Planning and Zoning Commission — Naperville, IL
Date: 2020-12-02

400 S. Eagle Street
 City of Naperville Naperville, IL 60540



 Meeting Agenda

 Planning and Zoning Commission

Wednesday, December 2, 2020 7:00 PM Held on Zoom due to COVID-19



CITY OF NAPERVILLE PUBLIC MEETINGS UPDATE:
Pursuant to Section 120/7(e) of the Illinois Open Meetings Act, the continuation of the Governor’s
disaster proclamation, and Mayor Chirico’s executive order determining that in-person public
meetings are not currently practical or prudent because of the Covid-19 pandemic, we are
holding the December 2, 2020 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting remotely.

The commissioners and staff participating in the meeting are all in different locations in
accordance with social distancing guidelines, and steps have been taken to ensure that the
Commissioners can hear one another and all discussion and testimony. All votes shall be taken
by roll call. The means by which the public may watch, listen, and/or participate in the meeting are
described below.

IMPORTANT NOTE: You do not need to create a Zoom account or download software to
participate or listen to a Zoom meeting. Registered speakers and participants will receive
instructions on how to access the meeting and may use the “join from your browser” link to
access the meeting.

TO WATCH OR LISTEN TO THE PZC MEETING LIVE:
1. Watch on WCNC GOVERNMENT ACCESS TELEVISION (Ch. 6-WOW, Ch. 10 - Comcast,
Ch. 99 - AT&T);
2. Watch online at https://naperville.legistar.com/calendar.aspx; or
3. Listen by telephone (audio only) – register to receive a dial-in phone number by calling the
Planning Services Team, (630) 420-6694, before 5 p.m. on Wednesday, December 2nd. If a
staff member is unavailable, please leave a voicemail.

TO PROVIDE LIVE PUBLIC COMMENT, TESTIMONY, OR TO CROSS-EXAMINE WITNESSES
DURING THE MEETING:
1. Register by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, December 2 at: www.naperville.il.us/pzcspeaker. After the
sign-up time has ended, you will receive an email with information about how to join the Zoom
meeting. Questions regarding online sign-up may be directed to the Planning Services Team via
email at planning@naperville.il.us; or
2. Participate by telephone. Register with the Planning Services Team before 5 p.m. on
Wednesday, December 2 to receive a dial-in phone number by calling (630)-420-6694. If a staff
member is unavailable, please leave a voicemail.




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TO SUBMIT WRITTEN COMMENTS OR MATERIALS:
1. Use the speaker sign-up form at www.naperville.il.us/pzcspeaker to submit a written comment
by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, December 2 to be read into the public record during the Planning and
Zoning Commission meeting by a member of staff; or
2. Use the speaker sign-up form at www.naperville.il.us/pzcspeaker to submit a one-word
statement of “SUPPORT” or “OPPOSITON” regarding a specific agenda item by 5 p.m. on
Wednesday, December 2nd to be read into the public record during the Planning and Zoning
Commission meeting by a member of staff.
3. Submit written materials to planning@naperville.il.us by 8 a.m. Monday, November 30th which
are relevant to a public comment or public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission
(e.g. a PowerPoint, photographs, reports). Submitted materials will be posted online for public
access on Monday, November 30th.

NOTE: All submissions should be sent by the dates and times indicated above to:
planning@naperville.il.us.

PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION:
Any individual who may require an accommodation to submit comments or materials, or to view
materials for the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, should contact the City Clerk at
(630) 305-5300 or napervilleclerks@naperville.il.us as soon as possible, but not later than by 5
p.m. on Wednesday, December 2.

PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES:
The citizen participation guidelines are outlined in 1-5-6-6: - CITIZEN PARTICIPATION of the
Naperville Municipal Code.

• ALL VIEWPOINTS AND OPINIONS WELCOME: All viewpoints are welcome, positive
comments and constructive criticism are encouraged. Speakers must refrain from harassing or
directing threats or personal attacks at Commission members, staff, other speakers or members
of the public. Comments made to intentionally disrupt the meeting may be managed as
necessary to maintain appropriate decorum and allow for city business to be accomplished.

• IF YOU SIGNED UP TO SPEAK, staff will call your name at the appropriate time during the
Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Once your name is called you may identify yourself
for the public record and then address remarks to the Planning and Zoning Commission as a
whole. Speak clearly and try to limit remarks directly to the matter under discussion. Speakers
are called in the order they sign up.

A. CALL TO ORDER:

B. ROLL CALL:

C. PUBLIC FORUM:

D. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

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1. 20-1414 Conduct the public hearing to consider a variance to the number of signs
 permitted on a residential property to allow for a fifth ground sign at 704
 Greenwood Circle - PZC #20-1-098

2. 20-1421 Conduct the public hearing to consider a variance to allow a screened in
 porch to encroach into the rear yard setback at 2429 Newport Drive-PZC
 20-1-100

E. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. 20-1420 Approve the minutes of the November 18, 2020 Planning and Zoning
 Commission meeting

F. OLD BUSINESS:

G. NEW BUSINESS:

H. ADJOURNMENT:




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400 S. Eagle Street
 City of Naperville Naperville, IL 60540



 Meeting Minutes

 Planning and Zoning Commission


Wednesday, December 2, 2020 7:00 PM Held on Zoom due to COVID-19


A. CALL TO ORDER:

CITY OF NAPERVILLE PUBLIC MEETINGS UPDATE:
Pursuant to Section 120/7(e) of the Illinois Open Meetings Act, the continuation of the Governor’s
disaster proclamation, and Mayor Chirico’s executive order determining that in-person public
meetings are not currently practical or prudent because of the Covid-19 pandemic, we are
holding the December 2, 2020 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting remotely.

The commissioners and staff participating in the meeting are all in different locations in
accordance with social distancing guidelines, and steps have been taken to ensure that the
Commissioners can hear one another and all discussion and testimony. All votes shall be taken
by roll call. The means by which the public may watch, listen, and/or participate in the meeting are
described below.

IMPORTANT NOTE: You do not need to create a Zoom account or download software to
participate or listen to a Zoom meeting. Registered speakers and participants will receive
instructions on how to access the meeting and may use the “join from your browser” link to access
the meeting.

TO WATCH OR LISTEN TO THE PZC MEETING LIVE:
1. Watch on WCNC GOVERNMENT ACCESS TELEVISION (Ch. 6-WOW, Ch. 10 - Comcast,
Ch. 99 - AT&T);
2. Watch online at https://naperville.legistar.com/calendar.aspx; or
3. Listen by telephone (audio only) – register to receive a dial-in phone number by calling the
Planning Services Team, (630) 420-6694, before 5 p.m. on Wednesday, December 2nd. If a staff
member is unavailable, please leave a voicemail.

TO PROVIDE LIVE PUBLIC COMMENT, TESTIMONY, OR TO CROSS-EXAMINE WITNESSES
DURING THE MEETING:
1. Register by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, December 2 at: www.naperville.il.us/pzcspeaker. After the
sign-up time has ended, you will receive an email with information about how to join the Zoom
meeting. Questions regarding online sign-up may be directed to the Planning Services Team via
email at planning@naperville.il.us; or
2. Participate by telephone. Register with the Planning Services Team before 5 p.m. on
Wednesday, December 2 to receive a dial-in phone number by calling (630)-420-6694. If a staff
member is unavailable, please leave a voicemail.


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TO SUBMIT WRITTEN COMMENTS OR MATERIALS:
1. Use the speaker sign-up form at www.naperville.il.us/pzcspeaker to submit a written comment
by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, December 2 to be read into the public record during the Planning and
Zoning Commission meeting by a member of staff; or
2. Use the speaker sign-up form at www.naperville.il.us/pzcspeaker to submit a one-word
statement of “SUPPORT” or “OPPOSITON” regarding a specific agenda item by 5 p.m. on
Wednesday, December 2nd to be read into the public record during the Planning and Zoning
Commission meeting by a member of staff.
3. Submit written materials to planning@naperville.il.us by 8 a.m. Monday, November 30th which
are relevant to a public comment or public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission
(e.g. a PowerPoint, photographs, reports). Submitted materials will be posted online for public
access on Monday, November 30th.

NOTE: All submissions should be sent by the dates and times indicated above to:
planning@naperville.il.us.

PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION:
Any individual who may require an accommodation to submit comments or materials, or to view
materials for the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, should contact the City Clerk at
(630) 305-5300 or napervilleclerks@naperville.il.us as soon as possible, but not later than by 5
p.m. on Wednesday, December 2.

PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES:
The citizen participation guidelines are outlined in 1-5-6-6: - CITIZEN PARTICIPATION of the
Naperville Municipal Code.

• ALL VIEWPOINTS AND OPINIONS WELCOME: All viewpoints are welcome, positive
comments and constructive criticism are encouraged. Speakers must refrain from harassing or
directing threats or personal attacks at Commission members, staff, other speakers or members
of the public. Comments made to intentionally disrupt the meeting may be managed as
necessary to maintain appropriate decorum and allow for city business to be accomplished.

• IF YOU SIGNED UP TO SPEAK, staff will call your name at the appropriate time during the
Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Once your name is called you may identify yourself for
the public record and then address remarks to the Planning and Zoning Commission as a whole.
Speak clearly and try to limit remarks directly to the matter under discussion. Speakers are called
in the order they sign up.

B. ROLL CALL:



 Present 8- Manas Athanikar, Krishna Bansal, Brett Fessler, Bruce Hanson, Bill Habel, Oriana
 Van Someren, Whitney Robbins, and Carl Richelia
 Absent 1- Anthony Losurdo



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C. PUBLIC FORUM:

D. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

1. Conduct the public hearing to consider a variance to the number of signs permitted on a
 residential property to allow for a fifth ground sign at 704 Greenwood Circle - PZC
 #20-1-098
 Kathleen Russell, Planning Services Team, provided an overview of the request.


 Kathleen West, presented on behalf of the petitioner.


 Public Testimony: None


 A motion was made by Commissioner Bansal, seconded by Commissioner Van
 Someren to close the public hearing.


 Aye: Athanikar, Bansal, Fessler, Habel, Hanson, Richelia, Robbins, Van Someren


 A motion was made by Commissioner Van Someren, seconded by Commissioner
 Robbins to adopt the findings of fact as presented by the petitioner and approve
 PZC 20-1-098, a variance to Section 6-16-4:2.1.1 of the Naperville Municipal Code
 to allow for a fifth ground sign at 704 Greenwood Circle.

 Aye: 8- Athanikar, Bansal, Fessler, Hanson, Habel, Van Someren, Robbins, and Richelia

 Absent: 1- Losurdo


2. Conduct the public hearing to consider a variance to allow a screened in porch to
 encroach into the rear yard setback at 2429 Newport Drive-PZC 20-1-100
 Gabrielle Mattingly, Planning Services Team, provided an overview of the request.


 Brent Carius, presented as the petitioner.


 Commissioner Bansal inquired if any neighborhood feedback was received.
 Mattingly responded yes, the feedback received was in support.


 Public Testimony: None


 Chairman Hanson informed staff this type of request should maybe fall under
 administrative staff approval rather than variance approval.


 A motion was made by Commissioner Bansal, seconded by Commissioner Van
 Someren to close the public hearing.


 Aye: Athanikar, Bansal, Fessler, Habel, Hanson, Richelia, Robbins, Van Someren


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 A motion was made by Commissioner Van Someren, seconded by Commissioner
 Bansal to adopt the findings of fact as presented by the petitioner and approve
 PZC 20-1-100, a rear yard setback variance to 6-6B-7:1 for the property located at
 2429 Newport Drive. with the following condition: the 90 square feet of the
 screened in porch encroaching into the rear yard setback shall be included when
 calculating the percentage of the required yard that may be occupied by
 detached accessory structures, such that the total detached accessory structures
 plus the proposed screened in porch shall not exceed 25% of the required rear
 yard per Section 6-2-10.5.

 Aye: 8- Athanikar, Bansal, Fessler, Hanson, Habel, Van Someren, Robbins, and Richelia

 Absent: 1- Losurdo

E. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. Approve the minutes of the November 18, 2020 Planning and Zoning Commission
 meeting
 A motion was made by Commissioner Athanikar, seconded by Commissioner
 Robbins to approve the meeting minutes of the November 18, 2020 Planning and
 Zoning Commission meeting.

 Aye: 8- Athanikar, Bansal, Fessler, Hanson, Habel, Van Someren, Robbins, and Richelia

 Absent: 1- Losurdo

F. OLD BUSINESS:

G. NEW BUSINESS:

H. ADJOURNMENT:

 7:34 PM

 A motion was made by Commissioner Robbins, seconded by Commissioner
 Richelia to adjourn the meeting.

 Aye: 8- Athanikar, Bansal, Fessler, Hanson, Habel, Van Someren, Robbins, and Richelia

 Absent: 1- Losurdo




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