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North Baltimore council declines to waive $75 conditional-use fee for proposed storage containers at former Norbalt Rubber site
Summary
Council discussed a proposed plan to place storage containers at the old Norbalt Rubber property and decided not to waive the $75 conditional-use permit fee after the village administrator opposed a waiver and council members asked for a site drawing and zoning review.
Council discussion on Dec. 17, 2024, addressed a prospective buyer of the former Norbalt Rubber property who intends to provide storage containers for rent. The council considered waiving the $75 conditional-use permit fee for the applicant but ultimately declined to waive the fee.
Village Administrator Mr. Bender stated he was against waiving the fee. Council member Mr. Soltis asked for a drawing of the proposed area. Members noted that two existing storage facilities in North Baltimore may not be correctly zoned and that zoning and potential conflicts with the village blight ordinance should be reviewed. The five council members present indicated they were not interested in waiving the fee; the matter will be addressed later after further review.
No formal motion to waive the fee passed; the minutes record discussion and a clear administration position against waiver. The council did not make a final zoning determination at the meeting and deferred detailed review and any enforcement questions to a later date.
