City of Elgin Planning & Zoning Commission Met June 7.
Here is the minutes provided by the commission:
The regular meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:05 p.m. in the City Council Chambers by Chairman Cox.
Members Present: Nancy Abuali, Alejandro Lopez, Karin Jones, Berto Valdez, and Chairman Cox.
Members Absent: Steven Migala.
Staff Present: Damir Latinovic, Senior Planner.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion made by Commissioner Lopez to approve the minutes of May 3, 2021, as submitted.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jones. The motion passed 4-0-1. (Abstain: Abuali)
Oath Administered: The court reporter administered the oath to all persons desiring to testify.
PETITION TO BE CONSIDERED:
Consideration of Petition 06-21 Requesting a map amendment to PGI Planned General Industrial District Ordinance No. 657-03 with departures from the Elgin Municipal Code requirements for parking lot surface construction, vehicle use area interior landscape yard, vehicle use area landscape yard, vehicle use area interior yard setback, permitted fence height, exterior building materials, and any other departures as may be necessary or desirable to construct a new trucking service facility at the property commonly known as 1325 Bluff City Boulevard; by Abbott Land and Investment Corporation, as applicant, and Gifford 300, LLC, as property owner. The properties classified in the PGI Planned General Industrial District established by Ordinance No. 657-03 are commonly known as 1325 Bluff City Blvd, 1225 Gifford Rd, 1235 Gifford Rd, 1245 Gifford Rd, 1255 Gifford Rd, and 1325 Gifford Rd.
Mr. Latinovic stated this hearing was continued at the last Planning and Zoning Commission meeting to June 7, 2021 without any discussion at the request of the applicant. The applicant has again submitted a request to continue the public hearing regarding Petition 06-21 to the July 12, 2021, Planning & Zoning Commission meeting at 7 pm to finalize the proposed development. Staff does not have any objections.
Commissioner Abuali moved to continue Petition 06-21 to the July 12, 2021, Planning & Zoning Commission at 7 pm.
Commissioner Lopez seconded the motion, which was adopted 5-0.
Consideration of Petition 17-21 Requesting a conditional use to permit accessory package liquor sales at the existing motor vehicle service station and convenience food store at the property commonly referred to as 2455 South Street, by RDK Ventures, LLC, as applicant and property owner.
No objectors were present.
Commissioner Jones moved to recommend that City Council approve Petition 17-21, subject to the conditions outlined within the staff report, and to adopt as the findings of the Commission, the documents and conditions provided within such staff report.
Commissioner Valdez seconded the motion, which was adopted 5-0.
Chairman Cox stated that he needs to recuse himself from the consideration of the next Petition 18-21 because he is a partner in the firm that is providing architectural services for the project.
Chairman Pro-Tem: Motion made by Commissioner Lopez to appoint Commissioner Jones as Chairperson Pro-Tem for the public hearing of Petition 18-21.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Abuali. The motion passed 4-0-1. (Abstain: Jones)
Consideration of Petition 18-21 Requesting a conditional use to establish a food store, more specifically a retail bakery, at the property commonly referred to as 203 E. Chicago Street, by Elgin Leasing and Operating Company, LLC, as applicant and property owner.
One person spoke regarding petition.
Commissioner Lopez moved to recommend that City Council approve Petition 18-21, subject to the conditions outlined within the staff report, and to adopt as the findings of the Commission, the documents and conditions provided within such staff report.
Commissioner Abuali seconded the motion, which was adopted 4-0.
Chairman Cox resumed his duties.
Consideration of Petition 21-21 Requesting a map amendment to rezone five properties from RC2 Residence Conservation District to CF Community Facility District to construct a parking lot expansion at the McKinley Elementary School property commonly referred to as 258 Lovell Street. The five properties are commonly referred to as 731 Center Street, 737 Center Street, 265 Lincoln Avenue, 269 Lincoln Avenue, and 738 Prospect Boulevard, by School District U-46, as applicant and property owner.
No objectors were present.
Commissioner Abuali moved to recommend that City Council approve Petition 21-21, subject to the conditions outlined within the staff report, and to adopt as the findings of the Commission, the documents and conditions provided within such staff report.
Commissioner Valdez seconded the motion, which was adopted 5-0.
OTHER BUSINESS: Mr. Latinovic reminded the commissioners that the next Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on July 12 will be held at the Hemmens Cultural Center because of the renovations to the Council Chambers. Additional communications will be forthcoming about the exact location within the Hemmens Theater.
PUBLIC COMMENT: One person spoke regarding the need to incorporate more sustainability-minded efforts as part of development project review.
PENDING DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS: Mr. Latinovic gave a summary of pending applications.
ADJOURNMENT: Motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner Abuali.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Valdez. The motion passed unanimously.
The meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission was adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
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