City of Galesburg Planning and Zoning Commission met Sept. 21.
Here are the minutes provided by the commission:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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