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Zoning Board of Appeals Record of Minutes
Date: May 21, 2019 Location: Village Hall
CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Chairman Kiefer called the Zoning Board of Appeals and Plan Commission meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
and led the Pledge.
ROLL CALL: Commissioners Minnis, Renzi, Seggebruch, and Chairman Kiefer were present.
Commissioners Heinen, Ruane, and Womack were absent. Plainfield Fire Protection District was present. Plainfield Township Park District, Plainfield Public Library District and Plainfield Community
Consolidated School District 202 were absent.
OTHERS PRESENT: Yuchen Ding, Associate Planner
APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the Zoning Board of Appeals dated August 7, 2018 were approved as presented.
PUBLIC COMMENTS No Comment.
DEVELOPMENT REPORT Mr. Ding provided an update on the Forest Edge annexation case.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS Case No. 1350-041019.VAR.SPR 15809 S. Route 59 Vequity, LLC
Mr. Ding stated the applicant is seeking approval of a variance to permit a rear yard setback
encroachment similar in magnitude to the setbacks per the existing development. Staff notes that the
variance request will be considered by the Zoning Board of Appeals, while the site plan review will be considered by the Plan Commission. The subject property is a 43,842 square-foot lot located at northeast
corner of Renwick Road and Route 59. Currently, the lot is improved with a gas station providing eight (8) fuel islands and a small convenience store under the overhead canopy. The existing site also includes a detached carwash facility on the rear side of the lot and protruding 7.87 feet.
Mr. Ding reviewed the finding of facts in the staff report dated May 17, 2019. Mr. Ding stated prior to
public hearing and discussion by the Zoning Board of Appeals, staff recommends approval.
Chairman Kiefer swore in Ivan Nockov, representing Vequity, LLC. Mr. Nockov state he has nothing to add at this time.
Chairman Kiefer asked for public comment and there was no response.
Commissioner Seggebruch asked staff if the rear setback on the survey from the current gas station is
correct, since it shows a 15-foot rear setback and not 30 foot. Mr. Ding stated he will need to look into
this detail. Commissioner Seggebruch asked if the village standard today is 30-foot rear yard setback. Mr. Ding confirmed. Commissioner Renzi stated that we need to find out when or if the rear yard setback
changed or if the survey is not accurate, since it affects the Variance Analysis criteria (a) in the staff
report.
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Chairman Kiefer asked if staff has received any feedback from residents. Mr. Ding indicated staff has
not. Commissioner Renzi asked if the notice and mailings were posted and published in accordance with
state statute and local ordinance. Mr. Ding confirmed.
Commissioner Seggebruch commented on the general harmony of the development comparing the survey
information at 15 feet rear yard setback and current rear yard setback. Commissioner Seggebruch stated on the site plan it is labeled as a front yard setback, but the report states it is a rear yard setback, so clarification is needed. Chairman Kiefer suggested staff get clarification on this issue before this case
goes to Village Board.
Chairman Kiefer asked what will happen to the existing tanks. Mr. Nockov stated the tanks, product lines, and pumps will be removed.
Commissioner Minnis asked if the existing landscape buffer along the residential lot line will be impacted by the redevelopment. Mr. Nockov indicated they have a plan to protect that landscape buffer.
Commissioner Seggebruch made a motion adopt the findings of fact of staff as articulated at this meeting
of the Zoning Board of Appeals as the findings of fact of the Zoning Board of Appeals and, recommend approval of a variance to permit a building encroachment of up to 17.33 feet into the rear yard setback for
the property located at 15809 South Route 59.
Seconded by Commissioner Minis. Vote by roll call: Renzi, yes; Minnis, yes; Seggebruch, yes; Kiefer,
yes. Motion carried 4-0. DISCUSSION
No Discussion. ADJOURN
Zoning Board of Appeals meeting Adjourned at 7:21 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by
Tracey Erickson
Recording Secretary