Village of Coal Valley Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals met October 25.
Here is the minutes as provided by the board:
I. Call to Order
The Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Chairman Rockwell.
II. Roll Call
Present: Rockwell, Mathias, Head, Rose, Farmer, Brockway
Absent: Ciacco
III. Establishment of a Quorum
Quorum present.
Others present at the meeting were: Annette Ernst; Village Administrator, Chad Blunt; Building Inspector.
IV. Reading and Approval of Minutes
A Motion was made by Rose to approve the minutes of the September 27, 2017 meeting, Mathias seconded, all ayes motion carried.
V. Public Comment
No comment
VI. New Business
Review and Approval of Preliminary Plat for Coal Valley Creekside Villas Chairman Rockwell explained that he would like the land to be plated with the correct variances, and that he is concerned about the utility easements, but MidAmerican Energy would complete that process. Farmer had concerns regarding a retention pond, but added that there is a creek to help with any water retention. Chad Blunt; Building Inspector explained to the developers what they would need before the final plat can be presented to the Village Board. Rose suggested that the developers call JULIE and request a design locate for the utility easement. Brockway made a motion to recommend approval of Creekside Villas to the Village Board. Farmer seconded, all ayes motion carried.
VII. Unfinished Business
a. Article XIV Off Street Parking and Loading –
Annette Ernst stated that the Board recommendations from the last meeting were added to the ordinance. Mr. Blunt explained the changes in parking stall size, and that he increased the athletic field parking from five (5) stalls per acre to eight (8) stalls per acre. Ms. Ernst stated that any non-conforming parking not listed will need to be approved and reviewed by the zoning officer. Semi parking will remain the same language as Mr. Blunt explained that it is easier to enforce using the current ordinance. Chairman Rockwell asked Ms. Ernst to take the ordinance to the Village Board for their approval. Mr. Blunt will be working on the next section “Additional Requirement, Exceptions and Modifications.”
VIII. Other Business
No Other business was discussed.
IX. Adjournment
Mathias made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Head seconded, all ayes, the meeting was adjourned at 7:40 pm.
http://www.coalvalleyillinois.org/docs/PZ20171025.pdf