City of Elgin Planning & Zoning Commission met Aug. 7.
Here are the minutes provided by the commission:
The regular meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers by Chairman Cox in the City Council Chambers, 2nd Floor North Tower, 150 Dexter Court, Elgin, IL, 60120.
Members Present: Nancy Abuali, Karin Jones, Alex Lopez, Steven Migala, and Chairman Cox.
Members Absent: Berto Valdez, and Jordan Wildermuth
Staff Present: Damir Latinovic, Senior Planner.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Motion made by Commissioner Jones to approve the minutes of July 10, 2023, as submitted. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Abuali.
The motion passed 5-0.
Oath Administered: The court reporter administered the oath to all persons desiring to testify.
PETITION TO BE CONSIDERED:
Consideration of Petition 19-23
Requesting approval of a planned development as a conditional use with departures from the Elgin Municipal Code requirements for the width of a drive-through service lane, the maximum number of wall graphics, the location of a wall graphic on a canopy, the location of a monument graphic, the minimum vehicle use area interior landscape yard, and any other departures as may be necessary or desirable, to construct a second, side-by-side drive-through service lane with other site and building improvements at the existing Burger King restaurant at the property commonly referred to as 1150 N. McLean Boulevard, by John Kayser/ Cave Enterprises Operations, LLC, as applicant, and JHGV, LLC., as property owner.
There was no public comment.
Commissioner Migala moved to recommend that City Council approve Petition 19-23, 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 Lopez seconded the motion, which was adopted 5-0.
Consideration of Petition 20-23
Requesting approval of a planned development as a conditional use with departures from the Elgin Municipal Code requirements for the height of a fence, the minimum outdoor lighting level, and any other departures as may be necessary or desirable, to construct security enhancements to the existing ComEd substation including a seven-foot-high chain link fence with a one-foot high "Y"-shaped barbed wire on top, and new outdoor lighting at the property commonly referred to as 70 National Street, by Will Otter, Sidley Austin LLP, as applicant, and Commonwealth Edison Company, as property owner.
There was no public comment.
Commissioner Lopez moved to recommend that City Council approve Petition 20-23, 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 5-0.
Consideration of Petitions 21-23 and 24-23
Requesting approval of an amendment to the annexation agreement and planned development as a map amendment with departures from the Elgin Municipal Code requirements for the maximum permitted vehicle use area, the minimum building rear yard setback, the number of principal buildings per zoning lot, the location of air conditioning equipment, and any other departures as may be necessary or desirable, to construct 64 townhomes within 10 multiple-unit buildings with rear-loaded garages accessible from private alleyways, all at the property commonly referred to as 3271 US Route 20, by Global Builders Inc., as applicant and property owner.
Several members of the public spoke regarding the petitions.
Commissioner Abuali moved to recommend that City Council approve Petitions 21-23 and 24- 23, 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 Jones seconded the motion, which was adopted 4-1.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Commissioners requested staff provide some refresher materials on the Commission's role, powers and duties, and any studies that have been done regarding property values of properties surrounding new developments.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
PENDING DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS:
Mr. Latinovic gave a summary of pending applications.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner Jones
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Migala.
The motion passed unanimously.
The meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
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