Kankakee County Planning, Zoning and Agriculture Committee met May 22.
Here is the agenda provided by the committee:
Members Present
Mr. Olthoff, Mr. Fetherling, Mr. Washington, Ms. Peters, Ms. Dunbar, Mr. Payton, Mr. Fairfield, Mr. Swanson, Mr. Smith and Mr. Dunnill
Members Absent
Mr. Tholen, Ms. Polk, Mr. Kinzinger, and Mr. Dunnill
In Attendance
Board Members
Mr. Wheeler
Department Heads
Delbert Skimerhorn, Ben Wilson and Geoff Olsen
Media
None
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
The meeting was called to order by the Committee Chairman, Mr. Olthoff, at 9:00 a.m. Quorum present.
2. Public Comment
Larry Serene of Kankakee spoke in favor of the requested zoning change on the agenda.
3. Approval of Minutes: April 17, 2019
Ms. Peters made a motion to approve the minutes, and Mr. Fetherling seconded it. Motion carried with a voice vote.
4. Building
Building Report: April 2019
Mr. Skimerhorn reviewed and discussed the April 2019 report with the committee. There were a total of 98 permits collected.
Mr. Payton made a motion to approve the report, and Mr. Smith seconded it. Motion carried with a voice vote.
Stormwater /MS4 Program Discussion
Mr. Skimerhorn asked the committee if there are any stormwater issues that they would like to discuss or make him aware of.
Ms. Dunbar commented that she appreciated Mr. Skimerhorn getting the city involved on her request because they have started to work on it.
5. Planning
• HP18-02; Daniel Paddock House Landmark Nomination (1042 E Court St., Kankakee)
Ms. Sadler reviewed and discussed the land marking of the property to the committee. The Historical Preservation Commission held a public meeting on February 26th, where it was approved 7-0. Also, City Council approved the land marking of the property on May 6th.
Ms. Dunbar made the motion to approve HP18-02, and Ms. Peters seconded it. Motion carried with a voice vote.
6. Zoning
• ZBA Case#19-03; request for a Rezoning from A1-Agriculture District to A2-Agriculture Estates District on a parcel generally situated in Section 31 of Salina Township. The petitions are Trinity Lutheran Church Herscher and Zion Lutheran Church Bonfield, property owners and applicants.
Mr. Skimerhorn advised that the request is a rezoning request. The case was heard before the Zoning Board of Appeals on May 13th and voted 4-0 to approve the request. There was no objection.
Mr. Smith made the motion to approve ZBA Case #19-03, and Mr. Fetherling seconded it.
Mr. Smith advised that he has spoken with the neighbors in that area, the ones closest and there were not any objections.
Mr. Olthoff asked how long it is in effect that the land could not be sold.
Ms. Dunbar confirmed that there is a deed restriction and it runs with the land.
Motion carried with a voice vote.
• Appointment of Jason J. O’Connor to Zoning Board of Appeals
Mr. Swanson made a motion to approve the appointment, and Mr. Fairfield seconded it.
Mr. Fetherling asked what part of the county Mr. O’Connor was from.
Mr. Olthoff confirmed it is Limestone Township.
Mr. Fetherling asked if the Manteno area was represented again within the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Mr. Skimerhorn confirmed they have not and this appointment is to replace Mr. Ed Meents who was from Limestone.
Motion carried with a voice vote.
7. Transportation
• Rural Transit Update
Mr. Olsen updated the committee on the Rural Transit.
• Title IV Plan
Mr. Olsen advised of the correction that is a Title VI Plan
Mr. Olsen advised that this is an IDOT requirement and the Title IV Plan needs to be adopted in order to receive federal funding. This is a non-discrimination plan that is required, although we already have these in the policy, IDOT and federal agencies want the Title VI in the plans.
Mr. Olsen advised that Mr. Kinzinger requested that religion be included in the plan.
Mr. Olsen included religion in the Title VI Plan that was disbursed to the committee electronically to review.
Mr. Wheeler asked if Title VI includes the language of religion. His concern is that the language would need to be redone if it is not exactly the same.
Mr. Olsen advised that Title VI is specific to race, color, and national origin. Title VI does not include any other factors. This particular policy is taken from Broomfield, Colorado.
Mr. Wheeler stated that this committee could approve adopting the Title Vi plan, but then it would get sent to the Executive Committee. That is because that is the legislative committee. Between now and then, the language would need to go to the State’s Attorney’s office for review.
The Committee agreed with Mr. Wheeler.
Mr. Wilson stated that under the civil rights act, Title VII is the religion, or creed portion of that. Title VI is race and national origin, while VII is religion. We could adopt VII also, that would cover the second tier.
Mr. Olthoff asked if this would need to get brought back to PZA.
Mr. Wheeler stated that between now and Executive we need to make sure exactly what the language needs to be. This committee can adopt Title VI and when we go to Executive, we can discuss further.
The Committee agreed.
Ms. Dunbar made the motion to adopt the Title VI plan and send to Executive for review, Mr. Payton seconded it. Motion carried with a voice vote.
• Transportation & Economic Development Coordinator – Update
Mr. Wilson updated the committee on the progress of his position and advised that he will continue updated the board members.
Mr. Olthoff asked if the light at the intersection for CSL is going as planned.
Mr. Wilson advised that there is a target date of June 1st and his department is working with IDOT.
Mr. Wheeler stated that the County has conference calls with IDOT and CSL every Friday and the state is engaged at the highest levels.
Mr. Olthoff asked if the overpass at St. George Road has an end date. Mr. Skimerhorn advised that project is just getting started.
8. Old Business 9. New Business
10. Adjournment
Mr. Washington made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:21 a.m., and Ms. Peters seconded it. Motion carried with a voice vote.
http://www.co.kankakee.il.us/files/committees/pza_52219.pdf
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