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Winnebago County board approves mining special-use and a front-setback variance; driveway-access variance fails then is laid over after motion to reconsider
Summary
The board approved a special-use permit for a mining operation and a major front-setback variance, but denied a separate variance for an additional driveway access. A motion to reconsider that denial was later granted and the item was laid over for further review.
The Winnebago County Board approved a special-use permit for a proposed mining operation in Rockton, and separately voted to grant a front-yard setback variance that reduces the required setback from 60 feet to 19 feet for another property. A third zoning petition seeking an additional driveway access point was initially denied, then the board voted to reconsider and laid that item over for further review.
Zoning Committee Chair John Webster told the board the mining special-use permit, labeled SUO 325, had unanimous approval from the Zoning Board of Appeals and the zoning committee; Webster moved for approval and Mr. Tassoni seconded. Committee members and staff said the permit was accompanied by conditions covering items such as hours of operation…
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