Grundy Reporter

Village of Coal City Planning and Zoning Board met Nov. 4.

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

At 7 p.m. on Monday, November 4, 2019, chairman Georgette Vota called to order the meeting of the Coal City Planning and Zoning Board in the boardroom of the Village Hall. Members in attendance were Maria Lewis, Jill Breneman, Richard Crotteau, John Hawkinson, Irving DeWald and Amanda Burns. Also in attendance were Matt Fritz, village administrator and Trustee Dave Togliatti.

The minutes of the October 21, 2019 meeting were presented. Crotteau moved to approve the minutes as presented, second by Burns. Roll call-Ayes; Crotteau, Vota, Hawkinson, DeWald and Burns. Nays; none. Abstain; Lewis and Breneman. Motion carried.

There was no public comment at this meeting.

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 

REZONING PRESENTATION

410 S. Broadway 

Michael and Jennifer Votta

Mr. Fritz explained that the petitioners are requesting the property be rezoned from RS-3 to Residential Business. They plan on turning the present home into an antique shop and coffee shop and the present 1-bedroom rental unit will continue to be a rental unit. Discussion included:

• Amending the petition to include a conditional use permit for the coffee shop

• Main house is 2100 sq. ft.

• Parking-9 to 10 spaces including on street parking 

• ADA compatibility questioned

• Fire code on rental unit questioned

• Consignment sales

• Possible variance for parking

• Two car garage beneath the rental will be assigned to the rental unit

The Public Hearing on this matter is scheduled for Monday, November 18th.

VARIANCE PRESENTATION

35 & 55 S. Broadway 

DRX, Ltd. 

State Bank of Graymond Land Trust #1030

Mr. Fritz explained that the petitioners are interested in consolidating three parcels to a 22,000 sq. ft. parcel for an O'Reilly Auto Parts store. The type of structure does not comply with the Core Area Design Guidelines and a variance is required. Representing the petitioner is Fernando Deltoro with HR Green. Discussion included:

• Three lots-two property owners. 

• "O" setback

• 1 story building to be constructed

• Parking and entrance

• Moving trash pad

• Turning the building direction

• Entrances to Emmy's

• Awning approval

• 7,760 sq. ft. building

• 28 parking spaces required

• Marques/signage-red corporate signature sign

• North & east side/architectural features

• Landscaping

• Parking lights 

Mr. Deltoro will take the suggestions and comments back to the developers. The public hearing is scheduled for Monday, November 18th at 7 p.m.

Georgette Vota asked for an update regarding the McDonald's. Mr. Fritz state that being discussed is:

• Demolishing the present McDonald's and rebuilding in the summer of 2020

• Purchasing the Gilchrist property to the west of the restaurant

• Entrance on Broadway-exit on Division

• Enlarging the restaurant

• Truck deliveries 

Mr. Fritz also gave an update regarding the Dunkin Donuts business and the Hoffman Transportation, which is near completion and need signage.

Burns moved to adjourn the meeting, second by Crotteau. All signified by saying aye. No one opposed. Motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 7:52 p.m.

https://coalcity-il.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/PZ-Minutes-11-04-19.pdf