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Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes
December 18, 2019
Chairman Strach called the December 18, 2019 regularly scheduled meeting of the City of
McHenry Planning and Zoning Commission to order at 7:33 p.m. In attendance were the
following: Doherty, Gurda, Lehman, Strach, Sobotta, and Thacker. Absent: Walsh. Also in
attendance were Director of Economic Development Martin and Economic Development
Coordinator Wolf.
Chairman Strach opened the public portion of the meeting at 7:34 p.m. There was nobody in
attendance who wished to address the Commission with public comment.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Thacker seconded by Sobotta to approve the October 16, 2019 Regular Meeting
minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission as presented:
Voting Aye: Doherty, Gurda, Lehman, Strach, Sobotta, and Thacker.
Voting Nay: None.
Not Voting: None.
Abstaining: None.
Absent: Walsh.
Motion carried 6-0.
Public Hearing: Robert E. Freund
File No. Z-957
1208 Charles Street
Zoning Map Amendment to RM-1 (Low Density Multi-Family Residential) upon Annexation to
the City of McHenry
Chairman Strach called the Public Hearing to order at 7:35 p.m. regarding File No. Z-957 an
application for a Zoning Map Amendment to RM-1 (Low Density Multi-Family Residential) upon
Annexation to the City of McHenry at the property located at 1208 Charles Street.
Chairman Strach stated Notice of the Public Hearing was published in the Northwest Herald on
November 27, 2019. Notices were mailed to all abutting property owners of record as required
by ordinance. The subject property was posted. A Certificate of Publication and Affidavit of
Compliance with notice requirements are on file in the City Clerk’s Office.
In attendance was Mr. Robert Freund, 502 Kent Rd, McHenry, IL stating he is seeking to have his
property at 1208 Charles St. rezoned.
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Director of Economic Development gave the Staff report stating the subject property is zoned
R-1 Residential in unincorporated McHenry County and consists of a two-family (multi) family
dwelling unit, with a three-bedroom unit on the upper floor and two-bedroom unit on the
lower floor. The applicant currently owns the home on Charles Street in unincorporated
McHenry County and recently connected to City sewer. They are now seeking annexation to
the City and rezoning to RM-1, Low-Density Multi-Family Residential.
The character of the area near the subject property consists of primarily residential land uses to
the north, south and west of the subject property. The property to the east is the McHenry
VFW. The applicant is seeking to annex and zone the property as it currently is. In accordance
with the City’s zoning ordinance the property will be zoned RM-1, Low-Density Multi-Family
Residential.
Director Martin stated staff recommends approval of a Zoning Map Amendment from E Estate
to RM-1 Low Density Multi-Family Residential upon annexation to the City of McHenry with no
conditions being placed on the requested zoning map amendment; and staff finds that the
requirements in Table 33 (Zoning Map Amendments) of the Zoning Ordinance have been met.
Chairman Strach invited questions and/or comments from the Commission. There were no
questions from the Commissioners.
Chairman Strach opened the floor to questions and comments from the audience. There was
nobody in attendance who wished to address the Commission regarding this matter. Chairman
Strach closed the public comment portion of the hearing at 7:40 p.m.
Motion by Doherty seconded by Lehman to recommend to the City Council with regard to File
No. Z-957, approval of Zoning Map Amendment from E Estate to RM-1 Low Density Multi-Family
Residential upon annexation to the City of McHenry, and that the requirements in Table 33
(Zoning Map Amendments) of the Zoning Ordinance have been met.
Voting Aye: Doherty, Gurda, Lehman, Sobotta, Strach, and Thacker.
Voting Nay: None.
Not Voting: None.
Abstaining: None.
Absent: Walsh.
Motion carried 6-0
Chairman Strach closed the Public Hearing regarding File No. Z-957 at 7:42 pm.
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Approval of Annual Meeting Schedule
2020 Planning and Zoning Commission Meetings
JANUARY - 7:30 P.M. FEBRUARY - 7:30 P.M. MARCH - 7:30 P.M.
29 Wednesday 19 Wednesday 18 Wednesday
APRIL - 7:30 P.M. MAY - 7:30 P.M. JUNE - 7:30 P.M.
15 Wednesday 27 Wednesday 17 Wednesday
JULY - 7:30 P.M. AUGUST - 7:30 P.M. SEPTEMBER - 7:30 P.M.
15 Wednesday 19 Wednesday 16 Wednesday
OCTOBER - 7:30 P.M. NOVEMBER - 7:30 P.M. DECEMBER - 7:30 P.M.
21 Wednesday 18 Wednesday 16 Wednesday
Motion by Sobotta, seconded by Doherty, to approve the 2020 regular meeting schedule of the
Planning and Zoning Commission, as presented:
Voting Aye: Doherty, Gurda, Lehman, Sobotta, Strach, and Thacker.
Voting Nay: None.
Not Voting: None.
Abstaining: None.
Absent: Walsh.
Motion carried: 6-0.
Staff Report
Director Martin asked for volunteers for the steering committee for the Fox River Corridor Plan.
Commissioners Strach and Sobotta volunteered. Director Martin also submitted a grant
application through CMAP to update our comprehensive plan and learned we are finalists for a
full update to the plan, excluding the map.
Adjournment
Motion by Sobotta seconded by Thacker to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m.
Voting Aye: Doherty, Gurda, Lehman, Strach, Sobotta, and Thacker.
Voting Nay: None.
Not Voting: None.
Abstaining: None.
Absent: Walsh.
Motion carried 6-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
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Respectfully submitted,
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Shawn Strach, Chairman
City of McHenry
Planning & Zoning Commission