Illinois Valley Times

Village of North Utica Planning Commission met Sept. 25

Here is the agenda provided by the commission:

I. 5:30 pm - Call to Order

II. Pledge of Allegiance

III. Roll Call

IV. 5:30 pm - Public Hearing:

1. For the purpose of considering and hearing Public Comment and Testimony regarding the Petition of Michael J. Valle and Sacha N. Valle, as Owners of property located at 811 Burgess Dr., Utica, IL 61373. Petitioners are seeking a Variance to the Village of North Utica Zoning Ordinance provisions regarding construction of an accessory building for storage purposes on property located in the R-1 District (Section 10.7A-4 et.seq. of the Zoning Ordinance). Property is zoned R-1 (Residential Zoning District)

A. It is proposed that the Petitioners be granted the following:

1) A Variance from Section 10-7A-4 et.seq. of the Village of North Utica Zoning Ordinance, as necessary to allow the maximum area of an accessory building to 320 sq. ft.; and

2) Variances to allow a rear setback and side yard setback(s) of zero (0) feet; and

3) Such other relief and Variances as may be necessary to allow the Petitioners’ intended construction and use.

2. Discussion and Possible Recommendations of the Planning Commission regarding such Hearing.

V. Consideration and Possible Action on Planning Commission Meeting Minutes: 4-10-25; 5-01-25

VI. Discussion and Possible Recommendations regarding the proposed Improvements to be made on property located at 122 Mill St., Utica, IL within the Villages’ Design Review Area.

VII. Old / New Business

1. General Discussion:

A. Discussion regarding possible amendments to the Ordinance regulating Solar Energy Systems in the Village of North Utica

B. Discussion regarding regulations to be imposed in an Ordinance regulating Wind Farm Systems within the jurisdiction of the Village of North Utica.

VIII. Public Comment

IX. Adjournment

https://utica-il.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Plan-Commission-09-25-25.pdf