Geneva Planning & Zoning Commission Sept. 10, 2026

The City of Geneva Planning & Zoning Commission held a meeting on September 10, 2026, primarily focused on a public hearing for a zoning variation request by property owners Karsten and Kelly Pollock. The applicants sought approval for two variations: allowing a swimming pool in a street yard and permitting a 6-foot tall privacy fence in a street yard, both of which deviate from existing city code. After staff and applicant presentations, the commission voted unanimously to approve both variations. The meeting also included a detailed presentation by consultants from the Lakota Group on the city's comprehensive plan update, covering community demographics, housing market challenges, retail and industrial development, transportation infrastructure, and community assets. The discussion highlighted issues such as affordable housing shortages, aging population trends, and the need for coordinated transportation improvements. No direct contract awards or procurement decisions were made, but the comprehensive plan update will guide future development and infrastructure projects in Geneva.