Aug 29, 2013BoardMeeting
BoardChampaign County Zoning Board of Appeals Regular Meeting
The Board discussed public hearings for two zoning cases involving a request to amend the Zoning Map to change the zoning district designation from B-5 Central Business to R-1 Single Family Residence, and a request to authorize multiple principal uses on a lot including a heating and cooling contractor facility and self-storage warehouses. Key discussion topics included land use policies, compatibility with the municipal comprehensive plan, infrastructure adequacy, drainage district easements, and the appropriateness of the proposed site for the intended use. The Board evaluated findings related to farmland preservation, urban growth, public health and safety, and energy efficiency, and agreed to continue the cases to a future meeting.