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WEST CHICAGO
WHERE HISTORY & PROGRESS MEET
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Monday, February 12, 2024
6:00 P.M. - Council Chambers
AGENDA
Call to Order, Roll Call, and Establishment of a Quorum
Approval of Minutes
A. January 8, 2023
Public Participation
The opportunity to speak to the Development Committee is provided for those who have
a question or comment on an agenda item or a City of West Chicago issue. The
Development Committee appreciates hearing from our residents and your thoughts and
questions are valued. The Development Committee strives to make the best
recommendations for the City and public input is very helpful.
Respect for the duties of the Development Committee and for the democratic process will
be adhered to — in this regard, civility and a sense of decorum will be strictly followed.
All speakers must address their comments to the Chairperson. Comments that are
personally condescending will not be permitted. Speakers shall be courteous and should
not make statements that are personally disrespectful to members of the Development
Committee or City staff.
Please use the podium in the center aisle. Please announce your name and address (if
acceptable) before commencing — all public comments are limited to three (3) minutes
and each citizen will be permitted to speak only once. It is the Development
Committee’s policy not to engage in dialogue during Public Comment. Any questions
raised will be addressed by City staff or an elected official outside of the Development
Committee meeting.
Items for Consent
A. Various Zoning Text Amendments — Staff proposes a Zoning Text Amendment to
Appendix A, Articles IV (Definitions) and XIII (Sec. 13.1-13(A)(18) and (B)(5)),
allowing certain kinds of private-use Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in all
districts, but as a special use in the B-2 and B-3 districts for the larger public-use
stations and at motor vehicle service stations.
475 Main Street T (630) 293-2200 Ruben Pineda
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B. 803 Industrial Drive — American Innovative Staffing, Inc., seeks a Special Use
Permit to operate an employment staffing agency for temporary employees to obtain
job orders and collect compensation at 803 Industrial Drive. The company would use
260 square feet of the existing 17,100 square-foot multi-tenant building, which is
located in the M-Manufacturing District.
Items for Discussion
Unfinished Business
New Business
Reports from Staff
Adjournment — Next Meeting March 11, 2024

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Draft
MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
January 8, 2024 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, Christine Dettman,
Jayme Sheahan, Rebecca Stout and Chris Swiatek present. Alderman Stout announced
a quorum.
Also in attendance was Community Development Director, Tom Dabareiner.
2. Approval of Minutes.
A. November 13, 2023.
Alderman Chassee moved and Alderman Swiatek seconded a motion to approve
the minutes. Voting Aye: Aldermen Birch Ferguson, Chassee, Dettman, Sheahan,
Stout and Swiatek.
3. Public Participation. None.
4. Items for Consent.
A. Various Zoning Text Amendments — Staff proposes Zoning Text Amendments to
Sec. 5.4-3 (Variations), 5.5-3 (Special Uses) 5.6-2 (Amendments), adding the
requirement that public hearing signs include both English and Spanish text. Also,
Staff proposes a text amendment to the Manufacturing District reclassifying “storage
and distribution of flammable liquids, fats or oils” from being allowed as a Special
Use to being allowed by right, as the precautions needed to make the building safe are
not zoning related as much as building and fire code matters.
Concerns were raised about the text amendment that requires developers to use both
English and Spanish for public hearing signs. The members agreed that Staff should
encourage developers to use both English and Spanish instead.
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Alderman Sheahan moved to approve the Item A text amendment regarding
“storage and distribution of flammable liquids, fats or oils” and Alderman Birch
Ferguson seconded the motion. Voting Aye: Aldermen Birch Ferguson, Chassee,
Dettman, Sheahan, Stout and Swiatek.
5. Items for Discussion.
A. Design Standards Addendum - Staff considered the design standards guidance
offered in two communities, St. Charles and Naperville. In addition to reformatting
the code and addendum (presented in November), Staff looked at how a handful of
other changes may be considered to assure the City of West Chicago is not caught in
a 20-year-old architectural design marketplace. Following Development Committee
consideration, Staff will return with any specific amendments, if needed.
The members voiced support for Staff’s research of other communities’ design
standards. Discussion followed about the need to impose regular intervals for review.
Instead, however, Staff was directed to use their judgement on materials or to bring
any relevant market and/or product changes to the Committee for further review in
the future.
6. Unfinished Business. None.
7. New Business. None.
8. Reports from Staff. None.
9. Adjournment.
Alderman Birch Ferguson moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:15 p.m. and
Alderman Chassee seconded the motion. Voting Aye: Aldermen Birch Ferguson,
Chassee, Dettman, Sheahan, Stout and Swiatek.
Respectfully submitted,
Jane Burke
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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
ITEM TITLE:
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: A.
Zoning Text Amendment
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations FILE NUMBER:
Ordinance No. 24-0-0005 COMMITTEE AGENDA DATE: Feb. 12, 2024
COUNCIL AGENDA DATE:
STAFF REVIEW: Tom Dabareiner, AICP SIGNATURE a Se
APPROVED BY CITY ADMINISTRATOR: Michael SIGNATURE
Guttman
ITEM SUMMARY:
Staff drafted an Amendment to the Zoning Code to define and allow Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging
Stations as an accessory use in all zoning districts and will include the use of EV charging stations as
part of motor vehicle service stations. The Amendment will allow Levels 1, 2, and 3 EV Charging
Stations in all business and manufacturing districts as an accessory use and will allow levels 1 and 2
EV Charging Stations in all residential districts. Staff has attached a fact sheet describing the
differences between these three various charging levels. A property to be used primarily for charging
EVs would be considered a motor vehicle service station, which requires approval of a special use in
the B-2 General Business and B-3 Regional Shopping districts.
This Amendment is in keeping with the vision adopted by the Plan Commission within the
Comprehensive Plan which is to “always demonstrate an unwavering commitment to green space and
the environment.” Furthermore, one of the focused goals of the Comprehensive Plan is to provide
green transportation options such as those with zero emissions.
At their February 6'" meeting, members of the Plan Commission voted unanimously (6-0, with one
absent) in support of the Zoning Text Amendment.
ACTION PROPOSED:
Discuss and recommend approval of the Zoning Text Amendment related to EV Charging Stations.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
Attachments: EV Charging Station Fact Sheet
Draft Ordinance
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ORDINANCE NO. 24-0-0005
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF WEST CHICAGO — APPENDIX A
ARTICLES IV AND XIII OF THE ZONING CODE
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
WHEREAS, the City of West Chicago periodically reviews the text of the Zoning Code
for consistency with current trends in development and land use; and
WHEREAS, there has been an increased interest by business and residents to install Elec-
tric Vehicle Charging Stations within gas stations, commercial centers, and residential areas to
accommodate the rise in the use of Electric Vehicles; and
WHEREAS, the adopted Vision Statement within the City’s Comprehensive Plan in-
cludes always demonstrating an unwavering commitment to green space and the environment;
and
WHEREAS, a focused goal within the City’s Comprehensive Plan is to provide green
transportation options such as those with zero emissions; and
WHEREAS, the City Council believes it is in the best interest of the City to amend the
Zoning Code to allow the installation and use of electric vehicle charging stations in all zoning
districts as an accessory use; and
WHEREAS, Notice of Public Hearing on said zoning text amendment was published in
the Daily Herald on or about February 22, 2024, 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 on February 6, 2024 pursuant to said Notice; and
WHEREAS, at the Public Hearing 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 which contains specific
findings of fact, pursuant to Recommendation No. 24-RC-0003, a copy of which is attached hereto
as Exhibit “A” which is, by this reference, made a part hereof.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of West Chi-
cago, Du Page County, Illinois, in regular session assembled, as follows:
Section 1. That Section 4.1 — Construction of Terms, of Article IV, Appendix A, of the
Code of Ordinances of the City of West Chicago be amended to add the following definitions
and amend an existing definition:
“Electric vehicle: A_battery-powered vehicle operated solely by electricity or a
plug-in hybrid vehicle that operates on electricity and gasoline and has a battery
that can be recharged from an external source.
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Electric vehicle charging station: Stationary infrastructure and all its compo-
nents, including charging cables, that provides electric energy for the recharging of
an Electric Vehicle. A level 1 charging station has a voltage of 120 V AC with typical
power output of 1 kilowatt. A level 2 charging station has a voltage of 208-240 V AC
with typical power output of 7 kilowatts to 19 kilowatts. A level 3 charging station
has a voltage of 400 V — 1000 V DC with a typical power output of 50-350 kilowatts.
Motor vehicle service station: Any building or portion thereof, used for dispensing
or sale of motor vehicle fuels, lubricating oil or grease, tires, batteries, ex minor motor
vehicle accessories,: or offering for sale the use of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations.
Services offered may include the installation of tires, car washing, batteries and minor
accessories, minor motor vehicle repairs, and greasing of individual motor vehicles. All
work must be done in an enclosed building. Motor vehicle service stations may also in-
clude as accessory uses, convenience stores and/or restaurant facilities.”
Section 2. That Section 13.1-13 (A) — Off-Street Parking and Loading — Location of
Parking — Residential Districts, of Article XIII, Appendix A, of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of West Chicago be amended to add the following text:
“(18) Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, including levels 1 and 2 only, shall be per-
mitted in all residential districts when accessory to the principal use.”
Section 3. That Section 13.1-13 (B) — Off-Street Parking and Loading — Location of
Parking — Business and Manufacturing Districts, of Article XIII, Appendix A, of the Code of Or-
dinances of the City of West Chicago be amended to add the following text:
“(5)_ Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, including levels 1, 2, and 3, are permitted in
all business and manufacturing districts when accessory to the principal use,
subject to the following conditions:
a._ Parking stalls containing an electric vehicle charging station may be includ-
ed_in the calculation for minimum parking spaces required unless such
parking stall is identified as being available exclusively for electric vehicles.
b._Electric vehicle charging stations shall contain a retraction device or a place
to hang permanent cords and connectors so cords are a sufficient and safe
distance above the ground or pavement surface. Equipment shall be mount-
ed on pedestals, and located so they do not impede pedestrian travel or cre-
ate trip hazards. Equipment shall not interfere with accessibility require-
ments of the Illinois Accessibility Code.
c._ Electric vehicle charging stations shall not contain off-premise signage.”
Section 4. That all ordinances and resolutions, or parts thereof, in conflict with the pro-
visions of this Ordinance are, to the extent of such conflict, expressly repealed.
Section 5. That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect after its passage, approval
and publication in pamphlet form as provided by law.
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PASSED this day of 20
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 , 20
Mayor Ruben Pineda
ATTEST:
Executive Office Manager Valeria Perez
PUBLISHED:
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EXHIBIT “A”
RECOMMENDATION # 24-RC-0003
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
SUBJECT: PC 24-03
Proposed Zoning Text Amendment to Sections 4.1 (Construction of Terms) and
Section 13.1-13 (Off-Street Parking and Loading — Location of Parking) of Ap-
pendix A (the Zoning Code), of the Code of Ordinances of the City of West Chi-
cago.
DATE: February 6, 2024
DECISION: The motion to recommend approval of the proposed amendment was approved by
a vote of six (6) “yes” and zero (0) “no”.
RECOMMENDATION:
After a review of the proposed Zoning Text Amendment as presented, the Plan Commis-
sion/Zoning Board of Appeals finds that the proposed Amendment does not pose a threat to the
health, safety and welfare of the community. It is the Commission’s opinion that the proposed
Amendment will be beneficial to the City of West Chicago.
The Amendment is in keeping with the purpose of the Zoning Code and the Comprehensive
Plan. The Plan Commission is of the opinion that the proposed amendments will protect, pro-
mote, and improve the public health, safety, morals, convenience, order, appearance, prosperity
and the general welfare of the citizens of West Chicago community.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara Laimins
Chairperson
VOTE:
For Against Abstain Absent
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Billingsley
Banasiak
Kasprak
Slattery
Terrazas
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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
ITEM TITLE:
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American Innovative Staffing, Inc.
803 Industrial Drive FILE NUMBER:
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Ordinance No. 24-0-0004 COUNGIL'AGENDA:DATE:
STAFF REVIEW: Tom Dabareiner, AICP SIGNATURE Zf=—-
APPROVED BY CITY ADMINISTRATOR: Michael SIGNATURE
Guttman
ITEM SUMMARY:
Ismael Carcamo of American Innovative Staffing, Inc. has petitioned for approval of a Special Use
Permit to operate an employment staffing agency with temporary employees reporting to the agency
to obtain a job order or to collect compensation at 803 Industrial Drive. The subject property contains
a 17,100 square foot multi-tenant industrial building located on the east side of Industrial Drive,
approximately 800 feet south of Hawthorne Lane, in the M Manufacturing District.
The petitioner is proposing to use a 260 square foot office within the subject tenant space for an
employment staffing agency. Two administrative employees will work within the office. The office will
have hours of 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The petitioner has indicated in the
special use permit application they will serve no more than ten individuals at the location. The tenant
space is served with eight parking stalls which satisfies the parking requirements for the size of the
subject tenant space and the proposed use.
At their February 6'" meeting, members of the Plan Commission voted unanimously (6-0, with one
absent) in support of the Special Use Permit.
ACTION PROPOSED:
Discuss and recommend approval of the requested Special Use Permit for 803 Industrial Drive.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
Attachments: Draft Ordinance
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ORDINANCE NO. 24-0-0004
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A SPECIAL USE FOR
AN EMPLOYMENT STAFFING AGENCY
803 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE
WHEREAS, on or about December 20, 2023, American Innovative Staffing, Inc. (the “APPLICANT”,
filed an application for a special use permit an Employment Staffing Agency with temporary employees reporting
to the agency to obtain a job order or to collect compensation for the property located at 803 Industrial 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
January 22, 2024, 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 February 6, 2024, 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. 2024-RC-0002, 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 an Employment Staffing Agency with temporary employees reporting to the
agency to obtain a job order or to collect compensation in conformance with Section 5.5 and Section 11.2-4(L) of
the Zoning Ordinance is hereby granted for the SUBJECT REALTY, subject to compliance with the following
conditions:
1. No occupancy shall occur until such time that a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued by the
City.
2. Operations shall not commence until such time that a business license for an employment staffing
agency has been approved.
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 , 2024.
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 , 2024.
Mayor Ruben Pineda
ATTEST:
Executive Office Manager Valeria Perez
PUBLISHED:
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EXHIBIT “A”
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
LOT 5 IN WEST CHICAGO INDUSTRIAL CENTER UNIT 5, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE
NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL QUARTER OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 9, EAST OF
THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED DECEMBER
6, 1971 AS DOCUMENT R1971-062454, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
PIN 04-05-101-005
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EXHIBIT “B”
RECOMMENDATION NO. 2024-RC-0002
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
SUBJECT: PC 24-02
Special use for an employment staffing agency with temporary employees reporting to the
agency to obtain a job order or to collect compensation.
American Innovative Staffing, Inc.
803 Industrial Drive
DATE: February 6, 2024
DECISION: The Plan Commission/Zoning Board unanimously recommended approval of the special use for
employment staffing agency with temporary employees reporting to the agency to obtain a job
order or to collect compensation for the SUBJECT REALTY by a (6-0) vote.
RECOMMENDATION
After review of the requested special use for an employment staffing agency with temporary employees
reporting to the agency to obtain a job order or to collect compensation 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. ***This standard should be
interpreted as indicating whether or not the proposed use is good for the public at that particular physical
location, and not whether or not the use itself is needed there***
The proposed use is best suited in the Manufacturing District and the property is conveniently located near a
common intersection of Hawthorne Boulevard and Industrial Drive. 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:
The proposed use will occur within an existing office space with minimal activity other than temporary staff
occasionally reporting to the site for job placement and to receive compensation. The existing parking
provided for the tenant space satisfies the requirements for the space and proposed use. 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 petitioner is not proposing any site improvements nor changes to the exterior of the building. All
operations will occur within the office space. The proposed use will have no greater of an impact on the
surrounding area than existing tenants within the building and nearby buildings. Staff is of the opinion the
petitioner has satisfied this finding.
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(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 an employment agency with temporary staff reporting to the agency is listed as a special
use in the M Manufacturing District, per Section 11.2-4 (L) of the West Chicago Zoning Code. Staff is of the
opinion the petitioner has satisfied this finding.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara Laimins
Chairperson
VOTE:
For Against Abstain Absent
Laimins Henkin
Kasprak
Billingsley
Banasiak
Slattery
Terrazas
Ordinance 24-O-0004
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