Carbondale Reporter

City of Genoa Plan Commission met June 24.

Here are the minutes provided by the commission:

Members Present

Jennifer Barton

John Patela

Chris Riggs

Ron Sheahan

Brian Wallace

Members Absent

Michael Cirone

Petitioners

Staff

Alyssa Seguss

Leslie Sanderson

Guests:

Todd Vanadilok - Egret & Ox

Richard & Kristine Arsenault

301 Market St, Genoa

I. Ron Sheahan called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM and roll call was taken.

Jennifer Barton Yes

Michael Cirone Absent

John Patela Yes

Chris Riggs Yes

Ron Sheahan Yes

Brian Wallace Yes

Quorum Present

II. No Public Comment for items not listed on the agenda.

III. Chris Riggs made the motion to approve the minutes of the April 11, 2024, meeting, John Patela seconded.

Roll Call Vote:

Jennifer Barton Yes

Michael Cirone Absent

John Patela Yes

Chris Riggs Yes

Ron Sheahan Yes

Brian Wallace Yes

Motion Passed

IV. New Business

A. Presentation and Discussion led by Todd Vanadilok, Egret and Ox, regarding the Unified Development Ordinance Update Now that the 2023 Comprehensive Plan has been adopted, the next step is to review and update the UDO and the Zoning Map which will happen in Phases over the next 9 months. This involves meetings, focus groups and community feedback.

B. Discuss corner side yard fence setbacks for 6-foot fences. Alyssa Seguss began the discussion by presenting a drawing exhibiting fence restrictions for corner lots and how it pertains to residents now. The current issue for corner lots is that residents can only install up to a four-foot fence on what’s considered the corner side yard of their property. She had researched other communities, and some are similar to Genoa, others are not – there are many varying options for how to restrict corner side yard fences. Residents Richard and Kristine Arsenault of 301 Market St, who reside at a corner lot, presented their fence request to the Plan Commission, wanting to install a full 6-foot privacy fence in their yard that includes the corner side yard as well. They are not in a huge hurry, just want to do it correctly. There was general interest among the members in wanting to update regulations for corner side yard fences with the proper allowances, zoning, and building materials.

C. Old Business - None

D. Announcements

• The downtown streetscape improvements have begun with the sidewalks.

• Next Plan Commission meeting is July 11, 2024

E. Adjournment

Jen Barton made the motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Chris Riggs.

Roll Call Vote:

Jennifer Barton Yes

Michael Cirone Absent

John Patela Yes

Chris Riggs Yes

Ron Sheahan Yes

Brian Wallace Yes

Motion Passed

The meeting was adjourned at 8:29 PM.

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