TOWN OF NORMAL PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
THURSDAY, JULY 6, 2006, 5:00 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING, CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
100 E. PHOENIX AVE., NORMAL, IL
Members Present:
Ms. Moonan, Mr. Sender, Mr. Swanlund, Mr. Boser and Ms. Struck
Members Absent:
Mr. Bartley and Mr. Feid
Others Present:
Mr. Mahrt, Corporation Counsel, Ms. Davison, Town Planner, Mr. Troemel, Director of Inspections, Mr. Brown, Town Engineer, Mr. Hall, Public Works Director and Ms. McHenry, Office Associate
Call to Order:
Chairperson Moonan called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. and noted a quorum was present.
Approval of Minutes:
Minutes of the June 8, 2006, meeting were approved as submitted.
Public Hearing:
- 06-07-20-PC: Preliminary Subdivision Plan, Northwest
corner of Emeline and Warriner St.
Ms. Davison reviewed the staff report. She said that there was just under 9 acres that is presently divided into two lots. They want to subdivide into four lots. There is no proposed site plan at this time. The requested waiver for the transitional yard to the north will not be addressed at this time.
Mr. Troemel said that the applicant gave 15’ to the adjacent property owners to the north to address the transitional yard issue.
Ms. Davison said that Engineering was okay with the waiver for a sidewalk on Warriner St. Mr. Brown said that there were no other sidewalks on Warriner St.
Mr. Jim Gumm, 1313 Clover Lane, Normal, IL, was sworn in by Chairperson Moonan. Mr. Gumm said that he did not know anything about the 15’ of property dedicated to him other than from other neighbors. He asked if they could clear out the trees.
Mr. Troemel said that there were no plans for the site at this time.
Mr. Chris Ahillen, 1311 Clover Lane, Normal, IL, was sworn in by Chairperson Moonan. Mr. Ahillen said that he spoke with Mr. Wilson, the subject property owner’s attorney, and he told him that the Town required them to give them the land.
There was discussion on the 15’ land dedication and whether it actually took place and the 15’ transitional yard requirement. Mr. Troemel said that the transitional yard requirement would be addressed at the site plan review.
Ms. Struck asked if the homeowners could have a copy of permitted uses in M1 zoning. Mr. Troemel said that he could give them copies and it was also available on-line.
Mr. Gumm said that it would be nice to have the area taken care of better.
Mr. Jeremy Schreck, Land Engineers, 709 E. Douglas, Bloomington, IL, was sworn in by Chairperson Moonan. Mr. Schreck gave some history on the property. Mr. Troemel asked if he had any knowledge of the land transfer. Mr. Schreck said that they surveyed the land and 15’ was to be conveyed to the adjacent land owners. He said that the actual conveyance was to be handled by attorney Mike Wilson.
Mr. Mahrt said that this was a separate issue and it would be addressed at the site plan review.
Mr. Boser moved, seconded by Mr. Swanlund, to recommend approval of the application with Staff recommendations to Council.
Ayes: Mr. Sender, Mr. Swanlund, Mr. Boser, Ms. Struck and Ms. Moonan
Nays: None
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Troemel said that Staff would find out about the 15’ land conveyance.
Other Business:
None
Adjournment:
There being no further business, Mr. Boser moved, seconded by
Ms. Struck, to adjourn the meeting at 5:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sheila McHenry
Office Associate