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City of Rockford Code & Regulation Committee met March 6.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

I. CALL TO ORDER

Attendee Name	Organization	Title	Status	Arrived
Tim Durkee	City of Rockford	Alderman	Present
Bill Rose	City of Rockford	Alderman	Present
Gabrielle Torina	City of Rockford	Alderman	Absent
Mark Bonne	City of Rockford	Alderman	Present

II. COMMITTEE REPORTS

1. 2023-27-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Traffic Commission's approval to repeal a 2-Hour parking restriction on the West Side of 6th Street from 4th Avenue to 5th Avenue. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.

There was no discussion on this item.

RESULT: APPROVED BY COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bill Rose, Alderman SECONDER: Mark Bonne, Alderman AYES: Tim Durkee, Bill Rose, Mark Bonne ABSENT: Gabrielle Torina

2. 2023-28-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Traffic Commission's approval for the removal of Section 16-162 from the City of Rockford Code of Ordinances. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.

There was no discussion on this item.

RESULT: APPROVED BY COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bill Rose, Alderman SECONDER: Mark Bonne, Alderman AYES: Tim Durkee, Bill Rose, Mark Bonne ABSENT: Gabrielle Torina

3. 2023-29-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Traffic Commission's approval to repeal the 2-Hour parking restriction on the north side of Locust Street from 45 feet west of N. Church Street to N. Court Street. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.

Ald. McNeely questioned the Traffic Committee's decision on this item. She expressed her concern about the churches in this area. Jeremy Carter, Traffic Engineer for the City of Rockford explained that parking will still be allowed.

RESULT: APPROVED BY COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bill Rose, Alderman SECONDER: Mark Bonne, Alderman AYES: Tim Durkee, Bill Rose, Mark Bonne ABSENT: Gabrielle Torina

4. 2023-30-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Traffic Commission's approval to repeal the 2-Hour parking restriction on the south side of Locust Street from N. Church Street to N. Court Street. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.

There was no discussion on this item.

RESULT: APPROVED BY COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Mark Bonne, Alderman SECONDER: Bill Rose, Alderman AYES: Tim Durkee, Bill Rose, Mark Bonne ABSENT: Gabrielle Torina

5. 2023-31-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Traffic Commission's approval requiring that traffic on Greenwood Avenue yield prior to entering the intersection of Vale Avenue and Greenwood Avenue. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.

Ald. Beach asked about the yield sign request. Mr. Carter explained that after Staff did some investigation concerning this request, they learned that there had been some accident history at this intersection. The Traffic Commission came to the conclusion that establishing who has the right-of-way would be a good first step. If this action does not work, the next step would be to install a stop sign.

RESULT: APPROVED BY COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Mark Bonne, Alderman SECONDER: Bill Rose, Alderman AYES: Tim Durkee, Bill Rose, Mark Bonne ABSENT: Gabrielle Torina

6. 2023-32-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Traffic Commission's recommendation that No Action be taken on the following items:

1. A request to establish 3-way stop control at the intersection of 25th Street and Rudeen Close.

2. A request to establish all-way stop control at the offset T intersection of 25th Street and Pleasant View Avenue.

3. A request to establish “No Parking Any Time” on the south side of Jacqueline Drive from Jacqueline Court to 200 feet west of Jacqueline Court.

4. A request to establish one-way stop control at the intersection of Reid Farm Road and Clovernook Road.

5. A request to establish one-way stop control at the intersection of Reid Farm Road and Academy Trail.

Ald. Durkee asked about the denial of a stop sign for Reid Farm Road and Clovernook, and Reid Farm Road and Academy Trail. Mr. Carter explain that there is no accident history at either location. Therefore, no stop sign is needed.

RESULT: APPROVED BY COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bill Rose, Alderman SECONDER: Mark Bonne, Alderman AYES: Tim Durkee, Bill Rose, Mark Bonne ABSENT: Gabrielle Torina

7. 2023-33-CR - Committee recommends approval of the Final Plat of No. 3 Aspling Subdivision.

There was no discussion on this item.

RESULT: APPROVED BY COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Mark Bonne, Alderman SECONDER: Bill Rose, Alderman AYES: Tim Durkee, Bill Rose, Mark Bonne ABSENT: Gabrielle Torina

8. 2023-34-CR - Committee recommends approval of the Final Plat No. 2 of Fairway Greens Subdivision.

There was no discussion on this item.

RESULT: APPROVED BY COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Mark Bonne, Alderman SECONDER: Bill Rose, Alderman AYES: Tim Durkee, Bill Rose, Mark Bonne ABSENT: Gabrielle Torina

9. 2023-35-CR - The vote to approve the committee report was 2 to 1 which resulted in a denial (due to receiving less than three affirmative votes). The Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board's recommendation was for an approval for the Sale of Packaged Beer and Wine (Class PKG) in conjunction with a carryout restaurant in a C-3, General Commercial Zoning District at 109 Showplace Drive, Suite 133 (Leslie Reinbach/Strictly Business Corp. dba Via Sofia’s Italian Kitchen/Applicant). Subject to conditions. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.

A MOTION was made by Ald. Rose to SUSTAIN LTAB. The motion was SECONDED by Ald. Bonne. Ald. McNeely wondered if this business would interfere with business at the Casino. She expressed that she does not support this request. Ald. Bonne noted that Staff recommends denial of this request. Scott Capovilla, Planning and Zoning Manager for the City of Rockford stated that the sole purpose of the business is carry-out. Staff is concerned about carry-out liquor. Ald. Durkee noted that he has no opposition to this request.

The MOTION CARRIED by a vote of 2-1, which results in a DENIAL of the request.

RESULT: SUSTAINED

10. 2023-36-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board's denial for the Sale of Tobacco Products in conjunction with a tobacco store and gift shop in a C-2, Limited Commercial Zoning District at 312 North Alpine Road, Suite 104 (Ali Hamood/Alliance Tobacco & Vape, Inc., dba Alliance Tobacco & Vape/Applicant).

A MOTION was made by Ald. Rose to SUSTAIN LTAB. The motion was SECONDED by Bonne. Ald. Durkee questioned the denial of this request by the Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board. Mr. Capovilla explained that the two (2) businesses that are listed have changed ownership.

RESULT: SUSTAINED

11. 2023-37-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board's approval for:

a. The Sale of Beer and Wine by the Drink (Class NG-WB); and

b. The Sale of Packaged Beer and Wine (Class PKG) in conjunction with a craft brewery/pub, restaurant, beer garden with outdoor seating and 100% stock purchase in a C-4, Urban Mixed Use Zoning District at 215 and 217 East State Street (Anne D’Astice/Joseph Frank D’Astice/Carlyle Brewing Company, Inc. dba Carlyle Brewing Company, Inc./Applicants). Subject to conditions. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.

A MOTION was made by Ald. Bonne to SUSTAIN LTAB. The motion was SECONDED by Ald. Rose. Approval is subject to the following conditions:

1. Meet all applicable Building and Fire Codes

2. Compliance with all City of Rockford Code of Ordinances including Liquor Codes

3. Submittal of a revised interior floor plan accurately identifying the areas of the pub showing chairs and tables in the pub, seating for the bar area, and seating in the beer garden for Staff review and approval

4. The sale of liquor by the drink shall be limited to the submitted Exhibit E and the approved revised interior floor plan approved by Staff

5. The hours of operation shall be limited to Monday through Sunday 8 a.m. -2 a.m.

6. The proposed use and facility is prohibited from having any video gaming machines

7. Window display signage is limited to 20% of window area

8. The windows shall not be covered with bars or other devices that block the windows

9. Any pending general ordinance case(s) must be resolved prior to issuance of the license

10. All outstanding general ordinance fines must be paid prior to issuance of the license

11. All conditions must be met prior to establishment of use

RESULT: SUSTAINED

III. RESOLUTIONS

1. 2023-36-R - Committee recommends approval of the St. Patrick's Day Parade.

This event is scheduled for Saturday, March 11th from noon – 5 p.m. The parade step off time will be at 3 p.m.

Ald. McNeely asked if the organization was being charged for any city services.

Martin Bloom, Project Manager for the City of Rockford stated that the organizers pay for police services. Ald. Tuneberg asked if there would be alcohol at this event. Mr. Bloom stated that there would not be alcohol at the parade itself, but there will be alcohol at the St. Patrick's Day party, which will be held after the event.

RESULT: APPROVED BY COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Mark Bonne, Alderman SECONDER: Bill Rose, Alderman AYES: Tim Durkee, Bill Rose, Mark Bonne ABSENT: Gabrielle Torina

2. 2023-37-R - Committee recommends approval of the Memorial Day Parade.

This event is scheduled for Monday, May 29th from 8 a.m. – Noon. The parade step off time will be 9 a.m.

There was no discussion on this item.

With no further business before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned.

RESULT: APPROVED BY COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bill Rose, Alderman SECONDER: Mark Bonne, Alderman AYES: Tim Durkee, Bill Rose, Mark Bonne ABSENT: Gabrielle Torina

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