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Grundy County board approves Winter Hills Lot 9 resubdivision over calls to wait for absent members
Summary
After public comment from neighbors and the property owner, the board approved a final plat dividing Lot 9 in Winter Hills into a 2.9-acre lot and a 3-acre lot, voting 8–3 to approve despite requests to table the matter to allow absent supervisors to participate.
Heidi, who presented the land‑use report, described a final plat to split Lot 9 in Winter Hills into two parcels — a 2.9‑acre lot that the owner will keep and a 3‑acre lot intended for a single-family home that must meet setbacks, septic and well requirements and obtain a road cut from the road commissioner.
Two neighbors and the property owner addressed the board. Vicki Geiger said the petitioner had procured surveys and review from Chamlin & Associates and that engineering and review comments were satisfied. Property owner Carol Enger said she planned to retire and divide her six‑acre property into two three‑acre parcels so a buyer could build a single home, not a commercial use.
Several board members urged delaying the vote so absent members could hear the record; proponents said Land Use and engineering consultants had done due diligence and the zoning board of appeals and Land Use Committee recommended approval. On roll call the board voted 8–3 to approve the final plat, with supporters citing the engineering reviews and the requirement that any future subdivisions return to the ZBA and county board for review.
The action approves the final plat tonight; the divided parcel remains subject to standard permitting for septic, well and road access. Quotes in this article are drawn from meeting remarks by Heidi, Vicki Geiger and the property owner Carol Enger.
