Illinois Valley Times

Coal City Planning & Zoning Board met Oct. 7

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

At 7:00 p.m., October 7, 2024, in the boardroom of the Village Hall, chairwoman, Maria Lewis called to order the meeting of the Planning & Zoning Board. Roll call-members; Walt Mahaffay, Jill Breneman, Brad Littleton, Amanda Burns, Cody Krug, Maria Lewis and Trustee Pamela Noffsinger. Absent; Jason Peters. Also in attendance were, Kyle Watson, building official, Trustee Bill Mincey and Matt Fritz, village administrator. 

The minutes of the September 9, 2024 meeting were reviewed. Burns moved to approve the minutes as written, second by Breneman. Roll call-Ayes; Mahaffay, Breneman, Littleton, Burns, Krug, Lewis and Trustee Pamela Noffsinger. Nays; none. Absent; Peters. Motion carried. 

The minutes of the regular September 16, 2024 meeting were reviewed. Burns moved to approve the minutes as written, second by Breneman. Roll-call Ayes; Mahaffay, Breneman, Littleton, Burns, Krug and Lewis. Nays; none. Absent; Peters. Motion carried. 

The minutes from the Public Hearing continuation September 30, 2024 were reviewed. Mahaffay moved to approve the minutes as written, second by Littleton. Roll-call Ayes; Mahaffay, Breneman, Littleton, Burns, Krug, Lewis and Trustee Pamela Noffsinger. Nays; none. Absent; Peters. Motion carried. 

There was no public comment at the meeting. 

Lewis explained the Public Hearing before the board is to approve a Zoning Text Amendment that would replace the Temporary Moratorium on Tobacco Shops. There were no questions or comments by the board. Mahaffay moved to accept ordinance amending the zoning code to eliminate tobacco shops as a primary permitted use in C-3 zoning, second by Breneman. Roll-call Ayes; Mahaffay, Breneman, Littleton, Burns, Krug and Lewis. Nays; none. Absent; Peters. Motion carried. 

Lewis announced Jason Peters was not in attendance due to his job as a lineman and assisting in Florida for a hurricane. 

Lewis explained the petitioner, Alex Taylor was there to present for a conditional use to allow motor vehicle repair within C-4 zoning at 155 E. Division. This location was formerly a repair shop and is changing ownership. 

Fritz explained there will be two different suites with different businesses. The front suite has not been taken over yet, however, the rear suite facing Kankakee Street is the one Taylor is renting. Taylor indicated he is utilizing the rear suite, which has the two garage doors and four bays. The business is to repair diesel pick-up trucks only. Fritz asked if he would be utilizing the side yard area to the east of the building for outside storage or anything. Taylor indicated he won't be utilizing it for anything, however he is cleaning out the area to improve the appearance. 

Burns asked if there was any plan for changing the physical structure of the building. Taylor indicated the structure will not be changed. 

Fritz asked if he would be adding any signage to the building. Taylor stated there was a previous sign on the building that said "Service Center", which he has put back up and he added a door decal with his business name. 

Noffsinger asked if he was doing anything with the front of the building and doing anything with sales. Taylor stated he does not own the building and he is only renting out the rear section and will only be doing repairs. 

Watson explained some electrical upgrades that have been done to the building in the front but hasn't been notified by the owner if there is a new tenant as of yet. 

Lewis indicated the next meeting for Taylor's public hearing will be October 21st at 7:00 p.m. 

The Planning Commission reviewed the Findings of Fact for North Arrow Partners, Hunters Run Project. These findings will be incorporated within the final ordinance presented to the Village Board. Fritz explained if the Village Board doesn't approve the findings within the ordinance the Village Board will than add their own. 

Mahaffay moved to accept Exhibit A, the findings of fact for Hunters Run project, second by Burns. Roll call-Ayes; Mahaffay, Breneman, Littleton, Burns, Krug, Lewis and Trustee Noffsinger. Nays; none. Absent; Peters. Motion carried. 

Lewis expressed to Fritz she would like to handle the signage requirements next. 

Burns moved to adjourn the meeting, second by Breneman. All were in favor and the meeting ended at 7:13 p.m.

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