The Jackson County Zoning Exploration Subcommittee met Oct. 5 to review the citizens' survey response.
Here is the meeting's agenda, as provided by the county:
ZONING EXPLORATION SUBCOMMITTEE
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2016 5:00 PM
JACKSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE
Call to Order (4:05 PM)
Members Present: Chapman and Erbes
Members Absent: Peterson
Also Present: Gary Shafer
I. 16-1758 Presentation by Gary Shafer-SI Airport
Chapman gave a brief overview of what the Zoning Exploration Subcommittee has been doing and what their approach to this issue has been. Shafer thanked the subcommittee for inviting him to come talk with them. He then handed out a map showing the Road Development Plan for the Airport and one showing the Land Development Plan for the Airport. Shafer began with a bit of history of the Airport, it was developed in 1945. At that time there were only farms around the Airport. Shafer sees zoning as a way to protect people and business from incompatible development. Without zoning homeowners can move near the Airport or other businesses and this can lead to noise complaints and other issues. Land Use zoning can keep unwelcome development from causing issues. Currently the Airport has Hazard Zoning through the State of Illinois. This is zoning that controls the height of new development withi n a three to five mile radius of the Airport. This has been in place since 1976 and Shafer recommends that any zoning the County decides to adopt incorporate this Hazard zoning into the ordinance. Shafer explained the Airport Road Development Plan using the map he provided to show what the future plans are. Next, he went over the Airport Land Development Plan map, the Airport Master Plan and the Land Use Plan. Then he provided the subcommittee with some model language they can consider when it comes to Airport zoning. The language is what was adopted by the city of Carbondale when they extended their zoning limits and encompassed part of the Airport. Shafer then showed some maps that outline the zoning area of Carbondale and a map outlining future land use plans from the Carbondale Comprehensive Plan. He then encouraged continuing to explore the idea of zoning for the county. He also mentioned the idea of spot zoning and how it can be a good economic development tool. There was a discussion about which County Board districts the Airport is located in, Districts 1 & 4, followed by a discussion about economic development around the Airport and infrastructure that is already available. The subcommittee thanked Mr. Shafer for his time and material.
II. 16-1757 Review of Citizen Survey Responses
Chapman gave a brief explanation to Shafer about the Citizen Zoning Survey and the responses that have been received so far. The committee reviewed the updated response spreadsheet.
Citizen Comments
Old Business
New Business
The subcommittee discussed that when it was formed the Board suggested that the subcommittee provide a report on their progress in October. With this in mind the subcommittee would like to meet on October 11th at 4pm to work on a report to be presented to the Legislative & Public Safety committee about their findings so far. The committee coordinator will speak with Peterson to ensure her availability.
Approval of Minutes
III. 16-1756 September 20, 2016 Minutes
A motion was made by Erbes, seconded by Chapman, to approve the September 20, 2016
Minutes as presented. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
Adjourn (5:41 PM)
Erbes moved and Chapman seconded to adjourn, motion carried.
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