Campton Hills Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals met Monday, Nov. 14.
To hear appeals on zoning orders, requirements, and recommend variations to the Village Board. Also prepare and recommend to the Village Board a comprehensive plan, zoning, text, and map amendments, and special use permits.
Here are the minutes as provided by Campton Hills:
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE PLAN COMMISSION | ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS OF THE VILLAGE OF CAMPTON HILLS NOVEMBER 14, 20167:00 P.M.
VILLAGE HALL 40W270 LAFOX ROAD, STE B CAMPTON HILLS, ILLINOIS
Call to Order
Chairperson Carpenter called the Meeting to Order at 7:08pm
Roll Call
Clerk Girka called the Roll: Present: Members: Carpenter, Brauer, Pree, White Eagle, Dragoo arrived at 7:16pm, Phillips arrived at 8:32pm
Public Comments
Trustee Tyrrell was present and reminded the Commission members that publishing an annual calendar for regularly scheduled meetings is a requirement and the deadline for posting that information is approaching.
Motion to approve the September 26, 2016 Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals meeting minutes made by Member Pree; seconded by Member. White Roli Cali Vote:
4-Ayes: Members: Carpenter, Brauer, Pree, White Eagle
0-Nays
Motion Carried.
Discussion on Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance
Discussion ensued:
Chairperson Carpenter presented an update he received from Administrator Searl regarding the Camiro's status. o Review of the ordinance would be possible by the end of November 2016. O Steering committee release would be in early 2017.
Comprehensive Plan
i. Review of principles, policies and strategies
ii. Status of each strategy
Discussion ensued:
Member White Eagle opened discussion by reading the mission statement of the Planning Commission, and talked about the need to refocus on that mission Statement. Chairperson Carpenter spoke about the steps taken in the past the suggestions being submitted and the Commission's lack of input into the Comprehensive Plan. a Member Pree talked about how Ordinances bring a Comprehensive Plan to life.
Member Pree suggested it is time to review the Comprehensive Plan and talk about changes to it that may be necessary. Member Dragoo spoke about the Commissions responsibility to build off the Comprehensive Plan, and bring recommendations to the Village Board to consider. Trustee Tyrrell talked about the lack of direction given to this Commission. He also pointed out that the Comprehensive Plan is a guideline, a high view of what is desired to be accomplished. The Ordinances give enforcement and continuity overall for the Village. Member Brauer talked about the importance of maybe having an overlay map that shows the water recharge areas so the Commission could better understand what to protect and what to suggest be open for development. Consensus was reached that the Commission will focus its effort on very specific items and present solid actionable recommendations to the Village Board. Members agreed that the next Meeting's agenda would focus on water resources and members should come back with recommendations and or corrections.
7. Additional Discussion items from Commission members
Chairperson Carpenter asked members to recommend people to join the Commission.
8. Motion to adjourn at 8:53pm made by Member White Eagle seconded by Member
Brauer Voice Vote:
6-Ayes 0-Nays
Motion Carried.
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