East Central Reporter

City of Olney Plan Commission met Dec. 2.

Here are the minutes provided by the commission:

AGENDA #1 “CALL TO ORDER” The meeting of the Plan Commission was called to order at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Olney City Hall, 300 S. Whittle Avenue, Olney, Illinois, by Steve Eichhorst.

AGENDA #2 “ROLL CALL” The following Plan Commission members were present: Zachary Holder, David Abell, Vicki Lobacz, Brandt Patterson, Vic Colwell, and Steve Eichhorst. Elliot Brazil, Scott Jones, and Pat Everette were absent. Also present were Code Enforcement Officer Dallas Colwell, and City Clerk Kelsie Sterchi.

AGENDA #3 “APPROVE MINUTES OF THE PLAN COMMISSION MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 3, 2024” Mr. Colwell moved to approve the minutes of the Plan Commission meeting on September 3, 2024, seconded by Mr. Holder. Mr. Holder, Mr. Abell, Mrs. Lobacz, Mr. Patterson, Mr. Colwell, and Mr. Eichhorst voted yes. There were no opposing votes. The motion carried.

AGENDA #4 “SWEARING IN” Mr. Eichhorst asked that anyone wishing to testify on behalf of the items being discussed to stand and be sworn in. City Clerk Sterchi asked the individuals standing to raise their right hand and “swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth so help me God.” Pamela Page, Ralph Page, Tony Trupiano, Tiffany Trupiano, Giuseppe Trupiano, and Brett Hickey were sworn in.

AGENDA #5 “PUBLIC HEARING: SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR 1233 N. SILVER STREET” Pamela A. Page, pursuant to the terms of Section 17.80.010 of the City of Olney Municipal Code, had submitted a Petition for Special Use Permit. The petitioner requested the Commission to consider the placement of a manufactured home at 1233 N. Silver Street, with Property Index Number 06-34-218- 004. If the request for Special Use Permit was granted, the property would be used for the placement of a manufactured home.

The City Clerk had not received any comments for or against this request.

Mr. Eichhorst asked if there was currently a home on the property. Mrs. Page indicated so. She planned to demolish the current home when the new one was in place and functioning. The new home would also be facing the street there on their double lot.

Mrs. Lobacz asked how far the new home would be from the road. The Pages planned to place the manufactured home directly behind the current home and 115-feet from the road.

Mr. Eichhorst asked if the new home would be close to Morgan Street. Mr. Page replied that there was an alley behind their property and the new home would still be 62-feet from that alley.

Mr. Abell asked if there were any other zoning issues. Mr. D. Colwell explained that the only issue was that the new home would be a manufactured home. Because of this, a Special Use Permit

would be needed. He pointed out that several such manufactured homes had been approved in the area over the years.

Mr. Abell asked if the manufactured home would be brand new. The Pages confirmed.

Mr. Colwell asked if there would be enough room for emergency vehicles, if needed. The Pages confirmed.

AGENDA #6 “SPECIAL USE PERMIT: 1233 N. SILVER STREET” Mr. Abell moved to recommend approval of a Special Use Permit for the placement of a manufactured home at 1233 N. Silver Street, seconded by Mr. Patterson. Mr. Holder, Mr. Abell, Mrs. Lobacz, Mr. Patterson, Mr. Colwell, and Mr. Eichhorst voted yes. There were no opposing votes. The motion carried.

AGENDA #7 “PUBLIC HEARING: REZONING OF 212 N. JEFFERSON STREET & 1112 E. BUTLER STREET FROM R-2 (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT) TO C-2 (COMMERCIAL DISTRICT)” Tony and Tiffany Trupiano, pursuant to the terms of Section 17.12.040 of the City of Olney Municipal Code, submitted a Petition for Rezoning. The petitioners requested the Commission to consider changes in zoning from R-2 (Single-Family Residence District) to C-2 (Commercial District) at 212 N. Jefferson Street, Property Index Number 06-35-304-073, and 1112 E. Butler Street, Property Index Number 06-35-304-073. If the requests for rezoning were granted, the property would be used for the expansion of Joe’s Pizza & Pasta restaurant.

The City Clerk received no comments for or against the request.

Mrs. Trupiano told the Commission that her family had been approached back in October about the possibility of purchasing 1112 E. Butler Street. They quickly decided that they were interested in the purchase in hopes to expand their business. Their current plumbing, electrical, and square footage were maxed out. The Trupianos were contemplating whether to rebuild completely or to add on to the current building.

Mrs. Trupiano went on to state that the expansion plan would also help to set up their son, Giuseppe, to continue the family business in a successful way. This was similar to how Joe Trupiano set up the business for Mr. Trupiano to take over. Mrs. Trupiano’s father had also been encouraging her for

a while to start getting things in order for her son’s future. Since her father’s passing in May, and the unexpected opportunity to purchase adjoining property, she felt this opportunity was a sign of encouragement on making future plans.

AGENDA #8 “REZONING: 212 N. JEFFERSON STREET & 1112 E. BUTLER STREET FROM R-2 (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT) TO C-2 (COMMERCIAL DISTRICT)” Mr. Holder moved to recommend approval of rezoning 212 N. Jefferson Street and 1112 E. Butler Street to C-2 (Commercial District), seconded by Mr. Colwell. Mr. Holder, Mr. Abell, Mrs. Lobacz, Mr. Patterson, Mr. Colwell, and Mr. Eichhorst voted yes. There were no opposing votes. The motion carried.

AGENDA #9 “PUBLIC HEARING: FINAL PLAT OF PARKSIDE PLAZA NORTH SUBDIVISION” Ridge Investment Group, LLC. had submitted a final plat for Parkside Plaza North Subdivision. Because this would be a minor subdivision, the preliminary plat process was not required.

The City Clerk had not received any comments for or against the plat request.

Representing Ridge Investment Group, LLC., was Brett Hickey. Mr. Hickey was a Professional Engineer with Kimley-Horn.

Mr. Hickey reminded the Commission that he had been through the rezoning process a few months ago for the proposed Parkside Plaza North. They are now interested in subdividing the property into two commercial retail properties that would face Route 130. The east parcel would be for the proposed Starbucks and the west parcel would sit vacant until the point where there was an identified user.

Mr. Abell asked about their progress with IDOT for two entrances. Mr. Hickey replied that they had been approved on both access and drainage, and they also had necessary IEPA permits. They were now working on paperwork with the contractor and hoped to begin construction work on Starbucks next Spring.

Mr. Eichhorst stated that he wanted a “Coming Soon” sign placed for Starbucks. Mr. Hickey said he would pass that along to the developer.

Mr. Eichhorst also thought that Starbucks would put Scooter’s Coffee out of business. Mr. Hickey felt that competition was good for all businesses.

Mr. Eichhorst also believed that no one in town would purchase a $6.00 cup of coffee. Mr. Hickey reminded the Commission that he was simply present as an engineer, although he did understand that the proximity to Olney Central College, Parkside Event Center, and Best Western Plus were positive factors.

Before voting, Mr. Colwell was interested to know what type of business would be going into the second parcel. Mr. D. Colwell reminded the Commission that this scenario was similar to that of Parkside Plaza. They subdivided the property and then sold to businesses as interest arose.

Mr. Patterson asked how the access points would serve the two businesses. Mr. Hickey pointed out on a map how the accesses would be laid.

Mr. Eichhorst asked if IDOT would require a turn lane. Mr. Hickey replied that IDOT had not issued that requirement. Mr. Patterson felt that may come down the line, dependent on how traffic flow was affected.

AGENDA #10 “APPROVAL: FINAL PLAT OF PARKSIDE PLAZA NORTH SUBDIVISION” Mr. Abell moved to recommend approval of the final plat of Parkside Plaza North Subdivision, seconded by Mrs. Lobacz. Mr. Holder, Mr. Abell, Mrs. Lobacz, Mr. Patterson, Mr. Colwell, and Mr. Eichhorst voted yes. There were no opposing votes. The motion carried.

AGENDA #11 “PUBLIC COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS”

AGENDA #8 “ADJOURN” Mr. Colwell moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Patterson. Mr. Holder, Mr. Abell, Mrs. Lobacz, Mr. Patterson, Mr. Colwell, and Mr. Eichhorst voted yes. There were no opposing votes. The motion carried. The Plan Commission meeting adjourned at 7:53 p.m.

Following adjournment, Mr. Eichhorst did ask if anyone should have had additional comments. None were seen.

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