Macon Reporter

Village of Forsyth Planning & Zoning Commission met Dec. 19.

Here are the minutes provided by the commission:

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, Cathy Mitteer, Matt May, Steve Ragan, Larry Perkins, Dan Doerfler

Absent: Colleen Brinkoetter, Vice Chair Dennis Downey, Tom Cantwell

Attendees: Darrell Dougherty

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

MOTION: Commissioner Ragan made a Motion to approve the minutes of September 26, 2024 as presented and Commissioner May seconded the motion.

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

Yeas: 6 - Campbell, Mitteer, May, Perkins, Ragan, Doerfler

Nays: 0 - None

Absent: 3- Downey, Brinkoetter, Cantwell

Motion declared Carried.

PUBLIC HEARING #1

• Request by Dough Property Group/ Darryl Dougherty for a preliminary minor subdivision of the real property commonly known as 260 E. Weaver Road, Forsyth, IL 62535 and legally described as THE NORTH 112.00 FEET OF THE SOUTH 222.30 FEET OF THE EAST 213.29 FEET OF LOT THIRTEEN OF AKERS PLACE ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF FORSYTH AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 335 ON PAGE 18 OF THE RECORDS IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF MACON COUNTY, ILLINOIS (07-07-14-305-018). This request is made in accordance with Development Ordinance Section 11.2 and 11.6. The property is currently zoned R-1 and there is no request to change the zoning.

Planning and Zoning Director Raleigh explained the details of the request to subdivide the property into two (2) separate lots. The request is to approve the preliminary plat. A lengthy discussion. ensued by the Commissioners with Planning and Zoning Director Raleigh answering questions regarding property lines, fire wall concerns, setbacks, etc.

MOTION: Commissioner May made a Motion to recommend approval of the request as presented and Commissioner Doerfler seconded the motion.

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

Yeas: 6 - Campbell, Mitteer, May, Perkins, Ragan, Doerfler

Nays: 0 - None

Absent: 3- Downey, Brinkoetter, Cantwell

Motion declared Carried.

PUBLIC HEARING #2

• Request by Dough Property Group / Darryl Dougherty for a variance at the real property commonly known as 260 E. Weaver Road, Forsyth, IL 62535 and legally described as THE NORTH 112.00 FEET OF THE SOUTH 222.30 FEET OF THE EAST 213.29 FEET OF LOT THIRTEEN OF AKERS PLACE ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF FORSYTH AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 335 ON PAGE 18 OF THE RECORDS IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF MACON COUNTY, ILLINOIS (07-07-14-305-018). This request is to vary the Setback and Bulk requirements for interior side yards in Development Ordinance Section 4.9 from seven feet to zero feet and is made in accordance with Development Ordinance Section 9.10. The property is currently zoned R-1 and there is no request to change the zoning.

Planning and Zoning Director Raleigh explained the details of the variance request at 260 E. Weaver Road. A brief discussion ensued.

MOTION: Commissioner Doerfler made a Motion to recommend approval of the plat as is written including the noted change of moving it from seven feet to two feet and Commissioner Perkins seconded the motion.

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

Yeas: 6 - Campbell, Mitteer, May, Perkins, Ragan, Doerfler

Nays: 0 - None

Absent: 3- Downey, Brinkoetter, Cantwell

Motion declared Carried.

OLD BUSINESS

Motion to recommend 2 to be appointed by board - all voted in favor

Review and discussion of Forsyth Code of Ordinances – Ongoing Discussion This topic was tabled until the next meeting.

ADJOURNMENT

Commissioner Perkins made a Motion to adjourn, Commissioner Mitteer seconded the Motion, and Chairman Campbell asked for a voice vote which was then unanimously approved. The meeting was adjourned at 6:00 P.M.

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