MINUTES

PLAN COMMISSION – ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

CITY OF COUNTRYSIDE

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 01, 2015 – 7:15 PM

Roll Call

Secretary Lube called the Roll of Members physically present as follows:

PRESENT: Chairman Richard Fullmer, Jr., Secretary Robert Lube, Michael Anderson, Tina Grotzke, Marco Gutierrez, Crecencio Gonzalez IV, Bryon Bednar, Ronald Ward, Steve Kehr

Also Present: City Attorney Erik Peck, Steve Tisinai, Building Commissioner

ABSENT: Zoning Administrator Kimberly Clarke

APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES

The minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 3, 2015 were previously distributed to the Board Members. Chairman Fullmer asked if there were any corrections to be made to said minutes. There being no corrections or additions, motion made to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 3, 2015.

A motion was made by Mr. Gonzalez, seconded by Mr. Lube that this matter be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 9 Fullmer, Lube, Anderson, Gutierrez, Grotzke, Gonzalez, Bednar, Ward, Kehr

Nay: 0

The minutes of the Special Meeting of November 17, 2015 were previously distributed to the Board Members. Chairman Fullmer asked if there were any corrections to be made to said minutes. There being no corrections or additions, motion made to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of November 17, 2015.

A motion was made by Mr. Lube, seconded by Ms. Grotzke that this matter be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 9 Fullmer, Lube, Anderson, Gutierrez, Grotzke, Gonzalez, Bednar, Ward, Kehr

Nay: 0

CHAIRMAN’S COMMENTS

Chairman Fullmer stated the Rules of Proceeding for the hearing before the Plan Commission – Zoning Board of Appeals will follow a strict order of presentation. A sign-in sheet for interested persons addressing the Board is located at the podium. This hearing is being recorded. Please silence all cell phones and pagers.

Action Items

Public Hearing Case # 18874-SU: A public hearing published in The Doings to Grant A Special Use Permit for a Dog Grooming Business in the B-2 Zoning district at the property located at 6555 Willow Springs Road, Unit #4, Countryside, IL 60525.

Mr. Lube moved to open the Public Hearing in this matter, seconded by Mr. Gonzalez and carried by unanimous voice vote. Chairman Fullmer read the Notice of Public Hearing. The Applicant, Megan Seigel, was sworn in by Chairman Fullmer.

Building Commissioner Steve Tisinai made the Staff presentation. The Applicant, Megan Seigel, is requesting to open a dog grooming business named Purley Paws at 6555 Willow Springs Road, #4. The property is zoned B-2. It is in the existing strip mall at the intersection of Willow Springs Road and Joliet Road; dog grooming is a special use in that district. Ms. Seigel was a partner in the Barkin’ Boutique in July 2014; the partnership has separated and Ms. Seigel wishes to open a business of her own. The proposed dog grooming business should not be detrimental to the other businesses and would complement the existing animal hospital in the shopping center. Mr. Tisinai provided an overview of the property location with a rough diagram of the indoor dimensions; it is a simple layout. Staff recommends granting the Special use; there is sufficient parking since this is a drop off and pick up business; it will have no adverse effect on the neighborhood or the adjacent businesses.

Megan Seigel had no presentation but asked if the Board has any questions. Mr. Kehr asked about the noise factor but noticed that one dog at a time will be groomed. He is concerned about excessive noise with dogs barking. Ms. Seigel stated that she is the only groomer; eventually she may add one or two more groomers but it will be one appointment at a time; there would never be more than 3-4 dogs present at one time; also the next door neighbor is a veterinarian. Mr. Lube asked about the business hours of operation – Ms. Seigel stated probably 8 am to 5 pm daily except Wednesday. When asked about dog relief, there is a grassy strip in the back parking area and along Willow Springs Road; customers are encouraged to relieve their dogs prior to getting groomed. There were no further questions from Commissioners or from interested parties.

The Applicant had no closing statement. Mr. Gonzalez moved to close the evidentiary portion of the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Gutierrez and carried by unanimous voice vote.

Mr. Peck stated that this motion recommends approval of the special use permit to operate a dog grooming business on the property commonly known as 6555 S. Willow Springs Road, with the condition that there be no overnight boarding of dogs.

A motion was made by Ms. Grotzke, seconded by Mr. Gutierrez that this matter be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 9 Fullmer, Lube, Anderson, Gutierrez, Grotzke, Gonzalez, Bednar, Ward, Kehr

Nay: 0

Chairman Fullmer stated that this matter will come before the City Council at its Regular Meeting on December 9, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.

Other Business

Mr. Tisinai stated that there are two potential hearings for January – T-Mobile – to put antennas on top of the Holiday Inn Building pursuant to the new Ordinance changes. The other one is a possible auto accessory use – window tinting, etc., at Little Joe’s, on the east end of the shopping center in the space vacated by the physical trainer business. They have not yet submitted their paperwork. The Building Department is awaiting a site plan; there is a rear garage door on the corner unit.

Ms. Clarke will be present in January if there is a hearing. She will not be here in February, March or April to finish up her last classes. Chairman Fullmer asked if all Commissioners received the 2015 Meeting Schedule; all answered affirmatively.

ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Mr. Lube, seconded by Mr. Gonzalez that this meeting be ADJOURNED. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 9 Fullmer, Lube, Anderson, Gutierrez, Grotzke, Gonzalez, Bednar, Ward, Kehr

Nay: 0

Chairman Fullmer declared the meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

APPROVED: 1-5-2016

Respectfully Submitted,

RICHARD FULLMER, JR., CHAIRMAN

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