City of Columbia Plan Commission met Jan. 9.
Here are the minutes provided by the commission:
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Plan Commission meeting of the City of Columbia, Illinois held Monday, January 9, 2023 was called to order by Chairperson Will Trowbridge at 6:30 P.M.
2. ROLL CALL & ESTABLISH QUORUM
Upon roll call, the following members were:
Present: Commissioners Pete Ingold, Matt Klopmeyer, Beth Kutterer-Sanchez, Tony Murphy, Lauren Nobbe, Will Trowbridge, Andrea Yochum, Dave Hardin
Absent: None
Quorum Present
Administrative Staff Present: Scott Dunakey - Director of Community Development, Connie Maness – Assistant Planner, Kelly Mathews – Deputy City Clerk
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a) Minutes of the Monday, December 12, 2022 Plan Commission Meeting were submitted for approval.
MOTION:
It was moved by Commissioner Yochum and seconded by Commissioner Nobbe to approve the minutes of the Monday, December 12, 2022 Plan Commission Meeting as presented. On a voice vote, all Commissioners present voted yes.
MOTION CARRIED.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT – None
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS – None
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
7. NEW BUSINESS
a. Architectural Review for Rocks Restaurant at 977 Eleven South.
Mr. Dunakey presented the staff report with discussion of the staff analysis and sample motions.
The following individuals spoke regarding the request –
Mr. John Whitworth – contractor
Mr. Jim Schuette – business owner
MOTION:
Motion was made by Commissioner Nobbe and seconded by Commissioner Yochum that the Plan Commission, acting in its capacity as Architectural Review Board, recommend approving the request to allow cement fiberboard lap siding to be used in combination with a mix of required exterior materials. The roll call vote was as follows: Ingold – yes; Klopmeyer – yes; Kutterer-Sanchez – yes; Murphy – yes; Nobbe – yes; Trowbridge – yes; Yochum – yes; Hardin – yes.
MOTION CARRIED.
b. Discussion of draft zoning regulations for solar installations.
Mr. Dunakey presented the staff report and draft regulations for solar energy system rooftop installations primarily in residential districts.
There was general discussion with the Commission.
8. COMMITTEE REPORTS – None
9. STAFF REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS – None
10. ADJOURN
With no further business, Chairperson Trowbridge entertained a motion to adjourn.
MOTION:
Motion was made by Commissioner Klopmeyer, and seconded by Commissioner Ingold to adjourn the meeting. On a voice vote, all Commissioners present voted yes.
MOTION CARRIED.
The meeting adjourned at 7:17 P.M.
https://www.columbiaillinois.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01092023-259
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