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WEST CHICAGO
WHERE HISTORY & PROGRESS MEET
Approved March 9, 2020
MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
December 9, 2019 7:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Establishment of a Quorum.
Alderman Stout called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
Roll call found Aldermen James Beifuss, Melissa Birch Ferguson, Michael Ferguson,
Matt Garling, Jayme Sheahan and Rebecca Stout present.
Also in attendance was Community Development Director, Tom Dabareiner.
2. Approval of Minutes.
A. November 11,2019.
Alderman Ferguson moved and Alderman Sheahan seconded a motion to
approve the minutes with changes. Voting Aye: Aldermen Beifuss, Ferguson,
Garling, Sheahan and Stout. Voting Nay: 0. Voting to Abstain: Alderman Birch
Ferguson.
3. Public Participation. None.
4, Items for Consent. None.
A. 643 Innovation Drive — Alton Industries requests approval of setback
variances from the Zoning Code related to its proposed development of a 193,000
square foot industrial building in the DuPage Business Center.
Alderman Stout announced that Item 4.A. would be moved to Items for Discussion, 5.A
due to one minor change.
5. Items for Discussion.
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A. 643 Innovation Drive - Alton Industries requests approval of setback variances
from the Zoning Code related to its proposed development of a 193,000 square
foot industrial building inthe DuPage Business Center.
Tom Dabareiner informed the members that approval is recommended so long as a
satisfactory solution is proposed regarding one access point to the subject property to
staff prior to the consideration of City Council. Any motion made should include this
condition.
Alderman Garling asked about the timeframe for finding a solution prior to the next City
Council meeting, and Mr. Dabareiner replied staff would have the remainder of the week
but would inform the Aldermen either prior to or at their meeting next Monday night.
Alderman Garling expressed hesitance that the members would have no time to consider
the solution prior to nor at the Committee and/or Council levels. Mr. Dabareiner stated
that everything else has been addressed, and it is just this one piece that needs to be
resolved.
Alderman Stout stated she would be inclined to move forward with this Item, but with the
caveat of requiring a satisfactory solution to that piece prior to City Council. Alderman
Birch Ferguson agreed.
Alderman Birch Ferguson moved and Alderman Sheahan seconded a motion
to approve the Items for Consent. Voting Aye: Aldermen Beifuss, Birch
Ferguson, Ferguson, Garling, Sheahan and Stout. Voting Nay: 0.
6. Unfinished Business.
A. McAuley School Discussion.
Diane Ferguson was recognized to speak to the Committee on behalf of the McAuley
School Restoration Initiative. She provided an update of recent events. She stated that
the Restoration Initiative provided the written proposal requested by the Historical
Society. The Historical Society will not formally discuss the matter again until their
January meeting. In the meantime, the building was inspected and found to not be in any
worse condition than it was two years ago. The foundation and walls are solid. The roof
is in disrepair. An inspection report to be shared with staff will be forthcoming.
She stated that a local pastor posted a drone video of the West Chicago area, and he
is now interested in becoming their videographer. He also has a construction
background and maintains connections with the trades. She then asked the members
about the approval process with the Committee for it to go to the full Council.
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Alderman Stout replied that if the vote is not unanimous, then the matter would be
included as an Item for Discussion rather than for Consent at the Council level. Ms.
Ferguson stated she hopes to return with an update at the January meeting.
Alderman Stout thanked Ms. Ferguson for her update.
7. New Business. None.
8. Reports from Staff.
Tom Dabareiner provided a status update on Forming America, stating they are still
in Administrative Adjudication. They requested a continuance and the hearing is set for
next week.
Alderman Beifuss asked for a code enforcement update with respect to the installation
of new LED lights at commercial locations. He explained that if businesses retrofit
lights and the new bulbs do not meet code, it can result in unnecessary glare and light
pollution. It was his understanding the inspectors were going to be looking into this
during the cold months when there are fewer daylight hours. Mr. Dabareiner answered
this isjust the first month where it is possible, and the one evening the inspectors work
per month has not yet happened yet. However, he will ask that they make sure they look
into this. Alderman Beifuss asked staff for an update on this matter at their next
meeting. As LED lights become more prevalent, they are seeing more instances of
where, without proper shielding, improper lighting can result. Mr. Dabareiner agreed to
do so.
Alderman Ferguson asked about the code to enforce this lighting issue, and Mr.
Dabareiner said there is code that requires the foot-candles to measure zero or .1
at the property line. Alderman Ferguson stated that in his experience, it is easier to
measure lumens than foot-candles. He added that in the case. of LEDs, they are often
in the wrong spectrum of light towards blue or white light, which is unnatural. Mr.
Dabzareiner said this is not something they currently regulate.
9. Adjournment.
Alderman Birch Ferguson moved and Alderman Ferguson seconded the motion
to adjourn the Development Committee meeting at 7:14 P.M. The Committee
members unanimously agreed and the motion carried.
‘Respectfully submitted,
Jane Burke
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