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Home My WebLink About06/28/2018 P&Z Minutes 09-18MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION CASE NO. PZ -09-18 PROPERTY ADDRESS: PETITIONER: PUBLICATION DATE: REQUEST: MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT INTERESTED PARTIES: Hearing Date: June 28, 2018 621 N. Main Street ALA Architects & Planners, Inc. June 13, 2018 Conditional Use to allow a daycare center Thomas Fitzgerald Agostino Filippone William Beattie Norbert Mizwicki Walter Szymczak Lisa Griffin Joseph Donnelly, Chair Sharon Otteman Consuelo Arguilles-Deputy Director of Community Development Jason Shallcross-Development Review Planner ALA Architects & Planners, Inc. Chairman Donnelly called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Commissioner Beattie made a motion seconded by Commissioner Mizwicki to approve of the minutes from the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on May 24, 2018. The minutes were approved 6-0 with Commissioner Mizwicki abstaining. Chairman Donnelly introduced case, PZ -09-18 as 621 N. Main Street and stated the case is Village Board final. Mr. Shallcross gave a brief description of Subject Property and explained the Petitioner has purchased and demolished the vacant structure on the property and is proposing to reconfigure the parking lot and construct a new daycare center with related improvements. He further stated that the project requires a conditional use. He gave a brief description of Staff's comments and stated that Staff finds that the daycare center meets the conditional use standards subject to complying with the conditions listed below and that granting such requests would be in the best interest of the Village. He further explained based on these findings, Staff recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission make a motion to adopt staff's findings as the findings of the Planning and Zoning Commission and recommend approval of the following motion: Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting- June 28, 2018 PZ -09-18 Joseph Donnelly, Chair "To approve a Conditional Use permit for a daycare center at 621 N. Main Street, Case No. PZ -09-18, subject to the following conditions: 1. The utility sheds shall be at least six feet (6) from any side and rear lot lines; 2. Compliance with all Development, Fire, Building, and other Village codes and regulations; 3. Submittal of a landscape, irrigation, and photometric plan that comply with Village Code requirements; 4. Development of the site in general conformance with the site plan prepared by ALA Architects & Planners, Inc. dated June 7', 2018; and 5. Development of the building in general conformance with the elevation plans prepared by ALA Architects & Planners, Inc. dated February 28t'', 2018, except that the plans shall be modified by Petitioner as directed by Village staff to make the elevations consistent with the surrounding neighborhood." He reminded the Commission that this case is Village Board final. Commissioner Beattie asked what modifications staff recommends the Petitioner make to the elevations. Mrs. Arguilles stated she recommends changing the bright vivid colors used on the building to be more in line with the surrounding neighborhood. Commissioner Filippone asked what the height of the surrounding properties is in comparison with Subject Property. Mr. Shallcross gave a brief explanation of the varying heights. There was general discussion regarding lot coverage and design guidelines on the site. Chairman Donnelly asked for more information regarding the addition of parking stalls along Judith Ann. Mr. Shallcross explained they are public parking stalls that anyone can use and they are not dedicated to the Subject Property. Commissioner Griffin asked the capacity of the building. Mr. Shallcross stated it's proposed to one hundred three (103) children. There was general discussion about the landscape plan and Mr. Shallcross stated that the Petitioner has agreed to comply. Chairman Donnelly swore in the following: Alex Field- 1333 PamAnny Dr. Glendale, IL. Kelly Cahill- 50 Virginia St. Crystal Lake, IL. Chis Russo- 2600 Behan Road Crystal Lake, IL. Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting- June 28, 2018 PZ -09-18 Joseph Donnelly, Chair Ms. Cahill gave a brief description of the existing elevations and explained that it is the company's branding and "signature" colors. She gave some examples of other buildings around town that uses bright colors. Mr. Field explained that the red roof is a characteristic of all the locations; however, the Petitioner is willing to work with staff to comply with code but would like to stay in the scheme of the colors of their brand. There is one location that currently doesn't have the branding but will be going through renovations shortly. There was general discussion between the Petitioner and the Commissioners regarding the longevity of the business. Commissioner Filippone questioned the Petitioner's opinion of the other locations. He stated that the Subject Property is surrounded by residential properties and the design of the proposed building will not conform. There was in depth conversation between the Commissioners and the Petitioner regarding the color scheme of the proposed building. Commissioner Beattie urged the Petitioner to work with staff as to what would be acceptable to both parties when it comes to compromising on the color scheme. Commissioner Fitzgerald suggested the Petitioner have a representative to discuss the traffic study at Village Board. Chairman Donnelly opened the meeting up to the public. Citizens to be heard: Dean Shauwalter (4 E. Judith Ann Drive)- Mr. Shauwalter stated his concerns about fencing and the current brick retaining wall; he also asked the petitioner to address water runoff and traffic. Megan (4 E. Judith Ann Drive)- She stated her concerns with the liquor store across the street from the Subject Property and the broken liquor bottles in the parking lot. She also stated that the Village should send out a notice to surrounding properties letting residents know that a building is going to be demolished as a courtesy. Hearing no further questions, the Petitioner addressed the residents' concerns as follows: • The east fence line is a six foot (6) solid privacy fence • The brick retaining wall will be either removed or repaired • The water runoff will remain on the property • Snow will be contained in the 3 extra parking spaces and or will be trucked off site Mrs. Arguilles addressed the residents' concerns as follows: The Village can provide the applicant with a list of address labels of the surrounding property for further notification of the construction process She encouraged the residents to call the Village when they have concerns of property maintenance at the liquor store, and ensured the resident that the Community Development Department would follow up on her complaint Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting- June 28, 2018 PZ -09-18 Joseph Donnelly, Chair There was general discussion regarding the exact areas of snow removal responsible by the Petitioner. Hearing no further questions from the public, Commissioner Beattie made the following motion seconded by Commissioner Mizwicki: "To approve a Conditional Use permit for a daycare center at 621 N. Main Street, Case No. PZ -09-18, subject to the following conditions: 1. The utility sheds shall be at least six feet (6) from any side and rear lot lines; 2. Compliance with all Development, Fire, Building, and other Village codes and regulations; 3. Submittal of a landscape, irrigation, and photometric plan that comply with Village Code requirements; 4. Development of the site in general conformance with the site plan prepared by ALA Architects & Planners, Inc. dated June 7', 2018; and 5. Development of the building in general conformance with the elevation plans prepared by ALA Architects & Planners, Inc. dated February 28t'', 2018, except that the plans shall be modified by Petitioner as directed by Village staff to make the elevations consistent with the surrounding neighborhood." There was general discussion between the commissioners regarding the legitimacy of Staff's condition of approval stating the plans be modified by Petitioner as directed by Village Staff to make the elevations consistent with surrounding neighborhood. ROLL CALL: AYES- Fitzgerald, Beattie, Mizwicki, Filippone, Szymczak, Griffin, Donnelly NAYS- None The motion was approved 7-0 with a positive recommendation to Village Board. This case is Village Board final. Hearing no further comments, Commissioner Beattie made a motion seconded by Commissioner Mizwicki and the meeting was adjourned at 8:33 pm. Jenna Moder Jenna Moder Administrative Assistant Community Development Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting- June 28, 2018 PZ -09-18 Joseph Donnelly, Chair