Peoria Standard

Peoria County Board - Land Use Committee met Aug. 22.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

MEMBERS PRESENT: James Dillon - Chairperson; Eden Blair – Vice Chairperson, William Watkins, Jennifer Groves Allison, Matt Windish, Brian Elsasser, Sharon Williams

MEMBERS ABSENT:

OTHERS PRESENT: Jennie Cordis Boswell – State’s Attorney's Office; Scott Sorrell, Shauna Musselman, Gretchen Pearsall – County Administration, Kathi Urban, Andrew Braun, Sarah Cox – Planning & Zoning

Call to Order:

Mr. Dillon called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m.

Approval of Minutes:

A motion to approve the Land Use Committee minutes from July 25, 2022, was made by Dr. Blair and seconded by Mr. Windish. A vote was taken, and the motion carried. (7-0)

Reports/Other Minutes/Updates:

Tri-County Regional Planning Commission Minutes: No questions or comments. Unsafe Structures: No questions or comments.

Development Summary: No questions or comments.

Mr. Dillon moved to receive and file the reports.

Zoning Cases:

ZBA-2022-031, Petition of Linda Ramsey

Mr. Elsasser made a motion to approve the rezoning request and was seconded by Mr. Watkins.

Ms. Urban summarized the case. The petitioner requests a Special Use to divide an existing parcel into three tracts of approximately 1.5, 1.2, and 6.8 acres, in order to settle an estate. There are currently 3 houses on this existing parcel and this division will result in each house being on its own parcel. This will also bring the property into conformance with the zoning ordinance. There are no consents or objections on file. The property sits at the corner of Yankee Ln., a county highway, and N. Route 29, a state highway in Chillicothe Township. The parcel, and all adjacent parcels, are zoned A-2 agriculture. The surrounding land uses are a combination of single-family dwellings, timber, and agriculture. There is also a small cemetery located to the east of the property and Coal Hollow Park is to the northeast across N. Yankee Ln. The request is consistent with character of the surrounding area. The parcel is currently served by two private wells and three septic systems. The Health Department commented that its review would occur during the subdivision platting process. A waiver from the public water requirement for a subdivision is required for this case and that waiver is the next case on the agenda. The existing parcel accesses all three houses from one drive off N. Yankee Ln. The petitioner proposes another access point off Yankee Ln., as well as an easement for the third parcel. The County Highway had no objections but will require access permits. This request is consistent with the Peoria County Comprehensive Plan designation of rural and environmental corridor, which encourages residential lots of at least one acre in size. Staff recommends approval with the restriction for A-2 land splits, that the parcel not be divided again without rezoning approval from the County Board. The Zoning Board recommended approval with the same restriction.

Mr. Dillon asked if there were any questions for Ms. Urban and there were none. Mr. Dillon asked if the petitioner was present. Ms. Urban stated that the petitioner and a representative from her attorney’s office were there. Mr. Dillon asked if the petitioner wanted to add anything, and she did not. Mr. Dillon asked if there were any questions, and there were none.

A vote was taken, and the motion carried. (7-0)

WAV-2022-003, Petition of Linda Ramsey

Dr. Blair made a motion to approve the rezoning request and was seconded by Ms. Williams.

Ms. Urban summarized the case. The petitioner is requesting a waiver from the requirement that a subdivision have access to public water. The nearest public water supply is 1.46 miles from the parcel toward Chillicothe. There are two existing wells on the property and the production rates are 7.6 and 5 gallons per minute, which both exceed the 3 gallons per minute requirement of the County. The Health Department will review this during the subdivision review process and didn’t currently have a comment. Staff recommends approval.

Mr. Dillon asked if there were any questions or comments and there were none. A vote was taken, and the motion carried. (7-0)

Miscellaneous:

Ms. Williams asked for an update on the properties that were slated to be demolished. Ms. Urban stated that the County Board had approved the bid from JIMAX as the demo contractor. JIMAX is currently in the process of having the properties tested for asbestos. Staff is also working with the Sheriff’s Department, as they would like to use some of the properties as a place for training. They are looking to determine what properties would work for them. Once those properties are in line, and the asbestos testing is completed, the demolitions will start.

Mr. Dillon asked if there were any other questions and there were none.

Adjournment:

Mr. Dillon adjourned the meeting at 4:08 p.m.

https://www.peoriacounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10032022-1280