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McHenry County zoning board approves rezoning so Hooked Animal Humane Society can hold public fundraisers
Summary
The McHenry County Zoning Board of Appeals voted 7‑0 to rezone the Hooked Animal Humane Society property from E3 (Estate) to A1 (Agricultural), allowing the nonprofit to obtain temporary permits for its annual public fundraising events; staff raised no objection and no written neighbor objections were filed.
The McHenry County Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously to recommend approval of application Z25099, rezoning the Hooked Animal Humane Society property on McConnell Road from E3 (Estate) to A1 (Agricultural).
Cynthia Glinsgard, executive director of the Hooked Animal Humane Society, told the board the organization has occupied the property for more than 30 years and that a recent unified development ordinance text amendment prevented the nonprofit from getting permits to host its annual public fundraising event. Glinsgard said the event — typically held once a year, sometimes twice, and sometimes featuring live entertainment — invites the public to interact with horses and raises donations to support the shelter’s operations.
Melody Jacobson, a planner with…
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