Planning and Zoning Commission — Naperville, IL
Date: 2019-12-18

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



 Meeting Agenda

 Planning and Zoning Commission

Wednesday, December 18, 2019 7:00 PM Council Chambers




A. CALL TO ORDER:

B. ROLL CALL:

C. PUBLIC FORUM:

D. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. 19-1259 Remove PZC 19-1-131 from the December 18, 2019 PZC agenda.

2. 19-1254 Conduct the public hearing to consider variances related to proposed
 ground signs for the Westridge Court Shopping Center - PZC 19-1-099

3. 19-1260 Conduct the public hearing to consider a variance to allow a 3-season
 room to encroach into the rear yard setback at 2212 River Woods Dr.
 -PZC 19-1-124

4. 19-1244 Conduct the public hearing to consider a variance in order to install a fence
 at the subject property located at 240-244 E. 4th Avenue - PZC 19-1-130

5. 19-1250 Conduct the public hearing for Polo Club (PZC 18-1-022) located at 23450
 and 23700 W 119th Street. (Item 1 of 3)

6. 19-1251 Consider rezoning of the property located at 23450 and 23700 W 119th
 Street to R3A (Medium Density Multiple-family Residence District) (PZC
 18-1-022) (Item 2 of 3)
7. 19-1252 Consider a conditional use to establish the Preliminary Polo Club PUD for
 the property located at 23450 and 23700 W 119th Street (PZC 18-1-022)
 (Item 3 of 3)

E. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. 19-1245 Approve the minutes of the December 4, 2019 Planning and Zoning
 Commission meeting.

F. OLD BUSINESS:

G. NEW BUSINESS:

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H. ADJOURNMENT:




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



 Meeting Minutes

 Planning and Zoning Commission


Wednesday, December 18, 2019 7:00 PM Council Chambers


A. CALL TO ORDER:

B. ROLL CALL:
 Present 7- Manas Athanikar, Krishna Bansal, Brett Fessler, Bruce Hanson, Andrew Margulies,
 Bill Habel, and Whitney Robbins
 Absent 2- Anthony Losurdo, and Oriana Van Someren


C. PUBLIC FORUM:

D. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

1. Remove PZC 19-1-131 from the December 18, 2019 PZC agenda

2. Conduct the public hearing to consider variances related to proposed ground signs for
 the Westridge Court Shopping Center - PZC 19-1-099
 PZC 19-1-099 - Westridge Court Shopping Center

 Sara Kopinski, Planning Services Team, gave an overview of the request.

 Andrew Scott, Attorney, spoke on behalf of the petitioner Brixmor Property
 Group. Brad Ratajczak and Andrew Balzar with Brixmor spoke stating the
 importance of signage for the shopping center.

 Commissioner Bansal asked what the distance is between the north and south
 signs and if they will feature the same businesses. Mr. Ratajczak said they
 would not have the same tenants and Kopinski stated the distance is
 approximately 950’. Commissioner Bansal asked about the hardship for
 approval of north sign. Mr. Ratajczak stated the need is to provide signage to
 help improve visibility for the tenants.

 Commissioner Bansal stated that he agrees with the petitioner finding there is a
 hardship on the property given the location of the property on Route 59 and
 Aurora Road.

 Public Testimony: None

 PZC closed the public hearing.



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 A motion was made by Habel and seconded by Bansal to adopt the findings of
 fact as presented by the petitioner and approve PZC 19-1-099, variances to allow
 for the installation of 1 development identification sign at the southern entrance
 to the shopping center for the property located at 204 Route 59, Westridge Court
 Shopping Center.

 Aye: 7 - Athanikar, Bansal, Habel, Margulies, Robbins, Fessler, Hanson
 Absent: 2 - Losurdo, Van Someren

 A motion was made by Habel and seconded by Bansal to adopt the findings of
 fact as presented by the petitioner and approve PZC 19-1-099, variances to allow
 the East Aurora monument sign to remain on the subject property located at 204
 Route 59, Westridge Court Shopping Center.

 Aye: 7 - Robbins, Margulies, Habel, Bansal, Athanikar, Hanson, Fessler
 Absent: 2 - Losurdo, Van Someren

 A motion was made by Habel and seconded by Bansal to adopt the findings of
 fact as presented by the petitioner and approve PZC 19-1-099, variances to allow
 the West Aurora monument sign to remain on the subject property at 204 Route
 59, Westridge Court Shopping Center.

 Aye: 7 - Robbins, Margulies, Habel, Bansal, Athanikar, Hanson, Fessler
 Absent: 2 - Losurdo, Van Someren

 A motion was made by Habel and seconded by Bansal to adopt the findings of
 fact as presented by the petitioner and approve PZC 19-1-099, variances to allow
 for the installation of 1 monument sign at the northwest corner of the subject
 property located at 204 Route 59, Westridge Court Shopping Center.

 Ayes: 7 - Robbins, Margulies, Habel, Bansal, Athanikar, Hanson, Fessler
 Absent: 2 - Losurdo, Van Someren

3. Conduct the public hearing to consider a variance to allow a 3-season room to encroach
 into the rear yard setback at 2212 River Woods Dr. -PZC 19-1-124
 Scott Williams, Planning Services Team, gave an overview of the request.

 Commissioner Bansal inquired about the condition of approval by staff. Williams
 stated the condition is a limitation on the future lot coverage in the rear yard of
 the property.

 Brett Richter, spoke on behalf of the petitioner and pointed out that given the
 number of mature trees, the proposal has minimal impact on surrounding
 properties.

 Chairman Hanson asked if the homeowners are okay with the condition of
 approval recommended by staff. Mr. Richter responded yes. Commissioner
 Bansal asked if the proposal has a negative impact on the neighborhood.
 Williams responded no but the biggest concern is the proposed setback.

 Public Testimony: None

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 PZC closed the public hearing.
 A motion was made by Athanikar and seconded by Habel to adopt the findings of
 fact as presented by the petitioner and approve PZC 19-1-123, a variance to allow
 a 3 season room to encroach 11’ into the 35’ rear yard setback for the property
 located at 2212 River Woods Drive with the condiiton that the 235 square feet of
 the 3-season room 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 3-season room shall not exceed 25% of the required rear yard
 per Section 6-2-10.5.

 Ayes: 7 - Bansal, Margulies, Habel, Athanikar, Robbins, Fessler
 Absent: 2 - Losurdo, Van Someren

4. Conduct the public hearing to consider a variance in order to install a fence at the subject
 property located at 240-244 E. 4th Avenue - PZC 19-1-130
 Erin Venard, Planning Services Team, gave an overview of the request.

 David Trollope spoke as the petitioner.

 Public Testimony: None

 PZC closed the public hearing.

 A motion was made by Robbins and seconded by Habel to adopt the findings of
 fact as presented by the petitioner and approve PZC 19-1-130, a variance to allow
 for the construction of a 6’ tall privacy fence on a property without a principle
 structure for the property located at 240-244 E. 4th Avenue.

 Ayes: 7 - Bansal, Margulies, Habel, Athanikar, Robbins, Fessler, Hanson
 Absent: 2 - Losurdo, Van Someren

5. Conduct the public hearing for Polo Club (PZC 18-1-022) located at 23450 and 23700 W
 119th Street. (Item 1 of 3)
 Gabrielle Mattingly, Planning Services Team, gave an overview of the
 request.

 Danielle Dash, DR Horton spoke on behalf of the petitioner described the
 revisions to the plan since the plan was presented to the Commission on
 February 6, 2019.

 The PZC inquired about the 119th street queueing comparisons included in
 the traffic study for the 2028 build out and asked if the traffic study
 accounted for the age targeted homes. Ms. Dash stated that the study
 does not include a discount for the age targeted homes which would
 produce less traffic. Commissioner Bansal inquired if the response to the
 proposal has been positive. Ms. Dash stated the feedback from the school
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 district, park district, and Plainfield has been positive.

 Public Testimony:

 Julie Berkowicz, Will County Forest Preserve Commissioner and Will
 County District 11. Forest Preserve has significant concerns with
 stormwater drainage. Requested the PZC give the petitioner more time to
 work on these concerns before sending the project to City Council.

 Chairman Hanson clarified that the stormwater concern falls outside of the
 purview of PZC.

 Jeff Dycus, South Pointe resident and Plan For Us group, spoke about
 traffic congestion and requested 119th street be expanded to a 5 lane road
 with right and left turn lanes.

 Lorrie Williams compared Polo Club to Wolf Creek subdivision and raised
 concern regarding safety and density.

 Beth Quint is a resident of Wolf Creek and member of Plan For Us. Ms.
 Quint raised a concern with the proposed density and zoning, finding
 proposal is not compatible with surrounding developments.

 Keith Sheffer, Naperville resident, requested more focus be made to
 improving 119th Street. Compared prior traffic studies.

 Deborah Landman is a member of Plan For Us and South Point HOA and
 requests the focus on safety. Spoke about lengthening the left turn lane on
 119th and concern for IDOT approval.

 Karen Spangler raised concern with the lack of basements and poor quality
 of materials and requested the left turn lane be extended on 119th Street.

 Jeff Maxick, South Pointe resident, concern for increased traffic on 119th
 Street and requests Hawkweed Drive connection not be opened until the
 project is completely done.

 Michelle Marko, South Pointe resident, HOA member and member of Plan
 for Us. Ms. Marko requested there be no cut through on Hawkweed Drive
 and that the money should go towards improvements on 119th Street.

 Patrick Kinnally represents property owner on west side of DuPage River.
 Mr. Kinnally is opposed to the vacation of Old Book Road stating the
 homeowner would lose access to the property and would effectively be
 condemned.


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 Jay Urso concurred with the previous speakers concerns.

 Adam Conde is a South Pointe resident is against cut through traffic and
 finding an overwhelming amount of traffic currently exists in the
 neighborhood.

 George Howard, High Meadow resident and former HOA board member,
 concurred with prior comments and spoke about lengthening the 119th
 street left turn lane.

 Bill Alstrom, highway commissioner for the Wheatland Township Road
 District. Raised concern with future of 119th Street and the light timing for
 the intersection of 119th Street and Route 59.

 Lynette Stalzer does not find the provided walkways are adequate and
 requested more sidewalks along Route 59.

 Jenni Singh, Plan for Us group, concurs with other Plan for Us group
 comments and showed a video regarding flooding and raised concern for
 lack of drainage.

 Manny Singh, South Pointe resident, raised concern with density and 119th
 Street traffic.

 PZC took a 6 minute recess and reconvened at 10:00pm.

 Chris Leshock, president of River Run and member of Plan For Us. Finds
 the project is not compatible and is concerned with traffic.

 Jerry Bruin is a South Pointe resident, agrees with previous comments.

 Bruce Brown lives in Sterling Estates and raised concern for the proposed
 project.

 PZC inquired about staff support for the rezoning and PUD. Mattingly
 stated that in terms of the comprehensive plan, the proposal provides a
 range of homes (goal of SW plan), provides a balance of ample open
 space, significant links between open space, have a positive impact on
 transportation system.

 PZC inquired about the Hawkweed connection. Chris Nichols, City of
 Naperville Project Engineer, stated the City values intersubdivision
 connections, the Hawkweed connection will be held off until the end of the
 development. PZC inquired about 119th Street. Nichols provided


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 information on the Wikaduke study from 1999 stating 119th Street, from
 Route 30 the Weber Road was identified to be a 5 lane road. The plan is
 to set up the Naperville ROW for the potential of a 5 lane road to be built in
 the future. The PZC inquired about extending the left turn lane on 119th
 Street. Nichols responded the extension of the turn lane is a large cost for a
 small benefit, the improvements at the intersection are aimed at reducing
 the massive delay on 119th.

 PZC inquired about the traffic study and the number of trips produced from
 the Polo Club development. Bill Grieve, Gewalt Hamilton Associates,
 provided clarification on the direction of the daily traffic leaving Polo. Mr.
 Grieve stated that with the addition of the westbound right turn lane and the
 lengthening of the left lane, the average delay at the 119th Street and Route
 59 intersection is considerably reduced. The PZC inquired about the
 approval from IDOT. Nichols stated the acceptance from IDOT will be
 required submittal with the final engineering submittal.

 Chairman Hanson requested DR Horton review the possibility of extending
 the 119th Street left hand turn lane in their proposal. Bill Grieve raised
 safety concerns with people using the long turn lane to beat straight through
 traffic, but replied that if there is a way through the IDOT vetting process
 alter the plan, they will explore it.

 PZC made a motion to extend the meeting until 11:30pm

 Commissioner Athanikar inquired if the assumptions from the WikaDuke
 proposal were included in the Polo Club plan. Bill Grieve stated the site
 plan has accommodated the WikaDuke study by providing the necessary
 ROW.

 Danielle Dash provided closing remarks.

 PZC closed the public hearing.

 Commissioner Hanson believes the project is better, but believes more
 work remains to be done to improve traffic surrounding the development
 and would like to see City Council get comfortable with this traffic data.

 Commissioner Bansal does not find the alterations made to the project
 from the prior proposal are great enough to support. Wants the density to
 be reduced and does not feel the City is ready to take on the additional
 traffic increases provided with this proposal.

 Commissioner Margulies finds the revised proposal has addressed his
 concerns in terms of density and traffic. Finds meaningful changes have


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 been made to the layout with this proposal and will be in support.

 Commissioner Athanikar finds the petitioner has given an exceptional
 amount of attention to alleviating the prior concerns and is in support of the
 proposal.


6. Consider rezoning of the property located at 23450 and 23700 W 119th Street to R3A
 (Medium Density Multiple-family Residence District) (PZC 18-1-022) (Item 2 of 3)
 A motion was made by Commissioner Habel and seconded by Commissioner
 Fessler to adopt the findings of fact as presented by the petitioner and approved
 PZC 18-1-22, rezoning the subject property located at 23450 and 23700 W 119th
 Street, Polo Club to R3A, Medium Density Multiple Family Residence District.

 Aye: 6 - Athanikar, Fessler, Habel, Hanson, Margulies, Robbins
 Nay: 1- Bansal
 Absent: 2 - Van Someren, Losurdo

7. Consider a conditional use to establish the Preliminary Polo Club PUD for the property
 located at 23450 and 23700 W 119th Street (PZC 18-1-022) (Item 3 of 3)
 A motion was made by Commissioner Habel and seconded by Commissioner
 Fessler to adopt the findings of fact as presented by the petitioner and approve
 PZC 18-1-22, a conditional use to establish the Preliminary Polo Club PUD for the
 subject property located at 23450 and 23700 W 119th Street.

 Aye: 6 - Athanikar, Fessler, Habel, Hanson, Margulies, Robbins
 Nay: 1- Bansal
 Absent: 2 - Van Someren, Losurdo

E. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. Approve the minutes of the December 4, 2019 Planning and Zoning Commission
 meeting.
 A motion was made by Bansal, seconded by Fessler, accept. The motion carried
 by the following vote:

 Aye: 7- Athanikar, Bansal, Fessler, Hanson, Margulies, Habel, and Robbins

 Absent: 2- Losurdo, and Van Someren

F. OLD BUSINESS:

G. NEW BUSINESS:

H. ADJOURNMENT:

 11:14 P.M.




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