The following are taken from the Boone County Journal website (http://www.boonecountyjournal.com/news/2014/Boone-County-News-04-11-14.pdf#page=1).
The paper itself is available free of costs at merchants across the county.
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District 100’s Building bond refinancing possibilities.
St. James finally breaks ground.
Written by Margaret Rock
Residents came to express concern over St. James’ church plans to expand their space. One person complained the council wasn’t paying enough attention to the plans, especially those relating to setbacks, adding a steeple, and parking.
“I think this whole thing needs more scrutiny,” warned one resident.
Others provided differing perspectives from the neighborhood, saying they may not be against the church expanding, but doing it by asking for a exception was bothersome.
Click on the following for more details: St. James Church plans draw public comment | Belvidere Daily Republican
The 13 pages of minutes from the meeting, questions and testimony are now available on the city website.
For minutes go to: http://www.ci.belvidere.il.us/images/filecabinet/packets/06_17_2013%20city%20council%20packet%20for%20website.pdf
The minutes begin on page 40 of the 66 pages of PDG document
There should also be transcripts from the court reporter available soon. COMCAST Channel 20 is showing tapes of the proceedings
Conditions 4 & 5 are shown below:
The following is the legal notification sent to the 50 plus neighbors of St. James regarding zoning changes.
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The narrative from St. James’ project engineer, Arc Design. Note the large number of requested variances.
There are eight variances being requested.
By Jennifer Wheeler
Posted Jul 13, 2012 @ 10:28 PM
— It remains unclear how, even whether, St. James Catholic Church will be able to complete its renovations to add seating, restrooms and parking.
Belvidere City Council voted 6-3 Monday to reject a request to extend the church’s special-use permit one year. This will force architects to stay on schedule and complete the 15-month project by September 2013.
St. James Catholic Church's construction project in question - Rockford, IL - Rockford Register Star
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Note Mr. Middleton’s warning of possible further action on this item.
The Journal also had an editorial.
The above items are taken from the July 13, 2012 Boone County Journal which is available free of cost at merchants across Boone County and on the web at: http://www.boonecountyjournal.com/news/2012/Boone-County-News-07-13-12.pdf#page=1
UPDATE: 8:00 PM, Monday, July 9—The Committee of the Whole voted not to send the extension on to City Council—barring any change in the “no” votes it appears the extension request is denied.
St. James’ cathedral style church maybe in jeopardy if an extension of the special use permit is not allowed. To many the real question is will the Diocese of Rockford really ever build this huge church?
See item 2a. on the City Council’s agenda for Monday. Note the meeting is Monday, July 9, 2012 at 6:00PM.
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