City of Oak Forest Planning & Zoning Commission met Sept. 21.
Here are the minutes provided by the commission:
The Planning & Zoning Commission meeting was called to order at 7: 00 p. m. with Staff Member Ruane taking Roll Call.
Roll Call:
PRESENT: Commissioner Mike Forbes
Commissioner Ken Keeler
Commissioner Rick Larson
Commissioner Wayne Schroeder
Commissioner Chuck Wolf
Commissioner Michael Ziak
Director Ed Cage
Staff Member Paul Ruane
ABSENT: Chairman Jim Stuewe
Motion to elect Commissioner Schroeder as Chair Pro -tem made by Commissioner Forbes and seconded by Commissioner Wolf. Motion to approve carried by voice vote.
1. ZC# 22- 021 Oak Fest Plat of Subdivision: The applicant requests consideration of a plat of resubdivision that will subdivide one lot into six lots rezoning a lot to institutional building district and variation request for lot size and such other and further zoning relief as may be required in the C2 - General Service Commercial District at 5400- 5418 W. 159th Street.
Mr. Ruane presented the case with a number of PowerPoint slides and detailed the proposed new plat of subdivision and described each of the six lots.
Mr. Ziak asked how the parking spaces line up for Culver' s and Grey' s Social and Mr. Ruane described the need for a cross -access easement and this answered Mr. Wolf' s parking question. Mr. Wolf asked how lot one would now be accessed and Mr. Ruane answered that it would be from Long Ave, when extended.
Mr. Ziak made the motion to approve. Mr. Forbes seconded.
AYES Mr. Forbes
Mr. Keeler
Mr. Larson
Mr. Schroeder
Mr. Wolf
Mr. Ziak
NAYS
ABSTAIN
ABSENT Chairman Stuewe
Motion to approve PZC Resolution 22- 21 recommending approval of the Subdivision carried 6- 0- 0 with 1 absent.
Per Mr. Ruane, this item will go before City Council September 27, 2022.
2. ZC# 22- 020 Culver' s Drive- Thru & Patio - Special Use Permit: The applicant requests review and recommendation of approval for a special use permit to allow a drive- thru and an eating patio and such other and further zoning relief as may be required in the C2 - General Service Commercial District at 5410 W. 159th Street.
Mr. Ruane introduced the Culver' s drive thru and patio plan and noted that the applicant has already addressed a number of the staff requested conditions. He also introduced the applicant, Mr. Ryan Swanson, who is the project engineer on behalf of Culvers.
Mr. Swanson noted that the building was planned to be approximately 4, 200 square feet with 58 off street parking spaces. He highlighted the dual drive- thru facility and the proposed extension of the Long Avenue sidewalk, which would make a nice amenity. He also described the planned dumpster enclosure to match the proposed building, proposed elevations with low amount of EFIS, building materials and cross -access easement with Grey' s Social next door.
Mr. Larson asked if there was a proposed access point to 159th Street. Mr. Swanson answered no and that access would occur from Long Avenue and Grey' s Social next door. Mr. Wolf confirmed that there were two points of access. Mr. Schroeder asked if the property line location works for Grey' s Social and Mr. Ruane noted that the property line issue was discussed with the neighbor.
Mr. Swanson stated that the cross - access easement for Culver' s and Grey' s Social would cover parking rights, access points and maintenance and they had already been in contact with the operator. Mr. Ruane added that the proposed parking met and exceeded the code requirements.
Mr. Larson asked if the one- way access point from Culver' s would be signed appropriately and the answer was that it would be signed accordingly.
Mr. Ziak asked if the dual drive- thru lanes would accommodate larger vehicles or not and which side the drive- thru window was located? Mr. Swanson answered that it would, as it was designed for the large Ford Super -Duty type trucks and that the drive- thru window is located on the east side of the proposed building.
Mr. Cage noted that the applicant and their team had worked very well with City Staff and have already addressed a number of issues, such as the lift station, parking situation and cross -access easement. He noted that it was a pleasure working with the Culver' s team on this project and the City is looking forward to the restaurant being open and successful.
Mr. Larson made the motion to approve. Mr. Ziak seconded.
AYES Mr. Forbes
Mr. Keeler
Mr. Larson
Mr. Schroeder
Mr. Wolf
Mr. Ziak
NAYS
ABSTAIN
ABSENT Chairman Stuewe
Motion to approve PZC Resolution 22- 20 recommending approval of the Special Use Permit carried 6- 0- 0 with 1 absent.
Per Mr. Ruane, this item will go before City Council September 27, 2022.
3. DR# 22- 005 Culver' s - Design Review: The applicant requests review and approval of a Major Design Review Permit at 5410 W. 159th Street in the C2 - General Service Commercial District in accordance with Section 11- 505 of the Zoning Ordinance for a new Culver' s restaurant.
Mr. Ruane explained that this agenda item was a Design Review and that this item would be completed at Planning & Zoning, and does not need to go before City Council, as with the other two agenda items. The majority of discussion on the proposed design elements and materials were discussed in -conjunction with the prior agenda item. Overall, the Commission felt very comfortable with the proposed design elements, colors and materials used in the plans for the proposed Culver' s Restaurant. The building and plan, as proposed, was designed and planned well.
Mr. Larson made the motion to approve. Mr. Wolf seconded.
AYES Mr. Forbes
Mr. Keeler
Mr. Larson
Mr. Schroeder
Mr. Wolf
Mr. Ziak
NAYS
ABSTAIN
ABSENT Chairman Stuewe
Motion to approve PZC Resolution 22- 20 recommending approval of the Special Use Permit carried 6- 0- 0 with 1 absent.
Per Mr. Ruane, this is the final approval of this item. Staff will confirm the conditions have been met.
Chairman Pro -tem Schroeder requested a motion to approve the meeting minutes from August 3, 2022.
Mr. Forbes motioned. Mr. Larson seconded.
AYES Mr. Forbes
Mr. Keeler
Mr. Larson
Mr. Schroeder
Mr. Wolf
Mr. Ziak
NAYS
ABSTAIN
ABSENT Chairman Stuewe
Motion to approve the minutes of August 3, 2022, carried 6- 0- 0 with 1 absent. Chairman Pro -tem Schroeder requested to adjourn the meeting.
Mr. Forbes made the motion to adjourn.
All present said aye. Meeting Adjourned at 7: 43 p. m.
Mr. Keeler seconded.
All present said aye. Meeting Adjourned at 7: 43 p. m.
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