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VILLAGE OF SHOREWOOD
PLANNING & ZONTNG COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING & PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES
February 18, 2015
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CALL TO ORDER - Chairman Brockman called
the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m
A. PLEDGETOTHEFLAG
B. ROLLCALL
Chair Steve Brockman, Vice Chair Dan Warren, Debbie Olson, David Goodale,
Prcsent:
Gronwold, Ken Votava, Jr., James Relyea, Cheri Susner
Ellen Kijowski, Brad Brooks
Karen James, Community Development Director
Roger Barrowman. Village Administrator
Rick Chapman, Mayor
Ashley LaRocca, Community Development Clerk
Scott Shust, 920 Brookforest Ave.
Andrew Goodman, 920 Brookforest Ave.
Tim Shoemaker, 920 Brookforest Ave.
Len McEnery, Southwest comer of River Road and Route 52
Kevin McEnery, Southwest comer of River Road and Route 52
Diane Menza. Southwest comer of River Road and Route 52
Brian Hertz, Southwest corner of River Road and Route 52
Richard Pritchett. Southwest corner of River Road and Route 52
Absent:
Staff:
Others:
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ORDER OF BUSINESS
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APPROVALOFMINUTES
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Gronwold made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Goodale. All in favor, none opposed,
minutes approved.
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Amendment to Conditional Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development and Site Plan 920 Brookforest Ave.
Petition #15-347 Filed by Speed-GMX Shorewood, LLC.
To consider an amendment to the Conditional Use Permit lor a Planned Unit Development and a
site plan.
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Chairman Brockman opened the public hearing. Scott Shust, Andrew Goodman and Tim Shoemaker were
present to answer questions. Ms. James presented the Staff Report.
Ms. James stated that GMX has ownership of the property. The building would be mostly brick, with some
additional stone elements and an outdoor patio for the restaurant tenant.
The applicant agreed to construct a gateway sign featuring the Village of Shorewood icon. Landscape would be
added on the south side ofthe building, and that would include perennials. The trash receptacles and benches
would be similar to the ones at the Village Hall. GMX is opting not to design a monument sign and just plans
on using wall signs.
Mr. Shoemaker stated that they plan on breaking ground in the spring and hopes this project would be done by
December of20l5.
Commissioner Gronwold stated that he wished that decorative lighting would be used. He also stated that this a
wonderful location and lighting in the whole area would set it off very nicely. Commissioner Olson stated that
she felt that too much lighting would be overwhelming. Commissioner Gronwold suggested using a more
decorative pole for lighting, ifthey don't use the Village decorative standard.
Commissioner Gronwold asked if there would be a drive thru. Ms. James stated that there would not, but there
would be designated spots for carry out orders. Commissioner Susner stated that she was concemed about
parking (ifthere would be enough for both the restaurant and the retail store). There may be 28 parking spaces
(due to it being a PUD), but there are currently 29 parking spaces illustrated.
Commissioner Olson inquired that where the long stretch on the building is recessed if the signs could be pulled
out to give it some depth. Andrew Goodman stated that the letters would be about 6 inches thick.
Commissioner Relyea asked what would be done if Mariano's wanted to have decorative lighting, and if that
lighting could be done to the entire strip mall. Commissioner Olson stated that she felt it would get too
cluttered with too much decorative lighting. Commissioner Gronwold asked how much lighting is required to
light an intersection. Ms. James answered that it depends on use and the intersection, and that the lighting
would not exceed a 400 watt light bulb. Commissioner Gronwold stated that he would like to see the light
fixtures have a touch ofclass, rather than lightjust hanging from a pole. Commissioner Olson commented that
the light fixtures in Shorewood are very ornate and would like to see that for this location.
No members ofthe public wished to speak at the hearing.
Gronwold made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Olson. All in favor, none opposed,
hearing closed.
Gronwold made a motion to enter the findings of fact that and recommend that the Village Board meet
approval for this PUD with staff recommended conditions, decorative lights and EIFS detail, seconded by
Olson. Roll call: Yeas Relyea, Susner, Votava, Goodale. Nays none. Motion approved.
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Concept Plan - Southwest corner of River Road and Route 52
Project #023-15 Filed by Lenny's Gas N' Wash, LLC.
To review and provide comment on a concept plan to prepare for the development ofthe
southwest corner of River Road and Route 52.
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Ms. James presented the Staff Report. Len McEnery, Kevin McEnery, Diane Menza, Brian Hertz and Richard
Pritchett were present to answer questions.
Ms. James stated that the 3 acre property would set up dynamics for a PUD, and could eventually add on for
other tenants.
Ms. James stated that Lenny's Gas N' Wash has several locations, including Joliet, New Lenox, and Mokena.
They are all full convenience stores, with car washes, vacuums and diesel gas.
The location in Shorewood would be all brick and have EIFS sign areas. Canopies would be put up for
decorative purposes, as well as cornices and stone similar to the kind on Route 52. Rod Tonelli would be
creating sketch plans ofdetails to provide to the applicant.
Commissioner Olson stated her concem for noises due to industrial sized vacuums and the overall noise
associated with the level of business due to traffic, etc. Len McEnery stated that last year there was a sound
study done at the Mokena location. With being 200 feet away from the car wash and vacuums, the noise at the
gas station was still less than the noise that was from the street.
Commissioner Susner asked what the hours of operation would be. Len McEnery answered that it would be
24 hour gas station and the car wash would be available from 6 a.m. until l0 p.m.
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Commissioner Susner asked ifthere were any other potential areas in Shorewood that were being looked at for
this location. Len McEnery answered that several properties on Route 52 were looked at, but felt that this area
in particular needs a gas station.
Commissioner Relyea expressed his concern of the detention pond possibly having to be raised
situation had happened at Shorewood Glen with water flow going from the front to the back.
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Commissioner Goodale asked if semi-trucks would be able to get in and out of the parking lot. Len McEnery
stated that the fuel lines behind the building would be open to any vehicle, including semi-trucks, tractors,
trucks with trailers, etc.
Commissioner Olson expressed her concern with the location due to the residential neighborhood being right
behind it. She asked if they considered looking into the available property on Route 52 and Earl Road due to
traffic from semi-trucks being there on a regular basis. Len McEnery stated that the focus of this location
would be for fueling/washing cars, the conyenient store and the co-tenant. He stated that if they were at the
location on Route 52 and Earl Road that they would lose all ofthe traffic on River Road. Commissioner Relyea
stated that he agreed with Len McEnery with that statement.
Commissioner Gronwold stated that he would like to eventually see sidewalks and bike paths on that comer.
Commissioner Susner stated that gas stations are sparse and it would be challenging to make this location
attractive. She noted that their immediate neighbors would be residents, so adding an),thing to help reduce
noise and adding items that are esthetically pleasing would sell to the neighborhood. Commissioner Gronwold
added that it would be great as long as they would be doing similar landscape/fixtures as the surrounding
businesses.
Commissioner Relyea stated his concem about the lighting being overpowering to the residents in the
neighborhood behind the building. Len McEnery stated that the location in Mokena has canopies and LED
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lighting, and that those lights shine straight down rather than all
over. This could also be done at
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Shorewood location.
Vice Chairman Warren stated that the driveway is offset and asked if it should be lined up with CVS. Mayor
Chapman agreed with Mr. Warren's statement and added that this is an important intersection. It would
eventually be expanded to 5 lanes. Commissioner Olson stated that is a good perspective ofthe 5 lanes in the
future.
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ADJOURNMENT
Susner made a motion to adjoum at 8:30 p.m., seconded by Olson.
All in favor,
none opposed, meeting
adjoumed.
Next meeting scheduled for April 1,2015.
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