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City of Kewanee Plan Commission met Sept. 25.

Here are the minutes provided by the commission:

The Plan Commission convened on September 25, 2024 in City Council Chambers, at 401 E Third Street, commission members Smith, Hodge and Silva were absent. For business, there was one case to be heard.

Case Number 1:

Parcel 20-28-329-009 Located at 925 N. Tremont St., Request for a Special Use Permit to allow a short-term rental.

Property Owner: Victoria Montes, 925 N. Tremont St., KEWANEE IL 61443.

Address: 925 N Tremont St.

Legal Description: $1/2 LT 6 BLK 2 NEVILLES ADD CITY OF KEWANEE, Henry County, Illinois. Location: On the West side of the 900 block of N. Tremont St.

Dimensions: 125 feet East to West, 66 feet North to South

Area: 8250 Square feet.

Existing buildings or uses: Single-Family Dwelling and Detached Garage.

Current Zoning District: R-2 One-Family Dwelling District.

Surrounding Zoning: R-2 One-Family Dwelling District in all directions with exception to the North which is B-3 Business Service & Wholesale District.

Existing Land Use: Low Density Residential.

Proposed Land Use Map: Low Density Residential.

Background Information:

The City Manager sent a letter to the owner of the subject property concerning a short-term rental at the address.

Victoria Montes contacted me shortly after receiving the letter from the City Manager and inquired about the process to obtain a Special Use Permit at the subject property. Montes was advised of the process to obtain a Special Use Permit and filed the application with my office. Please see the applicant narrative included with this memorandum.

I do not see any items of concern with this Special Use Permit request. At the end of this section are the three criteria that must be satisfied prior to recommending a Special Use Permit granted. Directly below is a set of typical stipulations that might be placed on a Special Use Permit for a Short-term rental:

1. The Special Use Permit to allow a short-term rental is granted to Victoria Montes

only and is not transferable to any future owners or operators on the site.

2. All activities associated with this Special Use Permit for a short-term rental shall be conducted in full compliance with the Kewanee City Code and the laws and regulations of the State of Illinois.

3. The dwelling and property shall be maintained in compliance with the International Residential Code and the International Property Maintenance Code as adopted by the City of Kewanee.

4. Any violations of the terms and conditions of the Special Use Permit are subject to review and possible revocation by the Plan commission and City Council.

Special Use Permit Criteria (155.157 C)

(1) That the proposed use at the particular location requested is necessary or desirable to provide a service or a facility which is in the interest of public convenience, and will contribute to the general welfare of the neighborhood or community;

(2) That such use will not, under the circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental to the health, safety, morals or general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity or injurious to property values or improvements in the vicinity, and

(3) That the proposed use will comply with the regulations and conditions specified in this chapter for such use, and with the stipulations and conditions made a part of the authorization granted by the Council.

The Public hearing:

At 5:30 p.m. on September 25, 2024 the hearing for the requested Special Use Permit began. Victoria Montes was present to support the petition. City Manager Gary Bradley was present in Edwards absence.

• Sellers asked for a motion to consider the application.

• Hasse made a motion to consider the application. Hemphill 2nd the motion.

• Bradley read the background information.

• Victoria Montes was present to support the Special Use Permit request. Victoria's daughter was also present to help bridge the language barrier.

• Kuffel asked for clarification about Victoria residing in the basement which is only when there is a renter at the property.

• Sellers asked Victoria if the home is registered on Airbnb. Victoria confirmed it is registered on Airbnb.

Recommendation:

The Plan Commission recommends, by a vote of six in favor, none opposed, 3 absent, to approve the Request for a Special Use Permit to allow a short-term rental.

• Sellers asked for a motion to consider the stipulations.

• Costenson made a motion to consider the application. Johnson 2nd the motion.

• Bradley read the stipulations.

Recommendation:

The Plan Commission recommends, by a vote of six in favor, none opposed, 3 absent, to approve the Stipulations for the Special Use Permit.

There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 5:41 p.m.

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