Warrenville public meetings in 2021
32 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Tourism & Arts Commission
The Warrenville Tourism and Arts Commission is meeting in person to discuss FY 2023 Hotel Tax Grant Applications and review final reports from the Cemetery Walk and Fall Fest events. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, citizen comments, and a staff report. Attendance is limited due to social distancing, and written public comments are encouraged by email.
- Discussion of FY 2023 Hotel Tax Grant Applications
- Review of final reports for Cemetery Walk and Fall Fest
- Approval of November 11, 2021 minutes
- Citizen comments accepted via email by 5:00 p.m. on meeting day
TIF #4 Joint Review Board
The Joint Review Board is meeting to receive an overview of the TIF Annual Report and activities within the Southwest/Route 59 Corridor district. The board will also appoint a new chairperson.
- Appointment of a New Chairperson
- Overview of TIF Annual Report
- Review of City Capital Projects within TIF District #4
- Review of Redevelopment Activity within TIF District #4
TIF #3 Joint Review Board
The Joint Review Board will hold its annual meeting to review the TIF Annual Report and district activities. City staff will provide an overview of capital projects, redevelopment activity, and miscellaneous activities within the district.
- Approval of November 13, 2020, Meeting Minutes
- Overview of TIF Annual Report by City Staff
- Review of City Capital Projects within TIF District #3
- Review of Redevelopment Activity within TIF District #3
Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals
The Warrenville Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a continued public hearing on a request for sign ordinance variations at 28W571 Batavia Road. The applicant seeks relief from wall sign projection and setback rules to keep an existing corner wall sign and convert a drive-thru sign into a ground sign. The meeting is virtual due to the governor's disaster proclamation.
- Continued public hearing for VAR2021-1003 at 28W571 Batavia Road
- Request to retain existing corner wall sign and modify drive-thru sign to ground sign
- Meeting held virtually; public can attend at City Hall or via GoToMeeting
The Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously to continue the public hearing for Ed Lowrie's sign variance request at 28W571 Batavia Road until January 6, 2022, rather than deciding on the request. Board members expressed concerns about the existing corner sign's bulk and age, and suggested the applicant return with revised designs. The board also approved the October 21, 2021 meeting minutes with a minor correction.
- Continued the public hearing for the sign variance request at 28W571 Batavia Road to January 6, 2022 (unanimous).
- Approved the October 21, 2021 meeting minutes with a minor scrivener's error correction (7 ayes, 2 abstentions).
- Reopened the public hearing for the sign variance request at the start of the meeting (unanimous).
- Adjourned the meeting at 7:47 p.m. (unanimous).
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Tourism & Arts Commission
The Tourism & Arts Commission will discuss updates to the Aesthetic Enhancement Program and Annual Brochure. The body is also scheduled to review and approve amended policy recommendations for the Warren Tavern Grant Program and Hotel Tax Grant Program.
- Review and Approve Amended Warren Tavern Grant Program Policy Recommendations
- Review and Approve Amended Hotel Tax Grant Policy Recommendations
- Review and Approve of FY 2023 Work Plan
- Discussion of FY 2023 Hotel Tax Grant Applications
- Review of Final Reports – Art on the Prairie
Police Pension Board
The Warrenville Police Pension Board is holding its quarterly meeting to review financial reports, approve payments, and discuss new business including service credit transfers and the 2022 meeting schedule. The board will also consider actuarial and compliance reports for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2021.
- Ratify payments to Atwell and Atwell for legal services (July–September 2021)
- Approve payments to Lauterbach and Amen for professional services and year-end auditor's workpapers
- Discuss transfer of creditable service from River Forest for Colin Pickens (tabled from August 10, 2021)
- Discuss transfer of creditable service to Gilberts for Gretchen Fehling
- Review and accept Tax Levy Actuarial Valuation Report for contribution year May 1, 2021 to April 30, 2022
Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals
The Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals will review requests for sign ordinance variations at 28W571 Batavia Road and a conditional use request for a shed at 30W280 Allister Lane. The board will also consider amending its rules of procedure to accommodate virtual meetings.
- Sign ordinance variations for 28W571 Batavia Road regarding wall sign projection and setbacks
- Amendment to PC/ZBA Rules of Procedure to allow for virtual attendance
- Conditional Use request for 30W280 Allister Lane to allow a shed to remain near the rear yard setback
Tourism & Arts Commission
The Warrenville Tourism and Arts Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss and potentially approve several items, including the CY 2022 meeting schedule, updates on the Aesthetic Enhancement Program, annual brochure, Warren Tavern Grant Program, and amendments to the Hotel Tax Grant Policy. They will also discuss the FY 2023 work plan and hotel tax grant applications. The meeting is in-person only with limited capacity due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- Discussion of amending Hotel Tax Grant Policy
- Discussion of Warren Tavern Grant Program Policy and Application update
- Discussion of FY 2023 Hotel Tax Grant Applications
- Review and approval of CY 2022 meeting schedule
- Discussion of FY 2023 work plan
Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals
The Warrenville Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a temporary use permit for Did Dat Autos 4less Inc. to operate an auto detailing business at 28W265 Warrenville Road through September 15, 2022. The board will also discuss a DuPage County zoning petition for a dog kennel and related services in West Chicago, which is outside Warrenville. The meeting will be held virtually due to the governor's disaster proclamation.
- Temporary Use Permit TUP2021-1011 for auto detailing at 28W265 Warrenville Road
- DuPage County Zoning Petition Z21-073 for dog kennel, training, day care, grooming, and pet supply shop
- Proposed increase in permitted dogs from 50 to 150 at the West Chicago property
- Foster care and adoption facility for local rescues
- Low-cost vaccination clinic as part of the petition
The Plan Commission unanimously recommended the City Council approve a temporary use permit for Did Dat Autos 4less Inc. to operate an auto detailing business at 28W265 Warrenville Road for up to one year, with all work performed indoors. The Commission also discussed a DuPage County zoning petition to expand a dog kennel and related services from 50 to 150 dogs, but objected to the 150-dog intensity and indicated it would support 100 dogs with additional conditions. The meeting was otherwise procedural, including approval of prior minutes.
- Recommended approval of temporary use permit for auto detailing at 28W265 Warrenville Rd (unanimous, 6-0)
- Approved minutes of September 23, 2021, with an amendment (unanimous, 6-0)
- Objected to 150-dog request; indicated support for 100 dogs with driveway and parking conditions (voice vote, 4-2 against 150)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Tourism & Arts Commission
The Tourism and Arts Commission will discuss and distribute FY 2023 hotel tax grant applications, review the Warren Tavern Grant Program policy and application, and consider amending the hotel tax grant policy. The commission will also discuss the Aesthetic Enhancement Program, an annual brochure update, and review final reports for Lunchtime Live and Summer Movies in the Park. The meeting is in-person only with limited seating due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- Distribution and discussion of FY 2023 Hotel Tax Grant Applications
- Discussion of amending Hotel Tax Grant Policy
- Discussion of Warren Tavern Grant Program Policy and Application – Update
- Review of final reports: Lunchtime Live and Summer Movies in the Park
- Discussion of Aesthetic Enhancement Program
Police Pension Board
The Warrenville Police Pension Board is holding a special meeting to conduct a hearing on Angela Eller-Bond's application for line-of-duty disability benefits. The board will also take public comments and may enter closed session to discuss employee matters. The agenda is otherwise procedural.
- Hearing on Angela Eller-Bond's application for line-of-duty disability benefits
- Public comments limited to three minutes
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for employee matters
Police Pension Board
The Warrenville Police Pension Board is holding its quarterly meeting to review financial reports, approve payments for legal and professional services, and consider new business including a military service purchase and a transfer of credible service. The meeting is in-person with limited capacity due to COVID-19 restrictions, and public comments can be submitted via email.
- Approval of April 27, 2021 meeting minutes
- Lauterbach & Amen monthly financial report
- Fifth Third investment review
- Ratification of payments to Atwell and Atwell, Lauterbach and Amen, and others
- Purchase of Military Service for Adam Catt and transfer of credible service for Colin Pickens
Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals
The Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a plat of resubdivision to exchange land between two residential properties at 3S505 Burk Avenue and 28W689 Warrenville Road, and discuss extending the City Council's electronic meeting attendance policy to this board. The meeting also includes citizens' comments, minutes approval, and reports.
- Plat of resubdivision for property exchange at 3S505 Burk Avenue and 28W689 Warrenville Road (Project No. LDIV2021-1001)
- Consideration of extending electronic meeting attendance policy to the Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals
- Approval of minutes from July 8, 2021 regular meeting
The Plan Commission voted unanimously to recommend City Council approval of a final resubdivision plat for properties at 3S505 Burk Avenue and 28W689 Warrenville Road, allowing an exchange of land between two residential parcels. The commission also discussed extending the City Council's electronic meeting attendance policy to cover PC/ZBA meetings but took no action due to the agenda item being added less than 48 hours before the meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Recommended approval of Westmaas resubdivision plat (6-0, Davis excused)
- Tabled discussion on extending electronic meeting attendance policy to PC/ZBA
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Tourism & Arts Commission
The Tourism and Arts Commission is meeting in person to hold a workshop on hotel grants, the main item on the agenda. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, citizen comments, and a staff report. Attendance is limited due to COVID-19 restrictions, with email comments encouraged.
- Hotel Grant Workshop (PPTX presentation)
- Approval of June 17, 2021 minutes
- Citizen comments accepted via email by 5 p.m. meeting day
- In-person meeting with limited capacity, no virtual option
Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals
The Warrenville Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a preliminary Planned Unit Development (PUD) for a 2.53-acre vacant site at 3S140 Talbot Avenue, proposed by Graefen Development, Inc. for an office/warehouse building and ambulance service operation. The board will also consider a temporary use permit for a one-year business anniversary event on the public right-of-way at 28W575 Stafford Place. The meeting includes approval of minutes and reports.
- Public hearing on PUD for 3S140 Talbot Avenue (Project No. 2021-0345) for Elite Medical Transportation, LLC
- Request for temporary use permit (TUP2021-1003) for Evolet Eve Wine Shop event on Stafford Place
- Approval of minutes from June 10, 2021 regular meeting
The Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously to recommend City Council approval of the preliminary Planned Unit Development (PUD) for Elite Medical Transportation at 3S140 Talbot Avenue, with conditions including an extra parking landscape island and two additional windows on the west elevation. The commission also unanimously recommended conditional approval of a temporary use permit for Evolet Eve Wine Shop's one-year anniversary event on Stafford Place. The June 10, 2021, meeting minutes were approved unanimously.
- Recommended City Council approval of preliminary PUD for Elite Ambulance project at 3S140 Talbot Ave (5-0)
- Added conditions: extra parking landscape island near Calumet Ave and two additional windows on west elevation
- Recommended conditional approval of temporary use permit for Evolet Eve Wine Shop anniversary event on Stafford Place (5-0)
- Approved June 10, 2021, meeting minutes (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Tourism & Arts Commission
The Warrenville Tourism and Arts Commission is meeting in person to review and discuss the Warren Tavern Grant Program policy and application, as well as other items like the Aesthetics Enhancement Program and annual brochure. The meeting includes final reports on Paint the Ville, Walking Tour, and Warrenville in Bloom. Public comments can be submitted via email by 5 p.m. the day of the meeting.
- Review and discuss Warren Tavern Grant Program policy
- Review and discuss Warren Tavern Grant Program application
- Discussion of Aesthetics Enhancement Program
- Review of final reports: Paint the Ville, Walking Tour, Warrenville in Bloom
- In-person meeting with limited attendance due to COVID-19 restrictions
Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals
The Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously to continue the public hearing for the proposed preliminary Planned Unit Development at 3S140 Talbot Avenue to July 8, 2021. The board also unanimously approved a motion stating no objection to a shed at 5S524 Gordon Terrace in Naperville, unless it is not on a permanent base. Minutes from May 20, 2021, were approved, and the board adopted a resolution thanking Senior Planner Natalia Domovessova for 18 years of service.
- Continued the public hearing for the Talbot Avenue PUD to July 8, 2021, by unanimous vote.
- Approved a motion of no objection to the shed at 5S524 Gordon Terrace, unless it is not on a permanent base, by unanimous vote.
- Approved the minutes of the May 20, 2021, regular meeting by unanimous vote.
- Adopted a motion thanking Natalia Domovessova for 18 years of service, by unanimous vote.
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals
The Warrenville Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a virtual public hearing on two items: a variation to reduce the required side yard setback for an accessory structure at 2S161 Route 59, and a preliminary Planned Unit Development (PUD) for a vacant 2.53-acre site at 3S140 Talbot Avenue to allow an office/warehouse and ambulance service. The board will also consider appointing two commissioners to an advisory group for the Old Town Redevelopment Site #2.
- Variation request to reduce interior side yard setback for accessory structures over 1,000 sq ft at 2S161 Route 59 (Project 2021-1002)
- Preliminary PUD for Elite Medical Transportation at 3S140 Talbot Avenue (Project 2021-0345, continued from May 6)
- Consideration of designating two commissioners to Old Town Redevelopment Site #2 Advisory Group for former Citgo property
- Approval of minutes from May 6, 2021 regular meeting
The Plan Commission/ZBA unanimously recommended City Council approval of a variation to reduce the required interior side yard setback for accessory structures from 20 to 12.5 feet, allowing an approximately 936-square-foot addition to an existing detached garage at 2S161 Route 59. The public hearing was closed after no audience comments. The board also tabled the preliminary PUD request for 3S140 Talbot Avenue until June 10, 2021, at the petitioner's request, and recommended Commissioners Lockett and Tullier to the Old Town Redevelopment Site #2 Advisory Group.
- Recommended approval of setback variation for garage addition at 2S161 Route 59 (unanimous)
- Closed public hearing for 2S161 Route 59 (unanimous)
- Continued public hearing for 3S140 Talbot Avenue PUD to June 10, 2021 (unanimous)
- Recommended Commissioners Lockett and Tullier to Old Town Redevelopment Site #2 Advisory Group (unanimous)
- Approved May 6, 2021 minutes with one correction (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Tourism & Arts Commission
The Tourism and Arts Commission will hold an in-person meeting with limited capacity due to COVID-19 restrictions. They will discuss CoffeeCon 2021 for FY 2022, review the Warren Tavern Grant Program policy and application, and discuss the Aesthetics Enhancement Program and annual brochure update. Final reports on CoffeeCon 2020, Warrenville in Bloom, and Movies in the Park will also be reviewed.
- Discussion of CoffeeCon 2021 for FY 2022
- Review of Warren Tavern Grant Program Policy
- Review of Warren Tavern Grant Program Application
- Discussion of Aesthetics Enhancement Program
- Review of final reports: CoffeeCon 2020, Warrenville in Bloom, Movies in the Park
Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals
The Warrenville Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on two development requests: a preliminary Planned Unit Development for an ambulance service office/warehouse at 3S140 Talbot Avenue, and a continued request for a townhouse complex and co-op office at 28301 Ferry Road. The board will also consider two DuPage County zoning petitions for a gravel driveway and a shed setback variation. The meeting is virtual due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- Preliminary PUD for Elite Medical Transportation at 3S140 Talbot Avenue (2.53 acres)
- Major PUD amendment for townhouses and co-op office at 28301 Ferry Road (4.63 acres)
- Variation for gravel driveway at 2S436 Williams Road
- Conditional use for shed setback at 2S642 Cree Lane
- Approval of April 22, 2021 minutes
The Plan Commission voted to recommend City Council approval of Vintage Luxury Homes' proposal to redevelop a 4.63-acre parking lot at 28301 Ferry Road into 48 townhouses and convert the existing office building into co-op office space. The recommendation passed 6-2, with two commissioners voting against the PUD amendments. The Commission also continued the public hearing for the Elite Medical Transportation facility at 3S140 Talbot Avenue to May 20, 2021, and approved two no-objection letters for DuPage County zoning petitions.
- Recommended approval of preliminary plat for Sundance townhouses (8-0)
- Recommended approval of Cantera PUD amendments for multi-family use (6-2)
- Continued public hearing for Elite Medical Transportation PUD to May 20 (8-0)
- Approved no-objection letter for gravel driveway variance at 2S436 Williams Road (8-0)
- Approved no-objection letter for shed setback variance at 2S642 Cree Lane (8-0)
- Approved April 22, 2021 minutes with correction (8-0)
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Police Pension Board
The Warrenville Police Pension Board is holding its quarterly meeting to review financial reports, approve payments, and discuss a request for transfer of credible service for Glen Harris. The meeting is in-person with limited capacity due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- Approval of January 26, 2021 meeting minutes
- Review of Lauterbach & Amen monthly financial report
- Fifth Third investment review
- Ratification of payments to Atwell and Atwell (legal services, Jan-Mar 2021) and Lauterbach and Amen (professional services, Nov 2020-Mar 2021)
- Update on Glen Harris's request for transfer of credible service
Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals
The Warrenville Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting virtually to hold a public hearing on a rescheduled PUD request for a 23,500-square-foot office/warehouse building for an ambulance service at 3S140 Talbot Avenue. They will also hear a request for a front yard setback variation for a home addition at 2S260 Riverside Parkway, and consider final plat and PUD plans for the townhome component of the Riverview West project at 28301 Ferry Road.
- Public hearing: PUD for Elite Medical Transportation at 3S140 Talbot Avenue (rescheduled, will be re-noticed)
- Public hearing: Front yard setback variation for a two-story addition at 2S260 Riverside Parkway
- New business: Final Plat of Subdivision and Final PUD plans for townhomes at 28301 Ferry Road (Riverview West)
- Approval of minutes from April 8, 2021 regular meeting
- Meeting held virtually due to Governor's Disaster Proclamation; public can participate via GoToMeeting or phone
The Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals approved the Phase II townhome component of the Riverview West project, including minor PUD amendments, a revised final plat, and a special use permit recommendation. The board also recommended approval of a front yard setback variation for a home at 2S260 Riverside Parkway. A public hearing for a proposed ambulance facility at 3S140 Talbot Avenue was cancelled and rescheduled.
- Approved minor PUD amendments for Riverview West Phase II (unanimous)
- Recommended City Council approval of revised Cantera Subarea C, Lot C-2 final plat (unanimous)
- Recommended City Council special use permit for Riverview West Phase II final PUD plans (unanimous)
- Recommended City Council approval of front yard setback variation at 2S260 Riverside Parkway (unanimous)
- Cancelled public hearing for 3S140 Talbot Avenue PUD request, rescheduled to May 6, 2021
- Approved April 8, 2021 meeting minutes with corrections (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Tourism & Arts Commission
The Warrenville Tourism and Arts Commission is meeting virtually to review and discuss several grant programs, including the Hotel Grant Tax Grant Program and the Warren Tavern Grant Program, along with their applications and policies. They will also discuss the Aesthetics Enhancement Program, a potential return to in-person meetings, the annual brochure, and final reports on the Annual Summer Tea. The meeting is largely procedural and discussion-focused, with no final votes scheduled.
- Review of Hotel Grant Tax Grant Program application
- Review of Warren Tavern Grant Program policy and application
- Discussion of Aesthetics Enhancement Program
- Discussion of returning to in-person meetings
- Review of Annual Summer Tea final reports
Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals
The Warrenville Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a continued public hearing on a proposal by Vintage Luxury Homes to redevelop part of the Cantera Subarea E with a 57-unit townhouse complex and convert a vacant office building into co-op shared office space. The applicant has requested to continue the hearing to May 6, 2021. The board will also discuss two DuPage County zoning requests and other routine business.
- Public hearing continued for 28301 Ferry Road: 57-unit townhouse complex and co-op office conversion
- Request to rezone 4.63 acres from Office Park to Multi-Family Use Area
- Major amendments to Cantera General Site Plan and Development Control Regulations
- DuPage County ZBA request for variation at 4S210 Barkei Lane (paved driveway instead of pea gravel)
- DuPage County ZBA request for conditional use at 28W240 Purnell Road (increase accessory buildings to 927 sq ft)
The Warrenville Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously to continue the public hearing for Vintage Luxury Homes' Sundance redevelopment project (4S210 Ferry Road) to May 6, 2021. The Commission also unanimously approved sending no-objection comments to DuPage County for two zoning requests: a pea gravel driveway at 4S210 Purnell Road and a detached accessory building at 2S260 Purnell Road. The Commission approved the March 18, 2021 minutes with corrections and directed the Chair and staff to work with the City Attorney on the issue of public comment time limits at public hearings. No final decision was made on the Sundance project itself.
- Continued Sundance/Vintage Luxury Homes public hearing to May 6, 2021 (unanimous)
- Approved no-objection comment to DuPage County for pea gravel driveway at 4S210 Purnell Road (unanimous)
- Approved no-objection comment to DuPage County for detached accessory building at 4S210 Purnell Road (unanimous)
- Approved March 18, 2021 minutes with corrections (unanimous)
- Directed Chair and staff to meet with City Attorney on public comment time limits (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals
The Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously to continue the public hearing for Vintage Luxury Homes' proposal to redevelop a Cantera parking lot with 48 townhomes and a co-working office space. The board also approved the February 4, 2021, meeting minutes with minor corrections. No final decision was made on the project.
- Continued the public hearing for the Vintage Luxury Homes project until April 8, 2021 (unanimous).
- Approved the February 4, 2021, meeting minutes with two specified corrections (unanimous).
- Adjourned the meeting at 10:09 p.m. (unanimous).
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Tourism & Arts Commission
The Tourism & Arts Commission will meet virtually to discuss several grant program policies and applications. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the Aesthetics Enhancement Program and the Annual Brochure.
- Review and discussion of Hotel Tax Fund Grant Program Policy
- Review and discussion of Hotel Grant Tax Grant Program Application
- Review and discussion of Warren Tavern Grant Program Policy
- Review and discussion of Warren Tavern Grant Program Application
- Discussion of Aesthetics Enhancement Program
Tourism & Arts Commission
The Warrenville Tourism and Arts Commission will hold a virtual regular meeting on February 17, 2021. The main business item is a request to modify the FY21 CoffeeCon event. Public comments can be submitted via email or by calling in.
- Consideration of request to modify FY21 CoffeeCon
Tourism & Arts Commission
The Warrenville Tourism and Arts Commission is meeting virtually to discuss and review the Hotel Tax Fund Grant Program policy and application, as well as the Aesthetics Enhancement Program and final reports from Fall Fest. The meeting includes public comment via email or phone.
- Review and discuss Hotel Tax Fund Grant Program Policy
- Review and discuss Hotel Tax Grant Program Application
- Discussion of Aesthetics Enhancement Program
- Review of Final Reports – Fall Fest
Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals
The Warrenville Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Vintage Luxury Homes' proposal to redevelop a 4.63-acre parking lot at 28301 Ferry Road into a 57-unit townhouse complex and convert a vacant 139,900-square-foot office building into co-op shared office space. The request involves multiple amendments to the Cantera development plans and zoning. The board will also review a potential zoning variation for a home addition at 2S260 Riverside Pkwy and conduct officer elections.
- Public hearing for 28301 Ferry Road: 10-building, 57-unit townhouse complex on 4.63 acres
- Repurposing 139,900-sq-ft vacant office building for co-op shared office space
- Request to re-designate 4.63 acres from Office Park to Multi-Family Use Area
- Courtesy review for 2S260 Riverside Pkwy: 1,770-sq-ft addition encroaching on setbacks
- Election of Plan Commission and Zoning Board officers
The Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously to continue the public hearing for Vintage Luxury Homes' proposed 57-unit townhouse and co-working office development at 28301 Ferry Road until March 18, 2021, pending additional studies and plans. The commission also elected officers, approved the January 7, 2021 minutes with amendments, and conducted a courtesy review of a proposed home addition at 2S260 Riverside Pkwy, recommending an eight-foot side-yard setback.
- Continued public hearing for Vintage Luxury Homes project to March 18, 2021 (unanimous)
- Elected Robert Pepple as Plan Commission Vice-Chairman (unanimous)
- Elected Tim Cosgrove as Zoning Board of Appeals Chairman (unanimous)
- Elected Jonathan Lockett as Plan Commission Secretary (unanimous)
- Approved January 7, 2021 minutes with two corrections (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Police Pension Board
The Warrenville Police Pension Board is meeting quarterly to handle routine business: approving minutes, reviewing financial reports from Lauterbach & Amen and Fifth Third, and ratifying payments for legal and professional services. The board will also accept a trustee resignation, consider 2021 COLA adjustments, review a new officer's pension application, and get an update on a service credit transfer request.
- Ratify payments to Atwell and Atwell for legal services (Oct-Dec 2020)
- Ratify payments to Lauterbach and Amen for professional services (Sep-Oct 2020, report prep)
- Accept resignation of Trustee Timothy Wing, effective Nov 30, 2020
- Consider 2021 Cost of Living (COLA) adjustments
- Consider new member officer application for Colin Pickens
Tourism & Arts Commission
The Warrenville Tourism and Arts Commission will meet virtually to review and potentially approve FY 2022 hotel grant recommendations, discuss the annual report, and consider the FY 2022 Aesthetics Enhancement Program. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and public comment opportunities.
- Review and approve FY 2022 Hotel Grant Recommendations
- Review Annual Report
- Discussion of FY 2022 Aesthetics Enhancement Program
- Approval of December 17, 2020 minutes
- Citizen comments via email or phone
Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals
The Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals will continue a public hearing for a request to operate a used car sales lot at 28W265 Warrenville Road. The body will also vote on a final plat to subdivide a 2.3-acre lot on Mignin Drive into two buildable lots. Additionally, the meeting includes the annual election of vice-chairmen and approval of 2020 annual reports and the 2021 work plan.
- Special use permit request for an open sales lot at 28W265 Warrenville Road (Project No. 2020-0753)
- Request for variations to reduce off-street parking spaces and eliminate 40-foot front/side-yard setbacks along Warrenville Road and River Road
- Approval of Final Plat of Subdivision for 3S701 Mignin Drive, splitting one 2.3-acre lot into two lots in the R-2 district (Project No. 2020-0773)
- Annual election of Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals Vice-Chairmen
- Review and approval of 2020 Annual Reports and draft FY 2021 Work Plan
The Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals recommended City Council approval of a special use permit for an open sales lot at 28W265 Warrenville Road, allowing display and sale of seven used passenger vehicles. The ZBA also recommended approval of parking variations, reducing required spaces from 34 to 20 and adjusting setbacks, with one commissioner dissenting. The Commission additionally recommended approval of a final plat of subdivision for 3S701 Mignin Drive, splitting one 2.3-acre lot into two buildable lots.
- Recommended approval of special use permit for open sales lot at 28W265 Warrenville Road (8-0)
- Recommended approval of parking variations: reduce spaces from 34 to 20, eliminate corner side-yard setback, reduce front setback to ~15 ft (7-1)
- Recommended approval of final plat of subdivision for 3S701 Mignin Drive (7-0)
- Elected Tim Cosgrove as Plan Commission Vice Chairman (8-0)
- Elected Robert Pepple as Zoning Board of Appeals Vice Chairman (8-0)
- Approved 2020 Plan Commission Annual Report (8-0)
- Approved 2020 Zoning Board of Appeals Annual Report (8-0)
- Approved minutes of December 10, 2020 meeting (8-0)