Dupage Policy Journal

City of Elmhurst Development, Planning, & Zoning Committee met Sept. 23

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 (left the meeting at 8:40), Veremis

Absent: None

Staff Present: Franz, Gal, Johnson (part)

Elected Officials: Mayor Levin (part)

3. Receipt of Written Communications

One item was posted to Board Docs.

4. Public Comments

Tom Altergott commented on lot coverage calculations.

Monica Cook commented on the city’s enforcement of the zoning ordinance requirements and the zoning ordinance rewrite.

5. Business Before the Committee

A. Development, Planning & Zoning Committee Meeting Minutes September 9, 2024

Alderman Veremis made a motion to approve the minutes of the DP&Z Committee on September 9, 2024. Alderman Park seconded. Voice Vote. Motion passed.

B. Request for Extension Case 23 P 08 - Edward Elmhurst Preliminary PUD for Medical Office Building

Mike Roth (attorney), Mark Hoffman (Endeavor Health) and Eric Nordeen (Ryan Companies), provided additional information to the Committee to justify the need for an extension. The Committee asked about the master facilities plan. The space needs for the medical office building are dependent on the renovation to the hospital and expansion to the cancer center. It was noted that the addition to the cancer center was anticipated with the original PUD approval and is allowed to occur without additional zoning review if it meets the parameters of the original approval.  

Alderman Park made a motion to approve a report recommending that the City Council approve the request for a 6-month extension to submit Final PUD documents at 1100 S. York Street. Alderman Veremis seconded. Voice Vote.

C. Case 24 P 11 Pride of Elmhurst Conditional Use Permits and Variations - 217 E Butterfield

CP Franz summarized the request. The applicant, Dan Soltis, addressed questions from the Committee regarding the changes to the curb cuts and signage. It was discussed that business hours and liquor sales are not under the purview of the zoning case.

Alderman Park made a motion to approve a report recommending approval of the requests for Conditional Use Permits and Variations at the property commonly known as 217 E. Butterfield, Elmhurst, Illinois. Alderman Veremis seconded. Voice Vote. Motion passed.

D. Economic Development Consultant Contract Renewal

Chair Deuter introduced the topic. ACP Johnson summarized the role and duties of each consultant and their specific skillsets that lend value to the City. Regarding the hourly increase, it was noted that there has been no increase in hourly rate for either consultant since 2015 and a 1% increase over 9 years. The Committee concurred with staff’s recommendations and asked for a sample of projects and duties performed by each consultant.  A draft report will be provided at the next meeting.

6. Other Business

Chair Deuter asked about the community outreach for the zoning ordinance rewrite. Staff confirmed that there were stakeholder interviews that included resident recommendations from each alderman. There were also two public open houses when the first draft was presented and presentations to the joint committee.

Alderman Veremis asked whether there are any changes to the bulk standards proposed in the Downtown Plan preliminary memo. Staff confirmed that there are no changes from existing.

7. Adjournment

Alderman Veremis made a motion to adjourn at 8:47 p.m. Chair Deuter seconded. Voice Vote. Motion passed.

Meeting adjourned at 8:47 p.m.

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