Grundy Reporter

The Village of Coal City Planning & Zoning Board met Aug. 21.

Here is the agenda provided by the Board:

At 7 p.m. on Monday, August 21, 2017, Village Clerk Pamela Noffsinger called to order the meeting of the Coal City Planning and Zoning Board in the boardroom of the Village Hall. In attendance were members; Max Waldez, Richard Crotteau, John Hawkinson and Irving DeWald. Absent was Maria Lewis and Georgette Wota. Also in attendance was Matt Fritz, village administrator and Richard "Bob" Malone, building and zoning official.

In the absence of the chairman, Clerk Noffsinger asked for a motion to appoint a member as the acting chairman for tonight's meeting. DeWald moved to appoint John Hawkinson as acting chairman for this meeting, second by Crotteau. Roll call-Ayes; Waldez, Crotteau and DeWald. Absent; Wota and Lewis. Pass; Hawkinson. Motion carried.

The minutes of the August 7, 2017 meeting were presented for approval. Hawkinson noted a correction. DeWald moved to approve the minutes with the correction, Second by Crotteau. Roll call; Ayes; Crotteau, Hawkinson and DeWald. Nays; none. Absent; Wota and Lewis. Pass; Waldez. Motion carried.

Zoning Board of Appeals

Public Hearing

A Public Hearing was called to order for a variance request by Steve and Katherine Hester, d/b/a Coal Bin Self Storage Inc. at 655 S. Marguerite Street. All those wishing to Speak at the public hearing were sworn in by the Village Clerk. Mr. Fritz explained that the petitioners are requesting a variance for the construction of a new storage unit, 20 ft, X 260 ft, along side of their present units. Entrance to each storage unit will be on the north side of the building and a fence will be placed connecting to the proposed storage unit, The new building will not interfere with the Swale that exists on the South side of the property. There was no public comment at this meeting. Crotteau moved to approve the variance request as presented, second by DeWaid. Roll call-Ayes; Valdez, Crotteau, Hawkinson and DeWald. Nays; none. Absent; Wota and Lewis. Motion carried. The request will be presented to the Village Board at their meeting on August 23.

Conditional Use Presentation

A Conditional Use presentation for H&H Enterprises, LLC, by Joseph Hudetz for the placement of a drive-up kiosk, "Nice Ice & Water" was presented to the Board. This ice and water container will be placed at 80 E. Division Street, just off the east side of the parking area for Rosatti's Pizza and Subway. The container is self-contained and unmanned. The kiosk will use the Village's water and Mr. Hudetz explained the filtering system and that 3000 lbs. can be produced on a daily basis. Mr. Hudetz stated that he is community minded and offers many benefits for the Village including a ten-cent charge for the refill of a 20 oz. sport bottle of water. Discussed was:

o Refuse containers

o Kiosk size and height

o Sanitation procedure

o Corner-line of site

o Boards

o 220 voltage-underground electrical The Public Hearing on this matter is scheduled for Monday, September 18".

REZONING REQUEST PRESENTATION

A rezoning application was presented to the Board by BDR Properties and Bernie D'Orazio for the rezoning from -1 to RM-2 at 130 Blackstone Street. Mr. D'Orazio has recently purchased the property consisting of over one-acre. He is proposing that the existing building at 130 Blackstone, formerly known as Anderson Auto, be converted into an eight unit apartment building. In order to accomplish that, the property should be rezoned to RM-2. Mr. D'Orazio is promoting the rentals as 55 years and older units. There is adequate parking. The existing shed will remain and be used for storage, Points of discussion included:

o Laundry area to be included in each unit and not a community unit

o No garages No pets Not government subsidized housing Landscaping

o Parking

o 55 and older rental

o Exterior improvements Future plans for the property include the demolition of the two existing rental units on the property and building additional multi-family rental units in their place. In order for that to occur, a possible Planned Unit Development may be necessary.

The Board advised Mr. D'Orazio that the following was necessary for the approval of the zoning change:

o Parking plans Lighting plans

o Green space plans

o Exterior building plans The public hearing on this request is Tuesday, September 5".

An error was noted in the new zoning maps and Mr. Malone will correct the Omission.

Crotteau moved to adjourn the meeting, second by Valdez. All signified by saying aye. No one opposed. Motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

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