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Trustees review zoning-code edits and PDD concerns as consultant awaits final direction
Summary
Trustees discussed final edits to a zoning-code rewrite, noted county planning delays tied to multiple moratoria, and flagged planned-unit-development language and parking schedules as outstanding issues; no formal vote recorded on funding but $5,000 to finish consultant work was discussed.
The Village Board reviewed progress on a comprehensive zoning-code update and discussed remaining tasks, potential costs to finalize language and timing for county planning review.
A planner/consultant at the meeting said the draft is "just waiting" for final feedback from trustees before it can be sent to county planning; trustees were warned the county currently has many pending moratoria (solar, battery, data center) that could delay review. Trustees raised concerns about whether planned-unit development (PUD/PDD) provisions should remain in the code and emphasized the need to define conditions for businesses placed in residential areas to avoid disruptions. One trustee asked whether authorizing up to $5,000 would be appropriate to allow the consultant to finish edits; the planner suggested confirming the cost before any authorization.
Why it matters: The zoning rewrite touches rules for ADUs, short-term rentals, parking schedules and PDDs that could affect future development approvals and how the village could respond if the county pursues a campus project. Residents and trustees asked for precise setbacks and accurate lot-estimate calculations.
What's next: Trustees requested staff confirm consultant fees and timelines; the board indicated it will refine parking schedules and complete the zoning package before proceeding to county planning and public hearings.
