Planning and Zoning Commission — Naperville, IL
Date: 2020-10-21

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



 Meeting Agenda

 Planning and Zoning Commission

Wednesday, October 21, 2020 7:00 PM Held on Zoom due to COVID-19



CITY OF NAPERVILLE PUBLIC MEETINGS UPDATE:
On Friday, June 12, 2020, an amendment to the Open Meetings Act was signed into law. This
new law replaces the gubernatorial executive order concerning the Open Meetings Act and
allows public bodies to temporarily conduct meetings remotely during a state of emergency,
subject to certain requirements, including a determination by the head of the public body than an
in-person meeting is not practical or prudent.
On Tuesday, June 16, 2020, Mayor Chirico issued an executive order determining that in-person
meetings of the City Council and the City’s boards and commissions are not currently practical or
prudent due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Accordingly, the Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting scheduled for October 21, 2020 will be conducted remotely. 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 City
Clerk’s Office, (630) 305-5300, by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, October 21st.

TO PROVIDE LIVE PUBLIC COMMENT, TESTIMONY, OR TO CROSS-EXAMINE WITNESSES
DURING THE MEETING:
1. Register by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, October 21 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 City Clerk’s Office by calling
(630) 305-5300; or
2. Participate by telephone. Register with the City Clerk’s office by 5 p.m. on Wednesday,
October 21 to receive a dial-in phone number by calling (630)-305-5300.

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, October 21 to be read into the public record during the Planning and
Zoning Commission meeting by a member of staff; or



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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, October 21 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 10 p.m. Friday, October16th 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, October 19th.

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, October 21.

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:
1. 20-1235 Conduct the public hearing to consider a variance to reduce the fencing
 requirement along the subject property’s west property line (Costco Fence)
 - PZC 20-1-087


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2. 20-1249 Conduct the public hearing to consider a variance to permit a 6’ tall solid
 fence in the required corner side yard at the subject property located at
 616 Caraway Court, Naperville - PZC 19-1-095

3. 20-1245 Conduct the public hearing to consider a variance to allow a sunroom to
 encroach into the rear yard setback at 2843 Fairhauser Ct. - PZC
 #20-1-091

4. 20-1250 Conduct the public hearing to consider a variance to Section 6-6A-6 for the
 subject property located at 610 N. Sleight Street (Waldron Resubdvision) -
 PZC 20-1-067

5. 20-1220 Conduct the public hearing regarding amendments proposed to various
 chapters of Title 5 (Building Regulations), Title 6 (Zoning Regulations) and
 Title 7 (Subdivision Regulations) of the Naperville Municipal Code
 regarding developments including duplexes, single-family attached
 dwellings, multiple family dwellings or any combination thereof (PZC
 20-1-089)

6. 20-1246 Conduct the public hearing regarding the properties located at 252 4th
 Avenue, 262 4th Avenue, 329 N. Loomis Street, and 333 N. Loomis Street
 - PZC #20-1-075 (Item 1 of 2)

7. 20-1253 Consider a conditional use in the R2 district to permit townhomes and
 variances to (i) exceed the number of stories and height; (ii) reduce the R2
 rear yard setback; (iii) reduce the R2 front yard setback; and (iv) reduce the
 area requirement for single-family attached dwellings in the R2 district for
 the properties located at 252 4th Avenue, 262 4th Avenue, 329 N. Loomis
 Street, and 333 N. Loomis Street - PZC #20-1-075 (Item 2 of 2)

E. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. 20-1259 Approve the minutes of the October 7, 2020 Planning and Zoning
 Commission meeting

F. OLD BUSINESS:

G. NEW BUSINESS:
1. 20-1237 Initiate a text amendment to Section 6-7E-3 to allow daycare centers,
 preschools, and primary schools as a conditional use in the B5 (Secondary
 Downtown) zoning district

H. ADJOURNMENT:




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



 Meeting Minutes

 Planning and Zoning Commission


Wednesday, October 21, 2020 7:00 PM Held on Zoom due to COVID-19


CITY OF NAPERVILLE PUBLIC MEETINGS UPDATE:
On Friday, June 12, 2020, an amendment to the Open Meetings Act was signed into law. This
new law replaces the gubernatorial executive order concerning the Open Meetings Act and allows
public bodies to temporarily conduct meetings remotely during a state of emergency, subject to
certain requirements, including a determination by the head of the public body than an in-person
meeting is not practical or prudent.
On Tuesday, June 16, 2020, Mayor Chirico issued an executive order determining that in-person
meetings of the City Council and the City’s boards and commissions are not currently practical or
prudent due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Accordingly, the Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting scheduled for October 21, 2020 will be conducted remotely. 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 City
Clerk’s Office, (630) 305-5300, by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, October 21st.

TO PROVIDE LIVE PUBLIC COMMENT, TESTIMONY, OR TO CROSS-EXAMINE WITNESSES
DURING THE MEETING:
1. Register by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, October 21 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 City Clerk’s Office by calling
(630) 305-5300; or
2. Participate by telephone. Register with the City Clerk’s office by 5 p.m. on Wednesday,
October 21 to receive a dial-in phone number by calling (630)-305-5300.

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, October 21 to be read into the public record during the Planning and
Zoning Commission meeting by a member of staff; or


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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, October 21 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 10 p.m. Friday, October16th 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, October 19th.

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, October 21.

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 6 – Manas Athanikar, Bruce Hanson, Anthony Losurdo, Bill Habel,
 Whitney Robbins, Carl Richelia

 Absent 3 – Brett Fessler, Krishna Bansal, Oriana Van Someren

C. PUBLIC FORUM:

D. PUBLIC HEARINGS:


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1. Pass the ordinance approving a variance to reduce the fencing requirement along the
 subject property’s west property line (Costco Fence) - PZC 20-1-087 (Item 1 of 1)
 Sara Kopinski, Planning Services Team, provided an overview of the request.


 Steve Cross, presented on behalf of the petitioner.


 Public Testimony: None


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


 Aye: Athanikar, Hanson, Losurdo, Habel, Richelia, Robbins


 A motion was made by Commissioner Losurdo, seconded by Commissioner
 Richelia to adopt the findings of fact as presented by the petitioner and approve
 PZC 20-1-087, a variance to Section 5-10-3:5.2.4.1 to reduce the fencing
 requirement along the west property line in order to preserve an existing tree
 line for the property located at the northwest corner of Ogden Avenue and
 Naperville-Wheaton Road (Costco).

 Aye: Athanikar, Hanson, Losurdo, Habel, Richelia, Robbins

2. Conduct the public hearing to consider a variance to permit a 6’ tall solid fence in the
 required corner side yard at the subject property located at 616 Caraway Court,
 Naperville - PZC 19-1-095
 Gabrielle Mattingly, Planning Services Team, provided an overview of the request.


 Rocco DiFranco, owner and petitioner, remained available for questions.


 Chairman Hanson inquired if the request is to make the space more accessible. Mr.
 Difranco confirmed yes.


 Public Testimony: None


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


 Aye: Athanikar, Hanson, Losurdo, Habel, Richelia, Robbins


 A motion was made by Commissioner Richelia, seconded by Commissioner
 Losurdo to adopt the findings of fact as presented by the petitioner and approve
 PZC 19-1-095, a variance to Section 6-2-12:1 to permit a 6’ tall privacy fence to be
 located 5’ into the corner side yard setback for the property located at 616
 Caraway Court.

 Aye: Athanikar, Hanson, Losurdo, Habel, Richelia, Robbins

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3. Conduct the public hearing to consider a variance to allow a sunroom to encroach into the
 rear yard setback at 2843 Fairhauser Ct. - PZC #20-1-091
 Kathleen Russell, Planning Services Team, provided an overview of the request.


 Adam Kingen, presented on behalf of the petitioner. Shabbir Ahmed, owner,
 provided additional comments.


 Chairman Hanson requested clarification on the request, Ms. Russell clarified it’s a
 variance to the rear yard setback requirements.


 Public Testimony:


 Staff read one written comment submitted by Raymond Wood into the record.


 Commissioner Athanikar inquired if the sunroom will be smaller than the existing
 deck; Mr. Ahmed said yes. Commissioner Losurdo asked if they would be able to
 add an additional deck off the sunroom without an additional variance, staff replied
 yes, subject to the condition staff is requesting with approval of the variance.
 Chairman Hanson clarified that approval of a variance does not set precedent for
 future review of variances.


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


 Aye: Athanikar, Hanson, Losurdo, Habel, Richelia, Robbins


 A motion was made by Commissioner Athinkar, seconded by Commissioner
 Robbins to adopt the findings of fact as presented by the petitioner and approve
 PZC 20-1-091, a rear yard setback variance to 6-6B-7:1 for the property located at
 2843 Fairhauser Ct. with the following condition: the 66 square feet of the
 sunroom 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 sunroom shall not exceed 25% of the required rear yard per
 Section 6-2-10.5.

 Aye: Athanikar, Hanson, Losurdo, Habel, Richelia, Robbins

4. Conduct the public hearing to consider a variance to Section 6-6A-6 for the subject
 property located at 610 N. Sleight Street (Waldron Resubdvision) - PZC 20-1-067
 Gabrielle Mattingly, Planning Services Team, provided an overview of the request.


 Caitlin Paloian, Rosanova & Whitaker, Ltd., presented on behalf of the petitioners.


 Chairman Hanson inquired if the width of future lot is wide enough for construction
 of a new single-family home, Ms. Paloian confirmed yes.

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 Public testimony: None


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


 Aye: Athanikar, Hanson, Losurdo, Habel, Richelia, Robbins


 A motion was made by Commissioner Robbins, seconded by Commissioner
 Richelia to adopt the findings of fact as presented by the petitioner and approve
 PZC 20-1-067, a variance to reduce the minimum lot width requirements per
 Section 6-6A-6 to allow subdivision of the property located at 610 N. Sleight
 Street (Waldron Resubdivsion).

 Aye: Athanikar, Hanson, Losurdo, Habel, Richelia, Robbins

5. Conduct the public hearing regarding amendments proposed to various chapters of Title
 5 (Building Regulations), Title 6 (Zoning Regulations) and Title 7 (Subdivision
 Regulations) of the Naperville Municipal Code regarding developments including
 duplexes, single-family attached dwellings, multiple family dwellings or any combination
 thereof (PZC 20-1-089)
 Allison Laff, Deputy Director of Transportation, Engineering and Development
 Department presented the proposed text amendment.


 Public Testimony:
 Marilyn Schweitzer spoke in support of the text amendment and made suggestions
 for future text amendments.


 Tim Messer spoke in support of the proposed text amendment and raised a concern
 for future height allowances based on this amendment.


 Chairman Hanson requested clarification on the height allowances. Ms. Laff
 responded that the amendment applies to duplexes in a larger development where
 multiple buildings are proposed; standalone duplexes would still be required to
 comply to the existing regulations.


 Russ Whitaker spoke in support of the text amendment.


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


 Aye: Athanikar, Hanson, Losurdo, Habel, Richelia, Robbins


 A motion was made by Chairman Hanson, seconded by Commissioner Robbins to
 approve PZC 20-1-089, text amendments to various chapters of Title 5 (Building
 Regulations), Title 6 (Zoning Regulations) and Title 7 (Subdivision Regulations) of
 the Naperville Municipal Code regarding developments including duplexes,

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 single-family attached dwellings, multiple family dwellings or any combination
 thereof.

 Aye: Athanikar, Hanson, Losurdo, Habel, Richelia, Robbins

6. Conduct the public hearing regarding the properties located at 252 4th Avenue, 262 4th
 Avenue, 329 N. Loomis Street, and 333 N. Loomis Street - PZC #20-1-075 (Item 1 of 2)
 Kathleen Russell, Planning Services Team, provided an overview of the request.
 Vince Rosanova, Rosanova & Whitaker, Ltd., presented on behalf of the petitioners.


 Public Testimony:
 Staff read one written comment submitted by Dave Trollope into the record.


 Marilyn Schweitzer spoke in support of the conditional use and height variance
 requests, but against the density and reduced setback variance requests.


 Tim Messer spoke against the proposed density and setbacks and stated future
 proposals in the neighborhood should more closely comply with the code.


 Commissioner Robbins asked for information regarding visitor parking, curb cuts,
 and garbage removal. Mr. Rosanova responded each unit will have a two-car garage
 and there are four additional guest parking spaces on the north/south access road,
 clarified the location of the two access points and the plan for trash removal.
 Chairman Hanson inquired about snow removal. Mr. Rosanova stated the
 association will be responsible for snow removal since it is a private drive.


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


 Aye: Athanikar, Hanson, Losurdo, Habel, Richelia, Robbins


 Chairman Hanson spoke in support finding the project to be unique and the
 location justifies the additional density proposed.




7. Consider a conditional use in the R2 district to permit townhomes and variances to (i)
 exceed the number of stories and height; (ii) reduce the R2 rear yard setback; (iii) reduce
 the R2 front yard setback; and (iv) reduce the area requirement for single-family attached
 dwellings in the R2 district for the properties located at 252 4th Avenue, 262 4th Avenue,
 329 N. Loomis Street, and 333 N. Loomis Street - PZC #20-1-075 (Item 2 of 2)
 A motion was made by Commissioner Habel, seconded by Commissioner
 Athanikar, to adopt the findings of fact as presented by the petitioner and
 approve PZC 20-1-075, a conditional use to allow for single family attached
 dwellings, an area variance to Section 6-6C-5:2, a rear yard setback variance to
 Section 6-6C-7, a front yard setback variance to Section 6-6C-7 and a height and
 story variance to Section 6-6C-8:1 for the properties located at 252 4th Avenue,

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 262 4th Avenue, 329 N. Loomis Street, and 333 N. Loomis Street.

 Aye: Athanikar, Hanson, Losurdo, Habel, Richelia, Robbins

E. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. Approve the minutes of the October 7, 2020 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting

 A motion was made by Commissioner Losurdo, seconded by Commissioner
 Robbins to approve the meeting minutes of the October 7, 2020 Planning and
 Zoning Commission meeting.

 Aye: Athanikar, Hanson, Losurdo, Habel, Richelia, Robbins

F. OLD BUSINESS:

G. NEW BUSINESS:

1. Initiate a text amendment to Section 6-7E-3 to allow daycare centers, preschools, and
 primary schools as a conditional use in the B5 (Secondary Downtown) zoning district
 Sara Kopinski, Planning Services Team, provided an overview of the text
 amendment initiation.


 Chairman Hanson requested staff discuss the text amendment with Naperville
 Development Partnership.


 Public Testimony: None


 A motion was made by Commissioner, seconded by Commissioner to initiate a
 text amendment to Section 6-7E-3 to allow daycare centers, preschools, and
 primary schools as a conditional use in the B5 (Secondary Downtown) zoning
 district.

 Aye: Athanikar, Hanson, Losurdo, Habel, Richelia, Robbins

H. ADJOURNMENT:

 9:03 PM

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



 Aye: Athanikar, Hanson, Losurdo, Habel, Richelia, Robbins




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