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McHenry County ZBA recommends A‑1 to A‑2 reclassification for New Crescent Moon Farms' 10‑acre home site
Summary
The McHenry County Zoning Board of Appeals voted 6–0 to forward a positive recommendation to the county board for New Crescent Moon Farms LLC to reclassify a 10‑acre home site at 1406 Bussey Road from A‑1 to A‑2. Staff raised no objections and the applicant cited Plat Act compliance.
The McHenry County Zoning Board of Appeals voted 6–0 to recommend that the County Board approve a map amendment allowing New Crescent Moon Farms LLC to reclassify a 10‑acre home site at 1406 Bussey Road in Marengo from A‑1 agricultural to A‑2.
Attorney Terry McKenna, representing the petitioner, told the board the application is limited to the 10‑acre home site on a larger 40.007‑acre parcel and that the proposal satisfies the Plat Act exception. "This is just a simple request for reclassification for an existing residence on 10 acres," McKenna said during his testimony. Owner Adam Seiler confirmed the parcel frontage and that the property is served by septic and has room for a replacement system if needed.
Planner Melody Jacobson presented the staff report and found no objections. Jacobson said surrounding parcels are predominantly A‑1 agricultural and the county’s future land‑use map designates the site for agriculture and environmentally sensitive areas. She told the board the application was complete, publication and posting requirements were met, and the survey matched the legal notice.
A neighbor, Michael Grishmer, asked whether the owner would split the 40‑acre parcel and sell the house; the petitioner confirmed the 10‑acre lot with the house would be split off and marketed separately. Board members asked about road frontage (the parcel includes roughly 330 feet on Bussey Road) and whether the request would negatively affect public health, safety, or nearby property values; the petitioner and staff said it would not.
After a short hearing and an opportunity to continue to a seven‑member panel (the board proceeded with six members present), a motion to accept the petition carried with all six members voting yes. The board will forward a positive recommendation to the McHenry County Board at its next meeting.
The matter will next be scheduled for County Board consideration; the petition record indicates publication and mailing dates in December 2025 and staff advised parties to confirm the County Board hearing date with county staff.
