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Committee adopts updated county comprehensive plan; members flag transportation and resource conflicts
Summary
The committee voted to adopt the McHenry County comprehensive plan (2050 context) after discussion about transportation references (Route 53, Huntley/Amtrak) and competing goals between gravel extraction and protection of sensitive aquifer recharge areas (SARA).
The Planning, Environment and Development Committee on Jan. 12 adopted a resolution to formally adopt the McHenry County comprehensive plan (the 2015 plan with 2050 context) after committee discussion about several edits and policy tensions.
Committee action and vote: Jim moved to adopt the resolution (seconded by Carl); after discussion the chair called roll and committee members recorded affirmative votes,…
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