City of Jacksonville Plan Commission met Nov. 7.
Here is the minutes provided by the commission:
Chair Michael Oldenettel called the monthly meeting of the Jacksonville Plan Commission to order at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. The agenda and petition were published with the local media and by posting at the Municipal Building.
ROLL CALL: Answering present: Michael Oldenettel – Chairman, John Heyer – Secretary, Aaron Scott, Casey Collins, Brad Cors, Kerris Osborn; Acting City Attorney Jeff Soltermann; City Clerk Skip Bradshaw; Community Development Director Kelly Hall. Absent from the meeting was member Brad Besson – Vice- Chairman; City Attorney Dan Beard. A quorum was declared.
MINUTES: Motion was made by Heyer, seconded by Scott, to approve the September 5, 2018 Minutes as presented in advance. By voice vote, motion carried.
CC Bradshaw read Item #3 on the agenda. Review petition to rezone property at 321-323 East Morgan Street from R-5 to R-5 with Special Use, with the intent of property owner, Centenary UMC, to construct a pavilion for church and community events. CC Bradshaw swore in Mark Stiltz to represent this petition. Mr. Stiltz explained that the church has submitted an application seeking a special use permit for the construction of a 30’x80’x10’ pavilion to use for church and community events. The church Board has given their approval, but plans have not yet been finalized. They would still like to follow through with the rezoning of the property to R-5 with Special Use.
Chair Oldenettel asked for discussion, or if there was anyone in attendance to speak in favor of, or opposition to, this request and there were none. Motion was made by Cors, seconded by Osborn, to approve this request based upon the findings of fact in Section 11.3-4 of the Zoning Ordinance, numbers 2, 3, and 4, that the plight of the owner is due to unique circumstances; that the variation, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality; and that the granting the variation desired will not violate the general spirit and intent of this ordinance.
ROLL CALL: 6 Yeas; 0 Nays; 1 Absent (Besson) Motion carried 6-0-1.
Chair Oldenettel recused himself from the next two agenda items, as he is the broker involved in this transaction, turning the Chair over to Ms. Collins.
CC Bradshaw read Item #4 on the agenda. Review petition to rezone property at 302 West Morton Avenue from B-3 to B-3 with Special Use, with the intent of the contract purchaser, Mark Ratterman, to construct a 1 story, free standing Domino’s Pizza. CC Bradshaw swore in Steve Walker to represent this petition. Mr. Walker explained that there is currently an existing gas station at the corner of Church and Morton that has closed. Owners of Domino’s Pizza would like to demolish the existing structure and construct a free standing facility with a drive-up window which requires a Special Use permit.
Ms. Collins asked for discussion, or if there was anyone in attendance to speak in favor of, or opposition to, this request and there were none. Motion was made by Heyer, seconded by Cors, to approve this request based upon the findings of fact in Section 11.3-4 of the Zoning Ordinance, numbers 2, 3, and 4, that the plight of the owner is due to unique circumstances; that the variation, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality; and that the granting the variation desired will not violate the general spirit and intent of this ordinance.
ROLL CALL: 5 Yeas; 0 Nays; 1 Abstain (Oldenettel); 1 Absent (Besson) Motion carried 5-0-1-1.
Item # 5 on the agenda – Review Site Plan for property located at 302 West Morton Avenue, for the construction of a free standing Domino’s Pizza, submitted by Steven Walker of Martin Engineering Company. Mr. Walker noted that IDOT has requested that the entrance to Domino’s near the intersection of Church and Morton be moved as far north as possible, away from the intersection. He then asked for a front yard set back variation from 40’ to 36’ off of Morton Avenue due to the size of the existing lot. Doing so would also bring the facility in line with other businesses along Morton Avenue. CDD Hall advised that that variation is within the allowable 25% variation of the required set back. CDD Hall advised that they will dispense with discussing all of the site plan item requirements as he has personally reviewed them and verified that all requirements have been met. CC Bradshaw then read the Department Head comments on the project. They are as follows:
CDD Kelly Hall: Landscaping and signage are permitted separately.
Supt. Jack Cosner: Sewer service Sch. 40 PVC – Contractor needs to meet with Supt. Cosner before construction about sewer service going into manhole and what the City may require in case existing water service is not large enough. Copper will be required for new service unless a meter pit and set are installed outdoors, then poly CTS can be used with tracer wire terminating from both directions in the meter pit. CDD Hall suggested contacting Supt. Cosner prior to moving forward with any more construction decisions with regard to water and sewer matters.
CDD Hall asked for clarification regarding landscaping plans. Mr. Walker confirmed that landscaping has been determined and will forward those plans to CDD Hall to put with the site plan.
Ms. Collins asked for discussion, or if there was anyone in attendance to speak in favor of, or opposition to, this request and there were none. Motion was made by Heyer, seconded by Scott, to approve this request.
ROLL CALL: 5 Yeas; 0 Nays; 1 Abstain (Oldenettel); 1 Absent (Besson) Motion carried 5-0-1-1.
OTHER BUSINESS: Chair Oldenettel asked for a follow up on previous discussion regarding the East Morton Avenue salvage yard. CDD Hall advised that the owner is willing to attend a meeting at any time to address the Commission’s concerns. CDD Hall will add that discussion to the next agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT: No discussion.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further discussion motion was made by Osborn, seconded by Cors, to adjourn the meeting at 6:17 p.m.
http://www.jacksonvilleil.gov/city_government/boards_commissions_and_committees/docs/Boards%20Commissions%20Committees/Plan_Commission/2018%20Minutes/PC%20Minutes%2011.07.18.pdf
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