Village of Oswego Planning and Zoning Commission met April 4.
Here is the minutes provided by the commission:
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Pajor called the Oswego Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Ken Holmstrom, Rick Kuhn, Karen Novy, Charlie Pajor
Absent: Dominick Cirone, Matt Garland, Rebecca Stine
There was a quorum.
Oswego community representatives in attendance were:
Present: Rod Zenner, Community Development Director; Pam Johnson, Recording Secretary
3. MINUTES
Motion: Commissioner Kuhn, second Commissioner Holmstrom to accept the minutes of the February 7, 2019 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting.
Ayes: Commissioners Holmstrom, Kuhn, Novy, Pajor
Nays: None
Absent: Commissioners Cirone, Garland, Stine
Motion carried
Dominick Cirone and Matt Garland arrived at 7:02 p.m.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Major Amendment to the Preliminary/Final PUD
Neptune Two
1945 Wiesbrook Drive
Applicant: CIG Development
Project #1032.18
Project Manager: Rod Zenner
The Public Hearing for 1945 Wiesbrook Drive project #1032.18 was opened at the January 10, 2019 meeting and re-opened at the April 4, 2019 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting.
Motion: Commissioner Holmstrom, second Commissioner Kuhn to re-open the Public Hearing at 7:03 p.m.
Ayes: Commissioners Cirone, Garland, Holmstrom, Kuhn, Novy, Pajor
Nays: None
Absent: Commissioner Stine
Motion carried
Director Zenner stated the applicant is requesting a Major Amendment to the Preliminary/Final PUD approval to allow for the development of an indoor self-storage facility.
Director Zenner reviewed the proposed building uses, elevations, and parking space requirements and recommends additional masonry material be added to the exterior building elevations. Director Zenner stated the plans need to be revised to show the required screening around the storage facility.
Director Zenner reviewed the proposed signage and landscape plan and stated additional tree- species information needs to be included on the plan, and the trees shown along Route 30 need to be removed per IDOT requirements.
John Philipchuck was sworn in Naperville, IL
Gary Delaney was sworn in Chicago, IL
Mr. Philipchuck is a representative for the petitioner CIG Development. Mr. Philipchuck reviewed the proposed outdoor storage facility.
Chairman Pajor asked about the required fencing for the property.
Mr. Delaney is a representative of Extra Space Storage that will manage the storage facility. Mr. Delaney stated additional masonry material will be added to the building and screening will be installed around the building and reviewed emergency access points for the property.
Commissioner Kuhn, Director Zenner and Mr. Delaney discussed the building materials. Mr. Delaney reviewed the climate control feature of the property.
Chairman Pajor asked about the proposed signage. Mr. Delaney stated the sign will not project above the building and the sign style is used as branding for Extra Space Storage.
Chairman Pajor asked about the landscape plan. Mr. Delaney stated the required landscaping will be included on the plan and the trees shown on Route 30 will be removed per IDOT requirements.
Commissioner Kuhn asked about the sprinkler system for the building. Mr. Delaney stated the entire building will be sprinklered and reviewed additional fire safety components.
Commissioner Cirone asked about signage along Route 30. There was a discussion about Village signage requirements and existing signage along Route 30. Mr. Delaney provided information for viewing an example of an existing sign on an Extra Space Storage building located in Chicago. There was a discussion about the proposed signage.
No additional audience members wished to speak at the public hearing.
Motion: Commissioner Kuhn, second Commissioner Holmstrom to close the Public Hearing at 7:21 p.m.
Ayes: Commissioners Cirone, Garland, Holmstrom, Kuhn, Novy, Pajor
Nays: None
Absent: Commissioner Stine
Motion carried
Commissioner Comments:
None.
Recommendation:
Motion:
Commissioner Holmstrom, second Commissioner Garland to accept the findings of fact for the approval of the Major Amendment to the Preliminary/Final PUD for 1945 Wiesbrook Drive subject to the following conditions:
1. Add masonry material to the exterior elevation of the building. 2. Add fencing for the storage facility as required by code.
3. Add additional detail to the Landscape Plan.
4. Allow projecting signage provided the sign does not extend above the building and no additional monument sign is installed.
Ayes: Commissioners Cirone, Garland, Holmstrom, Kuhn, Novy, Pajor
Nays: None
Absent: Commissioner Stine
Motion carried
5. OLD BUSINESS
None.
6. NEW BUSINESS
Final PUD and Plat
Burger King, 3439 Orchard Road Applicant: KV & Sons LLC, Oswego2 Project #1035.19
Project Manager: Natalie Zine
Director Zenner stated the applicant will be submitting additional plans for subdividing the lot and a more detailed Final PUD Plan and is requesting the project be continued to the May 9, 2019 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting. Chairman Pajor requested a location map of the proposed project.
Motion: Commissioner Garland, second Commissioner Cirone to continue to the May 9, 2019 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
Ayes: Commissioners Cirone, Garland, Holmstrom, Kuhn, Novy, Pajor
Nays: None
Absent: Commissioner Stine
Motion carried
7. PUBLIC FORUM
No audience members wished to speak at the Public Forum.
8. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
No report.
9. COMMISSIONERS REPORT
Commissioner Novy introduced herself to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Commission Garland stated he is relocating and this is his last meeting as a Planning and Zoning Commissioner. Chairman Pajor thanked Matt for his service.
Commissioner Kuhn stated Director Zenner is following up with the utility poles on Main Street.
10. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSIONER REPORT
No report.
11. ECO COMMISSION REPORT
No report.
12. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT REPORT
No report.
13. OSWEGOLAND PARK DISTRICT REPORT
No report.
14. NEXT MEETING - May 9, 2019
15. ADJOURNMENT
Motion: Commissioner Kuhn, second Commissioner Garland to adjourn the Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting at 7:27 p.m.
Ayes: Commissioners Cirone, Garland, Holmstrom, Kuhn, Novy, Pajor
Nays: None
Absent: Commissioner Stine
Motion carried
Chairman Pajor adjourned the Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting at 7:27 p.m.
http://www.oswegoil.org/pdf/2019.04.04-pz-minutes.pdf
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