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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 3/15/2023 - Planning and Zoning CommissionCity of McHenry Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes March 15, 2023 Chairwoman Rockweiler called the March 15, 2023, regular meeting of the City of McHenry Planning and Zoning Commission to order at 7:00 p.m. In attendance were the following: Commissioners Bremer, Rockweiler, Davis, Riley, Gleason, and Smale. Absent was Commissioner Lehman. Also in attendance were City Planner Cody Sheriff, Community Development Director Ross Polerecky, and Deputy City Clerk Monte Johnson. Approval of the Agenda: A motion was made by Commissioner Bremer and seconded by Commissioner Riley to approve the agenda as presented. Voice Vote: 6-ayes: Commissioners Bremer, Rockweiler, Davis, Riley, Gleason, and Smale. 0-nay; 0-abstained; 1-absent: Lehman. Motion Carried. Approval of Minutes: Approval of the January 18, 2023, regular meeting minutes as presented. A motion was made by Commissioner Riley and seconded by Commissioner Bremer for approval as presented. Voice Vote: 6-ayes: Commissioners Bremer, Rockweiler, Davis, Riley, Gleason, and Smale. 0- nay; 0-abstained; 1-absent: Lehman. Motion Carried. Public Input No members of the public offered any public input. File No. Z-2023-05 Petitioner: McHenry Township Fire Protection District of 3810 W Elm St, McHenry, IL. Conditional Use Permit and Zoning Variations to Operate a Fire Station at 1004 S IL 31. Chairwoman Rockweiler opened the file at 7:01 p.m. Planner Sheriff explained that the petitioner has meet all public notice requirements. James Militello, attorney for the Fire Protection District, was sworn in. He explained that they originally were asking for three variances to go along with the conditional use. After looking at the staff report, they now agree to comply with all landscaping ordinances, so that variance is no longer being requested. They also no longer need a sound variance. The only variance now requested is that for the driveway width request, for an proposed 111’ driveway width at the existing intersection. Planner Sheriff read through the staff report, and the City has no objections to any of their requests. This use complies with the comprehensive plan, and the development should be of benefit to the community. They will be asked to provide an easement to the signal so that property owners to the north and south can have access to the signal. Planning and Zoning Commission March 15, 2023 Page 2 Chairwoman Rockweiler opened the public hearing portion of the meeting at 7:05 p.m. Mike Young was sworn in for his testimony. He explained that he is in favor of the fire department moving in and developing at this location. His only concern is that filters or something similar be used when dealing with the lighting for the building and parking lot lights. Amberwood is backed up against Mercy Drive and they have no shade from the light at that location. The public hearing portion of the meeting was closed at 7:07 p.m. Planner Sheriff addressed the lighting concerns and explained that there is an ordinance that would protect the property owners as newer lighting is required to be shaded from view. All Commissioners agreed with the staff report and had no concerns about the development, so long as the lighting concerns are addressed. A motion was made by Commissioner Bremer and seconded by Commissioner Smale to recommend approval of the petitioner’s request for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a fire station at the subject property subject to the following condition: 1) The property owner shall record an access easement to the signalized intersection for the property owners to the north and south of the subject property. Said access easement shall be reviewed and approved at the discretion of the Zoning Administrator prior to recordation. AND by making said motion, I agree with staff’s assessment that the approval criteria for Conditional Uses have been met as outlined in the staff report. Voice Vote: 6-ayes: Commissioners Bremer, Rockweiler, Davis, Riley, Gleason, and Smale. 0-nay; 0-abstained; 1-absent: Lehman. Motion Carried. A motion was made by Commissioner Smale and seconded by Commissioner Gleason to approve the petitioner’s request for a variation to allow a maximum driveway width and angle that is greater than what is allowed by the City’s Subdivision Control and Development Ordinance as depicted in the submitted site plan dated February 14, 2023. AND by making said motion, I agree with staff’s assessment that the approval criteria for variances have been met as outlined in the staff report. Roll Call Vote: 6-ayes: Commissioners Bremer, Rockweiler, Davis, Riley, Gleason, and Smale. 0-nay; 0-abstained; 1-absent: Lehman. Motion Carried. The hearing for file Z-2023-05 was closed at 7:11 p.m. File No. Z-2023-06 Petitioner: City of McHenry of 333 S Green St, McHenry, IL Zoning Map Amendment from C-4 Downtown Commercial District to RS-4 High Density Single-Family Residential District (3814 W. Main Street), and RA-1 Attached Residential District (3812 W. Main Street). Planning and Zoning Commission March 15, 2023 Page 3 Chairwoman Rockweiler opened the file at 7:12 p.m. City Planner Sheriff explained that all public notice requirements have been met. The issue arose when the property owners of 3814 Main Street wanted to put on an addition to the single family home. A photography studio was previously there. The property has been zoned commercial since the 1970s. Residential zoning intermingles in the area. The property next door is a 2-flat and has been residential for at least 20 years. The City contacted the property owners to see if they wanted to rezone the properties. RA-1 properties are already abutting the area. Chairwoman Rockweiler opened the hearing part of the meeting at 7:15 p.m. With nobody wanting to testify, she closed the hearing at 7:15 p.m. No Commission members had an issue with the request. A motion was made by Commissioner Davis and seconded by Commissioner Riley to recommend approval of the City’s request for a zoning map amendments from C-4 Downtown Commercial District to RS-4 High-Density Single-Family Residential District for 3814 W. Main Street and RA-1 Attached Residential District for 3812 W. Main Street. AND by making said motion, I agree with staff’s assessment that the approval criteria for Zoning Map Amendments have been met as outlined in the staff report. Roll Call Vote: 6-ayes: Commissioners Bremer, Rockweiler, Davis, Riley, Gleason, and Smale. 0-nay; 0-abstained; 1- absent: Lehman. Motion Carried. Chairwoman Rockweiler closed File Z-2023-06 at 7:16 p.m. File No. Z-2023-07 Petitioner: City of McHenry Text Amendments to the City of McHenry Off Street Parking and Loading Ordinance. Chairwoman Rockweiler opened File No. Z-2023-07 at 7:17 p.m. Planner Sheriff stated that all public notice requirements have been met. He explained that this simple request is to get the parking requirements for bars and taverns so they are similar to restaurants. These will help modernize our ordinances and match them with those in surrounding municipalities. Chairwoman Rockweiler opened the public hearing portion of the meeting at 7:17 p.m. With nobody wanting to testify, she closed the public hearing at 7:17 p.m. There was no discussion from Commissioner members as they all agreed with what was presented. A motion was made by Commissioner Smale and seconded by Commissioner Bremer to approve the text amendments to the City of McHenry Zoning Ordinance as outlined in the staff report. Roll Call Vote: 6-ayes: Commissioners Bremer, Rockweiler, Davis, Riley, Gleason, and Smale. 0-nay; 0-abstained; 1-absent: Lehman. Motion Carried. Planning and Zoning Commission March 15, 2023 Page 4 Chairwoman Rockweiler closed File Z-2023-07 at 7:18 p.m. Open Discussion: Planner Sheriff reminded Commission members to fill out their Statement of Economic Interest with the County if they have not yet done so. The City has been working with a consultant for the comprehensive plan update. It is possible that a joint meeting may be held with the City Council and the Planning & Zoning Commission. Hopefully work on the comprehensive plan will begin this summer. Staff Report: The next meeting date is Wednesday, April 19th. Adjourn: A motion was made by Commissioner Smale and seconded by Commissioner Bremer to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 p.m. Voice Vote: 6-ayes: Commissioners Bremer, Rockweiler, Davis, Riley, Gleason, and Smale. 0-nay; 0-abstained; 1-absent: Lehman. Motion Carried.