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Zoning Petition ZONING-25-000025 Assumption Cemetery
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WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on May 21, 2025 in the DuPage County Administration Building, 421 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois at 2:30 P.M. before the DuPage County Zoning Hearing Officer and notice of said hearing was duly given; and
WHEREAS, a petition was presented at this hearing requesting the following zoning relief:
Conditional Use to allow a second mausoleum building on the subject property, on the property hereinafter described:
OF THAT PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (NW ¼) OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (SW ¼) OF SECTION TWENTY FOUR (24) , AND IN THAT PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (NE ¼) OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (SE ¼) OF SECTION TWENTY THREE (23), ALL IN TOWNSHIP THIRTY NINE (39) NORTH, RANGE NINE (9) EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; and
WHEREAS, the Zoning Hearing Officer, having considered in relation to the above requested zoning petition presented at the above hearing and at the recommendation meeting held on June 4, 2025 does find as follows:
FINDINGS OF FACT:
A. That petitioner testified that the subject zoning relief is to allow a second mausoleum building on the subject property.
B. That petitioner testified that the subject property is the Assumption Cemetery that currently includes one (1) mausoleum building.
C. That petitioner testified that they propose to build a second mausoleum building on the subject property.
D. That petitioner testified the second mausoleum building will not impact the surrounding area as the subject use is very dormant with little to no traffic, and only occasional visitors.
E. That petitioner testified there is currently sufficient detention storage in the existing pond on the subject property to support the second mausoleum.
F. That the Zoning Hearing Officer recommended to approve the subject zoning relief as petitioner provided sufficient information for the requested Conditional Use to construct a second mausoleum building on the subject property.
STANDARDS FOR CONDITIONAL USES:
1. That the Zoning Hearing Officer finds that petitioner has demonstrated that the granting of the Conditional Use is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinance, and will not be injurious to the neighborhood, detrimental to the public welfare, or in conflict with the County’s comprehensive plan for development; and specifically, that the granting of the Conditional Use will not:
a. Impair an adequate supply of light and air to the adjacent property as petitioner has demonstrated that the proposed mausoleum exceeds the required setbacks and will not be located near any property lines.
b. Increase the hazard from fire or other dangers to said property as petitioner has demonstrated that they will obtain a building permit for the proposed mausoleum and any construction or excavation that occurs on the subject property.
c. Diminish the value of land and buildings throughout the County as petitioner has demonstrated that the proposed mausoleum will be an added benefit to the neighborhood and will not diminish the value of land and buildings.
d. Unduly increase traffic congestion in the public streets and highways as petitioner has demonstrated that the proposed mausoleum does not generate traffic and will not unduly increase traffic congestion in the public streets and highways.
e. Increase the potential for flood damages to adjacent property as petitioner has demonstrated that the proposed mausoleum will not increase the potential for flood damages as there is sufficient detention storage in the existing pond.
f. Incur additional public expense for flood protection, rescue or relief as petitioner has demonstrated that the proposed mausoleum will not incur additional public expense for flood protection, rescue, or relief as there is sufficient detention storage in the existing pond.
g. Otherwise impair the public health, safety, comfort, morals or general welfare of the inhabitants of DuPage County as petitioner has demonstrated that the proposed mausoleum will not impair the public health, safety, comfort, morals, or general welfare as the mausoleum will be an added benefit to the surrounding area as it is primarily dormant use that generates little to no traffic and is sufficiently setback from all other property lines.
PETITIONER’S DEVELOPMENT FACT SHEET
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GENERAL ZONING CASE INFORMATION |
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CASE #/PETITIONER |
ZONING-25-000025 Assumption Cemetery |
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ZONING REQUEST |
Conditional Use to allow a second mausoleum building on the subject property. |
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OWNER |
DIOCESE OF JOLIET, 1S150 WINFIELD ROAD, WHEATON, IL 60189 / DIOCESE OF JOLIET, 16555 WEBER ROAD, CREST HILL, IL 60403 / AGENT: LISA CASSAIDY, V3 COMPANIES, 7325 JANES AVENUE, WOODRIDGE, IL 60517 |
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ADDRESS/LOCATION |
1S150 WINFIELD ROAD, WHEATON, IL 60189 |
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PIN |
04-23-400-010 |
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TWSP./CTY. BD. DIST. |
WINFIELD |
DISTRICT 6 |
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ZONING/LUP |
R-2 SF RES |
0-5 DU AC |
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AREA |
27.39 ACRES (1,193,108 SQ. FT.) |
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UTILITIES |
WELL/SEPTIC |
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PUBLICATION DATE |
Daily Herald: MAY 6, 2025 |
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PUBLIC HEARING |
MAY 21, 2025 |
LAND USE:
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Location |
Zoning |
Existing Use |
LUP |
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Subject |
R-2 SF RES |
CEMETERY |
0-5 DU AC |
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North |
R-2 SF RES |
HOUSE |
0-5 DU AC |
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South |
R-2 SF RES |
HOUSE |
0-5 DU AC |
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East |
WINFIELD ROAD AND BEYOND R-2 SF RES |
HOUSE |
0-5 DU AC |
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West |
R-2 SF RES |
CEMETERY |
0-5 DU AC |
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: |
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Building: |
No Objections. |
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DUDOT: |
No Objections. |
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Health: |
No Objections. |
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Stormwater: |
No Objection with the concept of the petition. Additional information may be required at time of permit application. |
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Public Works: |
“DPC Public Works doesn’t own any sewer or water mains in the area.” |
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EXTERNAL: |
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Village of Winfield: |
No Comments Received. |
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City of West Chicago: |
No Comments Received. |
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City of Warrenville: |
“The City of Warrenville has no comment for this project.” |
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Winfield Township: |
No Comments Received. |
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Township Highway: |
No Objection with the concept of the petition. Additional information may be required at time of permit application. “My only concern is stormwater runoff into the field and to Cantigny Drive and Purnell Road Area.” |
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West Chicago Fire Dist.: |
No Comments Received. |
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Sch. Dist. 33: |
No Comments Received. |
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Sch. Dist. 94: |
No Comments Received. |
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Forest Preserve: |
“Forest Preserve District staff have reviewed the information provided and do not have any comments.” |
WHEREAS, the Zoning Hearing Officer, having considered in relation to the above and at the recommendation meeting held on June 4, 2025, recommends to approve the following zoning relief:
Conditional Use to allow a second mausoleum building on the subject property.
Subject to the following conditions:
1. That the property be developed in accordance with the petitioner’s site plan made part of Zoning Petition #ZONING-25-000025 Assumption Cemetery dated May 21, 2025.
2. That the owner/developer is to apply for and receive a Building Permit for all construction and/or excavation that occurs on the property.
3. That the property be developed in accordance with all other codes and Ordinances of DuPage County.
ZHO Recommendation to Approve
WHEREAS, the County Board Development Committee on June 17, 2025, considered the above findings and recommendations of the Zoning Hearing Officer and recommends to concur with the findings and recommends to approve the following zoning relief:
Conditional Use to allow a second mausoleum building on the subject property.
Subject to the following conditions:
1. That the property be developed in accordance with the petitioner’s site plan made part of Zoning Petition #ZONING-25-000025 Assumption Cemetery dated May 21, 2025.
2. That the owner/developer is to apply for and receive a Building Permit for all construction and/or excavation that occurs on the property.
3. That the property be developed in accordance with all other codes and Ordinances of DuPage County.
Development Committee VOTE (Motion to Approve): 4 Ayes, 0 Nays, 3 Absent
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the County Board of DuPage County, Illinois that the following zoning relief be granted:
Conditional Use to allow a second mausoleum building on the subject property, on the property hereinafter described:
OF THAT PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (NW ¼) OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (SW ¼) OF SECTION TWENTY FOUR (24) , AND IN THAT PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (NE ¼) OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (SE ¼) OF SECTION TWENTY THREE (23), ALL IN TOWNSHIP THIRTY NINE (39) NORTH, RANGE NINE (9) EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; and
The Zoning Relief is subject to the following conditions:
1. That the property be developed in accordance with the petitioner’s site plan made part of Zoning Petition #ZONING-25-000025 Assumption Cemetery dated May 21, 2025.
2. That the owner/developer is to apply for and receive a Building Permit for all construction and/or excavation that occurs on the property.
3. That the property be developed in accordance with all other codes and Ordinances of DuPage County.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the County Board of DuPage County, Illinois that should any section, clause or provision of this Ordinance be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any part thereof, other than the part so declared to be invalid; and
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that a certified copy of this Ordinance be transmitted by the County Clerk to the DuPage County Finance Department; DuPage County Auditor; DuPage County Treasurer; Paul J. Hoss, Zoning; State's Attorney's Office; DuPage County Health Department; DuPage County Division of Transportation; DIOCESE OF JOLIET, 1S150 WINFIELD ROAD, WHEATON, IL 60189 / DIOCESE OF JOLIET, 16555 WEBER ROAD, CREST HILL, IL 60403 / AGENT: LISA CASSAIDY, V3 COMPANIES, 7325 JANES AVENUE, WOODRIDGE, IL 60517; and Township Assessor, Winfield Township, 130 Arbor Avenue, West Chicago, IL 60185.
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Enacted and approved this 24th day of June, 2025 at Wheaton, Illinois.
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DEBORAH A. CONROY, CHAIR
DU PAGE COUNTY BOARD
Attest: ___________________________________
JEAN KACZMAREK, COUNTY CLERK