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Planning panel backs two zone-change recommendations near North Fork roundabout
Summary
The Kane County Planning and Zoning Commission voted Dec. 11 to recommend two zone changes from agricultural or C1 to Commercial 2 near the North Fork roundabout, supporting future retail and a farmers market while several commissioners expressed concern about the loss of agricultural land.
The Kane County Planning and Zoning Commission on Dec. 11 recommended two zone changes near the North Fork roundabout that would allow more commercial uses, including an outdoor farmers market.
Staff introduced zone-change ordinance 2024-31 and 2024-32 on behalf of parcels submitted by Kevin McClause. Kevin McClause, calling in by phone, said he had no substantive comments beyond answering questions and described plans that would include a small business/market presence near the business center. “We’re basically rezoning some of these areas…we’re going to be doing some of that farmer’s market and kind of retail there,” McClause said.
Staff told the commission the proposals are along Highway 9 and consistent with the county’s general plan because they abut the highway. Shannon, the planning staff member presenting the reports, said the parcels were posted and staff received no email or phone protests related to the notices.
At public comment, a resident identified as Chrissy explained the practical difference between the Commercial 1 and Commercial 2 designations: C1 requires retail sales to be conducted inside an enclosed building, while C2 explicitly allows certain outdoor retail and wholesale activity that would accommodate a farmers market. “So the C2 would allow for the farmers,” Chrissy said.
Several commissioners, including the chair, said they were concerned about continued conversion of agricultural land to commercial uses but acknowledged the parcels’ proximity to the highway and a planned visitor center and roundabout. After staff questions and brief discussion, the commission voted to recommend both zone changes to the county commission; the motions were moved, seconded and carried.
The recommendations are advisory: the county commission will hold the final hearing and vote. The planning staff noted the county commission meeting is scheduled for Dec. 17, where members of the public may appear and speak on these items.
