Zoning Board of Appeals

City Hall, Council Chambers

Agenda — 25 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
3. 3 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 0:49
4. 4 APPROVAL OF MINUTES ▶ jump to 1:30
5. 5 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes 5-15-25 TMP-8589 approve Pass
6. 6 CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS ▶ jump to 3:00
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 3:55
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 4:06
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 2025-16: A series of Variations to allow a covered front porch, located at 717 Richards Street. (COUNCIL DISTRICT #5) **WITHDRAWN** TMP-8590 ▶ jump to 4:07
13. 13 PETITION 2025-17: A Variation of Use to allow a two-unit residence in the R-2A (single-family residential) zoning district and a series of Variations to allow a two-unit residence, located at 309 Stryker Avenue. (COUNCIL DISTRICT #5) TMP-8591 approve Pass ▶ jump to 4:16
14. 14 PETITION 2025-18: A series of Variations to allow a second story addition to an existing residence, located at 407 S. Desplaines Street. (COUNCIL DISTRICT #5) TMP-8592 approve Pass ▶ jump to 11:11
15. 15 PETITION 2025-19: A series of Variations to allow replacement of an existing carport, located at 823 Manor Court. (COUNCIL DISTRICT #5) TMP-8593 approve Pass ▶ jump to 16:30
16. 16 PETITION 2025-20: A Special Use Permit to allow a staffing agency, located at 18 S. Larkin Avenue. (COUNCIL DISTRICT #5) **WITHDRAWN** TMP-8594 ▶ jump to 23:10
17. 17 PETITION 2025-21: A Variation to reduce the corner side yard setback from 20 feet to 5 feet to allow an above-ground pool, located at 1082 Cathy Drive. (COUNCIL DISTRICT #5) TMP-8595 approve Pass ▶ jump to 23:25
18. 18 PETITION 2025-22: A series of Variations to allow for the installation of eight (8) directional signs at an overall height of five (5) feet instead of three (3) feet for signage, located at 1401 Gateway Boulevard. (COUNCIL DISTRICT #5) TMP-8596 approve Pass ▶ jump to 30:54
19. 19 PETITION 2025-23: A Special Use Permit to allow a truck parking and maintenance facility, located at 1402 Spencer Road. (COUNCIL DISTRICT #5) TMP-8630 deny Pass ▶ jump to 36:10
20. 20 OLD/NEW BUSINESS—NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION ▶ jump to 124:01
21. 21 Election of Zoning Board of Appeals Vice-Chair TMP-8636 approve Pass ▶ jump to 124:01
22. 22 PUBLIC COMMENT ▶ jump to 126:36
23. 23 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.
24. 24 ADJOURNMENT approve Pass ▶ jump to 127:03
25. 25 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.