Planning and Zoning Commission — Naperville, IL
Date: 2025-10-15

400 S. Eagle Street
 City of Naperville Naperville, IL 60540
 http://www.naperville.il.us/

 Meeting Agenda

 Planning and Zoning Commission

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 7:00 PM Council Chambers



TO WATCH OR LISTEN TO THE PZC MEETING LIVE:
• Watch on WCNC GOVERNMENT ACCESS TELEVISION (Ch. 6-Astound, Ch. 10 - Comcast,
Ch. 99 - AT&T)
• Watch online at https://naperville.legistar.com

TO PROVIDE LIVE PUBLIC COMMENT, TESTIMONY, OR TO CROSS-EXAMINE WITNESSES
DURING THE MEETING:
To address the Planning and Zoning Commission in-person during the meeting in City Council
Chambers, members of the public must sign up in-person on the day of the meeting outside of
City Council Chambers between 6:30 and 6:50 p.m.

TO SUBMIT WRITTEN COMMENTS OR MATERIALS:
1. You may submit written comments to planning@naperville.il.us in advance of the meeting.
(Please note, because emailed written comments are available for advance review by the PZC,
they will not be read into the record during the PZC hearing). Below are the deadlines for written
comments provided in advance of the meeting:
• Written comments received by 5 p.m. the Wednesday before the meeting will be included in the
meeting packet sent to the PZC. This meeting packet is also posted on the City’s website.
• Written comments received after 5 p.m. the Wednesday before the meeting through 5 p.m. the
day before the meeting will be emailed directly to the PZC, but will not be included in the PZC
packet or posted online.
• Written comments received after 5 p.m. the day before the meeting will be added to the case
file.

PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION:
Any individual who may require an accommodation to listen to or participate in the meeting
should contact the Community Services Department at (630) 305-5300 as soon as possible, but
no later than by 5 p.m. on the day of the meeting.




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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, the PZC 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. Once you have been sworn in, then you may 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:
1. 25-1331 Conduct the public hearing for 557 S. Washington Street (DJK Design
 Studio) - DEV-0094-2025

2. 25-1332 Conduct the public hearing for 109 W. Benton Ave., 133 W. Benton Ave.,
 129 W. Benton Ave., and 5 N. Main St., Naperville, IL (Benton + Main) -
 DEV-0109-2025

3. 25-1103C Reconvene the public hearing for 1960 Lucent Lane (Karis Critical Data
 Centers) - DEV-0057-2025

E. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. 25-1355 Approve the minutes of the October 1, 2025 Planning and Zoning
 Commission meeting

F. OLD BUSINESS:

G. NEW BUSINESS:

H. ADJOURNMENT:


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City of Naperville

 400 S. Eagle Street
 Naperville, IL 60540
 http://www.naperville.il.us/




 Meeting Minutes

 Wednesday, October 15, 2025

 7:00 PM



 Council Chambers



Planning and Zoning Commission
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes October 15, 2025


TO WATCH OR LISTEN TO THE PZC MEETING LIVE:
• Watch on WCNC GOVERNMENT ACCESS TELEVISION (Ch. 6-Astound, Ch. 10 - Comcast,
Ch. 99 - AT&T)
• Watch online at https://naperville.legistar.com

TO PROVIDE LIVE PUBLIC COMMENT, TESTIMONY, OR TO CROSS-EXAMINE WITNESSES
DURING THE MEETING:
To address the Planning and Zoning Commission in-person during the meeting in City Council
Chambers, members of the public must sign up in-person on the day of the meeting outside of
City Council Chambers between 6:30 and 6:50 p.m.

TO SUBMIT WRITTEN COMMENTS OR MATERIALS:
1. You may submit written comments to planning@naperville.il.us in advance of the meeting.
(Please note, because emailed written comments are available for advance review by the PZC,
they will not be read into the record during the PZC hearing). Below are the deadlines for written
comments provided in advance of the meeting:
• Written comments received by 5 p.m. the Wednesday before the meeting will be included in the
meeting packet sent to the PZC. This meeting packet is also posted on the City’s website.
• Written comments received after 5 p.m. the Wednesday before the meeting through 5 p.m. the
day before the meeting will be emailed directly to the PZC, but will not be included in the PZC
packet or posted online.
• Written comments received after 5 p.m. the day before the meeting will be added to the case
file.

PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION:
Any individual who may require an accommodation to listen to or participate in the meeting
should contact the Community Services Department at (630) 305-5300 as soon as possible, but
no later than by 5 p.m. on the day of the meeting.

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, the PZC 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. Once you have been sworn in, then you may 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.



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A. CALL TO ORDER:

 Chair Robbins called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

B. ROLL CALL:
 Present 9- Shafeek Abubaker, Meghna Bansal, Tom Castagnoli, Allison Longenbaugh, Derek
 McDaniel, Courtney Naumes, Carl Richelia, Whitney Robbins, and Mark S. Wright




 Also Present: Planning and Zoning Commission Liaison Anna Franco; Planning
 Supervisor Sara Kopinski; Director of Electric Utility Brian Groth; Senior Civil
 Engineer Peter Zibble

C. PUBLIC FORUM:

 No speakers for Public Forum

D. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

1. Conduct the public hearing for 557 S. Washington Street (DJK Design Studio) -
 DEV-0094-2025
 Chair Robbins opened the public hearing at 7:02 p.m.

 Sara Kopinski, City of Naperville Planning Services Team, provided an overview
 of the request.

 Mike Roth, Attorney for the Petitioner, presented the case.

 The Commission provided positive remarks about the proposed improvements
 and investment to property, citing ADA improvements and landscaping. The
 Commission also stated the property needs parking due to its location along
 Washington Street. The Commission supported the request for the reasons
 discussed.

 A motion was made by Commissioner McDaniel, seconded by Commissioner
 Wright, at 7:11 p.m. to close the public hearing considering the variance
 requests for DEV-0094-2025. The motion carried by a voice vote.
 Commissioner Castagnoli made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Abubaker,
 to adopt the findings of fact as presented by the petitioner and recommend
 approval of DEV-0094-2025, a variance to reduce the required side yard setback
 and a variance to allow more than 25% of the required rear yard to be occupied
 on the subject property located at 557 S. Washington. The motion was carried by
 the following vote:

 Aye: 9- Abubaker, Bansal, Castagnoli, Longenbaugh, McDaniel, Naumes, Richelia,
 Robbins, and Wright

2. Conduct the public hearing for 109 W. Benton Ave., 133 W. Benton Ave., 129 W. Benton
 Ave., and 5 N. Main St., Naperville, IL (Benton + Main) - DEV-0109-2025

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 Chair Robbins opened the public hearing at 7:12 p.m.

 Sara Kopinski, City of Naperville Planning Services Team, provided an overview
 of the request.

 Russ Whitaker, Attorney for the Petitioner, presented the case.

 Chris Carlsen opposed the entitlement requests.

 Richard Lowry opposed some of the entitlement requests.

 Alice Goodman opposed the entitlement requests.

 The Commission acknowledged the public comment received and asked Mr.
 Whitaker several questions regarding the requested entitlements, including
 questions about site lines and setbacks along Benton Avenue, use of the
 proposed garage and guest parking areas, snow and trash removal,
 landscaping maintenance, stormwater compliance, and building height.

 Mr. Whitaker provided answers to the Commission’s questions and
 emphasized the appropriateness of the density of the development, citing
 surrounding downtown development, downtown planning documents, and the
 function of the City’s TU Transitional Use zone.

 The Commission voiced concerns with the number of entitlements requested
 and adjacency to single-family homes but ultimately found the proposed
 development and entitlement requests appropriate for the subject property. The
 Commission cited the location of the property in the City’s TU Transitional Use
 zone, the context of the property in the downtown, and the density of existing
 and proposed development along Benton Avenue as reasons for supporting the
 entitlement requests.

 Mr. Whitaker provided closing remarks.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Castagnoli, seconded by Commissioner
 McDaniel, at 8:40 p.m. to close the public hearing considering the entitlement
 requests for DEV-0109-2025. The motion carried by a voice vote.
 Commissioner Naumes made a motion, seconded by Commissioner McDaniel, to
 adopt the findings of fact as presented by the petitioner and recommend
 approval of DEV-0109-2025, a conditional use for a PUD in the City's TU zoning
 district and approval of a preliminary/final PUD Plat with deviations to reduce the
 required minimum lot size, reduce the required rear yard setback, reduce the
 required front yard setback, increase the maximum permitted building height,
 and to allow more than 25% of required rear yard to be occupied for the subject
 property, Benton + Main. The motion was carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 7- Abubaker, Longenbaugh, McDaniel, Naumes, Richelia, Robbins, and Wright

 Nay: 2- Bansal, and Castagnoli


3. Reconvene the public hearing for 1960 Lucent Lane (Karis Critical Data Centers) -
 DEV-0057-2025
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 Chair Robbins reconvened the public hearing at 8:42 p.m.

 Sara Kopinski, City of Naperville Planning Services Team, provided an overview
 of updates made to the submitted plan documents since the public hearing on
 September 3, 2025.

 Russ Whitaker, Attorney for the Petitioner, presented additional information for
 the case and provided a printed handout entitled “Karis Critical Stewardship
 Pledge” to the Commission and staff.

 The Commission took a five-minute recess after Mr. Whitaker's presentation at
 9:42 p.m. and reconvened at 9:47 p.m.

 Trey McCallister opposed the entitlement requests.

 Max Watkins opposed the entitlement requests.

 Aaron Gallagher opposed the entitlement requests.

 Guillermo Rodriguez opposed the entitlement requests.

 Sara Baugh opposed the entitlement requests.

 Gary Peck opposed the entitlement requests.

 Robin Schmidt opposed the entitlement requests.

 Julian Szucko opposed the entitlement requests.

 Hamilton Chy opposed the entitlement requests.

 Dan Johnson opposed the entitlement requests.

 Marilyn Schweitzer opposed the entitlement requests.

 Barbara Benson opposed the entitlement requests.

 Tim Ferritto provided comments about the entitlement requests.

 Joseph Lambert opposed the entitlement requests.

 Patrick Farella opposed the entitlement requests.

 James Butt opposed the entitlement requests.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner
 McDaniel, at 10:58 p.m. to extend the October 15, 2025 Planning and Zoning
 Commission meeting to 11:15 pm. The motion carried by a voice vote.

 James Butt, continued his public testimony opposing the entitlement requests.


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 Mr. Whitaker provided some clarification and answer to public testimony.

 The Commission decided to reconvene the public hearing at the next regularly
 scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission meeting and directed Mr. Whitaker
 to save further clarification of public testimony for the next meeting.
 A motion was made by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner
 McDaniel, at 11:01 p.m. to continue the public hearing for DEV-0057-2025 to the
 November 4, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. The motion carried
 by a voice vote. The continued public hearing before the Naperville Planning
 and Zoning Commission (PZC) for Karis Critical Data Centers (Development
 Petition No. 0057-2025) will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 in
 the Naperville City Council Chambers located at 400 S. Eagle Street, Naperville,
 IL, and not on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 as was announced at the end of the
 continued public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission held on
 October 15, 2025. Public Notice of the corrected continued date was issued
 following the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting held on October 15,
 2025.

E. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. Approve the minutes of the October 1, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting

 A motion was made by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner
 McDaniel, to approve the October 1, 2025 meeting minutes. The motion carried
 by a voice vote.

F. OLD BUSINESS:

G. NEW BUSINESS:

H. ADJOURNMENT:
 A motion was made by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner
 McDaniel, to adjourn the Regular Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting of
 October 15, 2025 at 11:02 p.m. The motion carried by a voice vote.




 /s/ Anna Franco
 Anna Franco, AICP
 Planning and Zoning Commission Liaison




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