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Zoning Board of Appeals
Record of Minutes
Date: September 5, 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, Womack and Chairman Minnis
Absent: None
Staff: Jonathan Proulx, Planning Director
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Goins made a motion to approve the Minutes of Zoning Board of Appeals meeting held on
August 15, 2023 as amended. Second by Commissioner Heinen. The motion carried unanimously by voice
vote:
PUBLIC COMMENTS
MS. Donna Rousonelos voiced her concerns regarding if the new residential subdivisions will effect the
school system, concerns about the proposed Marnette Apartment development and Countyline Rd.
extension. Mr. Proulx addressed her concerns.
DEVELOPMENT REPORT
Mr. Proulx stated the Development Report will be provided during the Plan Commission meeting.
OLD BUSINESS
No Old Business.
NEW BUSINESS
PEMA BUILDING (CASE 2022-080823.VAR)
Commissioner Valerga made a motion to open the public hearing. Second by Commissioner Nicholson.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote:
Mr. Proulx provided an overview of the variance request.
Chairman Minnis asked for public comments and there was no response.
There was discussion about why this variance was not proposed during the previous application and the
placement of the tower on the property.
Ayes: Goins, Heinen, Nicholson, Valerga, Womack and Minnis
Nays: None
Absent: None
Ayes: Goins, Heinen, Nicholson, Valerga, Womack and Minnis
Nays: None
Absent: None
Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes
August 15, 2023
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Commissioner Valerga made a motion to close the public hearing. Second by Commissioner Womack.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote:
Commissioner Heinen 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 freestanding radio
tower in the front yard and to be constructed at 80-feet in height located at 14805 S. Wood Farm
Road, contingent on the following:
1. Compliance with the requirements of the Village Engineer; and
2. Compliance with the requirements of the Building Department.
Second by Commissioner Womack. Chairman Minnis called for a vote by roll call. The motion carried
6:0.
DISCUSSION
No Discussion.
ADJOURN
Zoning Board of Appeals meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by
Tracey Erickson
Tracey Erickson, Recording Secretary
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Ayes: Goins, Heinen, Nicholson, Valerga, Womack and Minnis
Nays: None
Absent: None
Ayes: Goins, Heinen, Nicholson, Valerga, Womack and Minnis
Nays: None
Absent: None