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							At a meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Joliet, Illinois, held Thursday,
August 19, 2010, at the hour of 1:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 150 West Jefferson Street,
Joliet, Illinois with the following members present:

Mr. Ed Hennessy
Mr. William Ferguson
Mr. Charles Graham
Mr. Ed Hennessy
Ms. Christine Merriman
Ms. Denise Powers (Chairman Pro-Tem)
Mr. Jim Riggs
Absent:
Ms. Elizabeth Nevarez

Thereupon the following matters were heard by the Zoning Board of Appeals:

THIS PETITION WAS HEARD OUT OF ORDER AS LISTED ON THE AGENDA.

PETITION 2010-33: A Variation of Use to allow construction of a 100 ft. high, 14 ft. x 48 ft.
V-type digital billboard located on the north side of I-80, west of Joyce Rd. (2780 McDonough
St.)

Mr. Jackson read the staff report into the record.
Chairman Hennessey swore in the petitioner representing Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc., Mr. Chris
Lupo, Chicago, Illinois. This off-premise sign will be regulated, and must adhere to, the Illinois
state code which prohibits moving parts, video images, flashing or blinking. The lag time
between advertisements must be a minimum of 10 seconds. In addition to advertising, the sign
will also display public service announcements such as amber alerts for missing children, FBI
fugitives wanted, missing persons and public safety alerts. The city is guaranteed to receive a
minimum of 19,000 ten second flips annually. In addition, city announcements will also be
displayed when space is available and not rented to other tenants.

Chairman Hennessey asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of the petition and no one came
forward.

Chairman Hennessey asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition to the petition and no one
came forward.

Chairman Hennessey closed the petition and asked the board for a discussion and a vote.

Mr. Graham moved to approve the petition (including all conditions), and Ms. Powers seconded
the motion, which passed with 5 aye votes. Voting aye were: Ferguson, Graham, Merriman,
Powers, and Hennessy. Voting nay were: Riggs.
Petition 2010-33 was approved with five aye votes.
Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Joliet, Illinois/Thursday, August 19, 2010

PETITION 2010-36: A Variation of allowable signage to permit installation of a full color
LED message center to replace an existing marquee for Cemeno’s Pizza, located at 1630
Essington Rd.

Mr. Jackson read the staff report into the record.

Chairman Hennessey swore in the petitioner for Cemeno’s Pizza, Mr. Ed Hartsell, Express Signs
& Lighting, Shorewood, Illinois. The sign meets all square footage and setback requirements and
will help to enhance advertising for the business.

Chairman Hennessey asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of the petition and no one came
forward.

Chairman Hennessey asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition to the petition and no one
came forward.

Chairman Hennessey closed the petition and asked the board for a discussion and a vote.

Mr. Riggs moved to approve the petition, and Ms. Merriman seconded the motion, which passed
with 6 aye votes. Voting aye were: Ferguson, Graham, Merriman, Powers, Riggs and Hennessy.

Petition 2010-36 was approved with six aye votes.




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Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Joliet, Illinois/Thursday, August 19, 2010

PETITION 2010-37: A Variation of allowable signage to permit the installation of two 5.5 ft.
by 7.5 ft. full color LED message centers to replace an existing message sign for Delta Sonic Car
Wash, located at 1812 W. Jefferson St.

Mr. Jackson read the staff report into the record.

Chairman Hennessey swore in the petitioner Mr. Michael Green, Albany, New York. The gas
prices will be placed at the top of the sign and the LED message center will be installed on the
lower portion of the sign. The advertising messages will not be animated or flash, and will
change every 20 seconds.

Chairman Hennessey asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of the petition and no one came
forward.

Chairman Hennessey asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition to the petition and no one
came forward.

Chairman Hennessey closed the petition and asked the board for a discussion and a vote.

Ms. Powers moved to approve the petition, and Mr. Riggs seconded the motion, which passed
with 6 aye votes. Voting aye were: Ferguson, Graham, Merriman, Powers, Riggs and Hennessy.

Petition 2010-37 was approved with six aye votes.




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Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Joliet, Illinois/Thursday, August 19, 2010

PETITION 2010-38: A Variation to allow an additional tenant wall sign at Westfield Louis
Joliet Mall, located at 1249 Louis Joliet Mall.

Mr. Jackson read the staff report into the record.

Chairman Hennessey swore in Ms. Valerie Glockzin, Joliet, Illinois and Mr. John Bukarich,
Chicago, Illinois representing the petitioner Louis Joliet Shoppingtown L.P., Joliet, Illinois.

MC Sports will be occupying a 24,000 sq. ft. vacant space at the mall as a mini-anchor store
which warrants the size of the sign. The sign will give MC Sports exterior exposure and the
petitioner does not intend this request to set a precedent for future tenants.

Chairman Hennessey asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of the petition and no one came
forward.

Chairman Hennessey asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition to the petition and no one
came forward.

Chairman Hennessey closed the petition and asked the board for a discussion and a vote.

Ms. Powers moved to approve the petition, and Mr. Graham seconded the motion, which passed
with 6 aye votes. Voting aye were: Ferguson, Graham, Merriman, Powers, Riggs and Hennessy.

Petition 2010-38 was approved with six aye votes.




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Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Joliet, Illinois/Thursday, August 19, 2010

PETITION 2010-39:          A Special Use Permit to allow a telecommunication facility on an
existing structure (University of St. Francis), located at 500 Wilcox St.

Mr. Jackson read the staff report into the record.

Chairman Hennessey swore in the petitioner for Cricket Communications, Mr. Daniel Fandler,
West Chicago, Illinois. Two new antennas will be placed on the roof top and will replace a large
satellite dish. One equipment cabinet will be located inside the penthouse.

Chairman Hennessey asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of the petition and no one came
forward.

Chairman Hennessey asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition to the petition and no one
came forward.

Chairman Hennessey closed the petition and asked the board for a discussion and a vote.

Mr. Riggs moved to approve the petition, and Mr. Graham seconded the motion, which passed
with 6 aye votes. Voting aye were: Ferguson, Graham, Merriman, Powers, Riggs and Hennessy.

Petition 2010-39 was approved with six aye votes.




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Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Joliet, Illinois/Thursday, August 19, 2010

PETITION 2010-40: A Special Use Permit to allow construction of a pre-school/ daycare
facility, located at 5005 Theodore St.

Mr. Jackson read the staff report into the record.

Chairman Hennessey swore in Mr. Michael Elliot, Batavia, Illinois representing the petitioner,
Mr. Charles Lauren, Naperville, Illinois. Goodard School is a national franchise that will inhabit
the building and is going forward with the previously intended use of the property.

Chairman Hennessey asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of the petition and no one came
forward.

Chairman Hennessey asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition to the petition and no one
came forward.

Chairman Hennessey closed the petition and asked the board for a discussion and a vote.

Mr. Graham moved to approve the petition (including all conditions), and Ms. Powers seconded
the motion, which passed with 6 aye votes. Voting aye were: Ferguson, Graham, Merriman,
Powers, Riggs and Hennessy.

Petition 2010-40 was approved with six aye votes.




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Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Joliet, Illinois/Thursday, August 19, 2010

PETITION 2010-41: A Special Use Permit to allow an auto and motorcycle repair facility in
a B-3 (general business) zoning district, located at 1526 N. Raynor Ave.

Mr. Jackson read the staff report into the record.

Chairman Hennessey swore in the petitioner Mr. Mark Peal, Ms. Toni Peal, and Mr. Jason Peal,
Joliet, Illinois. The petitioner has a tentative lease agreement for the property based on the
approval of the special use permit. The building has been used as an auto repair facility
previously but has been vacant for approximately one year.

Three conditions were added:
    That the petitioner work with staff to determine the most suitable type of fencing to
       screen the business from the neighboring residential property;
    That the hours of operation will be Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., and Saturday,
       8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., and;
    That no inoperable vehicles be stored outside on the property.

Chairman Hennessey asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of the petition and no one came
forward.

Chairman Hennessey asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition to the petition and no one
came forward.

Chairman Hennessey closed the petition and asked the board for a discussion and a vote.

Mr. Riggs moved to approve the petition (including all conditions), and Mr. Ferguson seconded
the motion, which passed with 6 aye votes. Voting aye were: Ferguson, Graham, Merriman,
Powers, Riggs and Hennessy.

Petition 2010-41 was approved with six aye votes.




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Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Joliet, Illinois/Thursday, August 19, 2010

PETITION 2010-42: A Special Use Permit to allow a towing and auto repair business in an I-
1 (light industrial) zoning district, located at 251 Republic Ave.

Mr. Jackson read the staff report into the record.

Chairman Hennessey swore in the petitioner Yubell Velasco-Zebaulds, 1st Towing, Joliet,
Illinois. There is an existing chain-link fence on the side of the building that goes around to the
rear of the property. Typically if a property is adjacent to another industrial or commercial use
there is no screening requirement. However, there is a trail behind this property that has direct
view of the property and privacy fencing would be appropriate and was added as a condition.

Chairman Hennessey asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of the petition and no one came
forward.

Chairman Hennessey asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition to the petition and no one
came forward.

Chairman Hennessey closed the petition and asked the board for a discussion and a vote.

Ms. Powers moved to approve the petition, and Mr. Graham seconded the motion, which passed
with 6 aye votes. Voting aye were: Ferguson, Graham, Merriman, Powers, Riggs and Hennessy.

Petition 2010-42 was approved with six aye votes.




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Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Joliet, Illinois/Thursday, August 19, 2010

PETITION 2010-43: A Variation of Use to allow a kennel, a B-3 (general business) use, in a
B-1 (neighborhood business) zoning district, located at 7178 Caton Farm Rd.

Mr. Jackson read the staff report into the record.

Chairman Hennessey swore in the petitioner MaryJo Venice, Joliet, Illinois. There are many
tenants located in this strip mall, none of which are opposed to the variation of use. This is an
end unit and a Subway restaurant is located in the neighboring unit. A Joliet police and fire
station are located on the property next to this strip mall.

Chairman Hennessey asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of the petition and no one came
forward.

Chairman Hennessey asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition to the petition and no one
came forward.

Chairman Hennessey closed the petition and asked the board for a discussion and a vote.

Mr. Ferguson moved to approve the petition, and Ms. Merriman seconded the motion, which
passed with 6 aye votes. Voting aye were: Ferguson, Graham, Merriman, Powers, Riggs and
Hennessy.

Petition 2010-43 was approved with six aye votes.




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Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Joliet, Illinois/Thursday, August 19, 2010

PETITION 2010-44: A Variation of Use to allow continuation of an existing 4-unit, an R-4
(multi-family residential) use in an R-3 (one & two family residential) zoning district, located at
101 Seeser St.

Mr. Jackson read the staff report into the record.

Chairman Hennessey swore in the petitioner Ms. Ligia Ankerman, Plainfield, Illinois. Ms.
Ankerman stated that she has complied with city requirements and corrected all violations.
Neighborhood Services did an inspection of the property on August 12 & 18, 2010. There was
no report regarding the outcome of the second inspection. The tenant in the basement has been
evicted by court order. Ms. Ankerman stated that there is no one living in the basement, and that
there are bathrooms and a laundry sink in the basement, but there are no kitchens.

Mr. Jeffrey Plyman, Corporation Council stated that the language of an approved variation
ordinance would approve the existing condition, which in 1980, this was a four-unit building.
This building never had, and still does not have, the right to have more than four occupied units.

Chairman Hennessey asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of the petition and no one came
forward.

Chairman Hennessey asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition to the petition. Chairman
Hennessey swore in the owner of a neighboring property, Mr. Mark Sullivan, Lemont, Illinois.
Mr. Sullivan stated that the previous owner had an apartment unit in the basement. Ms.
Ankerman tried to put two units in the basement but the city would not allow it. There is no
dumpster and many violations at the property.

Chairman Hennessey closed the petition and asked the board for a discussion and a vote.

Ms. Powers moved to deny the petition, and Mr. Graham seconded the motion, which passed
with 5 aye votes. Voting aye were: Graham, Merriman, Powers, Riggs and Hennessy. Voting
nay were: Ferguson

Petition 2010-44 was denied with five aye votes.




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Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Joliet, Illinois/Thursday, August 19, 2010

PETITION 2010-45: A Special Use Permit to allow an indoor climate controlled, and outside
secured/sheltered storage facility at Mary Crest Shopping Center, located at 2134 W. Jefferson
St.

Mr. Jackson read the staff report into the record.

Chairman Hennessey swore in the petitioner Mr. Mehran Farahmandpour, Architectof Maemar
PC, Long Grove, IL and representing owner, Marycrest Shopping Center, Joliet, Illinois.
Renderings of the outdoor canopy, fence and overhead doors were reviewed by the board. There
was discussion about the number of units, outdoor rental spaces, rental trucks, and landscaping
and screening requirements. There will be 22 employees for the business.

Chairman Hennessey asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of the petition and no one came
forward.

Chairman Hennessey asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition to the petition and no one
came forward.

Chairman Hennessey closed the petition and asked the board for a discussion and a vote.

Mr. Graham moved to approve the petition, and Ms. Powers seconded the motion, which passed
with 6 aye votes. Voting aye were: Ferguson, Graham, Merriman, Powers, Riggs and Hennessy.

Petition 2010-45 was approved with six aye votes.




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Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Joliet, Illinois/Thursday, August 19, 2010

AMENDMENT TO PETITION 2010-16:               A Variation of allowable signage to permit to
construct an electronic message board on a new 12 ft. x 8 ft. monument sign, located at 742
Essington Rd.

Mr. Jackson read the staff report into the record.

Chairman Hennessey swore in the petitioner for Mr. Frank Ostir, Mr. Ed Hartsell, Express Signs
& Lighting, Shorewood, Illinois. The amendment will allow the message board to be full color.

Chairman Hennessey asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of the petition and no one came
forward.

Chairman Hennessey asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition to the petition and no one
came forward.

Chairman Hennessey closed the petition and asked the board for a discussion and a vote.

Mr. Riggs moved to approve the petition, and Mr. Graham seconded the motion, which passed
with 6 aye votes. Voting aye were: Ferguson, Graham, Merriman, Powers, Riggs and Hennessy.

Amendment to Petition 2010-16 was approved with six aye votes.




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 Chairman Hennessey asked for a verbal approval of the minutes of the July 15, 2010 meeting
and this passed unanimously with a verbal vote.

Chairman Hennessey asked for a verbal vote to adjourn the meeting and the Board unanimously
approved the motion to adjourn.


cc: B. Hanson, Neighborhood Services




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