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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 11/15/2023 - Planning and Zoning CommissionCity of McHenry Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes November 15, 2023 Chairwoman Rockweiler called the November 15, 2023, regular meeting of the City of McHenry Planning and Zoning Commission to order at 5:30 p.m. In attendance were the following: Commissioners Locke, Rockweiler, Lehman, Riley, Gleason, and Davis. Absent: Commissioner Bremer. 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 Riley and seconded by Commissioner Lehman to approve the agenda as presented. Voice Vote: 6-ayes: Commissioners Rockweiler, Locke, Davis, Gleason, Riley, and Lehman. 1-absent: Bremer. 0-nay; 0-abstained. Motion Carried. Approval of Minutes: Approval of the October 18, 2023, regular meeting minutes as presented. A motion was made by Commissioner Lehman and seconded by Commissioner Gleason for approval as presented. Voice Vote: 6-ayes: Commissioners Rockweiler, Locke, Davis, Gleason, Riley, and Lehman. 1-absent: Bremer. 0-nay; 0-abstained. Motion Carried. Approval of 2024 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Schedule A motion was made by Commissioner Locke and seconded by Commissioner Lehman to approve the 2024 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting schedule as presented. Voice Vote: 6-ayes: Commissioners Rockweiler, Locke, Davis, Gleason, Riley, and Lehman. 1-absent: Bremer. 0-nay; 0-abstained. Motion Carried. Public Input No members of the public offered any public input. File No. Z-2023-18 Petitioner: City of McHenry Request for a Zoning Map Amendment to A-1 Agriculture District, Conditional Use Permit for the continued operation of a Horse Stable, Indoor/Outdoor Horse Arena, Equestrian related Agritourism, any Zoning Variation necessary to accommodate all existing principal and accessory structures at the property commonly known as 4400 Lake Shore Drive Chairwoman Rockweiler opened the file at 5:31 p.m. Planner Sheriff stated that all publication requirements have been met. It was discovered that two smaller properties near the horse barn were never annexed and recorded from the land swap. This will legally set it up to be re-zoned properly and is in compliance with the future land use map. Planning and Zoning Commission October 18, 2023 Page 2 Chairwoman Rockweiler opened the public hearing portion of the meeting at 5:33 p.m. With no public in attendance, the hearing was closed at 5:33 p.m. All members of the Commission agreed that there were no issues with the proposal and believed it should go through. A motion as made by Commissioner Gleason and seconded by Commissioner Riley to recommend approval of the City’s request for a Zoning Map Amendment for the existing incorporated parcel from Estate District to A-1 Agriculture District and Zoning Map Amendment upon annexation for the two unincorporated parcels to A-1 Agriculture District for the property commonly known as Hickory Creek Farm. And by making said motion, I agree that the approval criteria for Zoning Map Amendments have been met as outlined in the staff report. Roll call Vote: 6-ayes: Commissioners Rockweiler, Locke, Davis, Gleason, Riley, and Lehman. 1-absent: Bremer. 0-nay; 0-abstained. Motion Carried. A motion was made by Commissioner Lehman and seconded by Commissioner Davis to recommend approval of City’s request for a Conditional Use Permit for the continued operation of a Horse Stable, Indoor/Outdoor Horse Arena, and equestrian related Agritourism at the property commonly known as Hickory Creek Farm. And by making aid motion, I agree that the approval criteria for Conditional Uses have been met as outlined in the staff report. Roll call Vote: 6-ayes: Commissioners Rockweiler, Locke, Davis, Gleason, Riley, and Lehman. 1-absent: Bremer. 0-nay; 0-abstained. Motion Carried. File Z-2023-18 was closed at 5:36 p.m. Open Discussion: Commissioner Lehman asked if the out-lot for U-Haul was approved at the City Council level, and Planner Sheriff answered that it was. Staff Report: Planner Sheriff explained that there are nights planned where Planning and Zoning Commissioners can come participate in the Comprehensive Planning process. The next meeting is scheduled to be held on December 13, 2023, but will probably be cancelled. Adjourn: A motion was made by Commissioner Lehman and seconded by Commissioner Locke to adjourn the meeting at 5:41 p.m. Voice Vote: 6-ayes: Commissioners Rockweiler, Locke, Davis, Gleason, Riley, and Lehman. 1-absent: Bremer. 0-nay; 0-abstained. Motion Carried.