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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 12/18/2024 - Planning and Zoning Commission City of McHenry Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes December 18, 2024 Chairwoman Rockweiler called the December 18, 2024, regular meeting of the City of McHenry Planning and Zoning Commission to order at 5:40 p.m. In attendance were the following: Commissioners Locke, Rockweiler, Riley, Gleason, and Lehman. Absent: Commissioners Bremer and Beattie. Also in attendance were City Planner Cody Sheriff, Director of Community Development Ross Polerecky, and Deputy City Clerk Monte Johnson. Approval of the Agenda: Members of the Commission unanimously approved the agenda via voice vote. Approval of Minutes: A motion was made by Commissioner Lehman and seconded by Commissioner Locke for approval of the November 20, 2024, Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes as presented. Voice Vote: 5-ayes: Commissioners Rockweiler, Locke, Gleason, Riley, Lehman. 2-absent: Commissioners Bremer and Beattie. Motion Carried. Public Input No members of the public offered any public input. File No. Z-2024-18 Petitioner: Noah Lloyd-Mietus Request for a Use Variance to accommodate the existing 2- unit residential building, and any Zoning Variations necessary to accommodate all existing principal and accessory structures on the property located at 1411 N Richmond Road Chairwoman Rockweiler opened the file at 5:42 p.m. Petitioner Noah Lloyd-Mietus was sworn in. Planner Cody Sheriff stated that the public notice requirements have been met. He explained that he needs a variance so he can rent one of the units of the property. Planner Sheriff explained that this is currently a non-conforming 2-flat. Staff has been working with the property owner to make sure it becomes compliant. Staff recommends the installation of two parking spaces. The request is in compliance with the future land use map. The property has been used as a 2-flat with a second unit for at least 24 years, so there should be no adverse impacts with the other property owners. Other requests by Staff should be taken care of within one year of approval by Council. Chairwoman Rockweiler opened the public hearing portion of the meeting at 5:45 p.m. With nobody present to testify, she closed the hearing at 5:45 p.m. Planning and Zoning Commission December 18, 2024 Page 2 All members of the Planning & Zoning Commission agreed that there are no issues with the request, and that the Staff’s recommendation is appropriate. A motion was made by Commissioner Gleason and seconded by Commissioner Riley to recommend approval of the Petitioner’s request for a Use Variation to allow a 2-Unit Residential Dwelling on the Subject Property Subject to the following conditions: 1. The Property Owner shall add two additional paved asphalt or concrete parking spaces on the Subject Property to be reviewed and approved at the discretion of the Zoning Administrator; 2. The Property Owner shall address any outstanding building code related issues as noted in the walkthrough inspection comments dated 9/23/2024; and 3. All repair work and additional parking shall be completed within one year of approval by City Council. AND by making said motion, you agree that the approval criteria for Use Variances have been met as outlined in the staff report. Roll Call Vote: 5-ayes: Commissioners Rockweiler, Locke, Gleason, Riley, Lehman. 2-absent: Commissioners Bremer and Beattie. Motion Carried. A motion was made by Commissioner Locke and seconded by Commissioner Lehman to recommend approval of the Petitioner’s request for the following Zoning Variations: 1. Zoning Variation to allow a minimum lot area of 7,250 square feet in lieu of the required 10,000 square feet. 2. Zoning Variation to allow a minimum lot width of 50 feet in lieu of the required 100 feet. 3. Zoning Variation to allow a rear yard setback of 1.35 feet in lieu of the required 6.25 feet to accommodate the existing detached garage. 4. Zoning Variation to allow a Corner Side Yard (Grand Avenue) setback of approximately 2 feet in lieu of the required 15 feet to accommodate the existing detached garage. 5. Any other Zoning Variations necessary to accommodate the existing principal and accessory structures. AND by making said motion, you agree that the approval criteria for Variances have been met as Outlined in the Staff Report. Roll Call Vote: 5-ayes: Commissioners Rockweiler, Locke, Gleason, Riley, Lehman. 2-absent: Commissioners Bremer and Beattie. Motion Carried. File Z-2024-18 was closed at 5:47 p.m. Staff Report: Planner Cody Sheriff reported that the City’s zoning ordinance will be re-done this coming year. This will be an even bigger task than the comprehensive plan. The goal will be to match the comprehensive plan with the future land use map so that a new zoning ordinance will make sense of the areas. Adjourn: A motion was made by Commissioner Lehman and seconded by Commissioner Locke to adjourn the meeting at 5:50 p.m. Voice Vote: 5-ayes: Commissioners Rockweiler, Locke, Gleason, Riley, Lehman. 2-absent: Commissioners Bremer and Beattie. Motion Carried.