East Central Reporter

City of Olney Board of Appeals met April 7.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

AGENDA #1 “CALL TO ORDER” The April 7, 2025, meeting of the Board of Appeals was called to order at 7:01 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Olney City Hall, 300 S. Whittle Avenue, Olney, Illinois, by David Abell.

AGENDA #2 “ROLL CALL” The following Board of Appeals members were present: Scott Jones, Bridgett Jensen, Brad Williams, Pat Everette, and David Abell. Kurt Ginder and Samantha Brazil were absent. Also present were City Clerk Kelsie Sterchi, and Code Enforcement Officer Dallas Colwell.

AGENDA #3 “APPROVE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING ON DECEMBER 2, 2024” Mrs. Jensen moved to approve the minutes from December 2, 2024, seconded by Mr. Jones. Mr. Jones, Mrs. Jensen, Mr. Williams, Mr. Everette, and Mr. Abell voted yes. There were no opposing votes. The motion carried.

AGENDA #4 “SWEARING IN” Mr. Abell asked that anyone wishing to testify on behalf of the items being discussed to stand and be sworn in. City Clerk Sterchi asked the individual to stand, raise her right hand, and “swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth so help me God.” Tiffany Trupiano was sworn in.

AGENDA #5 “PUBLIC HEARING: VARIANCE REQUEST FOR 212 N. JEFFERSON STREET” Joe’s Pizza had submitted a Request for Variation for 212 N. Jefferson Street, Olney, Illinois, Property Index Number 06-35-304-073. The petitioner requested a variance to allow for a 15-foot rear yard setback rather than the 25-foot rear yard setback as required in Title 17 (Zoning) of the City of Olney Municipal Code. The granting of the variance would allow the petitioner to create a larger building for the restaurant.

The City Clerk had not received any comments for or against the request.

Mrs. Trupiano told the Board that the purpose of the variance request was so that the Joe’s Pizza restaurant could expand.

Mr. Abell asked Mr. Colwell if he felt there were any issues with this request. Mr. Colwell had nothing to add.

AGENDA #6 “VARIANCE: 212 N. JEFFERSON STREET” Mr. Jones moved to approve a variance that would allow for a 15-foot rear yard setback for 212 N. Jefferson Street, seconded by Mr. Everette. Mr. Jones, Mrs. Jensen, Mr. Williams, Mr. Everette, and Mr. Abell voted yes. There were no opposing votes. The motion carried.

AGENDA #7 “PUBLIC COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS” There were no comments.

AGENDA #8 “ADJOURN” Mr. Jones moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Everette. Mr. Jones, Mrs. Jensen, Mr. Williams, Mr. Everette, and Mr. Abell voted yes. The motion carried.

The meeting of the Board of Appeals adjourned at 7:04 p.m.

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