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Peoria County Board approves multiple zoning requests, special uses and a land-split waiver
Summary
The board approved a rezoning for a 0.213-acre parcel to allow connection and an Illinois-approved sewage system for development near an interchange, granted a special use for an agricultural-related business, and approved a land split that required a special use for density; several votes included abstentions.
Peoria County Board approved multiple land-use requests during its zoning docket, including a rezoning near the Kickapoo/Edwards interchange, a special use for an agricultural-related business, and a petition to split acreage that required a special approval for density.
Nut graf: The actions aim to allow future development by addressing parcel size, access and septic capacity, and to permit an existing agricultural business to expand legally under the county's Unified Development Ordinance.
Zoning case ZBA-2025-0036: The board voted to rezone a 0.213-acre parcel from I-1 (industrial) to C-2 (general commercial) so it could be combined with an adjacent property and receive an Illinois-approved sewage disposal system to support future development near the Kickapoo/Edwards interchange. Member Rosenbaum presented the item; the motion carried with 17 ayes and one abstention (Member Ruhlin).
Zoning case ZBA-2025-0037: A petition from Greg Gregory and Kathy Pauley to split 16.5 acres from an existing 76.5-acre tract required a special use because the division did not meet the A-2 Agricultural District minimums (25-acre minimum lot size and one dwelling unit per 25 contiguous acres). Member Rosenbaum said the split would allow owners to separate the house from the remaining farm ground. The motion carried with 18 ayes.
Zoning case ZBA-2025-0039: The board granted a special use allowing Herman Brothers Pond Management to operate as an agricultural-related business in the A-1 Agricultural Preservation Zoning District; Member Rosenbaum said the approval would permit the business to expand beyond operations currently run from a house on the property. The motion carried with 16 ayes and two abstentions (Members Gross Allison and McCann).
Waiver case WAV-2025-0007: Brian Hoffman requested a waiver of Unified Development Ordinance section 20-3.160.2.b, which requires 60 feet of public road frontage for new parcels created by a tract survey of 10 or more acres. Hoffman proposed dividing off the rear 13.29 acres with access only by a private road (McKee Road) served by a 50-foot easement. The transcript excerpt does not include a final roll-call tally for this waiver item.
Discussion vs. decision: The record distinguishes Member Rosenbaum's presentations (discussion) from the board's votes (decisions). Where abstentions were recorded, members cited conflicts or other reasons for abstaining (noted on the record). The actions will allow site improvements and formalize land uses needed for future building and business expansion.
Ending: The board proceeded to other agenda items after voting; staff and members referenced next steps for septic installation and parcel consolidation tied to future development.
