Planning and Zoning Commission — Naperville, IL
Date: 2020-08-05

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



 Meeting Agenda

 Planning and Zoning Commission

Wednesday, August 5, 2020 7:00 PM Held on Zoom due to COVID-19



CITY OF NAPERVILLE PUBLIC MEETINGS UPDATE:
On Friday, June 12, 2020, an amendment to the Open Meetings Act was signed into law. This
new law replaces the gubernatorial executive order concerning the Open Meetings Act and
allows public bodies to temporarily conduct meetings remotely during a state of emergency,
subject to certain requirements, including a determination by the head of the public body than an
in-person meeting is not practical or prudent.
On Tuesday, June 16, 2020, Mayor Chirico issued an executive order determining that in-person
meetings of the City Council and the City’s boards and commissions are not currently practical or
prudent due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Accordingly, the Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting scheduled for August 5, 2020 will be conducted remotely. 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 City
Clerk’s Office, (630) 305-5300, by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, August 5th.

TO PROVIDE LIVE PUBLIC COMMENT, TESTIMONY, OR TO CROSS-EXAMINE WITNESSES
DURING THE MEETING:
1. Register by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, August 5th 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 City Clerk’s Office by calling
(630) 305-5300; or
2. Participate by telephone. Register with the City Clerk’s office by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, August
5th to receive a dial-in phone number by calling (630)-305-5300.




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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, August 5th 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, August 5th 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 10 p.m. Friday, July 31 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, August 3rd.

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, August 5.

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. 20-802B Conduct the public hearing to consider a variance to sections 6-2-3:3.2
 and 6-6C-7:1 (Yard Requirements and R2 Yard Requirements) of the
 Naperville Municipal Code to permit a one-story porch to encroach into the
 required front yard setback at the subject property located at 421 School
 Street - PZC #20-1-043

2. 20-871 Conduct the public hearing to consider a variance from section 6-2-12:1.4
 in order to permit an 8’ tall privacy fence along the rear of the townhome
 building located at 4040-4044 Ashwood Park Court (Ashwood Park North
 Townhomes-Lot 3) - PZC 20-1-055

3. 20-868 Conduct the public hearing to consider a variance related to the proposed
 ground sign at 1564 West Ogden Avenue- PZC 20-1-054

4. 20-869 Conduct the public hearing to consider a variance to section 6-9-2:12 (Off
 Street Parking Facilities) in order to expand a driveway without tapering at
 26 West 8th Avenue, Naperville - PZC 20-1-058

E. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. 20-872 Approve the minutes of the July 15, 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, August 5, 2020 7:00 PM Held on Zoom due to COVID-19


A. CALL TO ORDER:

B. ROLL CALL:
 This was approved.

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

 Absent: 1- Fessler

C. PUBLIC FORUM:

D. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

1. Conduct the public hearing to consider a variance to sections 6-2-3:3.2 and 6-6C-7:1
 (Yard Requirements and R2 Yard Requirements) of the Naperville Municipal Code to
 permit a one-story porch to encroach into the required front yard setback at the subject
 property located at 421 School Street - PZC #20-1-043
 Kathleen Russell, Planning Services Team, provided an overview of the request.


 Mark E. Dowd, spoke as the owner and petitioner.


 Public Testimony: None


 A motion was made by Commissioner Bansal seconded by Commissioner Van
 Someren to close the public hearing.
 Aye: Athanikar, Robbins, Bansal, Richelia, Losurdo, Habel, Van Someren,
 Hanson

 A motion was made by Commissioner Habel, seconded by Commissioner
 Losurdo to adopt the findings of fact as presented by the petitioner and approve
 PZC 20-1-043, a variance to section 6-2-3:3.2 and section 6-6C-7:1 to permit a
 one-story porch to encroach into the required front yard setback for the subject
 property located at 421 School Street.

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

 Absent: 1- Fessler


2. Conduct the public hearing to consider a variance from section 6-2-12:1.4 in order to

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 permit an 8’ tall privacy fence along the rear of the townhome building located at
 4040-4044 Ashwood Park Court (Ashwood Park North Townhomes-Lot 3) - PZC
 20-1-055
 Scott Williams, Planning Services Team, provided an overview of the request.


 Steve Dano, spoke on behalf of the petitioner.


 Chairman Hanson asked if the fence would be extended around the northeast
 corner of the building. The petitioner responded the fence will be installed to
 address the concerns from 248th street.


 Public Testimony: None


 A motion was made by Commissioner Hanson, seconded by Commissioner Van
 Someren to close the public hearing.
 Aye: Athanikar, Robbins, Bansal, Richelia, Losurdo, Habel, Van Someren,
 Hanson


 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 20-1-055, a variance from section 6-2-12:1.4 to permit an 8’ tall privacy fence
 along the rear of the townhome building located at 4040-4044 Ashwood Park
 Court.

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

 Absent: 1- Fessler


3. Conduct the public hearing to consider a variance related to the proposed ground sign at
 1564 West Ogden Avenue- PZC 20-1-054
 Kathleen Russell, Planning Services Team, provided an overview of the request.


 Lino Carrillo, spoke on behalf of the petitioner.


 Commissioner Bansal asked if the sign will be taller than existing signs. The
 petitioner confirmed it will be taller than adjacent signs, but there are existing
 signs along Ogden Avenue which are taller than what is proposed.
 Commissioner Athanikar questioned if the proposed sign is the standard size
 for Fair Oaks Lincoln dealerships in Illinois communities. The petitioner
 responded yes. Commissioner Athanikar expressed concern for the height but
 understood the economic impact of the sign after hearing the additional
 reasoning on the proposed height. Commissioner Bansal stated he will not be
 in support of the proposed sign finding it is not comparable in height to the
 surrounding signs.



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 Public Testimony: None


 A motion was made by Commissioner Bansal seconded by Commissioner
 Athanikar to close the public hearing.
 Aye: Athanikar, Robbins, Bansal, Richelia, Losurdo, Habel, Van Someren,
 Hanson


 A motion was made by Commissioner Richelia, seconded by Commissioner
 Robbins to adopt the findings of fact as presented by the petitioner and approve
 PZC 20-1-054, a variance from Section 6-16-5:2.2 to permit a ground sign on the
 subject property to exceed permissible signage allowances in height and area
 for the subject property located at 1564 West Ogden Avenue.

 Aye: 7- Athanikar, Hanson, Losurdo, Habel, Van Someren, Robbins, and Richelia

 Nay: 1- Bansal

 Absent: 1- Fessler


4. Conduct the public hearing to consider a variance to section 6-9-2:12 (Off Street Parking
 Facilities) in order to expand a driveway without tapering at 26 West 8th Avenue,
 Naperville - PZC 20-1-058
 Kathleen Russell, Planning Services Team, provided an overview of the request.


 Karl Pennings, spoke as the owner and petitioner.


 Staff stated written support on the request was provided in advance of the
 meeting by Tom and Susan Witkovich.


 Public Testimony: None


 Commissioner Van Someren expressed support for the request.


 A motion was made by Commissioner Van Someren, seconded by
 Commissioner Richelia to close the public hearing.
 Aye: Athanikar, Robbins, Bansal, Richelia, Losurdo, Habel, Van Someren,
 Hanson


 A motion was made by Commissioner Hanson, seconded by Commissioner
 Richelia to adopt the findings of fact as presented by the petitioner and approve
 PZC 20-1-058, a variance from section 6-9-2:12 to permit an expanded driveway
 without tapering for the subject property located at 26 West 8th Avenue.

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

 Absent: 1- Fessler




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E. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. Approve the minutes of the July 15, 2020 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting

 A motion was made by Commissioner Losurdo, seconded by Commissioner
 Robbins to approve the meeting minutes of the July 15, 2020 Planning and
 Zoning Commission meeting.

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

 Absent: 1- Fessler

F. OLD BUSINESS:

G. NEW BUSINESS:

H. ADJOURNMENT:
 A motion was made by Commissioner Losurdo, seconded by Commissioner
 Robbins to adjourn the meeting at 8:03 pm.

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

 Absent: 1- Fessler




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