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Zoning Board of Appeals
Record of Minutes
Date: February 21, 2023 Location: Village Hall
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE
Chairman Kiefer called the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the Pledge
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Commissioners Goins, Heinen, Minnis, Nicholson, Renzi, Seggebruch, Valerga,
Womack and Chairman Kiefer.
ABSENT: None
STAFF: Jonathan Proulx, Planning Director
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of Plan Commission held on February 21, 2023 were approved as presented.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No Public Comments.
DEVELOPMENT REPORT
Mr. Proulx provided an update of the following cases: Lake Place pre-annexation agreement, SSA for Wild
Horse Knoll, and text amendments.
Mr. Proulx announced the Village was awarded a OSLAD Grant for the Riverfront improvements.
OLD BUSINESS
1991-010623.VAR.PP.FP: 14929 S. Des Plaines St.
Chairman Kiefer reminded the applicants, Lyn and Jeff Kur, that they are still under oath.
Mr. Proulx provided a recap of what was discussed at the last meeting and reintroduced the proposed
variance request.
Mr. Proulx explained that lot will be buildable.
Chairman Kiefer swore in Christopher Unger, attorney for the applicant. Mr. Unger had nothing further to
add.
Chairman Kiefer asked for public comments.
Chairman Kiefer swore in Patrick Long. There was discussion if the lot will be used for residential or
commercial use and how large of a structure can be built on the property. Mr. Long also expressed his
concerns with the traffic in the downtown area.
Commissioner Minnis would like to see the plans for the structure that will be built on the lot, so he will
not be supporting the request.
There was discussion regarding the removal of the brick pavers that the applicant has agreed to remove and
if it should be a stipulation of approval.
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Commissioner Goins asked if Ms. Long had anything she wanted to say, since she submitted a letter of
nonsupport. Chairman Kiefer swore in Lauren Long. Ms. Long is mostly concerned about the proximity
of a new structure to her home and traffic.
Commissioner Heinen is worried that a precedent will be set, so he will not be able to support the request.
Mr. Unger addressed the commissioners concerns and comments. Commissioner Minnis explained his
again why he would not support this request.
Commissioner Renzi made a motion to adopt the findings of fact of staff as the findings of fact of the
Zoning Board of Appeals and recommend approval of a variance to permit the proposed subdivision
of the property commonly known as 14929 S. Des Plaines St, including granting relief from Section
9-54 of the Zoning Code relative to minimum lot size, lot width and lot area per dwelling unit, as
outlined in the staff report.
Second by Commissioner Womack. Vote by roll call: Heinen, no; Minnis, no; Seggebruch, no; Valerga,
no; Womack, yes; Renzi, yes; and Kiefer, yes. Motion failed 4-3.
NEW BUSINESS
No New Business.
DISCUSSION
No Discussion.
ADJOURN
Zoning Board of Appeals meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by
Tracey Erickson
Tracey Erickson, Recording Secretary