April Zoning Board meeting recordings released

The Zoning Board of Appeals held two public hearings at their April 18th meeting.  The first was a continuation of the application for a permit for a small addition to the rectory of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church on Ridge Road, and the second was a new petition by Consolidated Unit School District 220 for an outdoor basketball court and a new sign at Countryside Elementary School.

The St. Mark’s hearing lasted just over an hour with little discussion of the proposed addition and most centering on improvements made by the church to septic systems and installation of new efficient plumbing fixtures to reduce water usage.  These improvements seemed to satisfy board members that sufficient measures have been taken to alleviate runoff issues that have occurred in the past, and they voted unanimously to approve the construction of a screened porch.

Next, during the second hearing, a representative of District 220 presented plans to construct an outdoor asphalt basketball court of the east side of Countryside School that is being funded by the school PTO and the Barrington Hills Park District, though it is unclear what the ratio of investment is.  The district also is planning to install a new sign on the County Line Road frontage (inset left) similar to signs at other district schools.  It was emphasized both will be non-illuminated, and with relatively little discussion by the board, the plans were approved unanimously.

The menu of edited recordings by agenda items from the meeting can be accessed here.