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Plan Commission recommends Cherry Hill Business Park expansion, clears way for larger warehouse
Summary
The commission unanimously recommended approval of preliminary and final plat amendments at Cherry Hill Business Park to accommodate a building expansion that would increase Lot 1 to about 62.7 acres and raise the building footprint to roughly 1.2 million square feet.
The Joliet Plan Commission voted May 21 to recommend City Council approve companion petitions to amend the preliminary plat and approve a final plat for Cherry Hill Business Park 21 Subdivision Phase 2, enabling an expansion of an existing warehouse building and reconfiguration of Lot 1.
Staff described the petitions as consistent with the annexation agreement and existing industrial zoning (I-1 Light Industrial). The project would increase Lot 1 from roughly 46.4 acres to about 62.7 acres and expand the building footprint to approximately 1,195,467 square feet, up from a previously approved 1,125,000 square feet. Staff said landscaping easements, setbacks, and the city's nonresidential design standards will still apply. "Staff have reviewed the proposed changes and do not believe the increase in building size or nominal increase in trailer stalls will yield any detrimental effects," a staff member said.
Matthias Tresna of Northern Builders, representing the developer, said the expansion is driven by a national food distributor with a local office and that the use conforms with the annexation agreement. Commissioners moved and seconded the recommendation; a roll call vote recorded unanimous support. The item will proceed to City Council with a favorable recommendation.
If City Council approves, the amended plats will allow the developer to consolidate and expand Lot 1 and to provide roughly 500 passenger parking stalls and 316 truck trailer stalls as described in the staff report.
