421 N. COUNTY FARM ROAD  
WHEATON, IL 60187  
DU PAGE COUNTY  
Development Committee  
Final Summary  
www.dupagecounty.gov  
Tuesday, November 7, 2023  
10:30 AM  
ROOM 3500B  
1.  
CALL TO ORDER  
10:30 AM meeting was called to order by Chair Sam Tornatore at 10:31 AM.  
2.  
ROLL CALL  
Chaplin, Gustin, Ozog, Rutledge, and Tornatore  
Krajewski  
PRESENT  
ABSENT  
3.  
CHAIRMAN'S REMARKS- CHAIR TORNATORE  
Chair Tornatore told the Committee that many members of the Board have received  
correspondence concerning a petition that is going to the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting  
tonight. He asked the Committee members to be open minded and hear all the evidence before  
formulating an opinion.  
4.  
5.  
PUBLIC COMMENT  
Sharon Eckler spoke in support of her Zoning petition 23-000068. She also submitted an  
electronic comment that can be found in the last pages of the meetings packet.  
MINUTES APPROVAL  
5.A.  
23-3402  
Development Committee - Regular Meeting - October 17, 2023  
Dev Comm Final Meeting Minutes 10-17-2023.pdf  
Attachments:  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Patty Gustin  
Liz Chaplin  
Chaplin, Gustin, Ozog, Rutledge, and Tornatore  
Krajewski  
ABSENT:  
6.  
INFORMATIONAL  
6.A.  
23-3582  
Recommendation for the approval of a purchase order to Zips Car Wash, LLC d/b/a Jet  
Brite Car Wash, to provide unlimited car washes, including undercarriage wash and rust  
inhibitor, as needed for the DuPage County fleet of vehicles, for the period November 8,  
2023 through November 7, 2024, for a contact total not to exceed $29,900; per low bid  
#23-117-DOT.  
Jet Brite Checklist  
Jet Brite Bid Tab  
Attachments:  
Car Wash Contract  
Jet Brite - Vendor Ethics  
7.  
REGULATORY SERVICES  
7.A.  
DC-R-0002-23  
To Approve: INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF  
WHEATON AND THE COUNTY OF DUPAGE FOR THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN  
REGULATORY AUTHORITY FROM THE CITY TO THE COUNTY EXCLUSIVELY  
FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE NEW DUPAGE COUNTY HEALTH  
DEPARTMENT CRISIS RECOVERY CENTER (“CRC”)  
DC-R-0002-23 CRC Res-IGA (10-23-23) 1.pdf  
Attachments:  
Chair Tornatore explained that there was a new amended copy of the resolution. This resolution  
is concerning the new proposed crisis center. We will be using the City of Wheaton's zoning  
ordinance, but our staff will handle the application, review and inspections. The permit review  
and inspection fees will be based on the City of Wheaton's fee schedule.  
APPROVED AT COMMITTEE  
Liz Chaplin  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Sheila Rutledge  
Chaplin, Gustin, Ozog, Rutledge, and Tornatore  
Krajewski  
ABSENT:  
7.B.  
DC-R-0003-23  
To Approve: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A GRANT FROM THE ILLINOIS  
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY’S STRONG COMMUNITIES PROGRAM  
– ROUND 2  
APPROVED AT COMMITTEE  
Sheila Rutledge  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Liz Chaplin  
Chaplin, Gustin, Ozog, Rutledge, and Tornatore  
Krajewski  
ABSENT:  
7.C.  
DC-O-0057-23  
ZONING-23-000054 – Blacha: To approve the following zoning relief:  
1. Conditional Use to increase the height of an existing shed from permitted 15' to  
approximately 16', where it has existed for at least 5 years.  
2. Conditional Use to reduce the interior side setback for an existing covered  
patio/gazebo from permitted 6.7' to approximately 4', where it has existed for at least 5  
years.  
3. Conditional Use to reduce the interior side setback for an existing spiral staircase from  
permitted 6.7' to approximately 4.5', where it has existed for at least 5 years. (Downers  
Grove/ District 3)  
ZHO Recommendation to Approve  
Development Committee VOTE (to Approve): 5 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Absent  
APPROVED AT COMMITTEE  
Liz Chaplin  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Sheila Rutledge  
Chaplin, Gustin, Ozog, Rutledge, and Tornatore  
Krajewski  
ABSENT:  
7.D.  
DC-O-0058-23  
ZONING-23-000062 – Murphy: To approve the following zoning relief:  
Variation to allow a 6’6”/100% closed (privacy) fence within the 10’ corner side yard  
setback. (Downers Grove/ District 3)  
ZHO Recommendation to Approve  
Development Committee VOTE (to Approve): 5 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Absent  
APPROVED AT COMMITTEE  
Liz Chaplin  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Sheila Rutledge  
Chaplin, Gustin, Ozog, Rutledge, and Tornatore  
Krajewski  
ABSENT:  
7.E.  
DC-O-0059-23  
ZONING-23-000065 – Hammersmith: To approve the following zoning relief:  
1. Conditional Use to increase the total permitted area of detached accessory buildings  
from 850 sq. ft. to approximately 924 sq. ft., where it has existed for at least 5 years.  
2. Conditional Use to reduce the rear setback for an existing shed from permitted 3 feet to  
approximately 1.8 feet, where it has existed for at least 5 years. (Winfield/ District 6)  
ZHO Recommendation to Approve  
Development Committee VOTE (to Approve): 5 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Absent  
APPROVED AT COMMITTEE  
Liz Chaplin  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Sheila Rutledge  
Chaplin, Gustin, Ozog, Rutledge, and Tornatore  
Krajewski  
ABSENT:  
7.F.  
DC-O-0060-23  
ZONING-23-000068 – Eckler: To approve the following zoning relief:  
Conditional Use to allow existing camper/RV to remain parked within the 30' corner side  
setback (approximately 15' from corner side property line) on the rear driveway.  
(Winfield/ District 6)  
ZHO Recommendation to Deny  
Development Committee VOTE (to Approve): 4 Ayes, 1 Nays, 1 Absent  
Chair Tornatore asked Paul Hoss for more information on why the Zoning Hearing Officer  
recommended to deny the petition. Mr. Hoss explained the Hearing Officer said there was ample  
room on the property to meet the setback requirements, this is a self imposed hardship. There  
was also a complaint from the adjacent property owner about the location of the RV that is  
currently under violation.  
APPROVED AT COMMITTEE  
Sheila Rutledge  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Liz Chaplin  
Chaplin, Gustin, Ozog, and Rutledge  
Tornatore  
NAY:  
Krajewski  
ABSENT:  
7.G.  
DC-O-0061-23  
ZONING-23-000071 – Gilman: To approve the following zoning relief:  
Conditional Use to allow the finished side of fence to face inward instead of outward  
toward the adjacent property. (Lisle/ District 2)  
ZHO Recommendation to Approve  
Development Committee VOTE (to Approve): 5 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Absent  
APPROVED AT COMMITTEE  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Liz Chaplin  
Patty Gustin  
Chaplin, Gustin, Ozog, Rutledge, and Tornatore  
Krajewski  
ABSENT:  
7.H.  
DC-O-0062-23  
Update to the DuPage County Building Code (Request to waive the first reading)  
Building Code Proposed Changes Struck Version 10-31-2023.pdf  
Building Code Proposed Changes Clean Version 10-31-2023.pdf  
Attachments:  
Chair Tornatore asked Jim Stran to give some details on the this agenda item. Jim explained that  
it has been two years since the last update and only the residential County drafted code was  
updated. He went over some of the changes made and new additions made. Copies of both the  
struck and clean versions of the building code are in the packet.  
APPROVED AT COMMITTEE  
Mary Ozog  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Liz Chaplin  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Chaplin, Gustin, Ozog, Rutledge, and Tornatore  
Krajewski  
ABSENT:  
8.  
OLD BUSINESS  
Member Rutledge brought up the Dark Skies ordinance and if we are ready to add that to the  
zoning code. Mr. Hoss explained that there will be an update to the zoning code in the beginning  
of next year. This will include some corrections, Dark Skies and accessory dwelling units.  
Member Gustin spoke to safety issues, carbon monoxide and smoke detectors in homes. At the  
City of Naperville, she explained they modified the ordinance to reflect more smart technology.  
Jim Stran advised that we do allow that, our Building Department follows the State of Illinois  
Smoke Detector Act. We do allow for residents on a case-by-case basis for review a wireless  
updated alarm system.  
Member DeSart inquired if others received an email from a District 5 constituent regarding his  
Home Owners Association Agreement. Nick Kottmeyer, Director of Public Works informed the  
Committee that he has spoken to the property owner and he is working with our State's Attorney  
and with the Recorder's Office to resolve this issue.  
9.  
NEW BUSINESS  
No new business was discussed.  
10.  
ADJOURNMENT  
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:11 A.M.