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City of Oak Forest Planning & Zoning Commission met May 17

Here are the minutes provided by the commission:

The Planning & Zoning Commission meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. with Chairman Stuewe taking Roll Call. 

PRESENT: 

Chairman Jim Stuewe 

Commissioner Jeffrey Ater 

Commissioner Mike Forbes 

Commissioner Curt Kunz 

Commissioner Rick Larson 

Commissioner Glenn Runge 

Commissioner Wayne Schroeder 

Commissioner Bill Sykes 

Commissioner Michael Ziak 

Staff Member Paul Ruane 

Staff Member Nicole Tormey 

ABSENT: 

Commissioner Ziak led with the pledge of allegiance. 

Commissioner Bill Sykes and Commissioner Jeffrey Ater introduced themselves. 

Chairman Jim Stuewe asked for a motion to open the meeting. 

Commissioner Forbes made the motion.  Commissioner Ziak seconded. 

AYES	NAYS	ABSTAIN	ABSENT
Commissioner Sykes
Commissioner Ater
Commissioner Schroeder
Commissioner Ziak
Commissioner Forbes
Commissioner Larson
Commissioner Runge
Commissioner Kunz
Chairman Stuewe

Motion to open the meeting carried 9-0-0 with 0 absent. 

Item #2: ZC# 23-009 Oak Forest Bowel 15240 S. Cicero Avenue - Special Use Permit: Motion to table Item 2. 

Commissioner Forbes made the motion to table. Commissioner Ziak seconded. 

AYES	NAYS	ABSTAIN	ABSENT
Commissioner Ater
Commissioner Forbes
Commissioner Kunz
Commissioner Larson
Commissioner Runge
Commissioner Schroeder
Commissioner Sykes
Commissioner Ziak
Chairman Stuewe

 Motion to table Item 2 carried 9-0-0 with 0 absent. 

1. DR# 22-005 iQuality Logistics Design Review: The applicant requests review and approval of a revision to a Major Design Review Permit at 16430-36 S. Kilbourn Avenue in the 11-Industrial District in accordance with Section 11-505 of the Zoning Ordinance for a new industrial building. 

Commissioner Ziak made the motion. 

Commissioner Runge seconded. 

Paul Ruane presented the case with the aid of a power point presentation showing what was previously approved versus what is being requested now. 

Chairman Stuewe asked if anyone had any questions or comments. 

Commissioner Forbes asked a question regarding the building materials. 

Chairman Stuewe asked if there were any more questions, none. 

AYES	NAYS	ABSTAIN	ABSENT
Commissioner Ziak
Commissioner Ater
Commissioner Forbes
Commissioner Kunz
Commissioner Larson
Commissioner Runge
Commissioner Schroeder
Commissioner Ziak
Chairman Stuewe

Motion to affirm PZC Resolution 23-13 recommending approval of design review carried 9-0-0 with 0 absent. 

Mr. Ruane stated this is the final determination for this. They will be able to receive their permit from the Building Department. 

2. ZC# 23-010 Schied Residence Shed Variation: The applicant requests review and recommendation of approval for a variation to allow a shed larger than allowed and such other and further zoning relief as may be required in the R2 Single Family District at 14824 Sunset Avenue. 

Commissioner Larson made the motion. 

Paul Ruane presented the case. 

Chairman Stuewe asked if there were any questions. 

Commissioner Sykes seconded. 

Commissioner Larson inquired as to whether the shed was already put up. Commissioner Forbes commented on the permit. 

Commissioner Sykes inquired as to the concrete slab. Commissioner Forbes answered the question. Commissioner Kuntz confirmed the concrete slab is acceptable. 

Commissioner Larson made a statement. 

Chairman Stuewe asked if anyone from the audience wanted to speak. 

Dan Schied, owner, 14824 Sunset Avenue, approached the dais and spoke. 

Chairman Stuewe asked about the dimensions of the shed. 

Chairman Stuewe asked for more questions, heard none. 

AYES	NAYS	ABSTAIN	ABSENT
Commissioner Larson
Commissioner Runge
Commissioner Schroeder
Commissioner Sykes
	Commissioner Ziak
	Commissioner Ater
Commissioner Forbes
Commissioner Kunz
Chairman Stuewe

 Motion to affirm PZC Resolution 23-15 recommending denial of the variation carried 7-2-0 with 0 absent. 

Mr. Ruane stated it will go forward before City Council, May 23, 2023, with the recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission. City Council will make the final determination. 

Commissioner Kunz asked about the denial. 

Mr. Ruane stated there will be a workshop at the next meeting, June 7th for Planning and Zoning members. 

Mr. Ruane reported on status of pending Applications. Commissioner Forbes remarked on same. Commissioners asked for status regarding pending matters. 

Chairman Stuewe requested a motion to approve the meeting minutes from April 19, 2023. 

Commissioner Ziak made the motion. Commissioner Forbes seconded.

AYES	NAYS	ABSTAIN	ABSENT
Commissioner Ziak
Commissioner Ater
Commissioner Forbes
Commissioner Kunz
Commissioner Larson
Commissioner Runge
Commissioner Schroeder
Commissioner Sykes
Chairman Stuewe

Motion to approve the minutes of April 19, 2023 with no changes, carried 9-0-0 with 0 absent. 

Chairman Stuewe requested a motion to adjourn the meeting. 

Commissioner Runge made the motion. 

All present said aye. Meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.

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