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Zoning Board of Appeals
Record of Minutes
Date: August 15, 2023 Location: Village Hall
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE
Chairman Minnis called the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the Pledge.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Goins, Heinen, Nicholson, Valerga and Chairman Minnis
Absent: Commissioner Womack
Staff: Jake Melrose, Economic Development Director
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairman Minnis called for a voice vote to accept the Minutes of Zoning Board of Appeals meeting held
on July 18, 2023 as presented. The motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No Public Comments.
DEVELOPMENT REPORT
Mr. Melrose provided an update on the Sharon Church redevelopment, Teal Ct. Variance, and upcoming
text amendments.
OLD BUSINESS
No Old Business.
NEW BUSINESS
DOLLAR TREE (CASE 2019-071423.VAR)
Commissioners Heinen recused himself from this case.
Commissioner Valerga made a motion to open the public hearing. Second by Commissioner Nicholson.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote:
Mr. Melrose provided an overview of the variance request.
Chairman Minns swore in Rich Ogburn (applicant) and Brett Hickey (Engineer).
Chairman Minnis asked for public comments and there was no response.
There was discussion regarding the reason for the variance request, what will be between the Dollar Tree
and Planet Fitness buildings (landscaping, access drive, easement), and how this will not effect the lot to
the north of Dollar Tree.
Ayes: Goins, Heinen, Nicholson, Valerga, and Minnis
Nays: None
Absent: Womack
Ayes: Goins, Nicholson, Valerga, and Minnis
Nays: None
Absent: Womack
Recused: Heinen
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Commissioner Valerga made a motion to close the public hearing. Second by Commissioner Nicholson.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote:
Commissioner Valerga 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 a 15-foot
encroachment of the Planet Fitness into the northern side yard setback, contingent on the following:
1. Compliance with the requirements of the Village Engineer;
2. Compliance with the requirements of the Building Department; and
3. That the Dollar Tree cannot expand any further to the south within their building setback line
without Village Board approval.
Second by Commissioner Nicholson. Chairman Minnis called for a vote by roll call. The motion is
carried 5:0.
DISCUSSION
No Discussion.
ADJOURN
Zoning Board of Appeals meeting adjourned at 7:13 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by
Tracey Erickson
Tracey Erickson, Recording Secretary
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Ayes: Goins, Nicholson, Valerga and Minnis
Nays: None
Absent: Womack
Recused: Heinen
Ayes: Goins, Nicholson, Valerga, and Minnis
Nays: None
Absent: Womack
Recused: Heinen