
http://www.oswegoil.org/PDF/2017.07.13planminutes.pdf
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