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City of Geneseo Plan Commission met Aug. 19

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Craig Arnold - Alderman First Ward | City of Geneseo

Craig Arnold - Alderman First Ward | City of Geneseo

City of Geneseo Plan Commission met Aug. 19.

Here are the minutes provided by the commission:

The Plan/Zoning Board of the City of Geneseo was called to order on Monday, August 19, 2024, at 6:00 PM, in the Council Chambers, with the following members present:

PLAN COMMISSION PRESENT: Plan/Zoning Board Member Joe Bedford, Plan/Zoning Board Member Alberto Rosales, Plan/Zoning Board Member Gary Bell, Plan/Zoning Board Member Jeff Cowan, Plan/Zoning Board Vice Chair Steve Catton, and Plan/Zoning Board Member Derek Bolme

PLAN COMMISSION ABSENT: Plan/Zoning Board Member Julia McAvoy

STAFF PRESENT: Building Inspector Rick Mills, City Administrator Brandon Maeglin, and City Clerk Paige Seibel

PUBLIC PRESENT:

1 Pledge of Allegiance

2 Roll Call

Meeting began at 6:00 pm

3 Public Comment

City Ordinance allows members of the Public to speak and give input up to 3 minutes during Public Comment, there can be no debate or action by the board at this time.

City Administrator Maeglin spoke to the Plan/Zoning Board about internal nomination for chair and the opportunity for motion to fill vacation spots at next meeting.

4 Approval of Previous Minutes

4.1. Approval of the 07/22/24 Minutes

No discussion was had.

Joe Bedford moved, seconded by Gary Bell, Motion to approve the 07/22/24 minutes as presented.

RESULT: Carried

MOVER: Joe Bedford

SECONDER: Gary Bell

AYES: Joe Bedford, Alberto Rosales, Gary Bell, Jeff Cowan, Steve Catton, and Derek Bolme

ABSENT: Julia McAvoy

5 Public Hearings

5.1. Open the Public Hearing - Building Permit Recommendation for Miller Real Estate Holdings - New Construction in the Highway Corridor Overlay District

Madison Miller from Miller Real Estate Holdings presented to the board regarding their upcoming construction project. They are planning to expand their current self storage facility and add 14 new indoor units.

A Q&A session and discussion followed.

Joe Bedford moved, seconded by Gary Bell, Motion to open public hearing.

RESULT: Carried

MOVER: Joe Bedford

SECONDER: Gary Bell

AYES: Joe Bedford, Alberto Rosales, Gary Bell, Jeff Cowan, Steve Catton, and Derek Bolme

ABSENT: Julia McAvoy

5.2. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING

No discussion was had.

Joe Bedford moved, seconded by Gary Bell, Motion to close the public hearing.

RESULT: Carried

MOVER: Joe Bedford

SECONDER: Gary Bell

AYES: Joe Bedford, Alberto Rosales, Gary Bell, Jeff Cowan, Steve Catton, and Derek Bolme

ABSENT: Julia McAvoy

5.3. Open Public Hearing - Conditional use permit for the construction of a duplex on property located at 433 East South Street.

City Administrator Maeglin informed the board about a conditional offer to purchase a property with plans to construct a new duplex structure. The property features a deep lot and a zero-entry two-car garage, which would contribute to neighborhood improvements. City Clerk Seibel read four letters of opposition related to the proposal.

A Q&A session followed between the Board and the presenter.

Joe Bedford moved, seconded by Gary Bell, Motion to open the public hearing.

RESULT: Carried

MOVER: Joe Bedford

SECONDER: Gary Bell

AYES: Joe Bedford, Alberto Rosales, Gary Bell, Jeff Cowan, Steve Catton, and Derek Bolme

ABSENT: Julia McAvoy

5.4. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING

No further discussion was had.

Joe Bedford moved, seconded by Gary Bell, Motion to close the public hearing.

RESULT: Carried

MOVER: Joe Bedford

SECONDER: Gary Bell

AYES: Joe Bedford, Alberto Rosales, Gary Bell, Jeff Cowan, Steve Catton, and Derek Bolme

ABSENT: Julia McAvoy

6 New Business Item(s)

City Administrator Maeglin advised this request is for an HCOD building permit to construct storage facilities. Miller Construction plans to match the building height and color of surrounding structures. The storage units will be out of view from Chicago Street and the residential neighborhood.

6.1. Recommendation of a Building Permit in the Highway Corridor Overlay District - Miller Real Estate Holdings Storage Facility

Joe Bedford moved, seconded by Derek Bolme, Motion to recommend to City Council approval of an HCOD Building Permit for the construction of a 196' x 45' storage facility by Miller Real Estate Holdings at 780 S Chicago Street.

RESULT: Carried

MOVER: Joe Bedford

SECONDER: Derek Bolme

AYES: Joe Bedford, Alberto Rosales, Gary Bell, Jeff Cowan, Steve Catton, and Derek Bolme

ABSENT: Julia McAvoy

6.2. Conditional Use Permit Approval - Construction of a Duplex Structure on 433 E. South Street

No further discussion was had.

Joe Bedford moved, seconded by Gary Bell, Motion to recommend to City Council the approval of a conditional use permit for the construction of a duplex at 433 E. South Street.

RESULT: Carried

MOVER: Joe Bedford

SECONDER: Gary Bell

AYES: Joe Bedford, Alberto Rosales, Jeff Cowan, Steve Catton, and Derek Bolme

NAYS: Gary Bell

ABSENT: Julia McAvoy

7 Adjournment

7.1. Move to close the meeting

Meeting adjourned at 6:28 pm

Joe Bedford moved, seconded by Jeff Cowan, Motion to Adjourn

RESULT: Carried

MOVER: Joe Bedford

SECONDER: Jeff Cowan

AYES: Joe Bedford, Alberto Rosales, Gary Bell, Jeff Cowan, Steve Catton, and Derek Bolme

ABSENT: Julia McAvoy

https://cityofgeneseo.civicweb.net/document/88464/Plan_Zoning%20Board%20-%2019%20Aug%202024%20-%20Minutes%20-%20Pdf.pdf?handle=B44E185849C34960BA0E2F56D4394064