Meeting Place: Fulton County Board Office, 257 W. Lincoln St., Lewistown, IL 61542
Time: 5:00pm
Date: October 30th, 2024
1. Call To Order
Meeting called to order at 5:00pm by Chairman Phillips
2. Roll Call
Bob Ackerman – Present Sally Jo Clark – Present Cathy Eathington – Present
Mat Fletcher – Absent Jason Myetich – Present Bill Phillips – Present
Damon Roberson – Present
Fulton County Board Members:
Elected & Appointed Officials: : Julie Russell, Supervisor of Assessments & Zoning, Kim Mayberry, Zoning Enforcement Officer
Guest(s):
3. Call for Additions/Deletions to and Approval of Agenda – No Change
Motion to Approve: Roberson
Second: Eathington
VOICE VOTE: All Ayes – Motion Passed
Bob Ackerman – Yes Sally Jo Clark – Yes Cathy Eathington – Yes
Mat Fletcher – Absent Jason Myetich – Yes Bill Phillips – Yes
Damon Roberson – Yes
4. Approval of Previous Minutes – September 11th and September 25th, 2024
Motion to Approve September 11th, 2024Minutes: Eathington
Second: Myetich
RCV: Motion Passed
Bob Ackerman – Yes Sally Jo Clark – Yes Cathy Eathington – Yes
Mat Fletcher – Absent Jason Myetich – Yes Bill Phillips – Yes
Damon Roberson – Yes
Motion to Approve September 25th, 2024Minutes: Roberson
Second: Ackerman
RCV: Motion Passed
Bob Ackerman – Yes Sally Jo Clark – Yes Cathy Eathington – Yes
Mat Fletcher – Absent Jason Myetich – Yes Bill Phillips – Yes
Damon Roberson – Yes
5. Public Remarks – None
6. New Business
a. Discussion/Action: Public Hearing To Request A Variance Of Section 10.A.1 Of The Fulton County Zoning Ordinance In Respect To Front Yard Minimums In The AC District.
Parcel #18-19-29-400-010
Chairman Phillips asked if there was representative present. Michael Myers identified himself and was sworn in. Mr. Myers explained that they live on a hillside and are requesting the variance to alleviate the cost burden of bringing in fill. They want to build a garage. They would like to have the garage sit 20ft from the road. Mr. Myers went on to describe the property site and other structures nearby. Chairman Phillips opened for public comment. Janet Webber was sworn in. She stated as a neighbor she has no problem with the request of the variance. Chairman Phillips closed the public comment and opened it for questions from the board. Member Ackerman asked about the general use of the building. Mr. Myers replied that it would be used for parking, as a garage, no plumbing or living space. Member Ackerman inquired if the design included gutters and downspouts. Mr. Myers confirmed the design included those and the water flows naturally to the pond on their property.
Chairman Phillips presented the finding of facts:
1. The description of the property is accurate
2. Site conditions would be more expensive than normal to develop.
Motion to Approve the Finding of Facts: Eathington
Second: Myetich
VOICE VOTE: All Ayes – Motion Passed
Bob Ackerman – Yes Sally Jo Clark – Abstained Cathy Eathington – Yes
Mat Fletcher – Absent Jason Myetich – Yes Bill Phillips – Yes
Damon Roberson – Yes
Chairman Phillips suggested to approve the Finding of Facts and Variance
Motion to Grant the 30ft Variance: Myetich
Second: Eathington
Member Ackerman wanted to be sure there would not be lighting that would shine on the road. Mr. Myers stated there was a light pole already there very close to the project and no additional lighting would be required.
RCV: Motion Passed
Bob Ackerman – Yes Sally Jo Clark – Abstained Cathy Eathington – Yes
Mat Fletcher – Absent Jason Myetich – Yes Bill Phillips – Yes
Damon Roberson – Yes
b. Discussion/Action: Public Hearing To Request A Variance Of Section 10.A.1 Of The Fulton County Zoning Ordinance In Respect To Front Yard Minimums In The AC District.
Parcel #18-19-26-106-002, 18-19-26-106-001
Chairman Phillips asked if there was representative present. Clayton Hatfill identified himself and was sworn in. Mr. Hatfill explained that he wanted to build a garage and it would sit 44ft from the road rather than 50ft to avoid cutting down a very large tree and possibly interfere with water lines.
Public Comment was opened by Chairman Phillips, to which no one responded. Public comment was closed and opened it for the board members questions.
Member Ackerman asked about the general use of the garage. Mr. Hatfill stated it would be used to house cars, storage for kids toys and such. Member Ackerman confirmed it was a main water line running to the house that could be affected.
Chairman Phillips proposed the Finding of Facts:
1. The project would cost substantially more if the water line had to be moved and if the tree had to be cut down to build the garage.
Motion to Approve the Finding of Facts: Clark
Second: Roberson
VOICE VOTE: All Ayes – Motion Passed
Bob Ackerman – Yes Sally Jo Clark – Yes Cathy Eathington – Yes
Mat Fletcher – Absent Jason Myetich – Yes Bill Phillips – Yes
Damon Roberson – Yes
Motion to Approve the Variance: Ackerman
Second: Eathington
RCV: Motion Passed
Bob Ackerman – Yes Sally Jo Clark – Yes Cathy Eathington – Yes
Mat Fletcher – Absent Jason Myetich – Yes Bill Phillips – Yes
Damon Roberson – Yes
c. Discussion/Action: Public Hearing For A Conditional Use Permit To Operate A Taxidermy Facility on Parcel #18-19-34-200-016
Chairman Phillips asked if there was representative present. Mintonya Holt identified herself and was sworn in. She went on to explain that she owns the property and her niece is starting a taxidermy business and would like to convert part of the horse barn into her shop.
Public Comment was opened by Chairman Phillips, Vanessa Smith was sworn in. Ms. Smith introduced herself and stated she is the owner of Apex Taxidermy. She will be finished with schooling in February. She shared that she has acquired all the supplies needed to build her shop and has a plan in place for disposal of all waste that would be produced by this type of business. She will have the Fulton County Health Department out to inspect the shop. There would not be a large increase in traffic, only one client would be there every now and then.
Public comment was closed and opened it for the board members questions.
Chairman Phillips proposed the Finding of Facts:
1. No objections from neighboring property owners
2. The work is not going to be detrimental the environment or the neighbors
3. There is a need for this type of service in the County
Motion to Approve the Finding of Facts: Ackerman
Second: Roberson
VOICE VOTE: All Ayes – Motion Passed
Bob Ackerman – Yes Sally Jo Clark – Yes Cathy Eathington – Yes
Mat Fletcher – Absent Jason Myetich – Yes Bill Phillips – Yes
Damon Roberson – Yes
Motion to Approve the issuance of the Conditional Use Permit: Eathington
Second: Clark
RCV: Motion Passed
Bob Ackerman – Yes Sally Jo Clark – Yes Cathy Eathington – Yes
Mat Fletcher – Absent Jason Myetich – Yes Bill Phillips – Yes
Damon Roberson – Yes
7. Old Business – None
8. Other – None
9. Executive Session – None
10. Adjournment
Motion to Adjourn: Ackerman
Second: Clark
All Ayes; Meeting Adjourned at 5:21 p.m.
