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Code and Regulation Committee Meeting - April 27, 2026

Meeting Portal — Monday, April 27, 2026

BodyRockford, Illinois

SessionMeeting Portal

DateMonday, April 27, 2026

StatusFILED

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Welcome to the code and regulation uh committee meeting uh for Monday, April 27th.

0:20

Um we have a 20 items on the agenda.

0:24

So uh clerk, would you please call the roll?

0:28

Here thank you.

0:37

Under committee reports, item one is North Court Street and Whitman Street, traffic commission recommends approval to establish a no parking any time except paratransit restriction on the west side of North Court Street from 318 feet north of Whitman Street to 348 feet north of Whitman Street.

0:57

Is there a motion to approve?

1:00

Any questions or comments on item one?

1:04

Seeing none, all in favor signify by saying aye.

1:08

Aye.

1:09

Any opposed?

1:11

Motion carries.

1:12

Item two is the final plat of Bell School Crossing Subdivision located at 73 XX East Riverside Boulevard.

1:20

Is there a motion to approve?

1:26

Are there any questions or comments on item two?

1:31

Seeing none, all those in favor signify by saying aye.

1:35

Aye.

1:36

Any opposed?

1:38

Motion carries.

1:40

Item three is 2530, 2710, and 2720 South Main Street.

1:46

Zoning Board of Appeals recommends approval for a special use permit for planned unit development for an RV and fifth wheel only community in an R1 single family residential zoning district at 2530 2710 and 2720 South Main Street.

2:05

Is there a motion to approve?

2:11

So I'll second.

2:18

Alderwoman Torina.

2:21

Yes.

2:21

Um this does reside in my ward.

2:26

Um I would like to make a motion to lay this item over, please.

2:30

Um I have a lot of concerns with this one, especially after listening to uh public comments at zoning.

2:39

So I just want to make sure that I do thorough due diligence before making any decisions on this one.

2:44

So thank you.

2:47

Second.

2:48

Um so we have a motion to lay over and a second.

2:52

Um I agree the testimony at um at um ZBA was compelling, but I do want to just note for the record that um on everybody on all of the aldermen's desks is um a uh copy of the voluntary relocation assistance program um that was sent to me by the attorney for the property owner today, and um it was uh I believe there were no specifics given at ZBA on what that would look like, and so now you have that to consider um assuming this gets laid over.

3:36

Any other questions or comments on the motion to lay over?

3:41

Uh seeing none, uh clerk will you call the roll?

3:45

Aye.

3:47

Aye.

3:48

All right.

3:49

Aye.

3:52

Thank you.

3:53

So item three is laid over.

3:55

Item four, twenty or thirty-seven thirty-two oh seven, North Main Street.

4:01

Zoning Board of Appeals recommends denial for a variation to decrease the minimum side yard setback for a covered entrance from six feet to one foot in a C2 limited commercial zoning district at 3207 North Main Street.

4:17

Is there a motion to approve?

4:20

Are there any questions or comments on item four?

4:25

Okay.

4:26

So voting to just to remind everybody, voting yes means you are supporting the recommendation from the zoning board of appeals for denial.

4:37

Um those in favor signify by saying aye.

4:44

Aye.

4:45

Any opposed?

4:48

Motion carries.

4:49

Item five, 3321 Integrity Drive.

5:00

Zoning Board of Appeals recommends approval for a zoning map amendment from C3 General Commercial Zoning District and I 1 light industrial zoning district to I3 airport industrial zoning district at 3321 Integrity Drive.

5:10

Is there a motion to approve?

5:12

So moved.

5:13

Are there any questions or comments on item five?

5:18

Seeing none, all in favor signify by saying aye.

5:21

Aye.

5:22

Aye.

5:22

Any opposed?

5:24

Motion carries.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting

Zoning And Land Use█████████████████████████25%

Procedural█████████████████████21%

Zoning Regulations█████████████████████21%

Liquor Licensing████████████████16%

Technology and Innovation█████5%

Affordable Housing████4%

Food Insecurity████4%

Economic Development████4%

Summary of Proceedings

Code and Regulation Committee Meeting - April 27, 2026

The Code and Regulation Committee met on Monday, April 27, 2026, with a 20-item agenda covering traffic restrictions, subdivision plats, zoning variances, special use permits, liquor and tobacco licenses, and a proposed resolution on data center development. The meeting included votes on zoning board recommendations, layovers, and a motion to table the data center resolution.

Consent Calendar

Item 1: No parking restriction on North Court Street (paratransit excepted) – approved unanimously.
Item 2: Final plat of Bell School Crossing Subdivision – approved unanimously.
Item 4: Variation denial for side yard setback at 3207 North Main Street (supporting ZBA denial) – approved unanimously.
Item 5: Zoning map amendment to I3 at 3321 Integrity Drive – approved unanimously.
Item 7: Rear yard setback variation at 1320 21st Avenue – approved unanimously.
Item 8: Special use permit for working farm and education center at Lincoln Park Boulevard – approved unanimously.
Item 9: Zoning map amendment to C4 at South Madison Street – approved unanimously.
Item 11: Tobacco sale approval at 2975 North Perryville Road – approved unanimously.
Item 13: Liquor and tobacco approval at 3523 Auburn Street – approved unanimously.
Item 14: Beer and wine approval at 4225 Charles Street – approved unanimously.
Item 15: Liquor license modification at 2842/28XX 11th Street and 2845 Kinsey Street – approved unanimously.
Item 16: Liquor by the drink approval at 6565 Lexus Drive – approved unanimously.
Item 17: Tobacco sale approval at 2645 20th Street – approved (one no vote recorded).
Item 18: Liquor by the drink approval at 901 West Riverside Boulevard – approved unanimously.
Item 19: Liquor by the drink with outdoor seating at 6275 East State Street – approved unanimously.

Discussion Items

Item 3 (2530, 2710, and 2720 South Main Street): A proposed planned unit development for an RV and fifth wheel only community in an R1 zone. Alderwoman Torina, in whose ward the property resides, moved to lay over the item due to concerns raised at the ZBA hearing and to conduct further due diligence. Alderwoman Wilkins noted that a voluntary relocation assistance program document from the property owner's attorney was distributed to aldermen. The motion to lay over carried.
Item 6 (515 South Alpine Road): A proposed planned unit development for multifamily (four 4-unit and two 8-unit buildings) in an R1 zone. ZBA recommended denial (4-2 vote). Alderman Beach suggested exploring compromise and moving to lay over. Alderwoman Torina spoke in favor of denial, defending neighbor concerns and criticizing the ZBA chair for "NIMBY shaming." City staff (Mr. Capaville) explained the site is a good infill opportunity for missing middle housing and consistent with future land use plans. The committee first voted on the motion to approve the ZBA recommendation: motion failed (2 ayes, 3 nays). Then a motion to reverse the ZBA recommendation was made and seconded; that motion passed (2 ayes, 1 nay), reversing the recommendation and approving the development. The ordinance will require a two-thirds majority (10 votes) at city council.
Item 10 (818 6th Street): Liquor and tobacco license for a gas station (ownership change). Alderwoman Torina voted no, stating the location is in a highly vulnerable area. Alderman Bell (11th ward) asked about prior police call issues; staff noted a midnight closing condition had reduced calls. The ward alderman supported the license, citing efforts to improve the business. Roll call vote passed.
Item 12 (2914 West State Street): Liquor and tobacco license (ownership change). Alderman Bell (13th ward) noted the area is a food desert and moved to lay over to discuss a condition requiring the owner to provide fresh produce. Alderwoman Torina opposed the layover, suggesting it could be done at council. Alderman Beach expressed frustration about inconsistent layover treatment. Roll call on layover: motion carried, so item 12 is laid over.
Item 19 (Data Center Resolution): A proposed resolution to establish minimum standards and community benefits for data centers, introduced by Alderman Bell. City Administrator Cagnoni explained legal issues: as a non-home rule community, the city cannot impose community benefits agreements; changes to zoning and building codes require public hearings; existing annexation agreements (2008-2011) for the 1,100-acre site near the airport are still active and may limit new regulations. Legal Director noted statutory limitations. Alderwoman Wilkins moved to table the resolution and direct staff to develop an alternate legally compliant resolution. After debate, the committee voted 4-1 to table and direct staff.

Key Outcomes

Item 3: Laid over for further due diligence.
Item 6: ZBA recommendation denied; committee reversed ZBA and approved the development (requires 10/14 council votes at council).
Item 10: Approved.
Item 12: Laid over to negotiate fresh food access condition.
Item 19: Tabled; staff directed to draft a legally compliant resolution on data center standards.
All consent calendar items were approved as listed.

Meeting Transcript

Welcome to the code and regulation uh committee meeting uh for Monday, April 27th. Um we have a 20 items on the agenda. So uh clerk, would you please call the roll? Here thank you. Under committee reports, item one is North Court Street and Whitman Street, traffic commission recommends approval to establish a no parking any time except paratransit restriction on the west side of North Court Street from 318 feet north of Whitman Street to 348 feet north of Whitman Street. Is there a motion to approve? Any questions or comments on item one? Seeing none, all in favor signify by saying aye. Aye. Any opposed? Motion carries. Item two is the final plat of Bell School Crossing Subdivision located at 73 XX East Riverside Boulevard. Is there a motion to approve? Are there any questions or comments on item two? Seeing none, all those in favor signify by saying aye. Aye. Any opposed? Motion carries. Item three is 2530, 2710, and 2720 South Main Street. Zoning Board of Appeals recommends approval for a special use permit for planned unit development for an RV and fifth wheel only community in an R1 single family residential zoning district at 2530 2710 and 2720 South Main Street. Is there a motion to approve? So I'll second. Alderwoman Torina. Yes. Um this does reside in my ward. Um I would like to make a motion to lay this item over, please. Um I have a lot of concerns with this one, especially after listening to uh public comments at zoning. So I just want to make sure that I do thorough due diligence before making any decisions on this one. So thank you. Second. Um so we have a motion to lay over and a second. Um I agree the testimony at um at um ZBA was compelling, but I do want to just note for the record that um on everybody on all of the aldermen's desks is um a uh copy of the voluntary relocation assistance program um that was sent to me by the attorney for the property owner today, and um it was uh I believe there were no specifics given at ZBA on what that would look like, and so now you have that to consider um assuming this gets laid over. Any other questions or comments on the motion to lay over? Uh seeing none, uh clerk will you call the roll? Aye. Aye. All right. Aye. Thank you. So item three is laid over. Item four, twenty or thirty-seven thirty-two oh seven, North Main Street. Zoning Board of Appeals recommends denial for a variation to decrease the minimum side yard setback for a covered entrance from six feet to one foot in a C2 limited commercial zoning district at 3207 North Main Street. Is there a motion to approve? Are there any questions or comments on item four? Okay. So voting to just to remind everybody, voting yes means you are supporting the recommendation from the zoning board of appeals for denial. Um those in favor signify by saying aye. Aye. Any opposed? Motion carries.

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