City of Joliet Plan Commission Board met July 20.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
1. CALL TO ORDER:
2. ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Tim Broderick, Jason Cox, Brigette Fiday, John Kella, Rick Moore, Dominic Orlando, Marc Rousonelos.
ABSENT: Joseph Strong, Jeff Crompton.
3. OLD BUSINESS:
4. PUBLIC HEARING - NEW BUSINESS:
a. Ordinance Approving the Annexation of 9.3 Acres along the DesPlaines River Located at 1731-1751 Patterson Road, Classification to I-2 (general industrial) Zoning and Approval of an Annexation Agreement. (PIN # 30- 07-30-201-012-0000) (A-3-17)
i. Resolution Approving an Annexation Agreement for 9.3 Acres along the DesPlaines River Located at 1731-1751 Patterson Road.
ii. Ordinance Approving the Annexation of 9.3 Acres along the DesPlaines River Located at 1731-1751 Patterson Road.
iii. Ordinance Approving the Classification of 9.3 Acres along the DesPlaines River Located at 1731-1751 Patterson Road to I-2 Zoning.
Kendall Jackson gave the planning staff report.
Mr. Michael Hansen, Attorney, Mr. Doug Haddock, Terminal Manager for
Arc Terminals and Ms. Amber Russell, Business Development Manager, appeared on behalf of the petition.
Mr. Hansen and Ms. Russell answered Commissioners Orlando and Moore's questions.
No one appeared in opposition to the petition.
Motion to recommend the City Council approve the Annexation of 9.3 Acres along the DesPlaines River Located at 1731-1751 Patterson Road, Classification to I-2 (general industrial) Zoning and Approval of an Annexation Agreement was made by Jason Cox.
Motion seconded by Rick Moore.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Tim Broderick, Jason Cox, Brigette Fiday, John Kella, Rick Moore, Dominic Orlando, Marc Rousonelos.
NAYS: None.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Ordinance Approving a Vacation of a 24’ x 138.3’ Portion of an Existing Alley South of 1206 Arthur Avenue. (1206 Arthur Avenue) (PIN # 30-07-02-116-011-0000) (V-5-17)
Mr. Jackson gave the planning staff report.
Mr. Irving Gallegos appeared on behalf of the petition.
Mr. Gallegos answered the Commissioners questions.
Mr. Jackson said that Staff can see if police and fire have any use for the alley.
Mr. Sam White, 1206 Dora, appeared before the Commission. Mr. White is in support of the alley vacation.
Motion to recommend the City Council approve a Vacation of a 24’ x 138.3’ Portion of an Existing Alley South of 1206 Arthur Avenue was made by Dominic Orlando.
Motion seconded by Tim Broderick.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Tim Broderick, Jason Cox, Brigette Fiday, John Kella, Rick Moore, Dominic Orlando, Marc Rousonelos.
NAYS: None.
b. An Ordinance Amending Article V, Section 47-5.3(k) of the Zoning Ordinance (amending Section 47-5.3(k), adding Inflatable Bounce Houses as prohibited “recreational structures and playground equipment” in a required front yard) (ZO-1-17)
Mr. Jackson gave the planning staff report.
Mr. Jackson appeared on behalf of the petition and answered the
Commissioners questions.
No one appeared in opposition to the petition.
Motion to recommend the City Council approve an Ordinance Amending Article V, Section 47-5.3(k) of the Zoning Ordinance (amending Section 475.3(k), adding Inflatable Bounce Houses as prohibited “recreational structures and playground equipment” in a required front yard) was made by Rick Moore.
Motion seconded by Dominic Orlando.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Tim Broderick, Jason Cox, John Kella, Rick Moore, Dominic Orlando, Marc Rousonelos.
NAYS: Brigette Fiday.
c. An Ordinance Amending Article VII, Section 47-17.21 (3)(h), Scope of Regulations, of the Zoning Ordinance (adding prohibition of outline lighting) (ZO-2-17)
Mr. Jackson gave the planning staff report. Mr. Jackson appeared on behalf of the petition and answered the Commissioners questions.
Commissioner Moore inquired why the City would not want to allow someone to light their window at their business. Mr. Jackson responded there have been complaints from community members that there is abundance to this type of lighting and that it's unattractive.
Commissioner Moore stated it seems like an infringement on business owners. Commissioner Orlando stated he is strongly opposed to the proposed ordinance amendment. He said small businesses need to attract as much attention as possible.
Commissioner Broderick asked if this would grandfather in existing lighting or just future lighting. Mr. Jackson said it would not grandfather in existing lighting.
The Commission would like more time to discuss the proposed amendment and more information about it, along with pictures of the lighting in windows etc. It was also requested that a public notification be sent to the business owners so they can address this at the next meeting.
Motion to table An Ordinance Amending Article VII, Section 47-17.21 (3)(h), Scope of Regulations, of the Zoning Ordinance (adding prohibition of outline lighting) to the August 17, 2017 Plan Commission meeting was made by Tim Broderick.
Motion seconded by Dominic Orlando.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Tim Broderick, Jason Cox, Brigette Fiday, John Kella, Rick Moore, Dominic Orlando, Marc Rousonelos.
NAYS: None.
d. An Ordinance Amending Article VII, Section 47-17.21 (4), Definition of Category 1 political signs, of the Zoning Ordinance (removing language which is precluded by state statute) (ZO-3-17)
Mr. Jackson gave the planning staff report.
Mr. Jackson appeared on behalf of the petition.
There was minor discussion regarding the amendment.
Motion to recommend the City Council approve An Ordinance Amending Article VII, Section 47-17.21 (4), Definition of Category 1 political signs, of the Zoning Ordinance (removing language which is precluded by state statute) was made by Marc Rousonelos.
Motion seconded by John Kella.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Tim Broderick, Jason Cox, Brigette Fiday, John Kella, Rick Moore, Dominic Orlando, Marc Rousonelos.
NAYS: None.
6. STUDY SESSION:
7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
a. Approval of the June 15, 2017 Plan Commission minutes.
Motion to approve the June 15, 2017 Plan Commission minutes was made by John Kella.
Motion seconded by Jason Cox.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Tim Broderick, Jason Cox, Brigette Fiday, John Kella, Rick Moore, Dominic Orlando, Marc Rousonelos.
NAYS: None.
8. OLD/NEW BUSINESS—NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION:
9. ADJOURNMENT:
Motion to adjourn was made by Dominic Orlando.
Motion seconded by Jason Cox.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Tim Broderick, Jason Cox, Brigette Fiday, John Kella, Rick Moore, Dominic Orlando, Marc Rousonelos.
NAYS: None.
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