Council refers Jerry Reynolds’ variance petitions to zoning board of appeals; Alderman Reynolds abstains

The LaSalle City Council referred variance petitions filed by Jerry Reynolds — including requests related to minimum lot size, lot width and setbacks for properties at 1026 and 1044 Fourth Street — to the Zoning Board of Appeals for consideration. Council members moved the matter to the Zoning Board of Appeals and acknowledged a conflict: Alderman Reynolds was recorded as abstaining from the vote because the property involves a family or personal interest. The council’s roll call showed the remaining members voting aye to send the petition to the appeals board. Discussion vs. decision: The council’s action was procedural — sending the variance petitions to the Zoning Board of Appeals for adjudication. No variances were granted or denied by the council; the Zoning Board will hold its own hearing. Details: The petition listed several variance types including minimum lot size, minimum lot width, front, side and rear yard setback relief. The council asked that the matter be heard by the Zoning Board of Appeals; the record notes Alderman Reynolds’ abstention.