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City of Kewanee Plan Commission met July 23.

Here are the minutes provided by the commission:

The Plan Commission convened on July 23, 2025 in City Council Chambers, at 401 E Third Street, commission members Costenson, Smith, Hodge and Johnson were absent. For business, there was one case to be heard.

Case Number 1:

Parcel 20-28-483-007, 605 N. East St.

Property Owner: BEAMAN, JOHN C SR RLTR, 1012 MADISON AVE., KEWANEE, IL. 61443.

Address: 605 N East St.

Legal Description: S202.27 OF E100 W OF STREET SE SE SEC 28 T15N R5E LANDS INCORP [EZ), CITY OF KEWANEE, Henry County, Illinois.

Location: On the North West corner of North East Street and East Sixth Street.

Dimensions: 100 feet from East to West and 201.5 feet from North to South.

Area: 20150 Square feet.

Existing buildings or uses: Misty's bar.

Current Zoning District: M-2 Manufacturing District, General.

Surrounding Zoning: M-2 Manufacturing District, General to the North and West. R-4 Two-Family Dwelling District to the South. R-2 One-Family Dwelling District to the East. B-3 Business Service & Wholesale District to the Southeast.

Existing Land Use: Heavy Industrial,

Proposed Land Use Map: Heavy Industrial.

Background Information:

Tracy Glasgo is leasing Misty's bar and is requesting to add a beer garden off the Northwest corner of the property. Please see her written narrative and site plan.

The property owner, John Beaman Sr., has signed the application giving Glasgo permission to seek the special use permit.

The City has no issue with the application and would suggest the following stipulations:

1. The Special Use Permit for a beer garden/outdoor eating area is granted to Tracy Glasgo, dba Misty's, and their assigns, only after inspection and approval by the City of Kewanee Building Official and City Manager.

2. The configuration and uses of various parts of the beer garden/outdoor eating area shall remain in substantial compliance with the floor plan submitted along with the petition for the Special Use Permit.

3. No package sale of liquor, or carryout sale of liquor is allowed.

4. The proposed beer garden/outdoor eating area shall comply with Chapter 111 Alcoholic Liquor and section 155.117 Beer Garden/Outdoor Eating Area of the City Code.

5. The licensee shall apply for required permits for the fence, building and any other work that requires permits and follow all inspection requirements.

6. Screening. The licensee shall provide a wall or fence with minimum height of six feet. 7. Any violation of the terms and condition of the Special Use Permit are subject to review and possible revocation by the Plan Commission and City Council.

8. Hours of operation. The beer garden/outdoor eating area shall be closed at 11:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, inclusive. The beer garden/outdoor eating area shall be closed at midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.

The Public hearing:

At 5:30 p.m. on July 23, 2025 the hearing for the requested Special Use Permit began. Tracy Glasgo was present to support the petition.

Sellers asked for a motion to consider the application.

Hasse made a motion to consider the application. Kuffel 2nd the motion.

Edwards read the background information.

Edwards added that he had conversations with Glasgo concerning outdoor entertainment and that Glasgo had stated she did not have plans for outdoor entertainment. Glasgo, being present to support the petition, confirmed that conversation.

Kuffel asked if she had any changes to her submitted play. Glasgo stated that she might change the size of the shelter to 14' x 24' but not to the overall size of the beer garden.

Sellers asked for confirmation on the location of the beer garden being at the Northwest side of the property. Glasgo confirmed the location.

Glasgo said she will be adding additional concrete parking surface to make up for the lost parking from putting in the beer garden.

Recommendation:

The Plan Commission recommends, by a vote of five in favor, none opposed, four absent, to approve the Special Use Permit.

Sellers asked for a motion to consider the stipulations.

Hasse made a motion to consider the application. Draminski 2nd the motion. Edwards read the stipulations.

Sellers asked for clarification on the fence location along the West side where there is a brick wall. Glasgo said she hasn't measured the height of the brick wall but install required fencing as needed.

Recommendation:

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

There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 5:10 p.m.

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