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City of Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board met September 24. 

Here is the minutes as provided by the board:

I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL VOTE

Chair Weller called the September 24, 2019 Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Wheaton City Hall, 303 W. Wesley Street. Upon roll call, the following were:

                                                               Roll Call Vote

                                        Present:          Nicole Aranas

                                                               Christopher Dabovich

                                                               Bob Gudmundson

                                                               Cecilia Horejs

                                                               Mark Plunkett

                                                               Dan Wanzung

                                                               Scott Weller

                                        Absent:            None

                                        City Staff Present: Tracy Jones, Staff Planner

                                                                       Joseph E. Tebrugge, Senior Project Engineer

II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

The minutes were approved as presented.

III. PUBLIC COMMENT

There was none.

IV. OLD BUSINESS

ZA #19-16/ SUBDIVISION AND VARIATIONS/ SUMMIT STREET SUBDIVISION/ HENNINGER HOMES

Chair Weller reconvened the public hearing on Tuesday, September 24, 2019. He stated that the public hearing was called to order on September 10, 2019 but was continued until September 24, 2019 for staff to provide additional information to the Board. Chair Weller stated that the additional information provided by staff included the size of the lots on Prospect Avenue that back-up to the proposed subdivision, existing utility pole placement, recommended configuration of the new intersection at Summit Street and Harwarden Avenue, traffic control, street lighting and what can be developed on the existing lots as of right.

Mr. Gudmundson stated that while he was absent for the initial discussion on this matter, he had read all the application materials and the previous transcript to get himself up to speed on the item. He stated that he was supportive of the proposed drain on the north side of lot 1. He suggested adding swales on the north and south sides of lot 1. He added that generally a “T” style intersection was better for traffic flow, but he felt a “Y” style intersection would be a better design in this area.

Mr. Gudmundson questioned whether the applicant intended to pursue a recapture agreement for the undeveloped lots on the west side of Summit Street.

Mr. Henninger stated that he would pursue a recapture agreement for these properties.

Mr. Kile (previously sworn) stated that he was still concerned about drainage. He stated that he was supportive of the subdivision but not at the expense of flooding the existing homes in the neighborhood.

Mr. Horn (previously sworn) stated that he was still concerned about drainage and the increased impervious coverage from the new homes. He added that he was in favor of a stop sign being installed at Summit Street and Harwarden Avenue.

The Board discussed the configuration of the new intersection at Summit Street and Harwarden Avenue. While staff recommends a “T” style intersection, the Board felt a “Y” style intersection would be a better design in this area.

The Board discussed the drainage problem in the area. While the Board was concerned about the subdivision’s impact on the existing drainage problem, the Board decided to leave this issue up to city engineering staff to address during final engineering review.

The Board also discussed the issue of installing public sidewalks on both sides of Summit Street from Avery Avenue to Harwarden Avenue. While the property owner at 1400 Avery Avenue is against having a sidewalk in front of her home, most of the Board felt the general public benefit outweighed one property owner’s objection. However, the Board decided to leave this decision up to the City Council.

Mr. Gudmundson moved and then Mr. Wanzung seconded the motion to close the public hearing. On a voice vote, all voted aye.

Ms. Aranas moved and then Mr. Gudmundson seconded the motion to approve a preliminary plat of subdivision subdividing the subject property into five (5) single-family lots (following the demolition of the existing structures) and a variation to Article 10.2.8 of the Wheaton Zoning Ordinance to allow lot depths of 125.0 feet in lieu of the required 132.0 feet for all five lots, subject to the following conditions:

1. The applicant shall submit a street vacation petition for the unimproved alley located to the east of the subject property for consideration by the City Council and to the extent possible use this additional property to mitigate the existing drainage problem in the area; and

2. Only the minimum number of trees be planted in the city parkway – one per lot and two per corner lots.

                                                               Roll Call Vote

                                          Ayes:            Nicole Aranas

                                                               Christopher Dabovich

                                                               Bob Gudmundson

                                                               Cecilia Horejs

                                                               Mark Plunkett

                                                               Dan Wanzung

                                                               Scott Weller

                                          Nays:            None

                                          Absent:          None

                                                                Motion Passed Unanimously

V. MISCELLANEOUS

There was none.

VI. ADJOURNMENT

Mr. Dabovich moved and then Mr. Plunkett seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:43 p.m. On a voice vote, all voted aye.

https://www.wheaton.il.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09242019-1263