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Village approves use variance for 901 Spotsylvania St. to allow multi-family dwelling
Summary
The Village Board adopted Ordinance 2024-08 on Sept. 16, 2024, granting a use variance for 901 Spotsylvania St., located in the Business zoning district, to be used as a multi-family dwelling. The vote was unanimous after public comments in support and a developer timeline was offered.
The Village Board of Trustees approved Ordinance 2024-08 on Sept. 16, 2024, granting a use variance that allows 901 Spotsylvania St., in the Business zoning district, to be used as a multi-family dwelling. Trustee Newboid moved to approve the ordinance per the zoning officer's recommendation; Trustee Fitzgerald seconded and all members present voted aye.
During the visitors section, Sue Ann Wemer spoke in favor of the application, saying "there needs to be more housing for the elderly in the community and that is what this property will be used for if approved." Applicant Bruce Luthy told the board his target is to have both sides of the building renovated within "45–60 days." The ordinance was presented as Ordinance 2024-08 and adopted following motion and unanimous vote.
The approval follows the zoning officer's recommendation to permit multi-family use at the address listed and does not, in the meeting record, specify funding or occupancy details. The board moved the use-variance item to follow public comment before taking the final vote.
