Planning and Zoning Commission — Naperville, IL
Date: 2019-04-17

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



 Meeting Agenda

 Planning and Zoning Commission

Wednesday, April 17, 2019 7:00 PM Council Chambers




A. CALL TO ORDER:

B. ROLL CALL:

C. PUBLIC FORUM:

D. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. 19-383 Conduct the public hearing to consider a request for a conditional use for a
 massage establishment for the subject property located at 1112 S.
 Washington Street (Soma Sage Health and Healing) - PZC 19-1-025

2. 19-384 Conduct the public hearing to consider a variance to allow an enclosed
 porch to encroach into the rear yard setback at 1331 N. Webster -PZC
 19-1-028

3. 19-376 Conduct the public hearing to consider a variance to permit a 6’ tall privacy
 fence in the required corner side yard at the subject property located at
 1214 Needham Road - PZC 19-1-036

4. 19-241B Conduct the public hearing to consider rezoning of the properties bounded
 by School Street, Wright Street, Columbia Street, and Franklin Avenue to
 the CU Zoning District (Little Friends)- PZC 19-1-18

E. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. 19-375 Approve the minutes of the March 20, 2019 Planning and Zoning
 Commission meeting.

F. OLD BUSINESS:

G. NEW BUSINESS:

H. ADJOURNMENT:
 Any individual with a disability requesting a reasonable accommodation in order to
 participate in a public meeting should contact the Communications Department at least
 48 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting. The Communications Department can
 be reached in person at 400 S. Eagle Street, Naperville, IL., via telephone at
 630-420-6707 or 630-305-5205 (TDD) or via e-mail at info@naperville.il.us. Every effort
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400 S. Eagle Street
 City of Naperville Naperville, IL 60540



 Meeting Minutes

 Planning and Zoning Commission


Wednesday, April 17, 2019 7:00 PM Council Chambers


A. CALL TO ORDER:

 A motion to allow Commissioner Bansal to attend via teleconference was made
 by Commissioner Hanson, seconded by Commissioner Losurdo. The motion
 carried (8-0).

B. ROLL CALL:

 Commissioner Bansal in attendance via teleconference.
 Present 9- Manas Athanikar, Krishna Bansal, Brett Fessler, Bruce Hanson, Anthony Losurdo,
 Andrew Margulies, Chairperson Kamala Martinez, Bianca Morin, and Bill Habel

C. PUBLIC FORUM:

D. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

1. Conduct the public hearing to consider a request for a conditional use for a massage
 establishment for the subject property located at 1112 S. Washington Street (Soma Sage
 Health and Healing) - PZC 19-1-025
 Scott Williams, Planning Services Team, gave an overview of the request.

 Nikole Clay, owner of Soma Sage, spoke as the petitioner.

 Public Testimony:
 Gerald Giudice and his wife are clients of the petitioner; they support the
 request.

 PZC closed the public hearing.

 PZC found the use was compatible with surrounding uses and supported the
 request for a conditional use.
 A motion was made by Hanson, seconded by Losurdo to adopt the findings of fact
 as presented by the petitioner and approve PZC 19-1-025, a conditional use for a
 massage establishment on the subject property located at 1112 S. Washington
 Street, Naperville.

 Aye: 9- Athanikar, Bansal, Fessler, Hanson, Losurdo, Margulies, Chairperson Martinez,
 Morin, and Habel

2. Conduct the public hearing to consider a variance to allow an enclosed porch to encroach
 into the rear yard setback at 1331 N. Webster -PZC 19-1-028
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 Scott Williams, Planning Services Team, gave an overview of the request.

 Len Monson, attorney with Kuhn, Heap, & Monson, spoke on behalf of the
 petitioner.
 The PZC inquired about the proposed porch. Monson responded that there is
 an entrance from the home to the porch. The porch is not heated and will be
 used in the summer.

 Public Testimony:

 Linda Kuhn is a neighboring resident and requested the PZC deny the variance
 because there is no unique condition or physical hardship.

 The petitioner responded to the public testimony.

 PZC closed the public hearing.

 Chairperson Martinez and Commissioners Athanikar, Fessler, Habel, Hanson,
 Margulies and Morin recommended approval of the variance request, noting that
 a deck could be built in the same location without a variance.

 Commissioners Bansal and Losurdo cast the dissenting votes, finding there to
 be no hardship on the subject property.
 A motion was made by Losurdo, seconded by Habel to adopt the findings of fact
 as presented by the petitioner and approve PZC 19-1-028, a variance to allow an
 enclosed porch to encroach in the rear yard setback on the subject property
 located at 1331 N. Webster, Naperville subject to the following condition: the 108
 square feet of the enclosed porch encroaching into the rear yard setback shall be
 included when calculating the percentage of the required yard that may be
 occupied by detached accessory structures, such that the total detached
 accessory structures plus the proposed enclosed porch shall not exceed 480
 square feet in size per Section 6-2-10.5.

 Aye: 7- Athanikar, Fessler, Hanson, Margulies, Chairperson Martinez, Morin, and Habel

 Nay: 2- Bansal, and Losurdo


3. Conduct the public hearing to consider a variance to permit a 6’ tall privacy fence in the
 required corner side yard at the subject property located at 1214 Needham Road - PZC
 19-1-036
 Erin Venard, Planning Services Team, gave an overview of the request.
 The PZC inquired about sight lines. Venard responded that the fence has been
 reviewed by the City's Engineering Team; there are no sight distance issues.

 Robert DeAngeles spoke as the petitioner.

 Public Testimony: None

 PZC closed the public hearing.

 PZC supported the request, finding that the proposed fence did not interfere with
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 neighboring sight lines.
 A motion was made by Hanson, seconded by Losurdo to adopt the findings of fact
 as presented by the petitioner and approve PZC 19-1-036, a variance to permit a
 6’ tall privacy fence in the required corner side yard at the subject property
 located at 1214 Needham Rd, Naperville.

 Aye: 9- Athanikar, Bansal, Fessler, Hanson, Losurdo, Margulies, Chairperson Martinez,
 Morin, and Habel

4. Conduct the public hearing to consider rezoning of the properties bounded by School
 Street, Wright Street, Columbia Street, and Franklin Avenue to the CU Zoning District
 (Little Friends)- PZC 19-1-18
 Commissioner Losurdo recused himself from the dais.

 Gabrielle Mattingly, Planning Services Team, gave an overview of the request.

 Kathleen West, attorney with Dommermuth Cobine West Gensler Philipchuck
 Corrigan and Bernhard, Ltd, spoke on behalf of the petitioner.
 The PZC inquired about other approval required by the City. West responded
 that the demolition and construction will require a Certificate of Appropriateness
 from the Historic Preservation Commission.

 Public Testimony:

 Carol Schmidt is a resident of the historic district and is supportive of the
 rezoning. However, Ms. Schmidt noted that the future use, as well as issues
 such as parking and traffic, should be thoroughly reviewed.

 Mike Briggs is the President and CEO of Little Friends. Mr. Briggs is supportive
 of the proposed zoning and stated it is a win win for both Little Friends and
 North Central College.

 Susan Fitch is a resident of the historic district and noted that the College is a
 good neighbor. Ms. Fitch raised concern with student parking and stated that
 parking and traffic should be thoroughly reviewed

 Angela Mundt stated that NCC's use of the property will change the dynamic.
 Currently the property is mostly used in the daytime; a future college use may
 be operating during the evening and weekend hours.

 Ed Williams is a neighboring resident and also noted that NCC is a good
 neighbor. Mr. Williams raised concern with the future use of the property, as
 well as traffic and parking.

 Eric House is a resident of the historic district and is in favor of the rezoning.
 Mr. House asked NCC to consider keeping the playlot on the property.

 Matt and Jenny McNichols are residents of the historic district and are
 concerned with the future of the playground

 Tom Coyne is neighboring resident and is against the rezoning. Mr. Coyne

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 noted that NCC currently does not have a plan for the property and that the
 property is completely surrounded by residences.

 Linda Johns lives in the historic district and stated that NCC's use of the
 property will definitely change the character of the neighborhood.

 The petitioner responded to the public testimony.
 The PZC inquired about the status of the park. Jim Godo, NCC, stated that they
 are very aware that the park is important to the residents.

 PZC closed the public hearing.

 Chairperson Martinez and Commissioners Athanikar, Bansal, Fessler, Habel,
 Hanson, and Morin supported the rezoning request, finding the zoning to be
 consistent with the City's Master Plan.

 Commissioner Margulies cast the dissenting vote, raising concern about the
 lack of a future use/site plan for the property.



 A motion was made by Hanson, seconded by Athanikar to adopt the findings of
 fact as presented by the petitioner and approve PZC 19-1-018, rezoning of the
 properties bounded by School Street, Wright Street, Columbia Street, and
 Franklin Avenue to CU (College/University District).

 Aye: 7- Athanikar, Bansal, Fessler, Hanson, Chairperson Martinez, Morin, and Habel

 Nay: 1- Margulies

 Recused: 1- Losurdo

E. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. Approve the minutes of the March 20, 2019 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.

F. OLD BUSINESS:

G. NEW BUSINESS:

H. ADJOURNMENT:




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