Willow Springs board unanimously approves rezoning and variance for 8290 Archer Avenue

The Willow Springs Board of Trustees voted unanimously Nov. 14 to rezone 8290 Archer Avenue from a B-1 community shopping district to R-2 multifamily residence and to grant a variance reducing the unit-size requirement from 1,800 to 1,680 square feet to allow construction of a two-story, four-unit building.

President Nettemeyer explained the background for the item and said the planning-and-zoning hearing held the previous week received public participation and support. "Members of the public participated," Nettemeyer said, adding that the board recommended approval of the variance following the hearing.

Trustee Micah moved to approve the rezoning and variance; the motion was seconded and the board carried the measure by roll call with all members voting in favor. Planning staff noted that the 1,800-square-foot requirement cited in discussion applies to R-3 zoning, and that the proposed R-2 designation does not impose the same minimum; the board recorded that the applicant nevertheless requested a variance tied to the proposed unit sizes.

Neighbors who attended the planning hearing were heard to endorse the application; trustees said the proposed building meets setback and other code requirements presented to the board. No public opposition was recorded in the board discussion during the meeting.

The vote completes the municipal approvals recorded at this meeting. The board did not attach additional conditions on the rezoning beyond the variance and directed staff to process the form associated with the approval (form 2024-1-18), which the president referenced during the motion.

The board adjourned after routine closing business.