Planning & Zoning Commission
Sep 8, 2026
Agenda preview
The lede
- Public hearing scheduled for Build Holding Company to add drive-through lanes at a new BMO Bank branch at 1862 Crystal Parkway (approximately 1.2 acres in a Planned Business District)
- Text amendment proposed to City Subdivision Ordinance covering State Plat Act compliance, inspection fees, and new Plats of Consolidation process
- Both items received staff recommendations for approval
- Commission will review August 11, 2026 meeting minutes
Decisions & votes
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Discussion items
Case 2026-19: Build Holding Company – 1862 Crystal Parkway Special Use
- Application for special use permit to operate drive-through lanes for a proposed ~4,120 sq. ft. BMO Bank branch
- Property is vacant lot in Belvidere Retail Subdivision (annexed 2022), zoned Planned Business District
- Drive-through would include 3 service lanes plus bypass lane, located behind building away from access points
- Property located 1,200 feet from nearest residence; site plan shows queuing designed to prevent traffic backup
- Staff advisory report finds proposal meets all six Special Use criteria and recommends approval with three conditions (compliance with submitted site plan, stamped site plan required before building permits, code compliance)
- Boone County SWCD, Health Department, and Fire Department submitted no comments/concerns
Case 2026-20: City of Belvidere Text Amendment to Subdivision Ordinance
- Proposes amendments to five sections: Jurisdiction, Definitions, Final Plat Submittal, Consolidation Plat Required, and Consolidation Plat Submittal
- Key changes include: requiring zoning ordinance compliance for State Plat Act exemptions; reducing inspection fee language from “five percent” to “three percent”; creating new “Plat of Consolidation” category for combining lots under common ownership
- Would exclude two State Plat Act exemptions to prevent creation of non-conforming lots
- New consolidation process streamlines combining lots without requiring full preliminary/final plat process
- Staff recommends approval
August 11, 2026 Minutes Review
- Minutes show two cases heard: variance for garage setback at 410 Highland Street (approved 7-0), and special use for 7-Eleven video gaming at 707 Logan Avenue (approved 6-1)
Financial / operational notes
- Inspection fee for public improvements proposed to be codified at three percent of approved engineer’s estimate (currently charged but code states “five percent”)
- Consolidation plat fee schedule adopted by City Council (specific amounts not detailed in agenda)
- 100% reinstatement fee required if consolidation plat not recorded within 90 days and needs resubmission
- Monthly report shows eight site plans and seven zoning verification letters processed in August 2026