Village of New Lenox

The commission reviewed and approved the final plat for the Crossroads Sports Complex Second Re-Subdivision, which involves increasing the size of one lot to accommodate a hotel. Additionally, the commission approved the preliminary and final plat for the Greg Lewis Subdivision, facilitating the construction of a new Water Resource Recovery Facility and future park district development, including dedications of right-of-way for road widening and new parkway access.

The Board of Appeals conducted a reconsideration of a variance request for a property located at 111 Central Road regarding a reduced front yard setback for a proposed covered porch. The discussion focused on whether the project met zoning criteria, the potential for future enclosure of the porch, and the need for updated zoning ordinances to better accommodate older, established lots within the Village. Following the deliberation, a motion to deny the variance failed, and a subsequent motion to approve the variance for the reduced front yard setback was passed.

The Board received a presentation from Silver Cross Hospital, proclaimed May as Motorcycle Awareness Month, and held a public hearing on an annexation agreement for 109 Williams Street. The Board approved ordinances for zoning amendments, a development agreement for Cherry Hill Laraway LLC, and rezoning, along with resolutions for off-site water main escrow, MFT project street resurfacing, engineering contracts, writing off uncollectible utility accounts, and easements. Additionally, the Board authorized various agreements, including telecommunications audits, utility and license agreements, and purchases for the Crossroads Sports Complex, while rejecting bids for the Schoolhouse Road Water Tower project and approving bi-monthly disbursements.

The meeting included the swearing-in ceremony for a new police officer, followed by a public hearing regarding the annexation, rezoning, and preliminary PUD plat for the Cedar Point property. The board also approved a consent agenda covering various items such as liquor licenses, park and public works equipment purchases, and professional service contracts. Additionally, the board conducted a first reading for ordinances related to the Cedar Point development and a zoning variance for a residential property on Central Road.

The board held a public hearing regarding two variance requests for 111 Central Road. The first request, for a covered front porch encroaching into the front yard setback, was discussed extensively with concerns raised by staff regarding potential precedent-setting impacts and the criteria for granting a variance. The board also reviewed a second request to legally establish a non-conforming separation distance between the detached garage and the principal structure. The board voted to approve the garage separation variance, while the vote on the porch variance resulted in a tie, requiring further legal clarification.