Planning and Zoning Commission — Naperville, IL
Date: 2021-03-17

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



 Meeting Agenda

 Planning and Zoning Commission

Wednesday, March 17, 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 March 17, 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 March 17, 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, March 17 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, March 17 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, March 17 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, March 17 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 am, Monday, March 15 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, March 15.

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, March 17.

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. 21-0372 Conduct the public hearing for the property located at 806 South Julian
 Street - (Julian Woods) - PZC #21-1-002

2. 21-0376 Conduct the public hearing to consider a variance to Section 6-16-4:2 of
 the Naperville Municipal Code to permit a wall sign to be installed on a
 residential property located at 1350 E. Ogden Avenue - PZC 21-1-016

3. 21-0358 Conduct the public hearing to consider a variance to the number of stories
 requirement in order to construct a three-story single-family residence at
 476 South Columbia Street - PZC #21-1-023

E. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. 21-0389 Approve the minutes of the March 3, 2021 Planning and Zoning
 Commission meeting

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

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, March 17, 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 March 17, 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 March 17, 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, March 17 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, March 17 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, March 17 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, March 17 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 am, Monday, March 15 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, March 15.

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, March 17.

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, Brett Fessler, Bruce Hanson, Anthony Losurdo,
 Bill Habel, Oriana Van Someren, Whitney Robbins, and Carl Richelia

 Absent 1 - Krishna Bansal


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C. PUBLIC FORUM:

D. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

1. Conduct the public hearing for the property located at 806 South Julian Street - (Julian
 Woods) - PZC #21-1-002
 Kathleen Russell, City of Naperville Planning Services Team, provided an overview
 of the request.


 Caitlin Csuk, Rosanova & Whitaker, LTD., presented on behalf of the petitioner.


 Public Testimony: None


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


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


 A motion was made by Commissioner Hanson, seconded by Commissioner
 Robbins to adopt the findings of fact as presented by the petitioner and approve
 PZC 21-1-002, rezoning to R1 (Low Density Single Family Residence District) upon
 annexation for the subject property located at 806 South Julian Street (Julian
 Woods).

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

 Absent: 1- Bansal


2. Conduct the public hearing to consider a variance to Section 6-16-4:2 of the Naperville
 Municipal Code to permit a wall sign to be installed on a residential property located at
 1350 E. Ogden Avenue - PZC 21-1-016
 Sara Kopinski, City of Naperville Planning Services Team, provided an overview of
 the request.


 Mike Hoffer, petitioner, remained available for questions only.


 Public Testimony: None


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


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


 Commissioner Losurdo has no concerns with the proposed sign, Chairman Hanson
 concurred.



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 A motion was made by Commissioner Fessler, seconded by Commissioner
 Robbins to adopt the findings of fact as presented by the petitioner and approve
 PZC 21-1-016, a variance to Section 6-16-4:2 to permit a wall sign to be installed
 on a residential property the subject property located at 1350 E. Ogden Avenue.

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

 Absent: 1- Bansal


3. Conduct the public hearing to consider a variance to the number of stories requirement in
 order to construct a three-story single-family residence at 476 South Columbia Street -
 PZC #21-1-023
 Kathleen Russell, City of Naperville Planning Services Team, provided an overview
 of the request.


 Kathleen West, Dommermuth Cobine West & Gensler, Ltd., presented on behalf of
 the petitioner.


 Public Testimony:


 Staff stated one name was submitted in support for the request through the online
 speaker signup form prior to the March 17, 2021 meeting.


 Arden Howell is the owner of the adjacent property and is in support of the
 proposed variance. Howell discussed the plans with the property owners and
 understands the need to mitigate the impact of onsite flooding.


 A motion was made by Commissioner Athanikar, seconded by Commissioner
 Richelia to close the public hearing.


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


 Commissioner Van Someren is familiar with the lot, concurs with the petitioner and
 is in support.


 A motion was made by Commissioner Habel, seconded by Chairman Hanson to
 adopt the findings of fact as presented by the petitioner and approve PZC
 21-1-023, a variance to Section 6-6B-8 to permit construction of three story single
 family residence at 476 South Columbia Street.

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

 Absent: 1- Bansal

E. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. Approve the minutes of the March 3, 2021 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting

 A motion was made by Commissioner Robbins, seconded by Commissioner Van

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 Someren to approve the March 3, 2021 Planning and Zoning Commission
 meeting minutes.

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

 Absent: 1- Bansal

F. OLD BUSINESS:

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


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


 Russ Whitaker, Rosanova & Whitaker, LTD., provided an overview of the changes to
 the plans since the February 3, 2021 meeting.


 Public Testimony:


 Staff stated four names were submitted in opposition for the request through the
 online speaker signup form prior to the March 17, 2021 meeting.


 Staff read written comments submitted for the request through the online speaker
 signup form prior to the March 17, 2021 meeting into the record.


 Jen Banowetz finds the project is too dense and is not find a good fit for this
 location.


 Joe Suchecki does not believe the project was changed enough, requests a larger
 buffer and has concerns for impacts to nearby wetlands.


 Mark Urda does not find the revised plans address concerns.


 April Hajek concerned for minimal amount of buffering along Fairmeadow
 Subdivision and does not find the plans meet the standards for a PUD.


 Mary Lou Wehrli spoke in support for the proposal.


 James Butt pointed out the height of the duplexes on lot 168 and lot 169 are
 significantly taller than the existing and proposed single family homes.


 Mark Daniel has concerned with the density, requested Roadway D be common
 area and wants more consideration to be given in the transition from this project to
 Fairmeadow Subdivision.

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 Carl Christensen provided a summary of discussions between himself and
 Naperville Sun and himself and the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County for
 this project.


 Commissioner Habel requested clarification on the roadway connection between
 Road D and 39th Street. Ray Fano, City of Naperville Project Engineer, clarified
 there is no proposed connection but the City is requesting a right-of-way to be
 dedicated so a connection can be made in the future if necessary.


 Commissioner Van Someren requested clarification of the comments by Mary Lou
 Wehrli regarding the maintenance of the buffer areas between forest preserve and
 the subject property. Mary Lou Wehrli clarified that she found strong HOA bylaws
 should be provided on the maintenance of these areas. Russ Whitaker responded
 that the petitioner will coordinate with the Conversation Foundation on the
 maintenance language to be included for the obligation of maintenance of
 landscape easement by the HOA.


 Commissioner Robbins requested clarification of the building materials. Mr.
 Whitaker stated the petitioner sought a variance before the Naperville Building
 Review Board to reduce the code required masonry for the proposed townhomes
 and proposed single family homes will have vinyl siding.


 Chairman Hanson requested additional landscaping or fencing be provided for lots
 168 and 169 (side yards which abut Fairmeadow subdivision of the two buildings
 and the backyards of the homes that currently exist). Mr. Whitaker stated the
 petitioner is willing to work with the adjacent residents.


 The petitioner provided closing remarks.


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


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


 Commissioner Losurdo found this property to be unique and that Pulte has done a
 great job with the plan revisions. Commissioner Robbins concurred. Commissioner
 Athanikar expressed support given the changes made to the plans. Commissioner
 Van Someren found the petitioner took the right steps to meet with the Forest
 Preserve to come to a compromise and will be supporting the project. Chairman
 Hanson found the petitioner did address the prior concerns raised in the revised
 proposal and will be in favor.


 A motion was made by Commissioner Richelia, seconded by Commissioner
 Losurdo to adopt the finding of facts as presented by the petitioner and approve
 the Preliminary PUD Plat, conditional use to permit single family attached units


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 in the R2 zoning district, and the PUD deviations described in the staff report for
 Naper Commons – PZC 20-1-086.

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

 Absent: 1- Bansal

G. NEW BUSINESS:

H. ADJOURNMENT:

 9:39 PM


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

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

 Absent: 1- Bansal




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