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Oswego Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting – August 7, 2025

Village Board & Commissions — Thursday, August 7, 2025
BodyOswego, Illinois
SessionVillage Board & Commissions
DateThursday, August 7, 2025
StatusFILED
Video Record
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Transcript — Verbatim
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But they're still going to make the playoffs, and anything can happen.

0:03

Yeah, as we'd like to say.

0:05

But the socks got on for a while.

0:07

We're on for a couple weeks, and then but then they've lost four in a row now, so not so good.

0:16

For the folks who are here for the various public hearings that we have tonight, just to explain the process.

0:22

Every one of the public hearings will be opened by a motion by the commission.

0:27

We'll get a presentation from staff.

0:29

Then we'll take an opportunity for comments from the public.

0:34

But when we close the public hearing on any particular topic, that's the last of public comment.

0:38

The only other people that we'll be talking to are staff and whoever the applicant for that particular project is.

0:44

Just FYI.

0:45

If you would like to speak at one of the public hearings tonight, we encourage that.

0:49

There are yellow forms to my right that we would ask that you fill out either before or after you speak, just to help us keep a record of the people who are speaking tonight.

0:58

And everybody who does come up to speak, don't get weirded out if I ask you to raise your right hand because we swear everyone in for public hearings.

1:06

All right.

1:07

And we'll be starting in just a moment or so.

1:15

Oh good on DND.

1:21

Four, three, and eleven.

1:26

Baseball.

1:33

He was feeling a little bit lonely over there.

1:41

You are here.

1:42

Which one is on?

1:48

That's off, right?

1:50

Reds off, blues on.

1:53

Reds off, blues on.

1:55

Blues off.

1:57

Reds on.

1:59

Okay.

2:00

But I'm always on.

2:03

Lucky me.

2:06

All right, everybody ready?

2:09

Are we ready?

2:11

Ready?

2:11

Thomas?

2:12

Are we ready?

2:13

We are ready.

2:14

Alright.

2:16

Call to order this meeting of the Oswego Public Planning and Zoning Commission.

2:20

Sorry.

2:20

Um roll call, please.

2:22

Kim Bradshaw, Tom Collins.

2:24

Here.

2:24

Lisa Hillman.

2:25

Here.

2:26

Raccoon.

2:26

Here.

2:27

And McCallum.

2:27

Here.

2:28

Charlie Pager.

2:29

Here.

2:29

Joel Pyle.

2:30

Here.

2:30

David Rude.

2:31

Here.

2:31

Justin Sather.

2:32

Uh first item on our agenda is review and approval of the minutes of the January 10th meeting.

2:37

If no one has any additions, corrections, or deletions, a motion to approve would be in order.

2:41

So moved.

2:43

Second.

2:44

Roll call, please.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Land Use Planning█████████████████████████████████████████████50%
Water And Wastewater Management████████████13%
Procedural████████9%
Public Engagement███████8%
Transportation Safety█████6%
Parking Management█████5%
Engineering And Infrastructure████4%
Youth Programs███3%
Parks and Recreation█1%
Summary of Proceedings

Oswego Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting – August 7, 2025

The Oswego Planning & Zoning Commission met on August 7, 2025, at Village Hall, 100 Parkers Mill, Oswego, IL. The meeting began at 7:00 PM and adjourned at 10:18 PM. The commission reviewed eight public hearing items, took public testimony, and issued recommendations to the Village Board. Key actions included approval of several water infrastructure projects, a fitness facility, a church, two residential subdivisions, and a recommendation to deny a gas station development.

Consent Calendar

  • Approval of Minutes (July 10, 2025): The minutes from the July 10, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously (9-0).

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Cole Avenue Receiving Station: Jennifer Copina (554 Sudbury Circle) expressed concerns about lighting spillover, the appearance of a new 20'x30' meter station, and potential road damage from construction. She requested future community use of adjacent village-owned land.
  • Plainfield & Wooley Rd Gas Station: Multiple residents spoke in strong opposition:
    • Lisa Ladousky (Ashcroft subdivision, 22-year resident) cited increased traffic, noise, pollution, and proximity to Prairie Point Park and schools.
    • Charles Rook (239 Liz Callane) raised safety risks for children walking/biking, fuel spill concerns, and the negative impact on family-friendly atmosphere.
    • Inga Daños (204 Ashcroft) emphasized the location near ball fields, trails, daycare, and schools, arguing the development would add congestion and risk.
    • James Alter (99 Oswego Street) questioned the need for another gas station in the area.
    • Donna Sawicki (311 Greenwood Place) highlighted traffic congestion, especially near Oswego High School, and pedestrian safety.
  • Hummel Trails Neighborhood 11: Robin Cook (371 Hemlock Lane) raised concerns about dust and debris from construction activities affecting her property (related to an adjacent project not on the agenda). The chairman directed her to address staff or the Village Board.
  • Polo Crossing: Cheryl Todd (60 Burkhart Drive, 39-year resident) expressed concerns about flooding (stormwater management), increased traffic on Wolf’s Crossing Road, and suggested preserving open space as a prairie/bike path.
    • Bill Darby (2260 Wolf Road) similarly worried about flooding and stormwater impacts.

Discussion Items

  • Continued Public Hearing – Text Amendment (Subdivision Regulations, Project #1263.25): Staff requested and received an additional continuance to the next meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
  • Cole Avenue Receiving Station (Well House 10, Project #1277.25): Staff presented a final PUD and special use for a water receiving station at 700 Cole Avenue. The project includes a 20'x30' meter station, 8-foot climb-proof fence, and landscaping. No underground storage tank is added. Mike Gunger (Utilities Supervisor) answered questions. The commission discussed lighting spillover, road maintenance, and landscaping. A motion to approve the special use passed (8-0). Subsequently, a motion to approve the final PUD also passed unanimously.
  • Tuscany Trail Receiving Station (Well House 11, Project #1278.25): Major PUD amendment and special use for a similar receiving station at 6701 Tuscany Trail. No public comment. Approved unanimously (9-0).
  • TermiNader Fitness (Project #1272.25): Special use permit for an indoor recreation facility (2,250 sq ft) at 174 S. Harrison Street. Applicant Brian Nader described a group training facility. Staff recommended approval subject to full connection to Fox Metro Water Reclamation District before opening. Approved unanimously (9-0).
  • Real Life Church (Project #1273.25): Special use permit for a place of worship at 254 S. Madison Street with off-premises parking at 27 E. Benton Street. Pastor Robert Rosotto answered questions. Staff recommended approval with conditions (striping for 23 spaces, wheel stops, appropriate access). Approved unanimously (9-0).
  • Plainfield & Wooley Rd Gas Station (Project #1253.25): Preliminary/final PUD for a gas station with convenience store, quick-service restaurant, coffee shop drive-through, and incidental video gaming on 3.5 acres. Staff noted six public emails citing traffic concerns. Applicant Greg Jolmeck (project architect) presented. Tim Kellogg (Stonehill representative) requested cross-access easements and signage adjustments. Commissioners raised concerns about traffic circulation, drive-through conflicts, pedestrian safety, and stormwater impacts. After public opposition, the commission voted to recommend denial (negative motion) by a vote of 8-0 (one commissioner not voting? Actually roll call shows all yes to negative motion, so 9-0? The transcript shows: “Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Sorry. The motion is approved to recommend to the village board that they not accept this.” There were 8 commissioners? Actually roll call had 8? Let's check: Kim Bradshaw, Tom Collins, Lisa Hillman, Raccoon, Andrew McCallum, Charlie Pager, Joe Pyle, David Roode, Justin Sather — that's 9. All said yes. So motion carried 9-0 to recommend denial.
  • Hummel Trails Neighborhood 11 (Project #1275.25): Amendment to concept plan, preliminary/final PUD and plat for 172 townhomes and 10 single-family lots (182 total units, within 5% of original 178). Applicant Mike Shoppy presented. Discussion included parking, emergency access via Huckleberry extension, and architectural variety. Motion to approve passed unanimously (9-0).
  • Polo Crossing (Project #1274.25): Preliminary PUD, annexation, rezoning for 200 townhomes and 120 single-family homes (80 acres) on Wolf’s Crossing. Presented by Carrie Hansen (Shoppy Design). The plan includes a 4-acre park, clubhouse, and diverse architecture. Commissioners praised the design but questioned stormwater management and traffic. After public comment, the commission approved two motions: (1) rezoning upon annexation to R3 and R4 (9-0), and (2) approval of preliminary PUD and subdivision plat (9-0).
  • Hummel Trails Neighborhoods 12 & 13 (Project #1271.25): Concept plan for 153 townhomes (R4) and 67 single-family homes (R2) on 39.4 acres, replacing previously planned senior housing. Applicant John McFarland (Lennar) presented. Commissioners commented on architecture, lot sizes, and green space. Motion to approve concept plan passed unanimously (9-0).

Key Outcomes

  • Minutes Approved: July 10, 2025 minutes (9-0).
  • Text Amendment – Subdivision Regulations: Continued to September 4, 2025 meeting.
  • Cole Avenue Receiving Station (Well House 10): Special use and final PUD approved (9-0).
  • Tuscany Trail Receiving Station (Well House 11): Major PUD amendment and special use approved (9-0).
  • TermiNader Fitness: Special use permit approved subject to Fox Metro connection (9-0).
  • Real Life Church: Special use permit approved subject to parking lot improvements (9-0).
  • Plainfield & Wooley Rd Gas Station: Negative recommendation to Village Board (9-0).
  • Hummel Trails Neighborhood 11: Concept plan amendment, preliminary/final PUD and plat approved (9-0).
  • Polo Crossing: Annexation/rezoning and preliminary PUD/plat approved (9-0 on each motion).
  • Hummel Trails Neighborhoods 12 & 13: Concept plan approved (9-0).
  • Next Meeting: September 4, 2025.

Meeting Transcript

But they're still going to make the playoffs, and anything can happen. Yeah, as we'd like to say. But the socks got on for a while. We're on for a couple weeks, and then but then they've lost four in a row now, so not so good. For the folks who are here for the various public hearings that we have tonight, just to explain the process. Every one of the public hearings will be opened by a motion by the commission. We'll get a presentation from staff. Then we'll take an opportunity for comments from the public. But when we close the public hearing on any particular topic, that's the last of public comment. The only other people that we'll be talking to are staff and whoever the applicant for that particular project is. Just FYI. If you would like to speak at one of the public hearings tonight, we encourage that. There are yellow forms to my right that we would ask that you fill out either before or after you speak, just to help us keep a record of the people who are speaking tonight. And everybody who does come up to speak, don't get weirded out if I ask you to raise your right hand because we swear everyone in for public hearings. All right. And we'll be starting in just a moment or so. Oh good on DND. Four, three, and eleven. Baseball. He was feeling a little bit lonely over there. You are here. Which one is on? That's off, right? Reds off, blues on. Reds off, blues on. Blues off. Reds on. Okay. But I'm always on. Lucky me. All right, everybody ready? Are we ready? Ready? Thomas? Are we ready? We are ready. Alright. Call to order this meeting of the Oswego Public Planning and Zoning Commission. Sorry. Um roll call, please. Kim Bradshaw, Tom Collins. Here. Lisa Hillman. Here. Raccoon. Here. And McCallum. Here. Charlie Pager. Here.

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