===== PDF PAGE 1 =====
[Extraction: OCR (rendered-page OCR)]
O F
CilTy
WEST CHICAGO
WHERE HISTORY & PROGRESS MEET
Approved January 8, 2024
MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
November 13, 2023 6:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Establishment of a Quorum.
Alderman Rebecca Stout called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Roll call found Aldermen Melissa Birch Ferguson, Lori Chassee, Jayme Sheahan,
Rebecca Stout and Chris Swiatek present. Alderman Stout announced a quorum.
Also in attendance was Assistant Director of Community Development, John Sterrett.
2. Approval of Minutes.
A. October 9, 2023.
Alderman Swiatek moved and Alderman Sheahan seconded a motion to approve
the minutes. Voting Aye: Aldermen Birch Ferguson, Sheahan, Stout and Swiatek.
Voting to Abstain: Alderman Chassee.
3. Public Participation. None.
4. Items for Consent.
A. 1100 Carolina Drive — Paclantic Naturals is a natural products warehouse, distribution
and processing center which requires storage of flammable liquids, fats and oils. To
carry store and use items, the petition requires a Special Use Permit. The Plan
Commission member vote was unanimous in favor of the SUP.
B. 833 Industrial Drive — Turner World Autosales requires a Special Use Permit to
conduct its internet-based mobile vehicles sales business. The Plan Commission
member vote was unanimous in favor of the SUP.
Development Committee Minutes
November 13, 2023
475 Main Street T (630) 293-2200 | Ruben Pineda
Page 1 of 2 West Chicago, Ilinois F (630) 293-3028 Mayon
60185 www.westchicago.org | Nancy M. Smith Michael [Guttman

===== PDF PAGE 2 =====
[Extraction: OCR (rendered-page OCR)]
Alderman Birch Ferguson moved to approve Items A and B and Alderman
Swiatek seconded the motion. Voting Aye: Aldermen Birch Ferguson, Chassee,
Sheahan, Stout and Swiatek.
5. Items for Discussion.
A. Design Standards Addendum — Staff was asked to development a document to assist
petitioners who may need help interpreting the City’s building design guidelines. The
draft version of the Addendum is attached and includes photos and text describing what
is allowed by Code. As an all-brick requirement is becoming somewhat stylistically
dated and expensive, Staff is open to making additional changes to the Code and
Addendum. The topic is up for discussion at tonight’s meeting.
The Item was discussed and there was consensus among the Committee members that
the current design standards may be outdated and cost prohibitive, and they would be
in support of the use of other quality materials. They also asked that commercial
requirements be distinguished from residential, and that staff prepare a list of inclusive
materials and provide as much information as possible in the visual guide.
6. Unfinished Business. None.
7. New Business. None.
8. Reports from Staff.
Tom Dabareiner remarked that staff is considering adding the storage of flammable liquids,
fats, and oils as a permitted use. This is less of a zoning matter and more of a safety issue
that would be better addressed by the building and fire staff.
9. Adjournment.
Alderman Birch Ferguson moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:18 p.m. and
Alderman Sheahan seconded the motion. Voting Aye: Aldermen Birch Ferguson,
Chassee, Sheahan, Stout and Swiatek.
Respectfully submitted,
Jane Burke
Development Committee Minutes
November 13, 2023
Page 2 of 2