Dupage Policy Journal

City of Elmhurst Development, Planning, & Zoning Committee met July 22

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

1. Call to Order

Chair Deuter called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.

2. Roll Call

Present: Deuter, Park, Veremis (entered at 7:02 p.m.)

Absent: None

Staff Present: Franz, Gal, Grabowski, Johnson (part), Sianis (part)

Elected Officials: None

3. Receipt of Written Communications

Item was sent to DPZ Committee members and forwarded to staff to post to the agenda after the meeting.

4. Public Comments

Tony Stevens commented on Case 24 P 07.

5. Business Before the Committee

A. Development, Planning & Zoning Committee Meeting Minutes July 8, 2024

Alderman Park made a motion to approve the minutes of the DP&Z Committee on July 8, 2024.  Alderman Veremis. Voice Vote. Motion passed.

B. Case 24 P 10 Arcadian Conditional Use for Pylon Sign - 880 N. York

This agenda item was moved after Item C on the agenda. ACP Gal summarized the conditional use permit request and noted that the Z&P Commission recommended unanimously for approval. Alderman Park made a motion to issue a report recommending approval of an amended Conditional Use Permit for Pylon Sign at 880 N. York Street. Alderman Veremis seconded. Voice Vote. Motion passed.

C. Case 24 P 07 True North Conditional Use Permit - 654 & 668 W. North Avenue

The applicant, Tim Shoemaker, introduced the project team: Lindsay Lyden (True North), Andrew Bowen (traffic engineer), and Tod Stanton (landscape architect). Mr. Shoemaker presented the plans to the Committee and answered questions.

The Committee discussed traffic movement, impact to Route 83 traffic, stormwater management, spill containment, and maintenance of Elizabeth Street.

The Committee requested additional information including 2023 IDOT traffic data, an understanding on who will be responsible for reconstructing or rebuilding Elizabeth Street, additional landscaping visuals and proposed fencing, and specifics on signage in directing truck traffic. The Committee will continue their discussion at the next meeting.

D. Referral - TIF Incentive Program Initial Discussion

The Committee reviewed the referral and discussed existing programs. Alderman Veremis stated that the EDC has discussed evaluating current grant programs and incentives. The Committee agreed to ask EDC for their input on this referral. The Committee asked staff to provide information on sign grant utilization and to evaluate whether items listed in referral are TIF eligible.  The Committee will table discussion on this item until after EDC input.

E. Zoning Ordinance Update - Public Draft 2.0

The Committee did not discuss this agenda item.

6. Other Business

CM Grabowski stated that District 205 will be coming before the Committee next month for a request to install a scoreboard at York’s football stadium.

Chair Deuter stated that we should have a status update on the Homes for a Changing Region project with MMC at the next meeting.

7. Adjournment

Alderman Veremis made a motion to adjourn at 7:06 p.m.  Alderman Park seconded. Voice Vote. Motion passed.

Meeting adjourned at 9:06 p.m.

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