Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout211019 PZ Full PacketCITY OF GALESBURG Community Development Department Memo  Operating Under Council – Manager Government Since 1957 ____________________________________________________________________________        Page 1 of 1 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ TO: Planning and Zoning Commission Members FROM: Steve Gugliotta, AICP, Director of Community Development DATE: October 14, 2021 SUBJECT: Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting A meeting of the Galesburg Planning and Zoning Commission has been scheduled for Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of the Galesburg City Hall. Members of the public who would prefer to view the Planning & Zoning Commission meetings remotely, can view the meetings on Comcast channel 7 or stream the meeting live on the City’s website. A G E N D A Approve Minutes of the September 21, 2021 meeting Update Past Planning and Zoning Commission items. Receive General citizen comments. PZ-21-1001 Public Hearing Zoning map amendment to go from I, Institutional to B2, General Business for the donation of a portion of the property for development, located west of 898 West Main St. PZ-21-1002 Public Hearing Ordinance amendment to add a definition and provisions for Residential Gardens. COMMISSION MEMBERS: PLEASE NOTIFY ME IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND AT 345-3619. cc: Mayor Alderpersons (7) City Manager City Attorney/Administrative Services Director Fire Chief Deputy City Clerk Director of Public Works City Engineer Information Systems Supervisor Executive Secretary Construction Inspectors (3) File Copy Buildings & Grounds News Media (7) Page 1 of 5 MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF GALESBURG CITY HALL Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Bill Johnson, Mark Lee, Steve McKelvie, 3. MEMBERS ABSENT: Neil Thomas, David Uhlmann, 2. OTHERS PRESENT: Stephen Gugliotta AICP-Director of Community Development, Brad Nolden – City Attorney/Administrative Services Director and Wayne Carl-Director of Public Works. Chairman declared quorum present. Approve Minutes of the August 24, 2021 meeting Member McKelvie moved to approve the minutes, seconded by Member Lee. Minutes were approved by voice vote. Update Past Planning and Zoning Commission items • Amendment to Preannexation Agreement to allow a third ingress/egress along East Carl Sandburg Drive for Knox Family Dental. PINs 99-03-226-005. The City Council denied the amendment at their September 7th meeting. • Minor Plat of the Seminary Square Commercial Resubdivision No 3, located at 2616 Veterans Dr, PIN 95-35-353-006. The City Council approved the Minor Plat at their September 7th meeting. Receive Citizen Comment None Received. PZ-21-0901 Public Hearing Zoning map amendment to go from I, Institutional to B1, Neighborhood Business for proposed indoor climate controlled Storage (mini-self service), located at 387 E Grove St. The petitioner was FHP&D Properties, Ryan Frakes. Mr. Frakes stated his proposed project would include approximately 23 small storage units on the interior of the existing building at the north end. Customers would enter the parking lot on the north side of the building and access the north side of the building. He owns other mini-storage units that are a larger size and said he noticed a demand for small units where people are looking to store items such as holiday decorations or seasonal clothing. The south portion of the building, approximately 2,500 square feet, would be available for office rental. He suggested it would be good for professional offices such as, insurance or finance. The office portion would have access to park their vehicles in the lot on the south side of Grove St. Mr. Greg Vickers, 487 N Seminary St, stated his concern was that since he lived in his house if there was a snow event he would move his vehicles onto the parking lot at the south west corner of North Seminary Street and Grove Street and was not sure if he would still be able to do that. Mr. Vickers was also concerned about vermin that might be attracted by mini-storage. It was mentioned again that the mini-storage would all be within the existing brick building and Mr. Frakes stated he would regularly spray the building as part of his business practice. Page 2 of 5 Someone from the neighborhood asked if the mini-storage would be open 24/7. Mr. Frakes stated his intent is to allow access up to 10:00 p.m. The neighbor also asked about landscaping. Mr. Frakes stated he does plan on cleaning up the lot, not that the previous owner did a bad job, but he would want to do more maintenance and would consider some landscaping to keep his property aesthetically pleasing. The neighbor also asked if he planned on building exterior storage units in the parking lots. Mr. Frakes said he has no plans to do so. It was also mentioned the parking lot at the south west corner of Seminary and Grove was a rather small lot, which would not allow for a large structure and also meet parking and drainage requirements. The neighbor was also concerned that the project would have a negative effect upon her property value. Dr Peter Hauslein stated he tried to purchase the property a few years back but he may not have made a large enough offer and was not able to purchase it. He stated if he had purchased it, his plan was to tear down the building. Ms. Hannah Lyon, 546 N Chambers St, stated she felt something better than mini-storage could go on the site. She suggested the building could be demolished and for green space or something developed there that would provide people something to do in the area. It was also mentioned the property has been vacant for approximately eight years. The Commission members considered the following items: • The city and other service providers will be able to provide adequate public facilities and services to the subject property, while maintaining adequate levels of service to existing development; • The subject property is suitable for the proposed zoning classification. • The Development Review Committee reviewed the proposed zoning amendment at their September 1, 2021 meeting and recommend approval. Member Lee moved to recommend approval of the zoning amendment, there was no second to the motion so it died. PZ-21-0902 Public Hearing Special Use request to allow indoor climate controlled Storage (mini-self service), located at 387 E Grove St. The petitioner was FHP&D Properties, Ryan Frakes. The Commission members considered the following items: • The establishment, maintenance or operation of the special use will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, morals, comfort or general welfare; • The establishment of the special use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding property for uses permitted in the district; • Adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and other necessary facilities will be provided; • Adequate measures will be taken to provide ingress and egress so designed as to minimize traffic congestion on the public streets. • The Development Review Committee reviewed the proposed special use at their September 1, 2021 meeting and recommend approval. Member Lee moved, seconded by Member Johnson to approve of the special use, contingent upon City Council approving the zoning amendment from Institutional to Neighborhood Business. Page 3 of 5 Roll Call #1 Ayes: Johnson, Lee, 2. Nays: McKelvie, 1. Abstentions: None. Chairperson declared the motion approved. PZ-21-0903 Public Hearing Change of non-conforming use application to change from a Rental of Equipment or Supplies use to a Contractor’s Office and Storage, located at 148 W Simmons St. The petitioner was John’s Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, Inc., John Moore. The Commission members considered the following items: • Change of nonconforming use. A nonconforming use shall not be changed to another nonconforming use, except where the proposed use is located in the same or a more restrictive zoning district than where the existing nonconforming use is first allowed and an application for the change has been submitted to and approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Both the Rental of Equipment and Supplies and Contractor’s Office and Storage are first listed in the B2 district as permissive uses and therefore in the same district. • The Development Review Committee reviewed the proposed change of non-conforming use at their September 1, 2021 meeting and recommend approval. Member McKelvie moved, seconded by Member Lee to approve of the change of non-conforming use. Roll Call #2 Ayes: Johnson, Lee, McKelvie, 3. Nays: None. Abstentions: None. Chairperson declared the motion approved. PZ-21-0904 Public Hearing Ordinance amendment to allow Community Gardening in the I, Institutional zoning district. The petitioner was the city of Galesburg. The Commission members considered the following items: • Community Gardens promote local health, can provide neighborhood beautification, and/or education. These amendments will provide more flexibility that could increase community involvement and overall health through sustainable methods of food production. • The Development Review Committee reviewed the proposed ordinance amendment at their September 1, 2021 meeting and recommend approval. Member McKelvie moved, seconded by Member Lee to recommend approval of the ordinance amendment. Page 4 of 5 Roll Call #3 Ayes: Johnson, Lee, McKelvie, 3. Nays: None. Abstentions: None. Chairperson declared the motion approved. PZ-21-0905 Public Hearing Variance of parking spaces for a property located at 2590 N Seminary St. The petitioner was Klingner & Associates, on behalf of Solid Rock Properties, LLC. The Commission members considered the following items: • That the variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood; • That the granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to other property or improvements in the neighborhood in which the property is located; and • That the proposed variance will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property, substantially increase the danger of fire, otherwise endanger the public safety, or substantially diminish or impair property values within the neighborhood. • The Development Review Committee reviewed the proposed parking variance at their September 1, 2021 meeting and recommend approval. Member McKelvie moved, seconded by Member Johnson to approve of the parking variance. Roll Call #4 Ayes: Johnson, McKelvie, 2. Nays: None. Abstentions: Lee, 1. Chairperson declared the motion approved. PZ-21-0906 Public Hearing Special Use request to allow a bar, located at 1611 Grand Ave. The petitioner was Dalbir Singh. The Commission members considered the following items: • The establishment, maintenance or operation of the special use will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, morals, comfort or general welfare; • The special use will not be injurious to the use and enjoyments of adjacent properties for the purposes already permitted, nor substantially diminish and impair property values within the neighborhood; • The establishment of the special use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding property for uses permitted in the district; • Adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and other necessary facilities will be provided; • Adequate measures will be taken to provide ingress and egress so designed as to minimize traffic congestion on the public streets. • The Development Review Committee reviewed the proposed special use at their September 1, 2021 meeting and recommend approval. Page 5 of 5 Member Lee moved, seconded by Member McKelvie to approve the special use. Roll Call #5 Ayes: Johnson, Lee, McKelvie, 3. Nays: None. Abstentions: None. Chairperson declared the motion approved. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:09 p.m. ________________________ Steve Gugliotta, AICP CITY OF GALESBURG Community Development Memo Operating Under Council – Manager Government Since 1957 Prepared by Gugs Page 1 of 1 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Planning and Zoning Commission October 19, 2021 AGENDA ITEM: PZ-21-1001 Zoning Map Amendment from I, Institutional to B2, General Business, for a portion of the property located at 876 W Main St. SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION: The Development Review Committee members reviewed the zoning amendment request at their September 1, 2021 meeting and recommended approval. It is anticipated the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission would then go to City Council at their November 1st meeting on first reading and November 15th on final reading. BACKGROUND: Attached for the Commission’s review is a zoning map amendment. The Galesburg Community Foundation and River Bend Food Bank have established a formal partnership to bring a Regional Food Bank to the property at 876 W Main St. The pantry will help serve over 50 food pantries in Knox, Warren, Fulton, Hancock, Henderson, Henry, McDonough and Stark Counties. At their October 4, 2021 meeting the City Council approved donating a portion of property in Graham Park, 898 W Main St. Related to this, the city is seeking to amend the zoning of this property so they can construct an approximate 4,420 square foot addition for a new cooler and freezer. The attached aerial shows the general location of the lot in question and the existing zoning. Zoning Land Use North B2-General Business and R1B-Single Family Residential West I-Institutional City Water Division East B2-General Business Food bank South I-Institutional City Water Division The purpose of the B2 zoning district is to provide for a wide range of businesses and services relying upon the patronage from areas beyond the immediate neighborhood in which they may be located. Supporting Documents: 1. Criteria for zoning amendments 2. Aerial – General location 3. Plat of Survey 4. Zoning amendment ordinance cc: File Copy CITY OF GALESBURG Community Development Department Memo Operating Under Council – Manager Government Since 1957 ____________________________________________________________________________ Page 1 of 1 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Zoning Map Amendment approval criteria 152.017 ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS (REZONING) (F) Map amendment approval criteria. Zoning map amendments may be approved if the City Council reviews all of the following criteria: (1) The proposed amendment is consistent with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan; (2) The proposed amendment corrects an error or inconsistency or addresses some changing condition in the area; if the change is inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan and the rezoning is approved, the Comprehensive Plan should be amended to reflect this change in use; (3) The proposed amendment will allow development that is compatible with existing uses and zoning of nearby property; (4) The city and other service providers will be able to provide adequate public facilities and services to the subject property, while maintaining adequate levels of service to existing development; (5) The proposed amendment will not result in significant adverse impacts on other property in the vicinity of the subject tract or on the environment, including air, water, noise, stormwater management, wildlife and natural resources; and (6) The subject property is suitable for the proposed zoning classification. (Ord. 10-3277, § 1-2.3, passed 1-4-2010; Ord. 12-3343, passed 1-23-2012) cc: File Copy 41 41 WMainSt SHendersonSt150 W MAIN STN HENDERSON STW MAIN ST S HENDERSON STOLIVE ST£¤1509909477037989 W MAIN ST9909477038 965 W MAIN ST 9909477039 959 W MAIN ST 9909477040 949 W MAIN ST 9909477041 933 W MAIN ST 9909477042 917 W MAIN ST 9909478023 895 W MAIN ST 9909478041881 W MAIN ST9909478042873 W MAIN ST9909478048 821 W MAIN ST 9910351033 735 W MAIN ST 9915101001 780 W MAIN ST 991510103677 SHENDERSON ST9916227003972 W MAIN ST9916227004968 W MAIN ST99162270059916227006 950 W MAIN ST 9916227007 938 W MAIN 99162270109916227019 9916227021 9916227023 820 W MAIN ST 9916227024 62 S HENDERSON ST 9916227025 9916227028 876 W MAIN ST ÀR-3A ÀR-3A ÀI ÀR-1B ÀB-2 ÀM-2 Sources: Esri, HERE, Garmin, FAO, NOAA, USGS, © OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User Community August 26, 2021 / Cadastral City of Galesburg 60 0 60 120 18030 Feet Approximate location of zoning amendment Community Development Department CITY OF GALESBURG Operating Under Council-Manager Government Since 1957 ORDINANCE NO. _________________ WHEREAS, pursuant to a public hearing duly held as required by law, the Planning and Zoning Commission to the City of Galesburg, Illinois, has reported on a proposition to amend the Zoning Map of said City as hereinafter set forth; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GALESBURG, ILLINOIS: SECTION ONE: The following described real estate shall be, and the same hereby is, rezoned from I, Institutional to B2, General Business District: Part of Lot 6 in the Subdivision of the north half of Section 16, Township 11, North, Range 1 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian in the City of Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, as shown on the plat recorded in Volume 2 of plats, page 95 in the Knox County Recorder’s Office, being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the northeast corner of said lot 6; thence south 00° 42’ 30” west, a distance of 158.50 feet along the east line of said Lot 6; thence north 88° 52’ 14” west, a distance of 81.09 feet; thence north 00° 42’30” east, a distance of 140.00 feet; thence south 88° 52’ 14” east, a distance of 10.00 feet; thence north 00° 42’ 30 east, a distance of 18.50 feet to the south right-of-way line of west main street; thence south 88° 52’ 14” east, a distance of 71.09 feet along said right-of-way line to the point of beginning, containing 0.29 acres, more or less, and being subject to easements, agreements or restrictions of record. Parcel Identification Numbers (PINs): part of 99-16-227-019 Commonly known as: part of 898 W Main St, Galesburg, IL SECTION TWO: The Zoning Map of the City of Galesburg shall be, and the same hereby is, changed in accordance with the provisions hereof. SECTION THREE: All ordinances, or parts of ordinances, in conflict with this ordinance are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed. SECTION 3 This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law. Approved this day of , 20____ , by a roll call vote as follows: Roll Call #: Ayes: _________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Nays: _________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Absent: _______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ATTEST: ______________________________ Peter Schwartzman, Mayor ____________________________ Kelli R. Bennewitz, City Clerk CITY OF GALESBURG Community Development Memo Operating Under Council – Manager Government Since 1957 Prepared by Gugs Page 1 of 1 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Planning and Zoning Commission October 19, 2021 AGENDA ITEM: PZ-21-1002 Amendment to the Development Ordinance in regards to Residential Gardens. SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION: The Development Review Committee members reviewed the ordinance amendment at their October 6, 2021 meeting and recommended approval on a vote of 6 Ayes and 1 Nay. It is anticipated the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission would then go to City Council at their November 1st and November 15th meetings for consideration. BACKGROUND: Public Act 102-0180 will be effective January 1, 2022, which is intended to encourage and protect the sustainable cultivation of fresh produce at all levels of production, including residential property for personal consumption or non-commercial sharing. The Public Act does limit home rule powers so that local regulations may not regulate gardens in a manner inconsistent with the Act. Local regulations can have ordinances relating to height, setback, water use, fertilizer use, or control of invasive or unlawful species. The proposed ordinance is intended to encourage residential gardens while keeping positive aesthetics and being a good neighbor in mind. Residential gardens will continue to be allowed as an accessory use on residential properties in the rear and side yards. The amendment to the ordinance will prohibit residential gardens from being in the required front yard setback. It is understood corner lots have two front yards and a residential garden will not be allowed in the front yard setback, which shall be the front yard that faces the shortest street dimension of the lot. But, in an effort to encourage residential gardens, they will be allowed in the side or rear “front” yards that abut a street or alley as long as they are enclosed by a solid fence at least 4 feet in height and in compliance with Section 152.033 Fences of the Development Ordinance. Adding a fence around a garden is a great way to keep animals, and kids, from trampling plants or eating your cultivated plants that produce food. Supporting Documents: 1. Amendment to the Development Ordinance for Residential Gardens cc: File Copy Page 1 of 3 ORDINANCE NO. _________________ BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GALESBURG, ILLINOIS, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1 That Section 152.005 of Chapter 152 of the Galesburg Code of Ordinances be, and the same hereby is amended, by inserting therein the following definitions in alphabetical order: Edible landscaping means the intentional planting, caring for, or otherwise cultivating plants that could produce food that is consumed by people. These plants include fruit and nut trees, berry bushes, vegetables, herbs, or edible flowers. Residential garden means an area of edible landscaping on a lot that is conducted by the property owners or residents of that lot. SECTION 2 That Section 152.111 (B) of Chapter 152 of the Galesburg Code of Ordinances shall be, and hereby is, amended by eliminating the following language: “(5) Vegetable and flower gardens;” And in its place insert the following language: “(5) Residential Garden – as defined in Section 152.005 and regulated in Section 152.122” SECTION 3 That Chapter 152 of the Galesburg Code of Ordinances be, and the same hereby is amended, by adding thereto the following section: 152.122 Residential Garden Residential gardens as an accessory use to a property with a primary use that has a single or two-family principal structure shall meet the following conditions: (A) A residential garden may be located within a side or rear yard, setback at least two feet from a property line. (B) No garden area shall be located in the FRONT YARD AREA which is defined as the required front yard setback distance for the zoning district in which the residential garden is located or the average distance between the front property line and the font of the adjacent buildings, whichever distance is less. (C) For purposes of a residential garden, corner lots need to have only one front yard, which shall be the front yard that faces the shortest street dimension of the lot. A residential garden may be located in the corner side or rear that abuts a street or alley, but those locations must be enclosed by a solid fence at least four (4) feet in height and in compliance with the provisions of Section 152.033 Fences. See Figures 152.122 (A) and (B). (D) Residential Gardens shall not be located within a sight visibility triangle or in any Page 2 of 3 Residential Garden (fenced) Residential Garden (fenced) Parkway. (E) Any legal Residential Garden in existence on the effective date of this ordinance shall be brought into conformance with the requirements of this chapter by April 1, 2022. (F) Food produce that is grown on site may be sold on premise in accordance with the home occupation regulations in Section 152.111 (H). Figure 152.122 (A) Figure 152.122 (B) SECTION 4 All ordinances, or parts of ordinances, in conflict with this ordinance are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed. SECTION 5 This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law. Page 3 of 3 Approved this _ day of , 20 __ , by a roll call vote as follows: Roll Call #: Ayes: _________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Nays: _________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Absent: _______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________ Peter Schwartzman, Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________ Kelli R. Bennewitz, City Clerk