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Planning and Zoning Commission Agenda
Meeting – 5:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers
City Hall, 55 W Tompkins St
July 18, 2023
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PZ-23-0701 Public Hearing Variance for sign – Galesburg Christian School, 590 S
Academy St
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MINUTES
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF GALESBURG CITY HALL
55 W TOMPKINS ST, GALESBURG, IL
Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Bill Johnson, Ardennia Leahy, Mark Lee, Carla Markwart, Steve McKelvie,
David Uhlmann, 6.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Katina Cochrane, Neil Thomas, 2.
OTHERS PRESENT: Stephen Gugliotta AICP-Director of Community Development.
Chairman declared quorum present.
Approve Minutes of the April 25, 2023 meeting
Member Lee moved to approve the minutes, seconded by Member Uhlmann.
Minutes were approved by voice vote.
Update Past Planning and Zoning Commission items
• Amendment to Preannexation Agreement to modify access from N Seminary and Zoning
Districts, located at property in the 2000 block of N Seminary St. was approved by City Council at
their May 1, 2023 meeting.
• Zoning Amendment of approximately the south 360 feet of Lot 4 of the Benny Schachtrup
Subdivision Phase II, from Single Family (R1C) to Institutional (I) was approved by City Council at
their May 15, 2023 meeting.
• Zoning Amendment, R2 Two-Family to I Insitutional, property west of Gale Village Dr was
approved by City Council at their February 6, 2023 meeting.
• Minor Plat of the Gale Village ReSubdivision No 2 was approved by City Council at their February
6, 2023 meeting.
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None Received.
PZ-23-0601 Public Hearing Minor Plat of the 2200 Henderson, LLC subdivision.
Core Acquisition is proposing to subdivide the property into two parcels and develop each lot.
The Commission members considered the following items:
• The subdivision is in compliance with the Development Ordinance
• The Development Review Committee reviewed the proposed Minor Plat at their March 1, 2023 meeting
and recommended approval with the waiver of installing public sidewalk along Centel Dr and N Henderson
St.
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Member McKelvie moved, seconded by Member Uhlmann to recommend approval of the Minor Plat.
Roll Call #1
Ayes: Johnson, Leahy, Lee, Markwart, McKelvie, Uhlmann, 6.
Nays: None.
Abstentions: None.
Absent: Cochrane, Thomas, 2.
Chairperson declared the motion approved.
PZ-23-0602 Public Hearing Variances – Trajectory Energy Partners, 1200 block of E Fifth
Street PINs 99-14-454-009 and 99-14-454-014.
The applicant, Kiersten Sheets, Project Manager, was present.
• Variance of the fence height to allow a 7-foot-high chain link fence
• Variance of the 3-month limitation on variance to begin a project to extend it out to December 31, 2026.
The applicant stated they held an open house with about 15 people in attendance, did a mailing to the
neighborhood, and knocked on doors in an effort to address any questions or concerns.
Ken Springer, President of Knox County Area Partnership also spoke in favor of this development.
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; The subject property is
suitable for the proposed zoning classification.
• 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 zoning amendment at their June 7, 2023
meeting and recommend approval.
Member McKelvie moved, seconded by Member Lee to approve the variances.
Roll Call #2
Ayes: Johnson, Leahy, Lee, Markwart, McKelvie, Uhlmann, 6.
Nays: None.
Abstentions: None.
Absent: Cochrane, Thomas, 2.
Chairperson declared the motion approved.
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PZ-23-0603 Public Hearing Variances for sign – Open Bible Church, 521 W Losey St.
The applicant, Pastors Mark and Debbie Dexter, were present.
It was mentioned the existing sign is also had lights and is currently lit up all night. The new sign will be turned off
between 11pm and 6am. It was also noted the sign will be on the south side of the property and the sign faces
will face east and west, not toward any residential properties.
Raul and Rebecca Martinez, 712 Maple Ave, had concerns about the sign for safety reasons. They believe any
digital sign could distract drivers and the light at night may be excessive even if it is turned off at 11 pm.
It was noted that to the east of the church is a city park that has lights over the pickleball courts.
Members asked the Pastors to ask the manufacturer if this style of sign will have a dimming feature and to provide
what they find out to the Inspections Division.
The Commission members considered the following items:
• The granting of the requested variance would not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety,
morals, comfort or general welfare;
• The granting of the variance would not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in the
immediate vicinity, nor substantially diminish or impair property values within the adjacent area;
• The Development Review Committee reviewed the proposed zoning amendment at their June 7, 2023
meeting and recommend approval.
Member McKelvie moved, seconded by Member Uhlmann to approve the variances.
Roll Call #3
Ayes: Johnson, Leahy, Lee, Markwart, McKelvie, Uhlmann, 6.
Nays: None.
Abstentions: None.
Absent: Cochrane, Thomas, 2.
Chairperson declared the motion approved.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:01 p.m.
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Steve Gugliotta, Director of Community Development
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Operating Under Council – Manager Government Since 1957
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Planning and Zoning Commission Letter
July 18, 2023
AGENDA ITEM: PZ-23-0701 Variance for sign – Galesburg Christian School, 590 S Academy St
SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION: The Development Review Committee members reviewed the
variances during their July 5, 2023 meeting and recommend approval.
BACKGROUND: The owner is seeking to install a new wall sign and has requested a variance of
Section 152.231 (B) (2) to increase the total area of a wall sign from the allowed 5 percent of the
wall area to 15 percent.
Zoning Land Use
North I, Institutional Residential
West R1B, Single Family & I, Institutional Residential & School
East I, Institutional Knox College
South R3A, MultiFamily Residential (apartments)
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
1. Aerial – General location
2. Application
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