Galesburg Reporter

City of Galesburg Planning and Zoning Commission met April 12.

Here are the minutes provided by the commission:

MEMBERS PRESENT: Bill Johnson, Ardennia Leahy, Mark Lee, Neil Thomas, 4.

MEMBERS ABSENT: Steve McKelvie, Amy Tropp, David Uhlmann, 3.

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 March 15, 2022 meeting

Member Thomas moved to approve the minutes, seconded by Member Leahy. Minutes were approved by voice vote.

Update Past Planning and Zoning Commission items

• Minor Plat of The Nielson East Subdivision), located at 547 N Farnham St. The City Council approved the Minor Plat at their March 21, 2022 meeting.

Receive Citizen Comment

None Received.

PZ-22-0401 Public Hearing Special Use request for Storage (mini self-service), located at the VL formerly known as 1475 N Henderson St, PIN 9903351008.

The petitioner was Ty Johnson. Present on behalf of the petitioner was Chuck Ross, Managing Broker of Mel Foster.

The applicant is proposing to construct three 40 x 200 storage (mini self-service) buildings in phases on the lot.

Members mentioned this petitioner received a special use approval for a similar use last June and it does not appear work has started. Mr. Ross mentioned he spoke to the applicant today and was told work would begin at that location within a few weeks. The plan is to install foam and a new metal skin on the building to give it a new look. Staff confirmed they had previous discussions with the petitioner about that project and material orders had caused some delays.

If approved, the petitioner proposes to begin removing the existing pavement and foundation within 30 days. In addition to the buildings, the project would include new pavement, fencing, security cameras, lighting, landscaping as required by city ordinance.

Members asked about exterior lighting due to residential uses being adjacent and across the street. Staff stated the city does have a lighting ordinance the petitioner would need to comply with on the project. The City also has a landscaping ordinance that would apply to this lot as well as a site plan and construction plans that would need to be submitted for review and approval prior to construction beginning.

Members asked if there was a need for this type of business in the community. Mr. Ross stated the petitioner has a number of similar businesses in other communities and he has done his market research and believes there is a need.

The Commission members considered the following items:

• 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 March 23, 2022 meeting and recommended approval.

Member Thomas moved, seconded by Member Leahy to approve the Special Use.

Roll Call #1

Ayes: Johnson, Leahy, Lee, Thomas, 4.

Nays: None.

Abstentions: None.

Absent: McKelvie, Tropp, Uhlmann, 3.

Chairperson declared the motion approved.

PZ-22-0402 Public Hearing Zoning amendment on part of PIN 9923103019 (formerly part of HT Custer Park).

The petitioner was the City of Galesburg.

At their February 7, 2022 meeting the City Council approved the sale of a portion of HT Custer Park to the adjacent neighbor at 550 East Fifth St. The portion of the property that was sold is zoned Institutional (I) and it is proposed to amend the zoning to match the existing zoning of the property at 550 East Fifth St, which is R1B, Single Family.

The Commission members considered the following items:

• The proposed amendment addresses a changing condition in the area.

• The proposed amendment will allow development that is compatible with existing uses and zoning of nearby property.

• The Development Review Committee reviewed the proposed zoning amendment at their March 23, 2022 meeting and recommended approval.

Member Thomas moved, seconded by Member Lee to approve the zoning amendment.

Roll Call #2

Ayes: Johnson, Leahy, Lee, Thomas, 4.

Nays: None.

Abstentions: None.

Absent: McKelvie, Tropp, Uhlmann, 3.

Chairperson declared the motion approved.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:47 p.m.

https://cms7files.revize.com/galesburg/Document_Center/Agendas%20and%20Minutes/Planning%20&%20Zoning/2022/220412%20P&Z%20minutes.pdf