Zoning Board of Appeals

City Hall, Council Chambers

Agenda — 29 items

1. 1 Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov.
2. 2 CALL TO ORDER ▶ jump to 0:02
3. 3 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 0:53
4. 4 APPROVAL OF MINUTES ▶ jump to 1:15
5. 5 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes 2-19-26 TMP-9651 approve Pass
6. 6 CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS ▶ jump to 1:44
7. 7 This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff, and the Zoning Board of Appeals members do not generally respond to public comments. The City Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the meeting shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
8. 8 OLD BUSINESS: PUBLIC HEARING ▶ jump to 8:25
9. 9 During the Public Hearing, members of the public will be allowed to present evidence and ask questions subject to the rules of the meeting.
10. 10 NEW BUSINESS: PUBLIC HEARING ▶ jump to 8:29
11. 11 During the Public Hearing, members of the public will be allowed to present evidence and ask questions subject to the rules of the meeting.
12. 12 PETITION 2026-04: A series of Variations on signage, located at 16329 S. Boulevard Place. (COUNCIL DISTRICT #1) ID-2245-20 approve Pass ▶ jump to 8:38
13. 13 PETITION 2026-05: A Variation on signage to exceed the maximum total sign area in the B-2 (central business) district, located at 203 N. Ottawa Street. (COUNCIL DISTRICT #5) TMP-9641 approve Pass ▶ jump to 19:47
14. 14 PETITION 2026-06: A Variation to allow an illuminated subdivision monument sign in the R-1A (single-family residential) zoning district, located at SEC Theodore Street and Staghorn Drive. (COUNCIL DISTRICT #3) TMP-9642 approve Pass ▶ jump to 25:36
15. 15 PETITION 2026-07: A Special Use Permit to allow a duplex, located at 1216 Fairview Avenue. (COUNCIL DISTRICT #4) PETITION 2026-08: A Variation of Use for an R-3 (one- and two-family residential) use in the R-2 (single-family residential) zoning district, located at 1216 Fairview Avenue. (COUNCIL DISTRICT #4) PETITION 2026-09: A series of Variations to deviate from Zoning Ordinance standards for a lot located within an R-2 (single-family residential) zoning district, located at 1216 Fairview Avenue. (COUNCIL DISTRICT #4) ID-2271-20 ▶ jump to 32:10
16. 16 PETITION 2026-10: A Variation of Use to allow an indoor and outdoor commercial recreation facility, a B-3 (general business) use, in the R-B (restricted business) district, located at 749 Houbolt Road. (COUNCIL DISTRICT #5) PETITION 2026-11: A Variation to allow unlighted outdoor recreational facilities within 200 feet of a single-family residential zoning district, located at 749 Houbolt Road. (COUNCIL DISTRICT #5) TMP-9644 approve Pass ▶ jump to 32:41
17. 17 PETITION 2026-12: A Variation to increase maximum area of a ground sign for a non-residential use in the R-2 (single-family residential) zoning district, located at 1516 Edgerton Drive. (COUNCIL DISTRICT #2) TMP-9645 approve Pass ▶ jump to 50:24
18. 18 PETITION 2026-13: A Special Use Permit to allow a tattoo studio, located at 81 N. Chicago Street. (COUNCIL DISTRICT #5) PETITION 2026-14: A Variation of Use to allow a tattoo studio, a B-3 (general business) use, in the B-2 (central business) district, located at 81 N. Chicago Street. (COUNCIL DISTRICT #5) PETITION 2026-15: A Variation to allow a tattoo studio within 1,000 feet of a library, located at 81 N. Chicago Street. (COUNCIL DISTRICT #5) TMP-9646 approve Pass ▶ jump to 62:36
19. 19 PETITION 2026-16: A Special Use Permit to allow a self-storage facility, located at 2450 W. Jefferson Street. (COUNCIL DISTRICT #5) PETITION 2026-17: A Variation from the Non-Residential Design Standards to allow engineered wood siding in the I-1 (light industrial) zoning district, located at 2450 W. Jefferson Street. (COUNCIL DISTRICT #5) TMP-9647 approve Pass ▶ jump to 72:51
20. 20 PETITION 2026-18: A Special Use Permit to allow an automotive repair facility, located at 370 Ruby Street. (COUNCIL DISTRICT #4) PETITION 2026-19: A Variation from the spacing requirements for an automotive repair facility near a residential zoning district, located at 370 Ruby Street. (COUNCIL DISTRICT #4) TMP-9648 approve Pass ▶ jump to 86:29
21. 21 PETITION 2026-20: A Variation of Use to allow conversion of a single-unit residence into a two-unit residence, an R-3 (one- and two-family residential) use, in the R-2 (single-family residential) zoning district, located at 540 Bluff Street. (COUNCIL DISTRICT #4) PETITION 2026-21: A Variation to reduce the front yard setback to allow a second story addition, located at 540 Bluff Street. (COUNCIL DISTRICT #4) TMP-9649 deny Pass ▶ jump to 99:07
22. 22 PETITION 2026-22: A Variation of Use to allow the continuation of a three-unit residence, an R-4 (multi-family residential) use, in the R-2 (single-family residential) zoning district, located at 201 N. William Street. (COUNCIL DISTRICT #2) TMP-9650 approve Pass ▶ jump to 121:31
23. 23 NEW BUSINESS ▶ jump to 130:50
24. 24 Election of Vice Chair TMP-9761 approve Pass ▶ jump to 130:56
25. 25 OLD/NEW BUSINESS—NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION ▶ jump to 132:17
26. 26 PUBLIC COMMENT ▶ jump to 132:24
27. 27 This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding non-agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff, and the Zoning Board of Appeals members do not generally respond to public comments. The City Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the meeting shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
28. 28 ADJOURNMENT approve Pass ▶ jump to 132:50
29. 29 This meeting will be held in an accessible location. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact The City Clerk Office, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432 at (815) 724-3780.