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MINUTES
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF GALESBURG CITY HALL
55 W TOMPKINS ST, GALESBURG, IL
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Katina Cochrane, Ardennia Leahy, Carla Markwart, Steve McKelvie, Mark
Thomas, 5.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Mark Lee, Jason Paulsgrove, Neil Thomas, 3.
OTHERS PRESENT: Steve Gugliotta AICP-Director of Community Development.
Chairperson declared quorum present.
Approve Minutes of the April 22, 2025 meeting
Member McKelvie moved to approve the minutes, seconded by Member Leahy.
Minutes were approved by voice vote.
Update Past Planning and Zoning Commission items
• Special Use request to allow concrete crushing and processing, 538 Louisville Rd was
approved.
• Zoning Amendment of 3176 Dover Lane from R-3A, Multi-Family to R-1A, Single
Family. P&Z recommended approval, and the zoning amendment was approved by
City Council at their May 19, 2025 meeting.
• Minor Plat of the Knight Subdivision, SE corner of Locust St & Conger St . P&Z
recommended approval, and the Council approved the subdivision plat at their May
5, 2025 meeting.
• Zoning Amendment from (R3A) Multi-Family and (I) Institutional to (B3) Central
Business, 167 N Kellogg and an adjacent parking lot. P&Z recommended approval,
and the zoning amendment was approved by City Council at their May 19, 2025
meeting.
• Zoning Amendment from (B1) Neighborhood Business to (B2) General Business, 1120
N Henderson St. P&Z recommended approval, and the zoning amendment was
approved by City Council at their May 19, 2025 meeting.
Receive Citizen Comment
None Received.
PZ-25-0601 Public Hearing Ordinance amendment for Solar Energy Systems
The Commission members considered the following items:
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• The proposed changes provide a clear and equitable framework for solar energy
systems and support the City’s commitment to sustainability, energy efficiency, and
orderly development
• The Development Review Committee reviewed the proposed Ordinance at their June
4, 2025 meeting and recommended approval.
Member McKelvie moved, seconded by Member Leahy to recommend approval.
Roll Call #1
Ayes: Cochrane, Leahy, Markwart, McKelvie, M. Thomas, 5.
Nays: None.
Abstentions: None.
Chairperson declared the motion approved
PZ-25-0602 Public Hearing Ordinance amendment for Wind Energy Systems
The Commission members considered the following items:
• The amendment establishes standards for the permitting, design, installation,
operation, and decommissioning of large wind energy systems to ensure public
safety, minimize negative impacts on surrounding properties, and encourage
renewable energy development in a responsible manner.
• The Development Review Committee reviewed the proposed Ordinance at their June
4, 2025 meeting and recommended approval.
Member Markwart moved, seconded by Member Thomas to recommend approval.
Roll Call #2
Ayes: Cochrane, Leahy, Markwart, McKelvie, M. Thomas, 5.
Nays: None.
Abstentions: None.
Chairperson declared the motion approved
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:57 p.m.
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Steve Gugliotta, Director of Community Development