HomeMy Public PortalAbout2011-09-20 ZBA minutes VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS RECORD OF MINUTES DATE: September 20, 2011 Chairman Sobkoviak called the meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the pledge to the flag. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Seggebruch, O’Rourke, Re nzi, Kiefer, Chairman Sobkoviak; and Fire District were present. Commissioners Heinen and Fulco, Park, School, and Library Districts were absent. Also present were Michael S. Garrigan; Village Planner and Merrilee Trotz, Recording Secretary Approval of Minutes: The last Zoning Board of Appeals minutes were previously approved as they ran concurrently with the Plan Commission minutes of June 21, 2011. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Chairman Sobkoviak asked for public comments on items that are not on the agenda. There was no response. Chairman Sobkoviak welcomed students from Plainfield North High School. DEVELOPMENT REPORT: Mr. Garrigan stated the Village Board approved the ordinance for the Downtown Historic District; the site plan for Medi cal Building on Route 59; the rezoning of Lots 4 & 5 of Legacy Commercial; the final plat for Lifespring Church; supported the use for the Muller concept of the use for the storage facility but did not support the rezoning of the property. OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: Case No. 1561-083111.V BURGER KING Mr. Garrigan stated this is a public hearing for a variance heard pursuant to public notice in accordance with state statute and all applicable ordinances. Mr . Garrigan indicated the property is located on Route 59 south of Renwick Road and the request is fo r a taller sign resulting from the reconstruction and widening of Route 59 at a much higher grade than prev iously existing. Mr. Garrigan reviewed the four (4) findings of fact and indicated Staff felt the effec tive height of the sign above the prevailing road grade would remain at approximately 10 feet, which is th e maximum height permitted by the zoning code; sign visibility is extremely important for the quick-service rest aurant use; Staff submits that visibility has been impacted and this is a reasonable request to maintain a viable business use at this location; and Staff feels that the modified sign would be similar to other signs in the area and would not have a significant negative impact on adjacent properties. Michael P. Collins VILLAGE PRESIDENT Michelle Gibas VILLAGE CLERK TRUSTEES Margie Bonuchi Paul Fay Bill Lamb Garrett M. Peck James Racich Dan Rippy
Plan Commission Minutes September 20, 2011 Page 2 of 2 Staff suggests a favorable recommendation that the app licant has met the required findings of fact for the variance to allow them the additional four foot to their monument sign. Chairman Sobkoviak swore in Tomi Minner, repr esentative of the owner of the property. Commissioner Kiefer asked if any other businesses have made similar requests. Mr. Garrigan indicated we have not; we are working with the owner of Vintage Harvest Commercial; the grade difference is substantially different here at the Burger King than at other areas along Route 59. Commissioner Kiefer asked if this would open it to other businesses aski ng for taller signs. Mr. Garrigan indicated there is precedence for businesses on Route 30. Commissioner Kiefer agreed with the need for the variance. Commissioner Seggebruch asked if we had pictures of the current sign; asked if base landscaping would be required. Mr. Garrigan indicated the applicant w ould have to comply with the current ordinance if there is support for this variance. Ms. Minner indicated they moved the sign previously at the request of IDOT but at that time they did not know what the grade would be upon completion; further agreed plantings could be placed around the base of the sign. Commissioner Seggebruch also agreed with the need for the variance but thought the sign could be enhanced with plantings. Commissioner Renzi indicated it is a drive thru impulse restaurant and visibility is needed. Chairman Sobkoviak stated probably 50% or more was impulse rather than destination. Chairman Sobkoviak asked for public comments. There were none. Commissioner Kiefer made a motion to adopt the findings of fact of the Zoning Board of Appeals and to recommend approval of a variance to permit a ground m onument sign of approximately 14 feet in height for Burger King at 16100 S. Route 59. Seconded by Commissioner Seggebruch. Vote by roll call: Renzi, yes; O’Rourke, yes; Segge bruch, yes; Kiefer, yes; Sobkoviak, yes. Motion carried 5-0, 2 members absent. Adjourned at 7:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted by _________________________ Merrilee Trotz Recording Secretary