Macon Reporter

Village of Forsyth Planning & Zoning Commission met July 25.

Here is the agenda provided by the commission:

MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FOR THE VILLAGE OF FORSYTH, ILLINOIS, HELD AT 5:30 P.M. ON THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2024 AT FORSYTH VILLAGE HALL

CALL TO ORDER

Chairman Campbell called the meeting to order at 5:30 P.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

Upon call of the roll, the following Commissioners were physically present:

Regular Commissioners: Chairman R. C. Campbell, Vice Chair Dennis Downey, Dan Doerfler, Tom Cantwell, Cathy Mitteer, Matt May, Colleen Brinkoetter

Absent: Larry Perkins, Steve Ragan

Staff Present: Director of Planning and Zoning Ryan Raleigh, Village Administrator Jill Applebee, Village Clerk Cheryl Marty, Village Engineer Representative Stephanie Brown, Village Attorney Andrew Jarmer

Attendees: John Asherman, Dave Peters, Dana Mann

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

MOTION: Vice Chairman Downey made a Motion to approve the minutes of June 27, 2024 as presented and Commissioner Brinkoetter seconded the motion.

Upon a call of the roll, the vote was as follows:

Yeas: Nays:

7 - May, Brinkoetter, Campbell, Downey, Doerfler, Cantwell, Mitteer 0 - None

Absent: 2- Perkins, Ragan

Motion declared carried.

PUBLIC HEARING #1

Request by Dennis Espinoza for the following as relates to the two parcels of real property commonly known as 690 S. Route 51, Forsyth, Illinois and legally described as COLONIAL

Village of Forsyth

Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes

July 25, 2024

MANOR ADDN LOT 11 (EX HWY ROW) 95BK3153/431 IRREG (PIN 07-07-14-301-003) and AKERS PLACE FORSYTH OUTLOTS N298 LOT 6 95BK3153/433 IRREG (PIN 07- 07-14-301-001): (1) map amendment to change the zoning of the parcel with PIN 07-07-14-301- 003 from R-1 (current zoning) to C-1 (proposed zoning) in accordance with Development Ordinance Section 9 .11; (2) approval of Final Plat in accordance with Development Ordinance Section 11. 5 subdividing a portion of each of the two parcels into one parcel; and (3) variance of Section 6.5 Off-Street Parking Requirements to allow for 36 parking spaces in retail building. (4), Ordinance 3.16 to allow an irregular buffer zone.

ITEM #1: Planning & Zoning Director Raleigh explained that Dollar General is looking to build a store at Magnolia and Route 51. Dave Peters, representing property owner Dennis Espinoza, answered questions from the Commissioners. Discussion began with Request #1 to rezone the property from R-1 to C-1 and he outlined the targeted area on the map.

ITEM #1 MOTION: Commissioner Brinkoetter made a Motion to recommend approval to change the zoning from R-1 to C-1 as requested and Commissioner Doerfler seconded the motion.

Upon a call of the roll, the vote was as follows:

Yeas: 7 -- May, Brinkoetter, Campbell, Downey, Doerfler, Cantwell, Mitteer

Nays: 0 - None

Absent: 2- Perkins, Ragan

Motion declared carried.

ITEM #3: Discussion was held regarding the request to allow a variance for 36 parking spaces for the retail building.

ITEM #3 MOTION: Commissioner Brinkoetter made a Motion to recommend approval to allow 36 parking spaces as requested and Commissioner Downey seconded the motion.

Upon a call of the roll, the vote was as follows:

Yeas: 7 -- May, Brinkoetter, Campbell, Downey, Doerfler, Cantwell, Mitteer

Nays: 0 - None

Absent: 2- Perkins, Ragan

Motion declared carried.

ITEM #4: Discussion was held regarding the opportunity to allow an irregular buffer zone. The fence type, location, dimensions, and height were also discussed.

ITEM #4 MOTION: Commissioner Brinkoetter made a Motion to recommend approval of the irregular buffer zone and the shortened setback as proposed within the drawings submitted and also include a 7' minimum fence and Commissioner Cantwell seconded the motion.

Upon a call of the roll, the vote was as follows:

Yeas: 7 -- May, Brinkoetter, Campbell, Downey, Doerfler, Cantwell, Mitteer

Nays: 0 - None

Absent: 2- Perkins, Ragan

Motion declared carried.

ITEM #2: Discussion was held regarding the opportunity to combine the two (2) parcels into one (1) parcel.

ITEM #2 MOTION: Commissioner Brinkoetter made a Motion to recommend approval to combine the two (2) parcels into one (1) parcel as presented and Commissioner Doerfler seconded the motion.

Upon a call of the roll, the vote was as follows:

Yeas: 7 -- May, Brinkoetter, Campbell, Downey, Doerfler, Cantwell, Mitteer

Nays: 0 - None

Absent: 2- Perkins, Ragan

Motion declared carried.

PUBLIC HEARING #2

Request by 12C Properties LLC for the following as related to a portion of the real property legally described as SEC 14-17-2E PRAIRIE WINDS LT 3 (PIN: 07-07-14-200-007): (1) map amendment to change the zoning from R-1 (current zoning) to C-1 (proposed zoning) in accordance with Development Ordinance Section 9.11; and (2) approval of Planned Unit Development in accordance with Development Ordinance Section 5.6.

Planning and Zoning Director Raleigh explained the two requests, one being to rezone the property from R-1 to C-1 and also to approve a Planned Unit Development (PUD) on the property. Discussion ensued by the Commissioners.

ITEM #1 Discussion:

The Commissioners discussed the opportunity to change the property from R-1 to C-1 and the potential impact on the local area. A road will initially be constructed from the north on Crawfords property. Dana Mann, representative for the Crawfords, explained the overall project details of the development including the road.

ITEM #1_MOTION: Vice Chair Downey made a Motion to recommend approval of the map amendment to change the zoning from R-1 to C-1 as presented and Commissioner Brinkoetter seconded the motion.

Upon a call of the roll, the vote was as follows:

Yeas: 7 -- May, Brinkoetter, Campbell, Downey, Doerfler, Cantwell, Mitteer

Nays: 0 - None

Absent: 2- Perkins, Ragan

Motion declared carried.

ITEM #2 Discussion:

Village Engineer Representative Brown explained what a Planned Unit Development is and why it is used in this instance. It will involve a lot of infrastructure that will be the Village's responsibility. As an example, Starbucks and Coziahr were PUDs.

ITEM #2 MOTION: Vice Chair Downey made a Motion to recommend approval of a Planned Unit Development as presented and Commissioner Mitteer seconded the motion.

Upon a call of the roll, the vote was as follows:

Yeas: 7 -- May, Brinkoetter, Campbell, Downey, Doerfler, Cantwell, Mitteer

Nays: 0 - None

Absent: 2- Perkins, Ragan

Motion declared carried.

PUBLIC HEARING #3

Request submitted by Five Below by Expedite The Diehl LLC (Tracy Diehl) for a sign permit and to vary the requirements of Ordinance No. 2024-11 to allow for monument sign on the real property located at 990 U.S. Rt. 51, Forsyth, IL and legally described as: PT SW SW-BEG 52.26 E SW COR - N412.64 NE192.49 SE42.79 S355.31 SW250.02POB - & (EX HWY ROW) & (EX RD ROW)-02BK3269/728 (PIN: 07-07-14-351-006).

Planning and Zoning Director Raleigh explained previous Board approval of two additional signs for Five Below but no approval for a monument sign. Five Below still wants a monument sign so is asking for this variance. A lengthy discussion ensued on the exiting unused pole sign in relationship to the possibility of a monument sign for Five Below.

MOTION: Vice Chair Downey made a Motion to recommend approval of a monument sign as presented and Commissioner May seconded the motion.

Upon a call of the roll, the vote was as follows:

Yeas: 7 -- May, Brinkoetter, Campbell, Downey, Doerfler, Cantwell, Mitteer

Nays: 0 - None

Absent: 2- Perkins, Ragan

Motion declared carried.

OLD BUSINESS

Review and discussion of Forsyth Code of Ordinances - Ongoing Discussion Topic is tabled to a future meeting due to length of this meeting tonight.

Planning and Zoning Director Raleigh said there is a local property owner who owns a rental property that has a house and a two-car garage and a separate detached garage with a shop inside. Owner is currently looking to rebuild the detached garage into an apartment which would mean there are two houses on one lot. The question is can that be considered a duplex. After a brief discussion it was concluded that it could not be considered a duplex and that there cannot be two houses on one lot. The lot would have to be subdivided to accommodate that but the lot is not physically big enough to subdivide and meet ordinance requirements.

ADJOURNMENT

Vice Chair Downey made a Motion to adjourn, Commissioner Brinkoetter seconded the Motion, and Chairman Campbell asked for a voice vote which was then unanimously approved. The meeting was adjourned at 6:55 P.M.

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