Village of Brookfield Committee of the Whole met March 13
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
MEMBERS PRESENT: Village President Michael Garvey, Village Clerk Brigid Weber, Trustee Kit Ketchmark, Trustee David LeClere, Trustee Kathryn Kaluzny, Trustee Edward Cote, and Trustee Jennifer Hendricks
MEMBERS ABSENT: Trustee Brian Conroy
STAFF PRESENT: Tim Wiberg, Stevie Ferrari, Michael Kuruvilla, James Adams, Emily Egan, Doug Cooper, and Carl Muell
ROLL CALL
REGULAR BUSINESS
Discussion of Case No. 23-03 Request for Variances from Village Code §62- 216 Station Area Districts Building Types and §62-217 Station Area Districts General Design for 9428 Ogden Ave
WITHDRAWN REQUEST
Discussion of Case No. 23-02 Requests for a Map Amendment from B to I-1 District Zoning and for a Special Use Permit for Accessory Outdoor Storage located at 8800 47th Street.
Village Planner Kate Portillo provides background on the current owner of the property as well as the use of outdoor storage dating back 40 years. Kate discusses the votes on this case from the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Questions are asked by President Garvey and Trustees Ketchmark, Hendricks, Kaluzny, and Cote. Comments are provided by Community Development Director Emily Egan and Attorney Tom Halloran.
Discussion of Case No. 23-04 Requests for a Special Use Permit to Operate a Day Care, a Special Use Permit for Joint Parking Facilities, and for Variances from Chapter 62 Zoning, Article III-Off Street Parking and Loading of the Village Code for 9046 31st Street.
Village Planner Kate Portillo provides background information on the building in discussion. The proposed parking layout and leased parking spaces included in this planned use is discussed. The Planning and Zoning Commission vote to not recommend approval is presented. The petitioner of this request, Pawel Czauderna provides a presentation and answers the questions of the Board. Questions are asked by President Garvey as well as Trustees Ketchmark, Hendricks, Kaluzny. Village Manager Tim Wiberg and Attorney Tom Halloran provides comments.
Discussion regarding Staff's recommendation undertaking the following two water main improvement projects during the 2023 construction season.
Village Engineer Derek Treichel provides historical background on entering a design engineering contract in the 2022 fall season through the IEPA Low Interest Loan application. Derek relates the importance of getting the DuBois and Burlington water main replaced before the start of the Burlington Avenue Improvements Project. Derek also discusses the water main replacement at the intersection of Prairie Avenue, Grand Boulevard, and Brookfield Avenue. Questions are asked by President Garvey as well as Trustees Ketchmark, Cote, and Kaluzny.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Susan Jones comments on Case No. 23-04 and expresses their concerns over traffic at the corner of Park Avenue and 31st Street.
Christina Labreese, a resident of the site listed in Case No. 23-04 expresses their concerns over residential parking.
Mario Labreeze, a resident of the site listed in Case No. 23-04 expresses their support of a business to occupy the space discussed but also concerns over the parking situation.
Jim Mann provides historical context on parking ordinances during his time as Village Manager of Brookfield (1980-2000).
Steve Sanburn comments on the potential additional parking spaces at Brookfield Elks Lodge related to Case No. 23-04.
Barb Dahms discusses parking issues on Ogden Avenue and 31st Street.
Steve Saburn comments on Case No. 23-02 and impervious surface on the property.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to Adjourn Committee of the Whole Meeting at 8:14pm
Moved by Trustee Kathryn Kaluzny, seconded by Trustee Jennifer Hendricks, Motion to Adjourn Committee of the Whole Meeting at 8:14pm
Carried by the following votes:
Ayes: Trustee Kit Ketchmark, Trustee David LeClere, Trustee Kathryn Kaluzny, Trustee Edward Cote, and Trustee Jennifer Hendricks
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