The city of Highland Combined Planning and Zoning Board met Jan. 4 to host a public hearing for requests.
Here are the meeting's minutes, as provided by the board:
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City of Highland
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BUILDING AND ZONING DIVISION
City of Highland
Combined Planning and Zoning Board
Minutes of the January 4, 2017 Meeting
Chairperson Korte called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present were, Harlan,
Koehnemann, Lodes, J Korte, Vance, and B Korte. Gallatin was absent. Also present were City
Attorney Long, Asst City Manager Peck, Chief Building & Zoning Official Limestall, Code
Enforcement Stock, and Recording Secretary Walter. 3 Citizens were present.
Minutes
The minutes of the December 7, 2016 meeting were approved with no corrections or additions.
Public Comment
Chairperson Korte opened the Public Comment section. There were no comments from those in
attendance. The Public Comment Section was closed. All attendees wishing to speak were sworn
in.
Public Hearing
Chairperson Korte opened the Public Hearing for a rezoning request by Kathy Tilson, 601 Zschokke
St Highland IL for the property located at 1308 8th St Highland IL. Tilson was present to answer any
questions. Limestall explained Ms. Tilson wishes to rezone the property from C2- Central Business
to R1D-Single Family to construct a single family residence on the property. Due to the current C2-
Central Business zoning classification it is not an allowed use. The area is predominately residential
and R1D-Single Family zoning is across the street so it would not be considered spot zoning.
There was no opposition from those in attendance. Vance questioned why this was zoned C2 in the
first place. Limestall responded that it was zoned that way in the late 70’s early 80’s with 8th St
being the boundary line. Hearing nothing further Korte closed the Public Hearing. Limestall stated
city staff has reviewed all the documents. The request is in compliance with the City’s
requirements and suggests approval of the rezoning as submitted. Korte opened the discussion.
Hearing no comments from the board members Korte closed the discussion. Motion made by
Vance to approve the rezoning as submitted. Seconded by Harlan. Motion carried.
Chairperson Korte opened the Public Hearing for a rezoning request by Steve Schmitt 3438 St Rt
160 Highland IL for a one acre parcel of ground located at the NE ¼ of the SE ¼ of Sec 31, T4N, R5W
of the 3rd PM City of Highland Illinois, Madison County, Illinois PIN# 02-1-18-31-00-000-009.001.
2610 Plaza Drive - P.O. Box 218 Highland, Illinois 62249-0218
Phone (618) 654-7115 Fax (618) 654-1901 www.highlandil.gov
Steve Schmitt Jr was present to answer questions. Limestall explained this request is to rezone the
property from R1C Single Family Residence to C3 Highway Business to allow a car storage parking
lot. This will only be used for storage of new cars and no buildings, lighting, or transactions will
occur on the property. However, the parcel will be fenced in. The parcel of ground to the east is
zoned C3- Highway Business so it would not be considered spot zoning. B Korte expressed concern
that once the parcel is rezoned anything within that zoning classification can go there and it may
not fit the Comprehensive Plan. Steve Schmitt Jr. stated his family owns the entire 28 acre tract of
land so they would have control of the use. Their dealership has run out of room to store cars and
they need to expand. Schmitt asked if the rezoning could be for a set amount of time. Attorney
Long stated that would not be feasible. Harlan stated there is residential use all around and was
concerned about the impact on them. The board discussed several other options, including
possibly tabling the request until further information could be provided. There was no opposition
from those in attendance. Hearing nothing further Korte closed the Public Hearing. Korte opened
the discussion. Hearing no further comments from the board members Korte closed the discussion.
Limestall stated city staff has reviewed all the documents. The request is in compliance with the
City’s requirements and suggests approval of the request as submitted.
Motion made by Lodes to table the request. Seconded by Vance. Roll call taken. All voted yes.
Motion to table carried.
Adjournment at 7:40 pm.
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