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Planning commission recommends approval of Griffith storage site plan and special use, forwards recommendation to council
Summary
The Oglesby Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of the Griffith storage site plan and special‑use request after resolving questions about unit counts, drainage sequencing and landscaping; the recommendation will go to the city council for final action.
The Oglesby Planning Commission on an unspecified date voted to recommend approval of the Griffith storage site plan and special‑use request, forwarding the item to the city council after a motion passed by roll call with six yes votes and one abstention.
The recommendation came after staff and commissioners clarified details of the proposal, including unit counts in an existing building, changes to grading and drainage, landscaping choices and site cleanup. Commissioner Jim Kleiner moved to approve the special use and site plan; Dave Peters seconded. The commission’s roll call produced a majority in favor and one abstention, and the chair said the recommendation will be delivered to the council.
Why it matters: The decision advances a private storage project that neighbors have raised concerns about—principally leaf accumulation from certain trees and…
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