City of Rockford Code & Regulation Committee met Feb. 14.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
I. CALL TO ORDER
| Attendee Name | Organization | Title | Status | Arrived |
| Tim Durkee | City of Rockford | Alderman | Absent | |
| Bill Rose | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present | |
| Tuffy Quinonez | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present | |
| Gabrielle Torina | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present | |
| Mark Bonne | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present |
The invocation was given by Chaplain Roy Whitmore.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
John Brantley quoted scripture. He thanked the Rockford Public Library for working with the youth in his program. He also talked about the importance of teaching children about Black History. Lastly, Mr. Brantley commented on the coronavirus epidemic and masks, his planned trip to the Underground Railroad, and his discontentment with Mercy Hospital's closing of their facility on Rockton Avenue.
Rev. Earl Dotson spoke about economic development and moral values.
II. COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Committee recommends sustaining the Zoning Board of Appeals recommendation of denial for a Special Use Permit for a used car lot in a C-4, Urban Mixed-Use Zoning District at 601 East Jefferson Street (Attorney Andrew Vella for Jose F. Serrrano/Applicant). (LAID OVER FEBRUARY 22, 2022)
A MOTION was made by Ald. Bonne to SUSTAIN ZBA. The motion was SECONDED by Ald. Torina.
| RESULT: SUSTAINED |
a. Zoning Map Amendment from Winnebago County RMH and CC to City R-3, Multi-family Residential; and
b. Special Use Permit for a mobile home park in an R-3, Multi-family Residential Zoning District at 4650, 4680, 47xx, 48xx, 4848 and 49xx South Main Street. (Saratoga Group, Inc./Applicant).
Subject to conditions. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.
A MOTION was made by Ald. Torina to SUSTAIN ZBA. The motion was SECONDED by Ald. Rose.
| RESULT: SUSTAINED |
A MOTION was made by Ald. Torina for APPROVAL of the annexation. The motion was SECONDED by Ald. Quinonez, and CARRIED by a vote of 4-0.
| RESULT: APPROVED BY COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Bill Rose, Tuffy Quinonez, Gabrielle Torina, Mark Bonne ABSENT: Tim Durkee |
1. 2022-25-R - Committee recommends approval of the Irish Marching Society St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
This event is scheduled for Saturday, March 12, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. with parade step off at 3:00 p.m. (The parade will follow the traditional route beginning at 7th St. and 5th Ave.; north on 7th St. to State St.; west on State to Madison; north on Madison St. ending at Prairie St.)
There were no questions, or concerns regarding this item.
| RESULT: APPROVED BY COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Bill Rose, Tuffy Quinonez, Gabrielle Torina, Mark Bonne ABSENT: Tim Durkee |
This event is scheduled for 5/4/22, 5/29/22, 6/1/22, 7/4/22, 7/6/22, 8/3/22, 9/4/22, 9/7/22, and 10/5/22 from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (Corner of Walnut and N. 2nd St. - Old City Body lot)
There were no questions, or concerns regarding this item.
| RESULT: APPROVED BY COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Bill Rose, Tuffy Quinonez, Gabrielle Torina, Mark Bonne ABSENT: Tim Durkee |
This event is scheduled for June 3rd & 4th, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (303 N. Main St. in front of SupplyCore Bldg.)
There were no questions, or concerns regarding this item.
| RESULT: APPROVED BY COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Bill Rose, Tuffy Quinonez, Gabrielle Torina, Mark Bonne ABSENT: Tim Durkee |
This event is scheduled for Sunday February 27, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (100 block of N. Main St.)
There were no questions, or concerns regarding this item. Ald. Torina abstained from voting on this item.
With no further business before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned.
| RESULT: APPROVED BY COMMITTEE [3 TO 0]
AYES: Bill Rose, Tuffy Quinonez, Mark Bonne ABSTAIN: Gabrielle Torina ABSENT: Tim Durkee |
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