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Village of Northbrook Plan Commission met March 5.
Here are the minutes provided by the commission:
1) Roll Call
2) Minutes Approval
2.A) Minutes for Approval - February 6, 2024
Commissioner Walden moved, Commissioner Melnick seconded the motion to approve the regular meeting minutes for February 6, 2024, as presented. On voice vote, all were in favor.
3) Community Planning Report
Michaela Kohlstedt, Deputy Director, reported the Village Board held a special meeting to discuss the new Zoning Code. The consultant will take the feedback received to start task 4. Furthermore, the Zoning Administrator has resigned; the Village is actively recruiting to fill the vacancy.
4) Public Comment Time
5) Public Hearing
5.A) DOCKET NO. PCD-23-12: 89 AND 91 LEE ROAD - MINOR SUBDIVISION – LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT (Public Meeting). An application filed by Giuseppina & Luigi
DiPasquale and Anna & Antonino Marchiafava as owners of the property commonly known as 89 Lee Road and 91 Lee Road respectively, for the purposes of considering approval of a minor subdivision application consisting of a lot line adjustment between the two parcels.
Chairman Elisco opened the public hearing.
Commissioner DeBartolo made a motion to waive the staff presentation; seconded by Commissioner Halperin. On roll call vote, all were in favor. (8 Yes Votes, 0 No Votes)
Commissioner Morgen made a motion to approve a resolution for Docket No. PCD-23-12, 89 and 91 Lee Road, minor subdivision, lot line adjustment, as prepared and submitted by staff; seconded by Commissioner Halperin. On roll call vote, all were in favor. (8 Yes Votes, 0 No Votes)
5.B) DOCKET NO. PCD-24-02: 3075-3085 COMMERCIAL AVENUE - DAIRY PROCESSING FACILITY (First Public Hearing). An application filed by Quay Corporation, Inc. as lessee of the property commonly known as 3075-3085 Commercial Avenue, to be owned by a potential purchaser Catalina Properties, LLC, and which is currently owned by Paulson G. Thariath and his successors, as Trustee of Paulson G. Thariath Revocable Trust, one half (1/2) interest & Avery Baron and his successors, as Trustee of Avery Baron Revocable Trust, one half (1/2) interest, for the purposes of: (A) Zoning Code Text Amendment to allow Dairy Products (SIC No. 2020.00) in I-1 Restricted Industrial District; (B) Special Permit to allow Dairy Products (SIC No. 2020.00) in I-1 Restricted Industrial District; (C) Variation to reduce the required parking from 62 spaces to 48 (22.6%); and (D) Approval of any such variations, waivers, and zoning relief as may be necessary.
Senior Planner Swati Pandey discussed an application submitted by Quay Corporation, Inc., for the property located at 3075-3085 Commercial Avenue. The applicant is requesting a text amendment to allow a dairy processing facility in the Industrial District. She provided a brief overview of the following: zoning, text amendment, proposed plan, special permit, and parking variation. She noted the requested relief/primary issues the Commission should consider.
Michaela Kohlstedt, Deputy Director explained how uses have been added over the years to the Industrial District use list.
Ms. Pandey stated that the Village verified the applicants existing locations have no violations. The applicant confirmed business operations will not impact surrounding properties in their narrative by expanding on their operations and mechanisms of waste and odor control. Furthermore, the Village Board suggested a special permit for dairy products in I-1 district .
Ms. Kohlstedt explained the purpose of the special permit and enforcement process.
Victor Cuellar, Quay Corporation, Inc., 42 Meadow Road, spoke about the business operations. The facility will primarily manufacture sour cream (along with cheese and yogurt) and follow the same operations as the other locations. He provided a brief overview of the following: dairy products, minimal waste production, disposal of waste, and truck rentals. The existing roof will not be replaced, and the installation of charging stations has not been determined.
Commissioner Halperin made a motion to close the public hearing; seconded by Commissioner Melnick. On roll call vote, all were in favor. (8 Yes Votes, 0 No Votes)
Commissioner Melnick favors the special permit.
Commissioner DeBartolo favors the proposed use. Furthermore, he has no concerns regarding the parking variation.
Commissioner Halperin favors the proposed use. Furthermore, she has no concerns regarding the parking variation.
Commissioner Morgen favors the proposed use, special permit not necessary. Furthermore, he has no concerns regarding the parking variation.
Commissioner Torf favors the proposed use.
Commissioner Walden favors the proposed use.
Chairman Elisco concurs with his fellow Commissioners. He favors the following: proposed use, parking variation, location, text amendment, and special permit. He questioned if a special permit is appropriate.
Village Attorney Caitlyn Culbertson and Ms. Kohlstedt clarified the Villages authority with a special permit and dairy categories.
Commissioner Melnick made a motion to direct staff to prepare a resolution for Docket No. PCD-24-02, 3075-3085 Commercial Avenue, dairy processing facility; seconded by Commissioner Halperin.
The Commission discussed amending the resolution to require the applicant to install an electric panel for outdoor charging stations.
Ms. Kohlstedt noted an electrical panel is not part of the Zoning Code.
Commissioner Torf questioned requiring the applicant to install an electric panel that is not part of the Zoning Code.
Ms. Culbertson spoke on the importance of imposing conditions based on the Zoning Code.
The Commission determined that no amendment to the motion is required as no additional condition will be placed.
Commissioner Melnick made a motion to direct staff to prepare a resolution for Docket No. PCD-24-02, 3075-3085 Commercial Avenue, dairy processing facility, as prepared and submitted by staff; seconded by Commissioner Halperin. On roll call vote, all were in favor. (8 Yes Votes, 0 No Votes)
6) Review of Draft Resolutions
7) Discussion Topics
Michaela Kohlstedt, Deputy Director confirmed that the Illinois Baseball Academy stated they were following protocol with Commissioner DeBartolo. The City will follow up on the fire lane complaint.
Commissioner DeBartolo disagrees with the baseball academy’s response.
Senior Planner Swati Pandey stated the Village will follow-up on baseball academy complaints. To note, the parking lot does not have signage posted regarding drop-off/pick-up operations; the special permit conditions include drop-off/pick-up pamphlets to be distributed to their clients.
Ms. Kohlstedt explained the importance of a resolution complying with the Zoning Code. Furthermore, the Village is working on streamlining the application process and codifying the Zoning Code.
Commissioner Halperin left the meeting at 8:39 pm.
8) Remarks for the Good of the Order
9) Adjourn
Commissioner Melnick made a motion, seconded by Commissioner DeBartolo to adjourn. On voice vote, a motion to adjourn passed unanimously. Adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
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