Zoning Board

Regular Meeting

Marion, IL · April 30, 2026

Minutes

350 TOWER SQ PLZ, MARION IL 62959 BUILDING & CODE SERVICES PHONE: 618-993-2422 Zoning Board Public Hearing Meeting Minutes Thursday, April 30, 2026 Marion City Hall CALL TO ORDER: 5:30 p.m. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Doug Peebles, Tamie Rix, Jerry Ross, Matt Lee ABSENT: Bill Nielson STAFF: Tim Stotlar, Kathy Spicer PUBLIC PRESENT: Mark Shively, Michael Spinks, Gloria Spinks, Nathan Palmer APPROVAL OF MINUTES October 14, 2025, meeting minutes were unanimously approved. PUBLIC HEARINGS REQUESTS Request for a 6 ft. Variance at 1405 Sunflower Dr., Parcel# 07-17-202-016, to build a two-car garage. (Shively/Palmer) PRESENTATION/COMMENTS Mr. Mark Shively stated he would like to have a two-car garage structure built on his property at 1405 Sunflower Drive. The building is to be used for casual gatherings with friends, and as a music studio. It will be built with extra thick walls and sound-proofing materials. It is designed with large doorway openings that can be easily fitted with garage doors if future owners wish to convert it to a garage. The variance is needed for the building to be in line with the existing driveway. Mr. Shively’s neighbor stated in a letter that she has no problem with the structure being built close to her property line. MOTION/VOTE A motion was made by Matt Lee and seconded by Jerry Ross to approve the request for a six- foot variance. The request was unanimously approved. Doug Peebles informed Mr. Shively that the City Council will have to approve the Zoning Board’s recommendation at the May 11 meeting before a permit is issued. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned. Minutes compiled by Tamie Rix

Agenda

City of RION MICHAEL W. ABSHER, MAYOR Public Affairs COMMISSIONERS COMMISSIONERS DOUG PATTON JIM WEBB Accounts & Finances Streets & Public Improvements JOHN STOECKLIN JOHN M. BARWICK, JR. Public Property Public Health & Safety AGENDA FOR April 30, 2026 Marion Zoning Board Meeting Marion City Hall at 5:30 PM CALL TO ORDER 1. ROLL CALL NEW BUSINESS A. MINUTES 1) Discuss and approved minutes from October 14, 2025 meeting B. Request for a 6’ ft. Variance at 1405 Sunflower Dr., Parcel# 07-17-202-016, to build a two (2) car garage. (Shively/Palmer) C. Request for a Zoning Change at parcel# 06-24-327-054-055, 06-24-326-034-035, 06-24-326-032-033, 06- 24-326-030-031, 06-24-326-028-029, 06-24-326-025-027, 06-24-326-051-052, 06-24-326-016-017, 06-24- 326-002-003, 008-009, portion of parcel# 06-24-327-056-57, 06-24-401-004, 001, 003, 009, 06-24-326-044- 46,48, 06-24-326-040-041, 06-24-326-024, 019, 013 from R-2 General Residential to PUD Planned Unit Development for housing development. (Concord Villas) 2. MOTION FOR ADJOURNMENT www.cityofmarionil.gov 350 Tower Square Plaza • Marion, IL 62959 • (618) 997-6281 • Fax (618) 997-2028