Zoning Board of Appeals - Zoning Hearing, 9-3-26

The McHenry County Zoning Board of Appeals held a zoning hearing on September 3, 2026, to consider a petition from MMR Holdings LLC for a map amendment to rezone a vacant agricultural property from A1 to I1 (industrial). The petitioner requested a variation to allow the use of gravel asphalt grindings instead of the required paved surfaces for outdoor storage areas, specifically to accommodate heavy construction equipment with steel tracks that would damage asphalt or concrete surfaces. The board heard detailed testimony about the intended use, including relocating the existing HVAC and excavation business across the street to the new site, plans for a 24,000 square foot building, and environmental considerations such as stormwater management and buffering from adjacent residential properties. The board discussed the appropriateness of the zoning change, the impact on neighboring residential areas, and the specifics of the variation area, ultimately voting to recommend approval of the map amendment with conditions limiting the grindings to the designated outdoor storage area. One board member dissented, citing concerns about the proximity to residential properties and potential negative impacts. No formal contract awards or procurement decisions were made, but the rezoning approval facilitates future development and potential capital improvements by MMR Holdings LLC on the site.