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City of Columbia Plan Commission met July 14

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Andrew Hitzemann - City Clerk | City of Columbia Website

Andrew Hitzemann - City Clerk | City of Columbia Website

City of Columbia Plan Commission met July 14.

Here are the minutes provided by the commission:

A. CALL TO ORDER

The Plan Commission meeting of the City of Columbia, Illinois held Monday, July 14, 2025 was called to order by Secretary Hardin at 6:30 P.M. Commissioner Macik filled in as secretary.

B. ROLL CALL & ESTABLISH QUORUM

Upon roll call, the following members were:

Present: Commissioners Pete Ingold, Matt Klopmeyer, Tony Murphy, Dave Hardin, Mike Macik

Absent: Beth Kutterer-Sanchez, Will Trowbridge, Abby Wiese

Quorum Present

Administrative Staff Present: Jared Kertz - Building Official, Connie Maness – Assistant Planner

C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. Minutes of the Monday, May 12, 2025 Plan Commission Meeting were submitted for approval.

MOTION:

It was moved by Commissioner Ingold and seconded by Commissioner Klopmeyer to approve the minutes of the Monday, May 12, 2025 Plan Commission Meeting as presented. The roll call vote was as follows: Ingold – yes; Klopmeyer – yes; Murphy – yes; Hardin – yes; Macik – yes.

MOTION CARRIED.

D. PUBLIC INPUT

None.

E. PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. Request for a Special Use Permit from Mid-America Electric to allow a Ground-Mounted Solar Energy System at 1 Christ Church Way, in the A-1 Agricultural District.

Mr. Kertz presented the staff report.

The following individual testified for the applicant:

Blake Marchi

The following individuals testified regarding the application:

Mike Lalk

Cheryl Vogt

Mike Stump

Pat Seibel

The Commission discussed the item.

MOTION:

Motion was made by Commissioner Macik and seconded by Secretary Hardin that the Plan Commission recommend disapproval of the Special Use Permit, based upon the following findings of fact:

It is not allowed by right, is a special use permit for a reason and there are other options available.

The roll call vote was as follows: Ingold – yes; Klopmeyer – yes; Murphy – yes; Hardin – yes; Macik – yes.

MOTION FOR DISAPPROVAL CARRIED 5-0.

F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

None

G. NEW BUSINESS

None

H. COMMITTEE REPORTS

None

I. STAFF REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS

None

J. ADJOURN

With no further business, Secretary Hardin entertained a motion to adjourn.

MOTION:

Motion was made by Commissioner Macik, and seconded by Secretary Hardin to adjourn the meeting. On a voice vote, all Commissioners present voted yes.

MOTION CARRIED.

The meeting adjourned at 7:28 P.M.

https://www.columbiail.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08112025-412

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