Village of Mundelein Planning & Zoning Commission met April 5.
Here is the minutes as provided by the Commission:
MINUTES OF A PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ATTENDANCE
Present: Scott Black, Kerry Garesche, Joseph Herchenbach, Alex Kvasnicka, Terry Roswick, Sophia Schneckloth
Absent: None
Also present: Amanda Orenchuk, Community Development Director; Taylor Wegrzyn, Planner; Ann Watson,
Recording Secretary
See attached Sign In Sheet
REVIEW/APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by A. Kvasnicka, seconded by T. Roswick to approve the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting minutes
of March 1, 2017.
AYES: A. Kvasnicka, T. Roswick, K. Garesche, J. Herchenbach, S. Schneckloth, S. Black
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTARY
NONE
OLD BUSINESS
Continue the Public Hearing for the Downtown North Implementation Plan, PZC-03-2017.
Motion by T. Roswick, seconded by A. Kvasnicka to continue the public hearing for Downtown North
Implementation Plan, PZC-03-2017, to April 19, 2017, 7:00 p.m., at the Mundelein Village Hall, 300 Plaza Circle.
AYES: T. Roswick, A. Kvasnicka, K. Garesche, J. Herchenbach, S. Schneckloth, S. Black
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
Public Meeting PZC-07-2017, Rays Lane Plat of Dedication. Rays Lane has existed in its current location for over
eighty years. The western portion of the roadway (approximately half of the total length of Rays Lane) has never
been dedicated. The property was previously recorded as PIN 11-31-100-035. When the Village heard that the
property was to be sold at auction, the Village purchased the property from Lake County for $1. The property will
remain a public roadway.
Motion by A. Kvasnicka, seconded by T. Roswick to recommend approval of a Plat of Dedication for land relating
to Rays Lane.
AYES: A. Kvasnicka, T. Roswick, K. Garesche, J. Herchenbach, S. Schneckloth, S. Black
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED
Public Meeting PZC-08-2017, Park Street Plat of Dedication. A small portion of Park Street between two properties
with the Parcel Identification numbers of 11-19-300-031 and 11-19-300-033 has not been formally dedicated as
public right-of-way. The property was previously sold by Wisonsin Central, Ltd. to a buyer represented by David W.
Sutter. Since then, the Village has acquired this property from Bradco Supply Corporation.
Motion by A. Kvasnicka, seconded by T. Roswick to recommend approval of a Plat of Dedication for land relating
to Park Street.
AYES: A. Kvasnicka, T. Roswick, K. Garesche, J. Herchenbach, S. Schneckloth, S. Black
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED
Public Hearing PZC-09-2017, 1301 Allanson Road, Ruprecht Company variations.
Motion by A. Kvasnicka, seconded by T. Roswick open Public Hearing PZC-09-2017, 1301 Allanson Road, Ruprecht
Company variations.
AYES: A. Kvasnicka, T. Roswick, K. Garesche, J. Herchenbach, S. Schneckloth, S. Black
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED
PETITIONER WAS SWORN IN
Todd Perry with Ruprecht Company (1301 Allanson Road, Mundelein, IL) stated that Ruprecht has seen much
success in their business and in order to continue the growth an addition to the current Mundelein facility was
necessary. The expansion will consist of an additional 75,000 sq. ft. of production area and 27,000 sq. ft. of
common area. Ruprecht Company purchased their existing sites in 2009 and opened in 2010. Ruprecht employs approximately 275 people and with the additional production area they hope double that work force over the next
few years.
The building roof height variance is requested to accommodate the freezer that will be built. The silos that hold
water for the freezer, also require a variation as they will exceed the fifteen foot maximum allowed by the building
code and will be located outside of the building and adjacent to the freezer addition. The third variation being
requested is for relief in the building material, specifically the metal panels that will be used to construct the
addition. The panels fit the needs of the business as they are constructed in such a way that the inside of the panel
supports the refrigeration/freezer aspect needed inside while allowing you to apply a variety of finishes to the
outside to accommodate the existing structure.
FLOOR WAS OPENED TO PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment
FLOOR WAS CLOSED TO PUBLIC COMMENT
There was discussion amongst the Commission regarding the silo height and location, it was determined that the
location at the rear of the building and near the freezer addition was appropriate and would not be detrimental to
the aesthetics of the exterior.
Roof height was discussed. It was determined that only a portion of the roof, would be 50’ high and the remaining
would be in line with the existing roof.
The commission asked if increasing the workforce would increase the parking needs. It was determined that as
this time there was no need to increase the parking but it has been discussed and Ruprecht is looking at options
for offsite parking or sharing.
Motion by A. Kvasnicka, seconded by T. Roswick to recommend approval of a variation to Section 20.40.030 to
vary the maximum required building height.
AYES: A. Kvasnicka, T. Roswick, K. Garesche, J. Herchenbach, S. Schneckloth, S. Black
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED
Motion by A. Kvasnicka, seconded by T. Roswick to recommend approval of a variation to Section 20.52.040(A) to
allow for silos with a height greater than fifteen feet.
AYES: A. Kvasnicka, T. Roswick, K. Garesche, J. Herchenbach, S. Schneckloth, S. Black
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED
Motion by A. Kvasnicka, seconded by T. Roswick to recommend approval of a variation to Section 20.40.040(D) to allow for metal panels as the primary material for the proposed building addition.
AYES: A. Kvasnicka, T. Roswick, K. Garesche, J. Herchenbach, S. Schneckloth, S. Black
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED
Motion by A. Kvasnicka, seconded by T. Roswick to close Public Hearing PZC-09-2017.
AYES: A. Kvasnicka, T. Roswick, K. Garesche, J. Herchenbach, S. Schneckloth, S. Black
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED
Motion by J. Herchenbach, seconded by T. Roswick to adjourn the Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting of April
5, 2017.
AYES: J. Herchenbach, T. Roswick, K. Garesche, A. Kvasnicka, S. Schneckloth, S. Black
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED
Meeting adjourned at 7:21 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Ann Watson
Recording Secretary
AW/cm
cc: Mayor Steve Lentz
Board of Trustees
John Lobaito, Village Administrator
Mike Flynn, Assistant Village Administrator
Katy Timmerman, Village Clerk
Pete Schubkegel, Director of Building Department
Adam Boeche, Director of Public Works
Amanda Orenchuk, Director of Community Development
Bill Emmerich, Village Engineer
Taylor Wegrzyn, Planner
Colleen Malec, Associate Planner Planning & Zoning Commission Members
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