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City of Collinsville Planning Commission met Oct. 14

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City of Collinsville Planning Commission met Oct. 14.

Here are the minutes provided by the commission

Chairman Forneris calls the meeting to order with the following members present and answering roll call: Bechtle,  Forneris, Illies, Jackstadt, Klein, Popov. 

Absent: Rayho. 

Also present: Community Development Director Taylor, Senior Planner Yancey, Associate Planner Rice, and Recording  Secretary Robinson. 

SPEAKERS FROM THE FLOOR: 

None. 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 

Motion to approve the September 9, 2021, Planning Commission meeting minutes made by Popov, seconded by Klein. Vote: All Ayes (6-0). Motion Approved.  

PUBLIC HEARING: 

RZ 21-06 Dungeon Studios LLC (Rezoning) 

Motion to re-open Public Hearing made by Illies, seconded by Jackstadt. 

Vote: All Ayes (6-0). Motion Approved. 

Associate Planner Rice presents a request by Gerald Dusek to rezone property located at 2009 and 2011 Mall Street from  “B-2” Limited Commercial District to “P-B-2” Planned Limited Commercial District in order to permit the operation of a  Sound Recording Studio.  

Jackstadt confirms that this is an office condominium and if there would be any condo by-laws. Rice confirms that there  are three other owners and Staff has received approval from all owners.  

The applicant, Gerald Dusek, responds to the podium and is sworn in stating his name and address. He thanks the  commission for their time gives a brief background of his potential company. He advises that there is a dedicated parking  lot. The hours will be weekends all day, and a few nights during the week. Taylor states that if anyone is concerned with  noise, the City has adopted a sound ordinance that will be able to address it if there are any issues.  

Motion to close Public Hearing made by Jackstadt, seconded by Illies. 

Vote: All Ayes (6-0). Motion Approved. 

Motion to recommend approval made by Bechtle, seconded by Klein. 

Roll Call Vote: Ayes 5 (Bechtle, Forneris, Illies, Jackstadt, Popov); Abstain 1 (Klein). 

Motion Approved. 

TA 21-03 Residential Composting Regulations (Text Amendment) 

Motion to open Public Hearing made by Popov, seconded by Klein.  

Vote: All Ayes (6-0). Motion Approved. 

Associate Planner Rice presents a City-initiated request for approval of amendments to Section 17.060 – Supplementary  District Regulations of Title 17 (Zoning) of the City of Collinsville Code of Ordinances. 

Rice advises that Staff is recommending approval, however, is considering adding a size limitation that compost bins shall  not exceed five (5) feet in width, five (5) feet in height and five (5) feet in length. No permit will be required. Illies speaks about progression bins and if there are any regulations. Rice states there is no limit in the ordinance at this time, but it can be addressed if the Commission requests.  

Motion to close Public Hearing made by Popov, seconded by Klein. 

Vote: (6-0). Motion Approved. 

Motion to recommend approval with a size limitation for the structure height at five (5) foot maximum made by Popov,  seconded by Bechtle. 

Roll Call Vote: All Ayes (6-0).  

Motion Approved. 

NEW BUSINESS: 

Motion to amend the Planning Commission meeting schedule to cancel the November 11, 2021, meeting and add  meetings on November 4, 2021, and November 18, 2021, both being held at 6:30p.m. at the City of Collinsville City Hall. Community Development Director Taylor explains and discusses attendance.  

Motion made by Klein, seconded by Jackstadt.  

Roll Call Vote: All Ayes (6-0). Motion Approved. 

OLD BUSINESS: 

None 

STAFF REPORT: 

Community Development Director Taylor advises that the Zoning Practice Report for this month is reference Dynamic  Zoning.  

COMMENTS FROM COMMISSION MEMBERS: 

Commission members discuss the Halloween décor in the City, and the trash enclosure at Cane’s in Fairview Heights.  

ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA: 

Community Development Director Taylor advises the possible upcoming items on the next agenda that include: Malter (901 Vandalia) Rezoning and SUP; Embrey (514 W Main) Rezoning; Tarrant (745 Bond) Rezoning; Starbucks and  Urgent Care (400 Beltline) Rezoning and Site Plan.  

ADJOURNMENT: 

Motion to adjourn made by Jackstadt, seconded by Illies. 

Vote: All Ayes (6-0). Motion Approved 

Adjournment at 7:24 p.m. 

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