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City of O'Fallon Community Development Committee met June 9

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

1.1 CALL TO ORDER: 5:30 PM

1.2 ROLL CALL - Committee Members: Jessica Lotz, Chair (in person), Todd Roach, Vice Chair (in person), Ross Rosenberg (in person), Nathan Parchman (in person), Dennis Muyleart (in person), James Campbell (in person)

1.3 Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting – Motion was made by Rosenberg to approve minutes from the May 27, 2025, meeting, all ayes. Motion carried.

2 Items Requiring Council Action

2.1 Ordinance amending Ordinance 623, Zoning Districts of the City of O’Fallon, Illinois (Development Known As “Global Brew Tap House”) located at 455-B Regency Park Drive - Second Reading, No Changes – Committee Chair Lotz explained that this was a second reading of the Ordinance with no changes and no vote. The Ordinance will move to the June 16, 2025, City Council agenda for final approval.

2.2 Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Estoppel Certificate for the Property located at 1103 Central Park Drive, O'Fallon, Illinois – Community Development Director Greg Anderson stated the City of O’Fallon previously entered into a Redevelopment Agreement with O’Fallon Investment Partners, LLC in 2019 to support redevelopment activities at 1103 Central Park Drive, Total Access Urgent Care, located within The Shops at Richland Creek. George F. Saunders Enterprises, Inc. is now in the process of acquiring this property and has requested an Estoppel Certificate from the City as part of the transaction.

The certificate affirms that there are no outstanding obligations or defaults under the Redevelopment Agreement related to the property. Approval of the resolution will authorize the Mayor to execute the Estoppel Certificate on behalf of the City to facilitate the property transfer.

Ron Zelms asked if the Shops at Richland Creek was owned by the original developer. Director Anderson said the property is subdivided and each parcel is now owned separately.

Vern Malare stated he was not aware of the location. Director Anderson explained the location of Total Access Urgent Care.

Delisa Richards asked if there would be a change in use. Director Anderson stated that the petitioners have not indicated that there would be a change in use as a medical facility.

Councilmember Campbell made a motion to recommend approval of the Ordinance. Councilmember Parchman seconded the motion, and the motion passed with a vote of 6-0. The Resolution will move to the June 16, 2025, City Council agenda for approval.

2.3 Resolution approving a Preliminary Plat for the Subdivision known as "Bethel Grove" – Community Development Director Greg Anderson stated Bethel Grove received approval for a Planned Use for a 49.10-acre residential subdivision with 53 lots and development of 53 single-family units at the last City Council meeting. The Resolution to accept the preliminary plat is a technicality that must be completed to formally accept the plat. Councilmember Rosenberg made a motion to recommend approval of the Ordinance. Councilmember Campbell seconded the motion, and the motion passed with a vote of 6-0. The Resolution will move to the June 16, 2025, City Council agenda for approval.

3. Other Business

3.1 Community Development Update – Community Development Director Greg Anderson stated City staff will provide an update on the department and projects at the first meeting of every month.

Anderson shared the following update:

May Monthly Department Report:

• 99 building permits with a construction value of $6,730,402.54 were issued. This includes 16 new multi-family units in Lake St. Ellen.

• 280 occupancy inspections were completed in May 2025.

• 693 building inspections have been completed through May 2025.

• 1168 code enforcement actions were administered with an average of 20 days to abate the complaint.

Former Auto Mall Update:

The following tenants have been announced in the former auto mall located along Auto Court and New Car Drive. With these announcements, only three buildings remain vacant. The Public Works Department is working with Oates Associates to provide engineering services to prepare plans and project specifications for bids to complete patching along the public roadways in the former auto mall:

• Mers Goodwill - 106 Auto Court

• EquipmentShare - 117 Auto Court

• Richline Motorsports - 129 Auto Court

• Aloha Pools - 187 & 141 Auto Court (This use does not require zoning approval by the City Council. The anticipated opening is July 2025.)

• Q-Storage - 1690 New Car Drive (This use was approved by the City Council on June 2, 2025)

Park Place:

Sales contracts have been signed. The second site plan review has been completed. Staff is waiting on the engineers to provide revisions. The traffic study has been updated and sent to the Illinois Department of Transportation.

Artisan Gardens:

Construction has started on the clubhouse, building 1, building 2, and automobile garages. Multiple inspections have been completed on these buildings as they progress. The contractors are currently scheduling work to complete the turn lane on Central Park.

West O'Fallon Residential Facade Grant:

Five grants were awarded to residents of West O'Fallon. Two of the five grant awardees have had the work completed on their homes.

Next Planning Commission Meeting:

The next Planning Commission meeting will be held on June 24, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. The Planning Commission will review two Planned Use approvals.

• Full Circle Auto Services - 510 S. Lincoln Avenue: The applicant is seeking approval to amend the existing planned use for a building addition, pavement of the parking lot, and facade work.

• Old Collinsville Road Commercial Building: The applicant is seeking approval to rezone a parcel identified as "Proposed Commercial Lot" on the Lake St. Ellen - Phase 2 preliminary plat. The planned use would allow for the construction of a new 6,640 sq./ft. retail/office building.

Councilmember Rosenberg asked if the property on Old Collinsville Road had an address. Anderson stated it has not been assigned an address, but it is located along Old Collinsville Road north of the locksmith business.

Councilmember Rosenberg asked if the Park Place traffic study could be shared. Assistant City Administrator Grant Litteken stated it was a public document and could be shared.

Councilmember Rosenberg asked if the properties within the former auto mall were for sale or lease. Assistant City Administrator Grant Litteken stated that most of the properties have been purchased at this point.

4. Public Comments –

Ron Zelms thanked the committee for providing an update. Zelms asked for clarification on the number of permits and construction value. Chair Lotz stated that this includes all permits including pools, electrical, signage and solar.

Jerry Albrecht thanked the committee for providing an update and asked if it was available online. Chair Lotz said it is currently on BoardDocs.

Vern Malare stated that he appreciated the information and asked about lighting and road striping for future public safety and public works meetings. Malare also inquired about a project that former Mayor Roach was working with Sandy on regarding the disabled veterans exemption. Mayor Van Hook and Finance Director Sandy Evans stated that there is not any additional information to currently shared as there are a lot of moving parts with the state. Malare stated he would ask in the future.

MEETING ADJOURNED: 6:24 PM

NEXT MEETING: Monday, June 23, 2025

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