Dupage Policy Journal

City of Darien Municipal Services Committee met Sept. 2

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

PRESENT: Alderman Thomas Belczak – Chairman, Alderman Ralph Stompanato

ABSENT: Alderman Ted Schauer

OTHERS: Mr. Dan Gombac – Director, Mr. Ryan Murphy – Senior Planner Establish Quorum

Chairperson Thomas Belczak called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m. at the City of Darien City Hall, 1702 Plainfield Road, Darien, Illinois. Chairperson Belczak declared a quorum present.

New Business

a. PZC2025-16 – Variation (sign – mural) 7100 Route 83 – Inspire Brands, Inc.

Mr. Murphy reported that this would be a variation request for the new Dunkin Donuts on Route 83 to paint a mural on the building to commemorate it as their 10,000th location. He reported that a duplication in the Sign Code had been pointed out at the Planning and Zoning. He further reported that Dunkin would maintain the sign and had a plan in place for any repairs needed.

Chairperson Belczak questioned if they were to paint a new sign, would they need to come back for another variation.

Mr. Gombac reported that they would not need to come back once the variation had been granted.

Alderman Stompanato stated that he had attended the Planning and Zoning meeting and felt confident that the mural would stand out and be maintained well.

There was no one in the audience wishing to present public comment.

Alderman Stompanato made a motion, and it was seconded by Alderman Belczak to approve PZC2025-16 – Variation (sign – mural) 7100 Route 83 – Inspire Brands, Inc.

Upon voice vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 2-0.

ADJOURNMENT

With no further business before the Committee, Alderman Stompanato made a motion, and it was seconded by Alderman Belczak to adjourn. Upon voice vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, and the meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.

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