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City of Loves Park Community Development Committee met June 25.

Here is the agenda provided by the committee:

1. Roll call and declaration of a quorum

2. Reading and approval of the minutes from the April 27, 2020 meeting

3. Report from the Community Development Department – None

4. Unfinished business – None

5. New business –

A. 5128 FOREST HILLS ROAD – A Zoning Map Amendment from the R1 (Single

Family Residential) Zoning District.

Staff Recommendation: Approval

ZBA Recommendation: Approval

B. 5373 PEBBLE CREEK TRAIL – A Special Use Permit for a church in the RU (Rural Urban) Zoning District.

Staff Recommendation: Approval w/ conditions

Conditions:

1. The Special Use Permit expires with the change in property ownership, or

discontinuance of Pebble Creek Church.

2. The owner is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and replacement of all

landscape materials. The plant materials and landscape bed areas shall be tended and maintained in a healthy growing condition and free from refuse, debris, and weeds at all times. Existing trees and shrubs shall be kept and maintained.

3. The dumpster enclosure shall be installed before the church opens to the public.

4. The Special Use Permit shall be revoked with verified complaints from adjacent property owners and/or local authorities.

ZBA Recommendation: Approval, same as above.

C. 1110 WINDSOR ROAD – A Special Use Permit for outside storage in the IG (Industrial General) Zoning District.

Staff Recommendation: Approval w/ conditions

Conditions:

1. The Special Use Permit expires with the change in property ownership or or discountenance of the pallet company.

2. Only the area designated for outside vehicle storage, according to the site Plan, can be used for that purpose. No additional areas may be created. There shall be no storage outside of the self storage units permitted.

3. Only licensed operable vehicles may be stored on the property, and in the designated parking areas for vehicles. Vehicles include passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles that do not require a CDL, recreational vehicles, and trailers. No pallets, construction or bulk materials are permitted to be stored in the area designated for vehicle and self storage.

4. The property owner shall continue the 6 foot high chain link fence the entire Length of the west property line, and remove all sections of the 12 foot high fence on Elm Street. All of the brush and overgrowth shall be removed. Chain link fence slats are not permitted.

5. The owner is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and replacement of all landscape materials. The plant materials and landscape bed areas shall be tended and maintained in a healthy growing condition and free from refuse, debris, and weeds at all times. Existing trees and shrubs that will be kept shall be pruned and integrated into the landscaping.

6. A protective guard rail or barrier shall be provided for the striped vehicle and self storage area. The striping and barrier shall be completed before the business opens to the public.

7. The Special Use Permit may be revoked with verified complaints from adjacent property owners or businesses.

8. Only 10 self storage units (10x10x8.5) or smaller are permitted.

9. The fence on the north and northeast part of the property needs to be repaired and maintained.

ZBA Recommendation: Approval, same as above

6. Public participation & comment -

Anyone who wishes to speak regarding a petition shall contact the Zoning Officer 24 hours preceding the scheduled meeting.

7. General discussion

8. Adjournment

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