Dupage Policy Journal

City of Elmhurst Development, Planning, & Zoning Committee met May 12

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

1. Call to Order

Chair Jensen called the meeting to order at 7: 15 p.m.

2. Roll Call

Present: Jensen, Veremis, Nardini

Absent: None

Staff Present: Franz, Gal

Elected Officials: Mayor Levin (part)

3. Receipt of Written Communications

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

4. Public Comments

Tom Altergott commented on not allowing window well encroachments in the side yard.

5. Business Before the Committee

A. Development, Planning & Zoning Committee Meeting Minutes April 28, 2025

Alderman Nardini made a motion to approve the minutes of the DP&Z Committee on April 28, 2025.  Alderman Veremis seconded. Voice Vote. Motion passed.

B. Case 25 ZBA 05 – Yurschak Rear Yard Variation – 765 S. Cedar

ACP Gal reviewed the variation request to reduce the rear yard setback requirement for a screened in porch replacement. It was noted that the Zoning & Planning Commission recommended unanimously for approval.  

Alderman Nardini made a motion to approve a report recommending approval of a rear yard setback variation at the property commonly known at 765 S. Cedar Avenue. Alderman Veremis seconded. Roll call vote.

Ayes: Nardini, Veremis, Jensen

Nayes: None

Absent: None

Motion passed.

C. 933 S. Riverside Drive Concept Plan Meeting

CP Franz summarized the PUD process and described the purpose of the concept plan meeting to solicitate feedback from the neighbors and the DPZ Committee prior to filing their applications. The applicant is proposing to demolish the hotel and construct a new Class A industrial building. There are no site development allowances being requested. A preliminary site plan and sample elevations were shared with the Committee.

Peter Coules, attorney, and Vince Pergande, Logistics Property Company (developer) provided a summary of the neighborhood meeting. It was noted that there is one residential property 500 feet to the east and located on the east side of Salt Creek that was concerned about noise. Mr. Coules confirmed that no overhead doors face the residential property.  The two businesses in attendance were concerned about improvements to the intersection of Riverside/Frontage/Rt. 83.

Alderman Nardini asked about the anticipated truck traffic volume. It was noted that typically 10-15 trucks are possible at peak hour and that a traffic study will be submitted as part of the PUD application.

Chair Jensen noted that the proposed facility is in an industrial area and abuts the public works garage.

Alderman Veremis asked about detention on the site and proposed uses. It was noted that the detention pond is proposed at the front of the property and that any uses allowed in the City’s industrial zoning could be a tenant and that up to 3 tenants could be accommodated.  

The Committee was concerned about the impact of additional traffic to the intersection of Riverside/Frontage/Rt.83 if the improvements are not completed when this new building is constructed. There were no additional issues noted that would prevent the applicant from moving forward with their application.

D. Review of Pending Items List

The Committee reviewed the pending items list and removed the food truck referral and TIF incentive referral since both are complete. The Committee discussed the other matters and did not make any other changes.

6. Other Business

Chair Jensen welcomed Alderman Nardini to the Committee.

7. Adjournment

Alderman Nardini made a motion to adjourn at 8:03 p.m. Alderman Veremis seconded. Voice Vote. Motion passed. Voice Vote.

Meeting adjourned at 8:03 p.m.

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