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City of Carlyle Zoning Board Met Feb. 18.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

Roll Call/Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Bill Beckemeyer at 6 p.m. at Case Halstead Library located at 550 6th Street, Carlyle, IL 62231. Board members present included Bill Beckemeyer, Gene Jurgensmeyer, Kristine Siegler, Scott Rakers, and Chuck Simms. Matt Dannaman was absent. Others present included Les Boatright, Andy Brackett, and Martha Reinkensmeyer.

Approval of Minutes

After reviewing the minutes from the October 29, 2020 meeting, Scott Rakers made a motion to approve the minutes. Gene Jurgensmeyer seconded the motion. After a voice vote, all were found in favor.

Public Comments

There were no public comments.

Introduction of New Board Member

Andy introduced Kristine Siegler as the new addition to the Zoning Board. She has replaced Wilson Lappe. Andy added that Jenny Carpenter has also resigned from the Zoning Board. He and Judy will be searching for her replacement.

Variance Request

Doug Hails and Les Boatright are requesting approval from the Zoning Board to build a 2,040 square foot machine shop for a contracting business on an I-1 Industrial zoned lot with a 10,890 square foot lot area versus the required 20,000 square foot minimum lot area requirement per City Code 40-4-54. The request also includes a request for an 8’ side setback from the east property line and 21’ side setback from the west property line versus the required 25’ side setbacks per City Code 40-4-54 in an I-1 Industrial District within the City of Carlyle. The legal description of the property is Parcel ID 08-07-24-208-009 more commonly known as 1850 Washington Street, Carlyle, IL 62231.

Kristine Siegler questioned why the side of the shed with the smaller setback is on the residential side of the lot. Les Boatright stated that he would be willing to flip flop the shed plans, but the side of the shed with the larger setback will also have to contain a dumpster. It was determined that it would be better to leave the variance request as is. Gene Jurgensmeyer made a motion to send the variance request to Council as is. Kristine Siegler seconded the motion. After roll call, all were found in favor.

Old Business

There was no old business.

New Business

Andy stated that the Zoning Board will meet again on March 11, 2021, at 6 p.m. for another variance request.

Adjournment

With no further business to discuss, Scott Rakers made a motion to adjourn. Gene Jurgensmeyer seconded the motion. Finding all in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 6:14 p.m.

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