Kane County Reporter

City of Geneva Planning and Zoning Commission met April 10 

Here are the minutes provided by the commission:

1. Call to Order

Chairman Scott Stocking called the meeting of the Geneva Planning and Zoning Commission to order at 7:00 p.m., and read a prepared statement of procedures for the meeting and public hearing. He swore in the individuals planning to speak during the public hearing.

2. Roll Call

Present: Chairman Scott Stocking; Commissioner Mim Evans; Rebecca Holoman; Adam Matyskiel; Tim Moran; Michael Slifka

Absent: Commissioner John Mead

Staff Present: City Planner Matt Buesing, Assistant City Planner Jessie Muncie, City Attorney Scott Fintzen

3. Approval of the Agenda

Motion by Commissioner Slifka, seconded by Commissioner Evans to approve the agenda. Motion carried by voice vote 6-0.

4. Approval of January 9, 2025 Minutes

Motion by Commissioner Moran, seconded by Commissioner Matyskiel to approve the minutes. Motion carried by voice vote 6-0.

Public Hearing: 

a. 427 E State Street Special Use: Requests for 1) a Variation from Section 11-6E-4 (Lot and Area Requirements) to reduce the street yard parking setback along Woodlawn Street from 30 feet to 11.1 feet; 2) a Special Use for a restaurant in the B3(E) zoning district in accordance with Section 11-6E-3 (Special Uses); and 3) Relief from Section 11-10-5(C) – Requirements for Interior Parking Lot Landscaping

Matt Buesing read the contents of the applicant’s file and then provided a brief presentation on the project.

Chris Rosati, the architect, approached the podium and reviewed the site plan.

The commission asked questions of the applicant.

Chairman Stocking opened the floor for public testimony during which one individual spoke. Jim M, a resident of the east side, briefly spoke and said turning onto Route 38 from any side street in downtown Geneva is dangerous.

Motion by Commissioner Slifka to close the public hearing. Seconded by Commissioner Evans.

AYE: Evans, Slifka, Holoman, Matyskiel, Moran, Stocking

NAY: None

MOTION PASSED 6-0

Motion by Commissioner Moran to approve the appellant’s request for variation from Section 11-6E-4 (Lot and Area Requirements) to reduce the street yard parking setback along Woodlawn Street from 30 feet to 11 feet for a proposed parking lot, subject to pursuant to Section 11-11A-2(B) of the Zoning Ordinance that a deed or lease requiring the owners, heirs, and assigns to maintain the required number of parking facilities for the duration of the use served shall be filed for approval by the City Attorney and recorded with the Kane County Office of the Recorder of Deeds. Seconded by Commissioner Slifka.

AYE: Evans, Slifka, Holoman, Matyskiel, Moran, Stocking

NAY: None

MOTION PASSED 6-0

Motion by Commissioner Moran to approve the applicant’s request for a special use permit for a restaurant in the B3(E) business district in accordance with Section 11-6E-3 (Special Uses), subject to the Final Engineering being approved prior to building permit issuance by the City. Seconded by Commissioner Matyskiel.

AYE: Evans, Slifka, Holoman, Matyskiel, Moran, Stocking

NAY: None

MOTION PASSED 6-0

Motion by Commissioner Moran to approve the appellant’s request for relief from Section 11-10-5(C) – Requirements for Interior Parking Lot Landscaping. Seconded Commissioner Evans.

AYE: Evans, Slifka, Holoman, Matyskiel, Moran, Stocking

NAY: None

MOTION PASSED 6-0

Matt Buesing said the next step for this project is a city council meeting currently scheduled for April 21.

6. Public Comment

There was no public comment given.

7. Other Business

Matt Buesing provided project and schedule updates to the commission.

8. Adjournment

Motion made by Commissioner Evans to adjourn the meeting at 7:32 p.m. 

https://www.geneva.il.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05082025-2524