City of Belleville Planning Commission met June 7.
Here are the minutes provided by the commission:
MEMBERS:
Jim Kurtz, Chairman Present
Larry McLean Excused
Don Rigney Present
Don Rockwell Present
Sara Rice Present
Neil "Skip" MacEwen Present
Tim Gregowicz Present
Alderwoman, Dr. Mary Stiehl Present
Alderman Ed Dintelman Present
STAFF:
Mayor Patty Gregory Present
Clifford Cross, Director of Economic Development, Planning and Zoning Present
Penny Moore, Coordinator, Economic Development, Planning and Zoning Present
PUBLIC PRESENT: Andria Powell
Chairman, Jim Kurtz opened the meeting at 7:00 PM with an introduction of members, staff, and guests. Cliff Cross explained emergency procedures. (7:01 PM)
A motion was made by Mary Stiehl to approve the May 3, 2023 meeting minutes with corrections. Neil "Skip" MacEwen seconded the motion. All present members voted in the affirmative. Motion carried 8-0. (7:03 PM)
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
Andria Powell stated that she received an email from economic development explaining a Design Review Request is required. Mr. Cross explained that it most likely will not delay anything. (7:06 PM)
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Andria Powell: Discussion and possible motion for Site Plan approval for a proposed 1,632 square foot addition to the existing 3,042 square foot building at 110 Mascoutah Avenue within the "C-2" (Heavy Commercial) district. (Parcel-08-22.0-348-007).
Mr. Cross explained that this project had to be brought to review because it is an expansion of a non-residential structure. Andria's building is roughly 3,000 square feet and this will be roughly a 1,600 square foot expansion. The expansion is to the rear so it should not impact the look of the building. Mr. Cross explained that the project would need to go to the Historic Preservation Committee if the expansion were visible from the street. They will go to the HPC to be safe. Mr. Cross explained that he can get it approved on the 20th of June assuming no concerns are raised by the HPC on the 21st. Mr. Cross wants to make sure that it is on record that the expansion is not visible from the street. (7:11 PM)
A motion was made by Neil "Skip" MacEwen to APPROVE the Site Plan approval for a proposed 1,632 square foot addition to the existing 3,042 square foot building on 110 Mascoutah Avenue within the "C-2" (Heavy Commercial) district. It was seconded by Tim Gregowicz. The motion passed with a vote of (8-0) with all present members voting in the affirmative. (7:11 PM)
2. Trolley Circle Limited Partnership: Discussion and possible motion for Site Plan approval for a proposed 70 Unit 55+ Senior Independent Living apartment community located at 1110 Comwest Parkway within the "C-2" (Heavy Commercial) district. (Parcel - 07-13.0-108-005).
Neil "Skip" MacEwen raised concerns about the amount of parking spaces available. Mr. Cross explained that this was brought up during the Special Use Permit process. Mr. Cross explained there was a use variance. Mr. Cross went on to explain that this was just Phase 1 of the project and Phase 2 is forthcoming. If it is found that parking is an issue it will be addressed in the second phase. ***** asked where Phase 2 will go. Mr. Cross explained that it is on the same lot. (7:16 PM)
A motion was made by Neil "Skip" MacEwen to APPROVE the Site Plan approval for a proposed 70 Unit 55+ Senior Independent Living apartment community located at 1110 Comwest Parkway within the "C-2" (Heavy Commercial) district. It was seconded by Sara Rice. The motion passed with a vote of (8-0) with all present members voting in the affirmative. (7:17 PM)
DEPARTMENT UPDATE:
Cliff Cross updated the Planning Commission Members on the following:
• Software Program
○ Working on a new tracking software system that will help the department run more efficiently (7:19 PM)
• TIF
○ They will be reevaluating the scope
○ Belleville Crossing is continuing to move forward
• An additional car wash is being put in
• Potential code re-write to address the proximity of the car washes (7:22 PM)
• Route 15 Marijuana Dispensary
○ Will become the first co-dispensary and craft grow center
○ Hoping for construction within the next 2 months (7:24 PM)
• Beauty Supply
○ Project is finishing up (7:24 PM)
• Lab Tek
○ Supply is slowing down the process (7:26 PM)
• Freddy's
○ The curb is still a mess and disrupting traffic (7:28 PM)
• Discount Tire
○ Mr. Cross has not seen any drawings yet
○ They plan to start in the fall to the best of their knowledge (7:29 PM)
• Aldi
○ They are still working on IDOT approval, currently working out logistics (7:30 PM)
Alderwoman Dr. Mary Stiehl updated the Planning Commission on the following:
• Turtle Creek/Carrington Place/Sullivan Farms
○ No way to turn left towards Memorial due to traffic (7:35 PM)
• Mr. Cross suggested an Infrastructure Plan for development project
○ Need to work with
MOTION TO ADJOURN: A motion was made to ADJOURN by Neil "Skip" MacEwen. It was seconded by Don Rockwell with all present members voting in the affirmative by a vote of (8-0). (7:38 PM)
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