Zoning Board of Appeals

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Agenda — 16 items

1. 1 The following represents, in general, the chronological order of proceedings at the City
2. I. CALL TO ORDER
3. 3 The meeting was called to order at 5:35 P.M.
4. II. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5. 1. ZBA 023-26 1660 South Mulford Road, Applicant Alsos Behavioral Health, Ward 1 26-01099 Laid Over
6. 2. ZBA 028-26 910 20th Avenue, Applicant Jeffrey P. McBride, Ward 11 26-01100 Recommend for approval
7. 7 Present: ZBA Members: Jennifer Smith, Tim Bragg, Craig Sockwell, Joel Zirkle, Tom Fabiano, Kristine Geddes Absent: Jennifer Spencer Staff: Scott Capovilla – Planning & Zoning Manager Jeremy Carter – Traffic & Development Engineer Anthony Cisneros - Assistant City Attorney II Michael Schnaper - Fire Prevention Traci Madison - Administrative Assistant Others: Kyaton Shanklin - Court Stenographer, Applicants and interested parties
8. 8 FINDINGS OF FACT FOR APPROVAL OF A VARIATION TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM IMPERVIOUS SURFACE RATIO FROM 50% TO 64% TO ALLOW AN ADDITION TO THE HOUSE IN A R-2, TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT LOCATED AT 910 20TH AVENUE Approval of this Variation is based upon the following findings: 1. Because of the particular physical surroundings, shape, or topographical conditions of the specific property involved, a particular hardship to the owner would result, as distinguished from a mere inconvenience, if the strict letter of the regulations were to be carried out. 2. The conditions upon which a petition for this Variation is based are unique to the property for which the Variation is sought and are applicable, generally, to other property within the same zoning classification. 3. The purpose of this Variation is not based exclusively upon a desire to increase the value or income potential of the property. 4. The alleged difficulty or hardship is caused by this Ordinance and has not been created by any person presently having an interest in the property or by any predecessor in title. 5. The granting of this Variation will not be detrimental to the public welfare, or injury to other property or improvements in the neighborhood in which the property is located. 6. The proposed Variation will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property, or substantially increase the congestion of the public streets, or increase the danger of fire, or endanger the public safety, or substantially diminish or impair the property values within the neighborhood. 7. The proposed Variation does comply with the spirit and intent of restrictions imposed by this Ordinance.
9. III. NEW BUSINESS
10. 9 A MOTION was made by Joel Zirkle to APPROVE the August 18, 2026, meeting minutes. The motion was SECONDED by Craig Sockwell and CARRIED by a vote of 4-0-2 with Tom Fabiano and Kristine Geddes abstaining.
11. 1. ZBA 033-26 1810 and 1818 Morgan Street, Applicant Torry Williams, Ward 5 26-01101 Approved by committee
12. 12 FINDINGS OF FACT FOR APPROVAL OF A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT I-1, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICT TO C-3, GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT LOCATED AT 29XX SOUTH MAIN STREET Approval of this Zoning Map Amendment is based upon the following findings: 1). The proposed Zoning Map change is consistent with Article II, Intent and Purpose, of the Rockford Zoning Ordinance for the following reasons: a. This proposal promotes the health, safety, comfort, convenience, morals and general welfare for the citizens of Rockford because it is consistent with the comprehensive plan and surrounding uses; b. This proposal protects the character, scale and stability of the adjacent residential area because the proposed development will meet all development requirements of this site; and c. The proposed map amendment would be consistent with the zoning district and uses. 2). The proposed Zoning Map Amendment is consistent with the approved general plan, the Year 2040 Plan, for the area. The 2040 Plan designates this property as Commercial & Retail.
13. IV. ADJOURNMENT
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15. 20 FINDINGS OF FACT FOR APPROVAL OF A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT FROM R-1, SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT TO I-1, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICT LOCATED AT 1810 AND 1818 MORGAN STREET Approval of this Zoning Map Amendment is based upon the following findings: 1). The proposed Zoning Map change is consistent with Article II, Intent and Purpose, of the Rockford Zoning Ordinance for the following reasons: a. This proposal promotes the health, safety, comfort, convenience, morals and general welfare for the citizens of Rockford because it is consistent with the comprehensive plan and surrounding uses; b. This proposal protects the character, scale and stability of the residential because the proposed development will meet all development requirements of this site; and c. The proposed map amendment would allow for a reasonable development to take place consistent with the zoning district. 2). The proposed Zoning Map Amendment is consistent with the approved general plan, the Year 2040 Plan, for the area. The 2040 Plan designates this property as Industrial & Utilities. FINDINGS OF FACT FOR APPROVAL OF A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR THE TRUCKING COMPANY WITH OUTDOOR STORAGE FOR TEN (10) SEMI-TRUCKS AND TRAILERS INAN I-1, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICT LOCATED AT 1810 AND 1818 MORGAN STREET Approval of this Special Use Permit is based upon the following findings: 1. The establishment, maintenance or operation of the Special Use Permit will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, morals, comfort or general welfare of the community. 2. The Special Use Permit will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity for the purposes already permitted and will not substantially diminish or impair property values within the neighborhood. 3. The establishment of the special use will not impede the normal or orderly development and improvement of the surrounding property for uses permitted in the district. 4. Adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and/or necessary facilities have been, are being, or will be provided. 5. Adequate measures have been or will be taken to provide ingress or egress so designed as to minimize traffic congestion in the public streets. 6. The special use does conform to the applicable regulations of the I-1 District in which it is located.
16. 26 The meeting was adjourned at 6:18 pm.

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