Oswego Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting – May 8, 2025
Oswego Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting – May 8, 2025
The Planning & Zoning Commission met on May 8, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the Village Hall. The agenda included approval of April 10 minutes, seven public hearings, and a continuance. Key actions included approval of subdivision plats for Prairie Market properties, a special use permit and variances for 76 Stonehill Road, a rezoning for Danelli’s, a major PUD amendment for Suburban Tire, and denial of a rezoning for Jade Estates.
Consent Calendar
- April 10, 2025 Minutes: Approved unanimously by roll call (10-0).
Public Comments & Testimony
- Prairie Market East Infill: Residents Jan Conway (719 Bohanan Circle), a neighbor from 713 Bohanan Circle, and Lorraine Frischolds (725 Bohanan Circle) expressed concerns about noise from Aldi’s truck deliveries (e.g., 60 dB at 2:00 AM) and potential impacts on property values. They requested a sound wall or berm. Staff directed them to contact the police for noise ordinance enforcement and to village hall for owner information.
- Jade Estates of Oswego: Hori Hey Alvarez (210 Julia Bab) raised concerns about traffic, privacy (desire for 6-foot fence), school capacity, and aesthetics. Linda Copaz (2150 Douglas Road) objected to lack of detailed notice, traffic congestion, water infrastructure grants, and timing with roundabout construction. Both opposed the rezoning.
Discussion Items
- Prairie Market East Infill (Project #1252.25): Staff presented a preliminary and final plat to divide one commercial parcel into four at the corner of Kendall Point Drive and Route 34. No physical changes proposed. No public comments beyond initial testimony. Commission approved unanimously.
- Prairie Market Resubdivision #8 (Project #1256.25): Applicant PMAT Prairie Market LLC sought to divide a 21.9-acre parcel into four lots. Applicant Jason Rebert explained benefits for tax assessment and potential sales. No public comments. Unanimous approval.
- 76 Stonehill Road (Project #1255.25): Petitioner Riverfront Plaza LLC requested a special use permit for outdoor storage and variances to reduce interior side setback from 10 to 5 feet and to place fence on rear property line. Carrie Hanson and Pat Stanton presented a plan for a gated, paved parking lot with 59 spaces for various vehicle sizes; no semi-truck parking. Discussion included hours of operation (6 AM–10 PM) and material storage restrictions (no dust). No public comments. Commission approved with condition of 6 AM–10 PM hours.
- Danelli’s – 228 E Washington Street (Project #1259.25): Rezoning from M1 General Manufacturing to B1 Regional Business to match existing restaurant use. Staff supported consistency with comprehensive plan. No public comments. Unanimous approval.
- Suburban Tire (Project #1249.25): Major PUD amendment for four items: (1) retroactive parking spaces, (2) larger signage, (3) south facade sign, (4) cabinet signs instead of channel letters. Applicant Jennifer Wolf presented. Commission discussed signage – staff opposed cabinet signs but accepted a compromise of channel letters on a backer panel. Motion included conditions: landscaping installed, parking dimensions 18x9 ft with 24-ft aisle, and channel letters. Unanimous approval.
- Jade Estates of Oswego (Project #1260.25): Rezoning upon annexation from Kendall County A1 Agriculture to R4 General Residence for a 9.6-acre parcel at Wolf’s Crossing and Douglas Roads. A concept plan showed 56 duplex units. Commissioners criticized density, road access near roundabout, and compatibility with adjacent development. Motion to approve failed 0-9.
- UDO Revisions (Text Amendment): Public hearing opened and continued to June 5, 2025, by unanimous vote.
Key Outcomes
- Approved (all unanimous unless noted):
- April 10, 2025 minutes.
- Prairie Market East Infill – preliminary and final plat.
- Prairie Market Resubdivision #8 – preliminary and final plat.
- 76 Stonehill Road – special use permit and variances with hours condition.
- Danelli’s rezoning from M1 to B1.
- Suburban Tire major PUD amendment with conditions (landscaping, parking, channel letters).
- Continuance of UDO text amendment to June 5, 2025.
- Denied:
- Jade Estates rezoning upon annexation – motion failed 0-9 (all commissioners voted no). No second motion to deny was made; the failure served as denial.
- Next Meeting: Scheduled for June 5, 2025.
Meeting Transcript
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