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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
ITEM TITLE:
AGENDAITEMNUMBER: — ‘t-A. |
Paclantic Naturals LLC
1100 Carolina Drive
Special Use Permit
FILE NUMBER:
COMMITTEE AGENDA DATE: Nov. 13, 2023
COUNCIL AGENDA DATE:
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APPROVED BY CITY ADMINISTRATOR: Michael Guttman SIGNATURE
Ordinance No. 23-00-0040
STAFF REVIEW: Tom Dabareiner, AICP
ITEM SUMMARY:
Kenny Patel of Paclantic Naturals LLC has petitioned for approval of a Special Use Permit for the
storage and distribution of flammable liquids, fats, and oils at 1100 Carolina Drive. The subject
property is 4.18 acres with a 48,130 square foot single-tenant industrial building currently being used
by HFI Manufacturing. The property is located on the west side of Carolina Drive approximately one
quarter mile north of Hawthorne Lane in the M Manufacturing District.
The petitioner is proposing to use the building for the storage, distribution, packaging, and processing
of food ingredients, essential oils, waxes, and soaps. The products the petitioner intends to store
include food oils, food powders, fragrance/aromatic oils, massage oils, butters, herbs, lotions,
cosmetic bases and other related raw materials. The petitioner is also proposing ancillary uses such
as repacking, mixing, blending, and refilling products. The use of the building for storing and
distributing flammable liquids, such as fats and oils, requires approval of a Special Use Permit. No
exterior changes are proposed to the site nor the building at this time. The petitioner will be required
to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy prior to occupy the space indicating that the space and use
comply with all building and fire codes related to storage of flammable liquids.
At their November 7'* meeting, members of the Plan Commission voted unanimously (4-0, with two
absent) in support of the Special Use Permit.
ACTION PROPOSED:
Discuss and recommend approval of the requested Special Use Permit for 1100 Carolina Drive.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
Attachments: Draft Ordinance
PC Report

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ORDINANCE NO. 23-0-0040
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A SPECIAL USE FOR
THE STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION OF FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, FATS, AND OILS
1100 CAROLINA DRIVE
WHEREAS, on or about October 5, 2023, Kenny Patel of Paclantic Naturals LLC (the “APPLICANT”),
filed an application for a special use permit for the storage and distribution of flammable liquids, fats, and oils for
the property located at 1100 Carolina Drive and legally described on Exhibit “A”, which is attached hereto and
incorporated herein as the “SUBJECT REALTY”; and,
WHEREAS, Notice of Public Hearing on said special use application was published in the Daily Herald on
October 23, 2023, as required by the ordinances of the City of West Chicago and the statutes of the State of Illinois;
and,
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was conducted by the Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals of the
City of West Chicago, commencing on November 7, 2023, pursuant to said Notice; and,
WHEREAS, at the Public Hearing, the APPLICANT provided testimony in support of his application, and
all interested parties had an opportunity to be heard; and,
WHEREAS, the corporate authorities of the City of West Chicago have received the recommendation of
the Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals for the special use which contains specific findings of fact,
pursuant to Recommendation No. 2023-RC-0011, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “B” which is, by
this reference, incorporated herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of West Chicago, DuPage
County, Illinois, in regular session assembled, as follows:
Section 1. A special use for the storage and distribution of flammable liquids, fats, and oils in conformance
with Section 5.5 and Section 11.2-4(X) of the Zoning Ordinance is hereby granted for the SUBJECT REALTY,
subject to compliance with the following conditions:
1. No storage or distribution of flammable liquids, fats, or oils shall occur until such time that a Certificate
of Occupancy has been issued by the City indicating that flammable liquids, fats, and oils may be stored
and distributed within the building.
Section 2. That all ordinances and resolutions, or parts thereof, shall, to the extent not expressly modified
by the terms and conditions of this Ordinance, remain in full force and effect as therein provided.
Section 3. That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect ten (10) days from and after its passage,
approval and publication in pamphlet form as provided by law.
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PASSED this day of , 2023.
Alderman D. Beebe Alderman L. Chassee
Alderman J. Sheahan Alderman H. Brown
Alderman A. Hallett Alderman C. Dettmann
Alderman M. Birch-Ferguson Alderman S. Dimas
Alderman J. Smith, Jr. Alderman C. Swiatek
Alderman R. Stout Alderman J. Short
Alderman J. Morano Ward 7 — Vacant
APPROVED as to form:
City Attorney
APPROVED THIS day of , 2023.
Mayor Ruben Pineda
ATTEST:
Executive Office Manager Valeria Perez
PUBLISHED:
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EXHIBIT “A”
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
LOT 4 IN WEST CHICAGO INDUSTRIAL CENTER 7A, BEING A RESUBDIVISION OF WEST
CHICAGO INDUSTRIAL CENTER UNIT 7, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE WEST HALF OF
SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 9, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN,
ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF SAID WEST CHICAGO INDUSTRIAL CENTER UNIT 7A, RECORDED
FEBRUARY 18, 1075 AS DOCUMENT R75-6899, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
PIN 01-33-300-022
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EXHIBIT “B”
RECOMMENDATION NO. 2023-RC-0011
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
SUBJECT: PC 23-12
Special use for the Storage and Distribution of Flammable Liquids, Fats, and Oils
Paclantic Naturals LLC
1100 Carolina Drive
DATE: November 7, 2023
DECISION: The Plan Commission/Zoning Board unanimously recommended approval of the special use for
the storage and distribution of flammable liquids, fats, and oils for the SUBJECT REALTY by a (4-
0) vote.
RECOMMENDATION
After review of the requested special use for the storage and distribution of flammable liquids, fats, and oils for the
SUBJECT REALTY, the Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals (PC/ZBA) recommended approval based
on the following findings of fact.
(A) Is necessary for the public convenience at the location or, the case of existing nonconforming uses, a
special use permit will make the use more compatible with its surroundings.
The proposed use is best suited in the Manufacturing District within a single-tenant building. The subject
property is located within an existing industrial park. Staff is of the opinion the petitioner has satisfied this
finding.
(B) Is so designed, located and proposed to be operated that the public health, safety and welfare will be
protected:
Prior to occupancy of the space, the petitioner is required to obtain approval of an inspection of the building
to verify that all building and fire codes are being met with respect to the storage and distribution of
flammable materials, such as fats and oils. Staff is of the opinion the petitioner has satisfied this finding.
(C) Will not cause substantial injury to the value of other property in the neighborhood in which it is
located:
The proposed use is consistent with other existing uses in the area. The proposed use will occur within a
single-tenant building and will be subject to compliance of all building and fire codes and ordinances related
to storage of flammable liquids. Staffis of the opinion the petitioner has satisfied this finding.
(D) The proposed special use is designated by this code as a listed special use in the zoning district in which
the property in question is located:
The proposed use of the storage and distribution of flammable liquids, fats, or oils is listed as a special use in
the M Manufacturing District, per Section 11.2-4 (X) of the West Chicago Zoning Code. Staff is of the
opinion the petitioner has satisfied this finding.
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Respectfully submitted,
Barbara Laimins
Chairperson
VOTE:
For Against Abstain Absent
Laimins Banasiak
Henkin Slattery
Kasprak
Billingsley
Ordinance 23-0-0040
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