La Grange Illinois 12/10/2019 Plan Commission Meeting (Audio Only)

This video captures the La Grange, Illinois Plan Commission Meeting held on December 10, 2019. The meeting is a continuation of discussions regarding PC Case 252 (Text Amendments) to the village's zoning code. The commissioners and staff systematically review several proposed amendments, involving motions and votes for each topic: CBD and Kratom Retail Stores: After significant discussion regarding potential legal concerns and signage regulations, the commission votes to prohibit these standalone retail stores in all districts until the comprehensive plan is updated (0:55 - 37:38). Live Entertainment for Eating Places: The commission approves an amendment to allow live entertainment as a special use, with specific conditions regarding frequency (no more than once per week), timing (Thursday through Saturday, plus holidays, May through September), and outdoor usage (43:23 - 1:15:00). Fence Construction Details: To reduce the number of failed inspections, the commission standardizes construction details, clarifying height requirements (up to 6 feet for residential, with flexibility for non-residential non-combustible fences) (1:15:15 - 1:20:46). Non-conforming Structure Expansions: The commission clarifies language to explicitly permit horizontal expansions for non-conforming structures into corner sideyards, codifying long-standing village practice (1:20:50 - 1:33:31). Patio Definition and Service Walks: To prevent the misuse of service walks or driveway extensions for recreational patio activities, the commission discusses defining "patio" and "service walk." They ultimately decide to continue this item to the January 14th meeting to allow staff to draft clearer definitions regarding width and usage (1:33:34 - 1:51:23). The meeting concludes with general discussion and a formal motion to adjourn (1:51:37 - 1:53:24).