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City of McHenry Planning and Zoning Commission met Dec. 18.

Here is the minutes provided by the commission:

Chairman Strach called the 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.

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.

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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