Planning and Zoning Commission — Naperville, IL
Date: 2021-02-03

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



 Meeting Agenda

 Planning and Zoning Commission

Wednesday, February 3, 2021 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 February 3, 2021 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 February 3, 2021. 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, February 3 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, February 3 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, February 3 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, February 3 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, February 1 which are
relevant to a public comment or public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission (e.g.
a PowerPoint, photographs, reports).

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, February 3.

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:
3. 21-0173 Conduct the public hearing to consider a variance to the interior side yard

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 setback in order to construct a porte cochere at 6 North Columbia Street -
 PZC #21-1-007

E. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. 21-0185 Approve the minutes of the January 20, 2021 Planning and Zoning
 Commission meeting

F. OLD BUSINESS:
1. 20-1507B Reconvene the public hearing for Naper Commons located on Lot 4 at the
 northwest corner of Naperville and Warrenville Roads, Naperville, PZC
 20-1-086

2. 21-0091B Continue the public hearing for the Islamic Center of Naperville located at
 3540 248th Avenue (ICN) - PZC 20-1-052

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, February 3, 2021 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 February 3, 2021 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 February 3, 2021. 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, February 3 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, February 3 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, February 3 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, February 3 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, February 1 which are
relevant to a public comment or public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission (e.g.
a PowerPoint, photographs, reports).

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, February 3.

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


C. PUBLIC FORUM:

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D. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

3. Conduct the public hearing to consider a variance to the interior side yard setback in
 order to construct a porte cochere at 6 North Columbia Street - PZC #21-1-007
 Kathleen Russell, City of Naperville Planning Services Team, provided an
 overview of the request.


 Erik Haugsnes, spoke as the petitioner, providing details regarding the
 reasoning for the request.


 Public Testimony:


 Tim Messer, spoke in support of the proposal.


 Chairman Hanson inquired about the Historic Preservation Commission review.
 Kathleen Russell clarified the HPC provided a positive recommendation on the
 request.


 Erik Haugsnes provided closing remarks.


 A motion was made by Commissioner Losurdo, seconded by Commissioner
 Robbins to close the public hearing.


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


 A motion was made by Chairman Hanson, seconded by Commissioner Bansal to
 adopt the finding of facts as presented by the petitioner and approve the
 variance to Section 6-6C-7:1 to permit a porte cochere to encroach into the
 interior side yard setback by 1 foot to allow the structure to be 5 feet from the
 northern property line at 6 N. Columbia Street.

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

 Absent: 1- Fessler

E. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. Approve the minutes of the January 20, 2021 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting

 A motion was made by Commissioner Athanikar, seconded by Commissioner Van
 Someren to approve the January 20, 2021 Planning and Zoning Commission
 meeting minutes.

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

 Absent: 1- Fessler

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F. OLD BUSINESS:

1. Reconvene the public hearing for Naper Commons located on Lot 4 at the northwest
 corner of Naperville and Warrenville Roads, Naperville, PZC 20-1-086
 A motion was made by Commissioner Robbins, seconded by Commissioner
 Richelia to resume the public hearing for PZC 20-1-086.


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


 Public Testimony:
 Staff read names submitted in support or opposition and the written comments
 which were received through the online speaker sign up prior to the December
 16, 2020 and February 3, 2021 meetings into the record.


 Russ Whitaker, Rosanova and Whitaker, Ltd. provided an overview of the
 changes made to the plans since the December 16th, 2020 PZC meeting.


 Mark Daniel, Daniel Law Office, P.C. spoke on behalf of his clients who reside
 in Fairmeadow Subdivision, Jeffrey and Jan Banowetz, James and Sandra Butt,
 Tim and Karen Feldballe. The concerns raised included lack of open space
 within the proposal, use of the berm, stormwater issues including the
 Danada-Hesterman drain impact, proposed landscaping, density and roadway
 connections.


 Joe Suchecki, raised concerns with the proposed land use and lack of open
 space.


 Kenneth Schmidt, raised concerns with the proposed density and lack of open
 space.


 Jen Banowetz, concurred with Mark Daniel’s comments.


 Bob Rubens, requested the plan be revised finding the current proposal would
 significantly impact the surrounding neighborhood.


 Cynthia Smith Esq., legal counsel for Nokia of America Corporation, spoke in
 regards to the berm requesting the neighbors do not use the berm without
 consent from Nokia given it is on private property.


 Dean Grant requested the townhomes be removed from the plan.


 Commissioner Losurdo asked Joe Suchecki for clarification on the letter from

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 the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County regarding state level review. Mr.
 Suchecki clarified the IDNR review is outdated given the bald eagle nest was
 not there at the time of IDNR consultation.


 Commissioner Bansal requested the City engineer provide an overview of the
 stormwater review. Ray Fano, City of Naperville Project Engineer provided the
 history of the stormwater concerns on the property and review of the plans.
 Chairman Hanson requested clarification on the 39th street, Mr. Fano clarified
 there is no connection proposed with 39th street in this plan, but the right of
 way will be dedicated allowing for a roadway connection in the future if
 desired.


 Commissioner Athanikar asked the petitioner if the setback variances were
 eliminated if the density would be reduced. Mr. Whitaker clarified the density
 did not drive the requested variances.


 Commissioner Bansal and Chairman Hanson raised concern with the proposed
 density, Chairman Hanson raised concern with the requested eaves variance.
 Commissioner Robbins requested an updated review from the IDNR.


 Russ Whitaker called upon the petitioner’s expert witnesses to respond to
 questions. Greg Sagen, Signature Design Group Inc., responded to the tree
 replacement ratio inquiry and clarified invasive species are banned and will not
 be included in the residential development. Christopher Morgart, Cemcon,
 provided details on stormwater drainage plan. Javier Millan, KLOA Inc.,
 responded to questions on the traffic study. Peter Pluskwa, Cemcon, described
 the proposed open space meets the PUD requirements for open space. Rob
 Getz, Pulte Group, provided details on the population generated from this
 proposal and described the vision for the proposal.


 A motion was made by Commissioner Van Someren, seconded by
 Commissioner Bansal to extend the meeting to 11:30 PM.


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


 Chairman Hanson asked staff to clarify position of support which changed from
 the December 16th, 2020 PZC meeting. Erin Venard, City of Naperville Project
 Manager, stated staff did not support the prior preliminary PUD plat proposal
 since it only provided the minimum required open space. Ms. Venard clarified
 the revised proposed added amenities including landscape buffers which
 increased open space and provided for a more creative development.




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 Commissioner Van Someren requested a larger buffer be provided from the
 Forest Preserve. Commissioner Losurdo requested the full cutoff light shields
 be provided as requested by the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County.


 A motion was made by Commissioner Van Someren, seconded by
 Commissioner Losurdo to extend the meeting to 12:00 am.


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


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


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


 Commissioner Bansal has concerns with the proposed density and use and is
 not in support of the project. Chairman Hanson, Commissioner Athanikar,
 Commissioner Richelia, Commissioner Robbins echoed these concerns.
 Commissioner Losurdo and Commissioner Habel expressed support. Mr.
 Whitaker requested clarification from the Commission on the desired revisions.
 Chairman Hanson requested verification from staff on next steps. Pat Lord, City
 of Naperville City Attorney, stated the Commission may make minor
 recommendations on the proposal to City Council, however, the revisions are
 more significant than minor recommendations and would need to reopen the
 public hearing in order to continue the case and consider a revised plan.


 Chairman Hanson requested further separation and fewer lots along the east to
 the west of the development. Commissioner Van Someren requested a larger
 buffer between the development and the Forest Preserve.


 A motion was made by Commissioner Habel, seconded by Chairman Hanson to
 reopen the public hearing for PZC 20-1-086.


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


 A motion was made by Commissioner Van Someren, seconded by Commissioner
 Losurdo, to continue the public hearing for PZC 20-1-086 to the March 17th PZC
 meeting.

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

 Absent: 1- Fessler



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2. Reconvene the public hearing for the Islamic Center of Naperville located at 3540 248th
 Avenue (ICN) - PZC 20-1-052
 A motion was made by Commissioner Bansal, seconded by Commissioner Van
 Someren, to continue the public hearing for PZC 20-1-052 to the February 17th
 PZC meeting.

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

 Absent: 1- Fessler

G. NEW BUSINESS:

H. ADJOURNMENT:

 11:52 P.M.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Bansal, seconded by Commissioner Van
 Someren to adjourn the meeting.

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

 Absent: 1- Fessler




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