Planning and Zoning Commission — Naperville, IL
Date: 2025-01-15

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



 Meeting Agenda

 Planning and Zoning Commission

Wednesday, January 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
the 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.

We appreciate your understanding as we implement a check-in process to improve security
while maintaining a welcoming environment.

A. CALL TO ORDER:

B. ROLL CALL:

C. PUBLIC FORUM:

D. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. 25-0034 PUBLIC HEARING CANCELED for the new day care center building for
 the property located at 471 E 75th Street (Primrose School) - PZC
 24-1-099
 PUBLIC HEARING CANCELED

2. 24-1498 Conduct the public hearing to consider a variance from Section 6-6B-7:1 to
 allow a sunroom to encroach into the required interior side yard for the
 property located at 2298 Weatherford Lane - PZC 24-1-129

3. 25-0035 Conduct the public hearing to consider a variance to Section 6-7D-4 of the
 Naperville Municipal Code to permit a General Service use on the first floor
 at 47 E Chicago Avenue - PZC 24-1-132

E. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. 25-0037 Approve the 2024 Planning and Zoning Commission Annual Report




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2. 25-0038 Approve the minutes of the December 4, 2024 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
 http://www.naperville.il.us/

 Meeting Minutes

 Planning and Zoning Commission


Wednesday, January 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 the
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.

We appreciate your understanding as we implement a check-in process to improve security while
maintaining a welcoming environment.

A. CALL TO ORDER:

B. ROLL CALL:
 Present 8- Meghna Bansal, Tom Castagnoli, Derek McDaniel, Carl Richelia, Whitney Robbins,
 Oriana Van Someren, Mark S. Wright, and Michele Clemen
 Absent 1- Stasha King


C. PUBLIC FORUM:

D. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

1. PUBLIC HEARING CANCELED for the new day care center building for the property
 located at 471 E 75th Street (Primrose School) - PZC 24-1-099
 Chair Van Someren stated that due to a public notice error, the public
 hearing for PZC 24-1-099, 471 E 75th St, (Primrose School) would not
 take place at the meeting. The case will be scheduled for a future Planning
 and Zoning Commission meeting and all required public notice will be
 provided.


2. Conduct the public hearing to consider a variance from Section 6-6B-7:1 to allow a
 sunroom to encroach into the required interior side yard for the property located at 2298
 Weatherford Lane - PZC 24-1-129
 Brad Iwicki, City of Naperville Planning Services Team, provided an
 overview of the request.


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 Desiree Sana, Petitioner presented the case.

 Public Testimony: none

 The PZC closed the public hearing.


 Commissioner McDaniel made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Richelia to
 adopt the findings of fact as presented by the petitioner and approve PZC
 24-1-129, a variance pursuant to Section 6-6B-7:1 to allow a sunroom to encroach
 into the required interior side yard for the property located at 2298 Weatherford
 Lane.

 Aye: 8- Bansal, Castagnoli, McDaniel, Richelia, Robbins, Van Someren, Wright, and
 Clemen

 Absent: 1- King


3. Conduct the public hearing to consider a variance to Section 6-7D-4 of the Naperville
 Municipal Code to permit a General Service use on the first floor at 47 E Chicago Avenue
 - PZC 24-1-132
 Adam Beaver, City of Naperville Planning Services Team, provided an
 overview of the request.

 Caitlyn Culbertson, Attorney for Petitioner, presented the case.

 Sean Adair, Petitioner provided additional information on the case.

 Public Testimony:
 Mary Lou Wehrli, provided comments on the case, expressing concerns
 about the request.

 Commissioner Wright thanked Wehrli and members of the public for
 expressing concerns. Wright stated that he will be voting yes on the request
 as businesses on the east side of Washington street have struggled and
 stated that having workers on that side of the street would be a benefit to
 existing businesses. Commissioner Wright also clarified the location of the
 space that is being considered for the variance is not the space on the first
 floor directly on the corner of E Chicago Avenue and S Washington Street.
 Commissioner Wright stated that he feels that the size of the first floor is
 minimal and the office space above provides employees who will populate
 downtown and that office building. Wright mentioned that he was told that
 the building cannot accommodate more restaurants due to HVAC
 constraints. Wright asked staff if a second exit due to fire code is being
 required, Beaver from Staff stated that he was not aware of that
 requirement. Wright stated that with this request the pros outweigh cons
 and will be voting yes.
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 Commissioner Castagnoli stated that based on his professional
 experience in retail leasing the first floor space under consideration would
 be difficult to lease and stated that the proposed space would likely be
 passed up by retailers in favor of other available spaces in Downtown
 Naperville. Commissioner Castagnoli stated that due to the potential
 difficulties he feels that the proposed use and variance request is
 appropriate and supports the request.

 Commissioner Robbins stated that the location is challenging for retail, and
 for the current times this is a welcome opportunity for this location and
 voiced support for the request.

 Chair Van Someren asked the Petitioner if the Freedom Commons
 location would stay open. Adair confirmed that it would not stay open. Chair
 Van Someren asked the petitioner if the first floor space would be manned
 by Fidelity employees. The petitioner confirmed that there will always be
 employees present on the first floor in order to welcome visitors and
 complete transactions. Chair Van Someren asked staff to confirm that
 banking is a permitted use on the first floor. Beaver from staff stated that
 typical retail banking is considered to be a commercial service, which is
 permitted on the first floor in the B4 district, whereas financial institutions
 such as Fidelity are considered to be general services which are only
 permitted on the second floor or above.

 Commissioner McDaniel stated that this is a difficult decision for him as
 someone who has lived in Naperville for many years and someone who
 sees the potential impacts of foot traffic on downtown. McDaniel stated that
 he would prefer another use than banking on the first floor and stated that
 he hopes that foot traffic will increase in future as construction on
 Washington street is completed and cannot support variance at this time.

 Commissioner Bansal stated that she understands that the location has
 been vacant for a long time period and supports new businesses in
 downtown. However, Bansal stated she has concerns about parking in the
 location and while she appreciates banks in Naperville she has concerns
 about the variance for this location and cannot support the request.

 Commissioner Wright reiterated that the space under consideration is not
 the main first floor corner of the building, as that space is proposed to be
 occupied by Wells Fargo by right without consideration by the
 Commission.



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 Commissioner Robbins stated that Commissioner Wright had a valid point
 and the space actually under consideration is something that she can
 support.

 Culbertson provided closing remarks.

 The PZC closed the public hearing.


 Commissioner Richelia made a motion Seconded by Commissioner Castagnoli to
 adopt the findings of fact as presented by the petitioner and approve PZC
 24-1-132, a variance pursuant to Section 6-7D-4 of the Naperville Municipal Code
 to permit a general service use on the first floor in the B4 district for the property
 located at 47 E Chicago Avenue.

 Aye: 7- Castagnoli, McDaniel, Richelia, Robbins, Van Someren, Wright, and Clemen

 Nay: 1- Bansal

 Absent: 1- King

E. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. Approve the 2024 Planning and Zoning Commission Annual Report

 The PZC approved the report with an edit to clarify that Commissioner Bansal
 joined the Commission in December 2023.

2. Approve the minutes of the December 4, 2024 Planning and Zoning Commission
 meeting
 The PZC approved the minutes.

F. OLD BUSINESS:

G. NEW BUSINESS:

H. ADJOURNMENT:
 Adjourned at 7:47PM




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