City of North Chicago Planning & Zoning Commission met July 26.
Here is the minutes provided by the commission:
I. Call to Order/Attendance
Present: P. Carballido, G. Carr, G. Jackson, A. Douglass, A. Jackson
Absent: R. Jones, H. Davis
Staff Present: N. Warda, Senior Planner
II. Approval of Meeting Minutes
a. Meeting Minutes for June 28, 2021
Motion to approve Meeting Minutes for June 28, 2021
Motioned by: G. Carr
Seconded by: G. Jackson
Ayes: P. Carballido G. Carr, G. Jackson, A. Douglass, A. Jackson Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: H. Davis, R. Jones
III. Old Business – None
IV. New Business
a. PZC‐12‐2021; Public Hearing:
Petition for Variance to the minimum parking requirement at 1808 Sheridan Road (PIN 12‐04‐106‐005)
Request: Approval of Variance
Motion to Open Public Hearing
Motioned by: P. Carballido
Seconded by: G. Carr
Ayes: P. Carballido, G. Carr, G. Jackson, A. Douglass, A. Jackson Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: R. Jones, H. Jackson
Petitioner Presentation:
Stacy Wilcox, Connect Homes LLC
1508 Lincoln Street, North Chicago, IL 60064
Ms. Wilcox stated she purchased the property in order to rehab and rent it out. At that time she was aware of the parking issues and other issues with the building that prevented the previous owner from making improvements to the property. She is now seeking the proposed variance after previously exploring other options with City staff.
Initial Board Questions:
G. Carr (question)
Is this only for the parking?
N. Warda (answer)
Yes, specifically for the uses that do not exceed the need for more than 4 parking spaces.
Antonio Jackson (question)
Are you connected to Connect Homes?
Stacy Wilcox (answer)
Yes, it is a business owned by her and her husband.
Public Comments:
None
Final Board Questions:
None
Staff Recommendation: N. Warda, Senior Planner
Approval of the variance to the minimum parking requirement for any outright permitted use that requires no more than four (4) parking spaces, not including:
• Food Service businesses;
• Recreation and Entertainment (Indoor) businesses;
• Any use that requires a Special Use Permit;
• Any use that would expand beyond the existing 1,724 sq. ft. ground floor area.
Motion to approve the variance to the minimum parking requirement at 1808 Sheridan Road (PIN 12‐04‐106‐005)
Motioned by: G. Jackson
Seconded by: A. Douglass
Ayes: G. Jackson, A. Douglass, P. Carballido, G. Carr, A. Jackson Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: R. Jones, H. Davis
Motion to close public hearing
Motioned by: A. Douglass
Seconded by: G. Carr
Ayes: A. Douglass, G. Carr, G. Jackson, P. Carballido, A. Jackson Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: R. Jones, H. Davis
V. Questions and Comments
N. Warda (comment)
Informed the PZC of the passing of a family member for one of the commissioners.
Angelica Douglass (question)
Will the City be having an ordinary Community Day event this year?
N. Warda (answer)
Community Day will be held this year, but only with limited activities due to the ongoing pandemic.
G. Jackson (comment)
The library is hosting friends and family after the Community Day parade, and they are asking for participation at the library immediately following the parade.
VI. Public Commentary - None
VII. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn
Motioned by: G. Carr
Seconded by: G. Jackson
Ayes: G. Carr, G. Jackson, P. Carballido, A. Douglass, A. Jackson, Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: R. Jones, H. Davis
Meeting adjourned at 6:31 PM
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