Zoning Board of Appeals - Zoning Hearing, 6-18-26

The McHenry County Zoning Board of Appeals held a zoning hearing on June 18, 2026, to consider application Z26-0018, a request for a conditional use permit for agricultural employee housing in the A1 agricultural district. The applicant, George and Jennifer Mados, sought approval to construct a caretaker's living quarters within a barn structure on their property to support their horse boarding and training facility. The board reviewed the petition, asked clarifying questions about the facility's operations, and discussed compliance with county codes and zoning standards. Staff recommended approval with three conditions, including a 20-year expiration for the conditional use permit, which the board unanimously approved with a 5-0 vote. The decision allows the agricultural employee housing while maintaining the property's agricultural use and will proceed to the County Board for final approval.