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McHenry zoning panel backs rezoning and two variances for historic Huntley farmhouse
Summary
The McHenry County Zoning Board of Appeals voted 7-0 to recommend a map amendment and two variances for a historic farmhouse at 6914 Menching Road, approving an ancillary dwelling that exceeds the district's size and bedroom limits; the matter goes to the County Board Oct. 21.
The McHenry County Zoning Board of Appeals voted 7-0 to recommend a map amendment and two variances for a property at 6914 Menching Road in Huntley, approving a rezoning from A-1 to A-2 and variances to allow an ancillary dwelling unit larger and with more bedrooms than the district standards allow. The board's recommendation will go to the McHenry County Board for final action on Oct. 21.
The applicant, Nicholas Mason, told the board the request reflects existing conditions on the site rather than a new construction: "It's an older farmhouse, and it's got 3 bedrooms as opposed to the 2 that are required by the ancillary dwelling," he said, and estimated the unit's interior at "approximately 1,352 square feet," noting it includes an attached exterior garage. Mason asked that his written…
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