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LEE COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION William O'Keefe, Chairman Robert Logan, Vice Chairman James Book, Member John Hilleson, Member Wendy Ryerson, Member Chris Henkel, Zoning Officer Alice Henkel, Clerk The Lee County Planning Commission met on Monday, May 7, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. in the Lee County Courthouse, Dixon, Illinois. Chairman William O'Keefe called the meeting to order and took roll with the following members present: Robert Logan, James Book, John Hilleson, and Clerk, Alice Henkel. The first order of business was the approval of April 2007 minutes. John Hilleson made a motion to approve and James Book seconded it. All were in favor and the minutes were approved. Chairman O'Keefe asked if anyone present was not on the agenda and/or had questions or comments on anything not covered in the agenda (attached, List of Visitors, Exhibit A). Gary Burrs approached the board and presented his intentions to purchase a 9-acre parcel of farmland from his family. He has farmed the parcel for approximately 40 years and intends to keep farming the land. However, he only wants to purchase the land ifhe will be able to build his family home on the parcel. Mr. Burrs wants the board's opinion on whether they would waive the LESA, given the family-farm situation, because the LESA will score too high due the prime soil scores. Chairman O'Keefe suggested to Mr. Burrs that he only do a LESA on the 1-2 acres he intends to build on. He explained to Mr. Burrs that the board would be more willing to consider waiving the LESA if it is done only on the intended building site. If Mr. Burrs were to try to get the LESA waived on the entire 9 acres, the board would likely deny the waiver to prevent further construction on prime farmland. The next visitor to approach the board was Jennifer Dallas. She explained to the board that owner of the 1.6-acre lot next-door to her is building a garage to store equipment and house his vehicles for his business. The lot is currently zoned Ag-l, Rural Residential. Ms. Dallas feels this should be in commercial zone and doesn't understand how the owner is allowed to build. Discussion was held by the board and Mr. Henkel as far as how the current ordinance for Ag- 1, Rural Residential is written and how it applies to this 1.6 acre, ag-zoned lot. The board was not able to provide a resolution for Ms. Dallas, as the matter need to be further examined. Chairman O'Keefe advised Ms. Dallas to seek legal counsel should she wish to pursue stopping the construction of the garage. Chairman O'Keefe then asked Chris Henkel for the Report of Action from the Lee County Board from last month. Mr. Henkel reported that Petition No. 06-P-1433 by Stephen Haliczer to rezone a Ag-l parcel to R-2 for the purpose of an 8-lot subdivision was passed by the 1
County Board on a 20-8 vote. The parcel is located on the corner of Johnson Road and Howlett Road and is located in Willow Creek Township. Under new business was Petition No. 07-PC-50 by Stephen Haliczer and Deborah Haliczer, PPN #21-12-11-400-004, in Willow Creek Township was table until the June 2007 meeting of the Lee County Regional Planning Commission. Under old business was Dick Petit's concept plan for 5-acre lot subdivision for equestrian use near Franklin Creek Park in Franklin Grove. Stan Griffith, property owner, presented a letter to the planning commission from his attorney, Douglas Lee (attached, Exhibit B). As Mr. Griffith understood at the previous meeting, he was to acquire easement(s) that would connect the subdivision to the park, without having to use the main highway. However, Attorney Lee explains in his letter that the main highway may be used, legally, as a route to and from the subdivision and park. Attorney Lee also stated he and his client would continue to work on obtaining a more acceptable private route and that approval of the subdivision should not be delayed any further. After discussion was held regarding Attorney Lee's letter, Chairman O'Keefe stated he would like Mr. Petit, Mr. Griffith and Mr. Sullivan to work with the architect of the Greenways Trail Plan, Dean Sheaffer, to solidify a plan for a Greenways Trail that would connect the park to the subdivision. Robert Logan made a motion to adjourn the meeting and James Book seconded it. All were in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. 2 Respectfully submitted, Alice Henkel, clerk
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