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City of Elmhurst Development, Planning, & Zoning Committee met April 28

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

1. Call to Order

Chair Jensen called the meeting to order at 7:16 p.m.

2. Roll Call

Present: Jensen, Veremis

Absent: Park

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

Elected Officials: Alderman Bram, Alderman Irby

3. Receipt of Written Communications

One item received was posted to Board docs and shared during public comment.

4. Public Comments

Therese Altergott commented on building and lot coverage in the Zoning Ordinance Rewrite.

5. Business Before the Committee

A. Development, Planning & Zoning Committee Meeting Minutes April 14, 2025

Alderman Veremis made a motion to approve the minutes of the DP&Z Committee on April 14, 2025. Chair Jensen seconded. Voice Vote. Motion passed.

B. Case 25 ZBA 04 - Mastrino Rear Yard Variation - 757 S. Parkside

ACP Gal reviewed the variation request to reduce the rear yard setback requirement for a garage addition. It was noted that this is a second request for the same variation because the previous approval lapsed before the applicant filed their permit. The Committee discussed the previous approval and noted that the Zoning & Planning Commission recommended unanimously for approval in both cases.

Alderman Veremis made a motion to approve a report recommending approval of the requested variation in Case 25 ZBA 04 for the property commonly known at 757 S. Parkside Avenue. Chair Jensen seconded. Roll call vote.

Ayes: Veremis, Jensen

Nayes: None

Absent: Park

Motion passed.

C. Referral - Historic Preservation Ordinance and Historic Preservation Commission

ACP Gal stated the Historic Preservation Commission is requesting an increase in the number of members and that the request comes in response to their review of an aldermanic referral. It was noted that the HPC is continuing their discussion on the rest of the referral.

The Committee discussed the Commission’s need for additional members. Erica Blawat, Chair of the HPC Commission, stated that there’s more interest in the Commission and noted that adding members would help assign work into subcommittees.

Alderman Bram questioned whether additional members were necessary and recommended that the Commission focus their effort on the other elements of the referral.

Alderman Veremis noted that the EDC is made up of 14 members and that the additional membership makes it possible to complete business splits and other responsibilities. Alderman Veremis supported additional members if it supports the Commission in their work.

Chair Jensen agreed that there is no negative to increasing membership and that extra members contribute with their diverse expertise. 

Alderman Irby noted that the Historic Preservation Ordinance provides the roles and responsibilities of the Commission and that the Commission has sought to increase their membership in the past.

There were 2 representatives from Preserve Elmhurst who noted that adding members would allow them to work with Commissioners on their subcommittees.

Alderman Veremis made a motion to approve the report related to a request from the Historic Preservation Commission to increase membership from 7 to 9 members. Chair Jensen seconded. Roll call vote.

Ayes: Veremis, Jensen

Nayes : None

Absent: Park

Motion passed.

D. Referral - Review of Permit Fees and Durations, Chapter 24 of the Municipal Code

BC Kransberger summarized the Committee’s discussion on fees. The Committee agreed with the draft report. ACP Gal noted that the fee per day was rounded but otherwise the report remains the same. Alderman Veremis made a motion to approve a report recommending that the City Council approve the fee changes as detailed in the report to Chapter 24 of the MCO. Chair Jensen seconded.

Roll call vote.

Ayes: Veremis, Jensen

Nayes : None

Absent: Park

Motion passed.

6. Other Business

It was noted that new Committee assignments will be determined by Monday.

CP Franz reviewed upcoming cases. It was noted that any new members to DPZ could be provided a zoning overview either during the DPZ meeting or separately.  

Chair Jensen stated that the next meeting will also begin at 7:15 p.m.

CP Franz stated that staff is reviewing the public hearing draft of the Zoning Ordinance update and noted that the public hearing could be scheduled as early as June.

7. Adjournment

Alderman Veremis made a motion to adjourn at 8:07 p.m. Chair Jensen seconded. Voice Vote. Motion passed. Voice Vote.

Meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m.

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