HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZB Minutes - 09-24-2024_approvedCase No. 24-044-CU-V Conditional Use & Variation 1345 E. Prairie Ave
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DES PLAINES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING
September 24, 2024
MINUTES
The Des Plaines Planning and Zoning Board held its regularly scheduled meeting on
Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in Room 102 of the Des Plaines Civic
Center.
Acting Chairman Saletnik called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and roll call was
established.
PRESENT: Bronakowski, Catalano, Fowler, Saletnik
ABSENT: Veremis, Weaver, Szabo
ALSO PRESENT: Jeff Rogers, Director of Community & Economic Development
Jonathan Mendel, Assistant Director of Community & Economic
Development
Jonathan Stytz, Senior Planner
A quorum was present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Board Member Fowler, seconded by Board Member Catalano
to approve the meeting minutes of September 10, 2024 as presented.
AYES: Bronakowski, Catalano, Fowler, Saletnik
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
***MOTION CARRIED***
General Communications – Administrative Decisions:
Acting Chairman Saletnik noted two minor variations were approved administratively by City
staff. These included:
• Case #24-045-V: 542 Webford Ave – A variation to allow vinyl siding on the ground story
of a single-family residence approved with conditions.
• Case #24-048-V: 125 E Oakton Street, Suite 103 – Variations to allow (i) a 12-foot tall
fence enclosure for an open storage area; and )i) an open storage height of 12 feet.
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Pending Applications:
Acting Chairman Saletnik introduced the case on the agenda.
Address: 1345 E Prairie Avenue Case Number: 24-044-CU-V
The petitioner is requesting the following items: (i) a conditional use for a residentially zoned
assembly use and (ii) a major variation for off-street parking requirements in the R-4 Central Code
Residential District. The petitioner is requesting a continuance to the October 8, 2024 meeting.
PIN: 09-17-423-011 -0000
Petitioner: St. Vakhtang, Gorgasali Orthodox Church (Representative: Arsen Mskhvilidze, 400
E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045)
Owner:Victor J. Grandinetti, 333 W. Kathleen Drive, Park Ridge, IL 60068
Acting Chairman Saletnik invited the applicant to come forward to summarize their request.
The applicant’s representative, Ms. Katie Ingorokua noted that the request is for a continuance to
the October 8, 2024 meeting. She summarized recent attempts to negotiate with owners of adjacent
properties for permission or a lease agreement for use of off -street parking during planned services.
The applicant is requesting more time to try to secure a parking agreement in support of their
petition and expects to be ready to proceed in time for the next meeting.
Acting Chairman Saletnik requested any questions or comments from the Planning & Zoning
Board members. Hearing no questions, he entertained a motion regarding the case.
A motion was made by Member Fowler and seconded by Member Catalano to approve a
continuance of the case to the October 8, 2024 meeting.
AYES: Bronakowski, Catalano, Fowler, Saletnik
NAYES: None
ABSTAIN: None
***MOTION CARRIED***
PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEM
Acting Chairman Saletnik welcomed public comment for any items not on the agenda. There
was no public comment.
ADJOURNMENT
Acting Chairman Saletnik adjourned the meeting by affirmative voice vote at 7:04 p.m.
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Sincerely,
Jeff Rogers/Recording Secretary
cc: City Officials, Aldermen, Planning & Zoning Board, Petitioners