From the ELWOOD VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

An Ordinance Approving a Site Plan, Granting a Special Use and Certain Variances From the Elwood Zoning Ordinance Elwood Fire Protection District applied for a special use permit and associated variations to permit a Fire Training Tower Facility to be located in a side yard, exceed the one (1) thousand square foot size restriction for the total amount of accessory structures, and to exceed height restrictions for accessory structures in a R-1 Single Family Residential District. Per regulations of underlying zone district Police and Fire Stations are permitted use by Special Use review. The proposed structure complies with all code requirements excepting the 1,000 square foot building maximum and the required placement in the rear yard. The request for a variation is necessary to build the approximate 960 square foot building on site, and in the proposed side yard. The proposed height 37’4” of the structure exceeds the maximum allowable height per code. There are no other concerns with the development. The entire site is approximately 5 acres, the building will be located far from any neighboring structures and does not encroach within or near any setbacks.

A motion was made by Trustee Elberson to adopt an Ordinance Approving a Site Plan, Granting a Special Use and Certain Variances From the Elwood Zoning Ordinance. Trustee Maas seconded the motion. A vote was called: Trustee Schmidt – yes, Trustee Maas – yes, Trustee Lab – yes, and Trustee Elberson – yes. The motion carried. 

thanks Martin

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