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Home My WebLink About220621 PZ Full packet ____________________________________________________________________________ Page 1 of 1 Planning and Zoning Commission Agenda Meeting – 5:30 p.m. City Council Chambers June 21, 2022 A G E N D A Approve Minutes of the May 24, 2022 special meeting Update Past Planning and Zoning Commission items. Receive General citizen comments. PZ-22-0601 Public Hearing Amendment to the Development Ordinance regarding High Tunnel Structures. 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 2 MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF GALESBURG CITY HALL Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Bill Johnson, Ardennia Leahy, Mark Lee, Steve McKelvie, David Uhlmann, 5. MEMBERS ABSENT: Neil Thomas, Amy Tropp, 2. OTHERS PRESENT: Stephen Gugliotta AICP-Director of Community Development and Brad Nolden – City Attorney/Administrative Services Director. Chairman declared quorum present. Approve Minutes of the April 12, 2022 meeting Member McKelvie moved to approve the minutes, seconded by Member Uhlmann. Minutes were approved by voice vote. Update Past Planning and Zoning Commission items • Variance of Section 152.067 (F) (3) for a rear yard setback from 30 feet to 21 feet, located at 3266 Lakeside Court. The Commission approved the variance and a permit for the addition has been issued. • Variance of Section 152.152 E) 2) b), to allow a driveway expansion partially in front of the residence, located at 2000 N Broad St. The Commission approved the variance and work has started. Receive Citizen Comment None Received. PZ-22-0403 Public Hearing Variance of Section 152.067 F 2, to allow a side yard setback of 7 feet instead of 10 feet, located at 1695 Jefferson St. The petitioner was Terry Woolsey. The applicant is proposing to construct an addition to the front and side of the residence. Members asked the applicant if he spoke to the neighbors and he replied that he had conversations with at least two neighbors and there were no concerns. The Commission members considered the following items: • That the purpose of the variance is not based exclusively upon a desire to make more money out of the property; Page 2 of 2 • 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; • The Development Review Committee reviewed the proposed special use at their May 4, 2022 meeting and recommended approval. Member Lee moved, seconded by Member Leahy to approve the side yard setback variance. Roll Call #1 Ayes: Johnson, Leahy, Lee, McKelvie, Uhlmann, 5. Nays: None. Abstentions: None. Absent: None. Chairperson declared the motion approved. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:35 p.m. ________________________ Steve Gugliotta, Director of Community Development COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Operating Under Council – Manager Government Since 1957 ____________________________________________________________________________ Page 1 of 1 Planning and Zoning Commission Letter June 21, 2022 AGENDA ITEM: PZ-22-0601 Amendment to the Development Ordinance regarding High Tunnel Structures. SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION: The Development Review Committee members reviewed the proposed ordinance amendment during their June 1, 2022 meeting and recommend approval. BACKGROUND: Attached for the Commission’s review is an amendment to the Development Ordinance regarding High Tunnel Structures (HTS). An HTS is a translucent plastic covered structure that is at least six feet tall and is utilized as a greenhouse that can assist a gardener in extending the growing season up to year-round. The existing ordinance provisions for High Tunnel Structures are found in Section 152.119 of the Galesburg Municipal Code and are attached for review. The proposed amendment includes: • Extending the time allowed for lighting inside an HTS from 6:00 am – 6:00 pm to 5:00 am – 10:00 pm in all zoning districts that allow an HTS; and • Allowing HTS’s as permissive or accessory uses in the Agricultural, Light Industrial (M1) and General Business (B2) zoning districts. It is anticipated the Planning & Zoning Commission recommendation will go to City Council July 5th (first reading) and July 18th (final reading). SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: 1. Existing HTS ordinance 2. Ordinance amendment – High Tunnel Structures cc: File Copy Existing HTS Ordinance § 152.119 HIGH TUNNEL STRUCTURES. (A) Residential Zoning Districts. (1) Location. A high tunnel structure (HTS) is permitted as an accessory building provided the structure meets the provisions of this section. (2) Use. The HTS shall be utilized only to extend the length of the gardening season. Use of any HTS for maintaining livestock, fowl or other animals, as a storage facility, for vehicle storage, or as any other use other than growing of plants is prohibited. (3) Setback. The HTS shall comply with the setback requirements for any accessory building as specified in § 152.031. (4) Height. The maximum height of any HTS shall be 12 feet. The distance shall be measured from the ground to the highest point of the HTS. (5) Area. The HTS shall comply with the maximum allowable area as specified for accessory structures in § 150.022(B)(6) and § 152.111(B)(8). (6) Level of permanence. The HTS may be installed as a temporary structure or a permanent structure. (7) Selling food. Food produce that is grown in any HTS may be sold on the premise in accordance with the home occupation regulations in § 152.111(H). (8) Lighting. Any type of lighting which is installed for use with the HTS shall only be utilized between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. No lights associated with any HTS shall be used outside of these hours. (B) Institutional Zoning District. (1) Location. A high tunnel structure (HTS) is permitted as either a principal or accessory building, provided the structure meets the provisions of this section. (2) Use. The HTS shall be utilized only to extend the length of the gardening season. Use of any HTS for maintaining livestock, fowl or other animals, as a storage facility, for vehicle storage or as any other use other than growing of plants is prohibited. (3) Setback. The HTS shall comply with the setback requirements as specified in §§ 152.031 and 152.073(F). (4) Height. The maximum height of any HTS shall be 20 feet. The distance shall be measured from the ground to the highest point of the HTS. (5) Area. A HTS shall be allowed as a principal or accessory building if the combined area of all HTSs shall not exceed 3,000 square feet per lot and the combined area of all HTSs shall not cover over 40% of the lot area. Any proposal to install HTSs that will exceed 3,000 square feet in total combined area per lot or will cover over 40% of the lot area shall require a special use permit in accordance with § 152.018. (6) Level of permanence. The HTS may be installed as a temporary structure or a permanent structure. (7) Refuse disposal areas. All refuse disposal areas shall be located in areas designed to provide adequate accessibility for service vehicles. Locations shall be to the rear of buildings or in areas where minimal exposure to public streets will exist. Refuse disposal and outside storage of materials, such as pallets, shall not be placed outside of enclosures. All refuse enclosures shall be screened by a solid fence (with the finished side facing outward) or wall. Containers or material within the fence enclosure shall not extend above the height of the fence. The area should be secured by a solid latchable gate. The use of chain link fences with slats is discouraged. (8) Selling and distributing of food. Food produce that is grown in any HTS may be sold or distributed for free on the premise under the following provisions: (a) The locations of produce for sale or free distribution are not to be located so as to block visibility for vehicles or pedestrians on or off the lot in a manner that would create a safety hazard; (b) Enclosed temporary structures incidental to the sales or free distribution shall comply with currently adopted building and fire codes. Temporary unenclosed structures, including roadside stands, must be portable and removed at the end of the sales/free distribution day. Roadside stands are permitted in the required front yard; (c) The sales and free distribution shall be limited to between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.; (d) Use of a public address system or loudspeaker is expressly prohibited; (e) No sales or display activity shall be located on a public right-of-way; (f) All trash and debris shall be removed daily; (g) All signage shall conform to the standards set forth in this chapter; (h) The use shall be located along and have direct vehicular access to a public street; (i) All outdoor lighting shall conform with § 152.032. (9) Lighting. Any type of interior lighting which is installed for use with the HTS shall only be utilized between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. No lights associated with any HTS shall be used outside of these hours. Any outdoor lighting used on the premises shall comply with the requirements in § 152.032. (Ord. 12-3352, passed 5-21-2012; Ord. 13-3408, passed 7-15-2013) Page 1 of 2 ORDINANCE NO. _________________ BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GALESBURG, ILLINOIS, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1 That Section 152.119 (A) (8) of the Galesburg Code of Ordinances shall be, and hereby is, amended by eliminating the following language: Any type of lighting which is installed for use with the HTS shall only be utilized between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. No lights associated with any HTS shall be used outside of these hours. And in its place insert the following language: Directed lighting to plants installed inside the HTS shall only be utilized between the hours of 5:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Any outdoor lighting used on the premises shall comply with the requirements in § 152.032. SECTION 2 That Section 152.119 (B) of the Galesburg Code of Ordinances be, and the same hereby is amended, by replacing the words “Institutional Zoning District” with the words “Institutional (I), General Business (B2), Light Industrial (M1) & Agricultural (AG) Zoning Districts”. SECTION 3 That Section 152.119 (B) (3) of the Galesburg Code of Ordinances be, and the same hereby is amended, by replacing the words “152.073 (F)” with the words “their applicable zoning district”. SECTION 4 That Section 152.119 (B) (9) of the Galesburg Code of Ordinances be, and the same hereby is amended, by replacing the words “between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.” with the words “between the hours of 5:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.” SECTION 5 All ordinances, or parts of ordinances, in conflict with this ordinance are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed. SECTION 6 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 , 2022 , by a roll call vote as follows: Roll Call #: Ayes: _________________________________________________________________________ Nays: _________________________________________________________________________ Page 2 of 2 Absent: _______________________________________________________________________ Abstain: _______________________________________________________________________ ATTEST: ______________________________ Peter Schwartzman, Mayor ____________________________ Kelli R. Bennewitz, City Clerk