Area N (Click in image to enlarge)
“I want to thank everyone who showed up at the Plan Commission meeting and who voiced their concerns. We have strived throughout this process to be as open and fair as possible. We have held numerous hearings on the matter and have strived to treat everyone in attendance at these meetings with dignity and respect, while ensuring the voices of our residents are heard. Our goal has always been to follow the law and protect the interests of our community.
However, we found out about legal action the church appears to be taking to disconnect the property from the Village of South Barrington through a newspaper ad, and we did not receive any direct notification prior to the ad running. This is very disappointing, especially since the ad ran the same day as the Plan Commission meeting.
I also want to clarify the zoning process. We are obligated to consider all zoning requests and to treat all requests without prejudice.
The primary functions of the Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals start with a request from a Petitioner and then a referral by the Board of Trustees. Specifically, the Commission is charged with:
- Comprehensive Planning – developing comprehensive plans for land use, new developments, infrastructure, and growth management
- Zoning Ordinance Recommendations – making recommendations for any changes to zoning ordinances
- Subdivision oversight – reviewing subdivision plats to ensure they meet local regulations and promote orderly development.
- Public Hearings – holding public hearings on matters related to zoning, development, and comprehensive planning
- Review of Special Use Permits and Variances – providing recommendations to the governing body based on local standards and the comprehensive plan
Our goal has always been to carry out these duties in an honest and transparent manner. We are committed to reaching a resolution to the issues surrounding the Area N property. To that end, we will be having another hearing at 7 pm at Village Hall on Oct. 23rd to continue the discussion on Area N. I invite all concerned residents to attend this important meeting.”
Paula McCombie
Mayor
