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Commission backs annexation and special-use permit for Brier Hill Road recycling and contractor yard
Summary
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of PZC2601 to annex two Brier Hill Road parcels and rezone them to M2 for Marjam Construction’s contractor yard, granting a conditional special use permit for outdoor asphalt/concrete milling and storage tied to the business and subject to a 6-foot perimeter fence and lapse conditions.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of PZC2601, a combined request to annex two parcels along Brier Hill Road (parcel IDs 0124300017 and 01243009), rezone them from E1 to M2 upon annexation, approve a special-use permit to operate outdoor asphalt and concrete milling and outdoor storage, and accept a final plat of subdivision.
Staff said the special use requires screening and a solid perimeter fence, noted prior local industrial uses in the area, and recommended conditions tying the special use to the petitioner and making the permit null and void if operations cease for six consecutive months. Staff also confirmed the subdivision review by the village engineer and said no minimum lot loss standards applied for M2 zoning.
Attorney Scott Richmond, speaking for the petitioner identified as Marjam Construction, said the family-owned heavy-highway contractor (in business since about 1973) intends to relocate its headquarters to the site, fence the 36-acre property, store and process reclaimed asphalt and concrete for recycling, and add an office and shop later. Company representatives said they operate roughly 200 pieces of equipment and employ many Hampshire residents.
Nearby residents and a representative of Midwest Material Management (Steven, who identified himself as president) raised questions about truck routing on Brier Hill Road, the visibility of stockpiles over a 6-foot fence, and potential impacts to a nearby pond. Petitioners said the existing driveway and site access were designed for heavy equipment, that they will comply with stormwater and railroad easement rules, and denied plans to accept hazardous wastes or PCB-containing materials.
A motion combining the annexation, rezoning, special-use permit and final plat was made and seconded. Commissioners Gomez, Duhigh, McBride and Agger recorded 'Yes' on roll call and the commission voted to recommend approval to the village board, subject to staff’s recommended conditions. Staff said the village board will review the matter on June 18 at the time noted in the packet.
