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Rockford, IL 61104

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Code and Regulation Committee

Meeting Minutes

Monday, April 27, 2026

5:30 PM

The following represents, in general, the chronological order of proceedings at the City

Council/Committee Meetings: Call to Order, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, Public Speaking

and City Council/Committee Agendas.

Meeting will be live streamed on Channel 17 and via this link:

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CALL TO ORDER

Alderman Gabrielle Torina

Alderman Janessa Neal

Alderman Mark Bonne

Alderman Tamir Bell

Present

Alderman Aprel Prunty

II.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

North Court Street and Whitman Street

26-00478

Traffic Commission recommends approval to establish a “No Parking Any Time Except

Paratransit” restriction on the west side of North Court Street from 318 feet north of

Whitman Street to 348 feet north of Whitman Street

A motion was made by Alderman Bell, seconded by Alderman Torina, that this

Committee Report be Approved by committee. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

Final Plat of Bell School Crossings Subdivision located at 73xx East

Riverside Boulevard

26-00452

A motion was made by Alderman Bell, seconded by Alderman Torina, that this item be

Approved by committee to the City Council. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

2530, 2710 and 2720 South Main Street

26-00454

Zoning Board of Appeals recommends approval for a Special Use Permit for a Planned

Unit Development for an RV and Fifth Wheel only community in an R-1, Single-Family

Residential Zoning District at 2530, 2710 and 2720 South Main Street (Midwest Yard

Holdings, LLC/Applicant)

Ald. Torina stated that the proposed development is in her ward, and that she wanted to

have this item laid over because she has several concerns, especially after listening to the

public comments made at the zoning meeting.

Ald. Bonne pointed out that there is a copy of the Voluntary Assistance Relocation

Program on each person's desk for their review. The information was provided by the

attorney for the property owner.

3207 North Main Street

26-00456

Zoning Board of Appeals recommends denial for a Variation to decrease the minimum

side yard setback for a covered entrance from six (6) feet to one (1) foot in a C-2,

Limited Commercial Zoning District at 3207 North Main Street (Jill Bosselman for DJK

Haynes, LLC/Applicant)

A motion was made by Alderman Wilkins, seconded by Alderman Bell, that this

Committee Report be Approved by committee. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

3321 Integrity Drive

26-00457

Zoning Board of Appeals recommends approval for a Zoning Map Amendment from

C-3, General Commercial Zoning District and I-1, Light Industrial Zoning District to I-3,

Airport Industrial Zoning District at 3321 Integrity Drive (Industrial VI Enterprises, LLC

c/o Hillwood/Applicant)

A motion was made by Alderman Torina, seconded by Alderman Bell, that this

Committee Report be Sustained. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

515 South Alpine Road

26-00458

Zoning Board of Appeals recommends denial for a Special Use Permit for a Planned Unit

Development consisting of four, 4-unit buildings and two, 8-unit buildings in an R-1,

Single Family Residential Zoning District at 515 South Alpine Road (Zaher

Qassem/Applicant)

Ald. Torina commented that she would be voting against the denial recommendation.

A motion was made by Alderman Torina to REVERSE the recommendation of the

Zoning Board of Appeal's denial. The motion was seconded by Ald. Wilkins. The

motion Passed by a vote of 3-2, along with the Finding of Facts.

Ald. Beach stated that he would like to meet with the developer before a final vote is

given.

Ald. Bonne commented that he is in favor of the project.

Ald. Tuneberg asked if any modifications had been recommended. Ald.Bonne stated that

he was not aware of any.

Ald. Beach noted that he had placed a call to one of the engineers working on this

project. However, at t his time, he has not been able to reach him.

Scott Capovilla, Planning and Zoning Manager stated that he had received an email

stating that consideration would be given for amendments to the proposed development

plan.

Ald. Torina asked Mr. Capovilla to explain Staff's decision on this item. Mr. Capovilla

explained that currently there is one (1) single-family home on the site. The home is

surrounded by a park, a commercial area and a single-family home. Staff believes that the

site could provide additional housing, which is needed in the city.

Approval is subject to the following conditions:

1.Must meet all Applicable Building and Fire Codes

2.Submittal of a civil engineering plan for roadway, site development and drainage for

Staff’s review and approval

3.Submittal of a storm water management plan for Staff’s review and approval

4.Submittal of a detail landscape plan for Staff’s review and approval

5.Submittal of Planned Unit Development final plat for Staff’s review and approval

6.Must develop buildings in accordance with proposed elevations submitted as Exhibit E

and H

All conditions must be met prior to establishment of use

Alderman Bonne, and Alderman Prunty

Aye:

Alderman Torina, Alderman Neal, and Alderman Bell

Nay:

1320 21st Avenue

26-00459

Zoning Board of Appeals recommends approval for a Variation to reduce the rear yard

setback from 30 feet to nine (9) feet in an R-2, Two-Family Residential Zoning District

at 1320 21st Avenue (Manuel R. Pedroza/Applicant)

A motion was made by Alderman Torina, seconded by Alderman Bell, that this

Committee Report be Sustained. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

730 and 7xx Lincoln Park Boulevard

26-00460

Zoning Board of Appeals recommends approval for a Special Use Permit for a Planned

Unit Development consisting of a working farm and education center with pole barns for

a community meeting place and equipment storage, two (2) 30’x 90’ passive solar

greenhouses, a storage shed, a gazebo and a gravel parking area and gravel driveway in a

R-1, Single-Family Residential Zoning District at 730 and 7xx Lincoln Park Boulevard

(Kathyrn Whitacre of Nettle Curbside Compost, LLC/Applicant)

A motion was made by Alderman Bell, seconded by Alderman Trina, that this

Committee Report be Sustained. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Approval is

subject to the following conditions:

1.Must meet all Applicable Building and Fire Codes

2.Submittal of a revised site plan showing the parking area, driveway and driveway

aprons constructed with chip seal

3.Must develop site in accordance with the approved revised site plan

4.Any expansion of the composting area will require a modification of the Special Use

Permit

5.All conditions must be met prior to establishment of use

215, 325, and 423 South Madison Street

26-00461

Zoning Board of Appeals recommends approval for a Zoning Map Amendment from I-1,

Light Industrial Zoning District to C-4, Urban Mixed-Use Zoning District at 215, 325,

and 423 South Madison Street (City of Rockford/Applicant)

A motion was made by Alderman Bell, seconded by Alderman Torina, that this

Committee Report be Sustained. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

818 6th Street

10.

26-00462

Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board of Appeals recommends approval for;

a. The Sale of Tobacco Products; and

b. The Sale of Packaged Liquor in conjunction with a gas station and convenience

store in a C-3, General Commercial Zoning District at 818 6th Street (Aland S.

Augustin/Mamas Food & Fuel, LLC dba Mamas Food & Fuel/Applicant)

A motion was made by Alderman Bell, seconded by Alderman Wilkins, that this

Committee Report be Sustained. The motion was carried by a 4-1 vote.

Ald. Torina spoke about the number of liquor requests before the Committee that are in

vulnerable areas. She noted that she will not be voting in favor of this item.

Mr. Capovilla noted that there was an ownership change taking place at this location. He

also noted that because of many police calls in the past at this location,Staff asked for a

closing time of midnight, and the owner agreed.

Ald. Salgado is the alderman of the ward, and spoke in favor of the request for liquor

and tobacco, but agrees with the closing restriction.

Approval is subject to the following conditions:

1. Meet all applicable Building and Fire Codes

2. Compliance with all City of Rockford Code of Ordinances including Liquor and

Tobacco Codes

3. Window display signage is limited to 20% of window area

4. The windows shall not be covered with bars or other devices that block the windows

5. Submittal of a revised interior floor plan showing the location for alcohol and

tobacco sales

6. The sale of packaged liquor and tobacco products shall be limited to the submitted

revised interior floor plan

7. There shall be no single serving sales of beer or wine in volumes of 16 oz. or less

8. The sale of water pipes and “huka” or “hookah” pipes are prohibited

9. The sale of rose tubes, airplanes-sized bottles (50 ml(1.7 ounces) or less) and any

other products that can be deemed easily manufactured into drug paraphernalia is

prohibited

10. The proposed use is prohibited from having a bar or liquor by the drink

11. Submittal of a landscape plan including plantings along 6th Street

12. The hours of liquor sales shall be limited to 9 a.m. to midnight (12 a.m.), Monday

through Sunday

13. Any pending general ordinance case(s) must be resolved prior to issuance of the

license

14. All outstanding general ordinance fines must be paid prior to the issuance of the

license

15. All conditions must be met prior to issuance of license and establishment of use

Alderman Neal, Alderman Bonne, Alderman Bell, and Alderman

Prunty

Aye:

Alderman Torina

Nay:

2975 North Perryville Road

11.

26-00463

Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board of Appeals recommends approval for the Sale of

Tobacco Products in conjunction with a gas station and convenience store in a C-2,

Limited Commercial Zoning District at 2975 North Perryville Road (Abdulhakim Saleh

Alawi/H & Mart, LLC dba H & Mart/Applicant)

A motion was made by Alderman Bonne, seconded by Alderman Wilkins, that this

Committee Report be Sustained. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Approval is

subject to the following conditions:

1. Meet all applicable Building and Fire Codes

2. Compliance with all City of Rockford Code of Ordinances including Tobacco Codes

3. Submittal of a landscape plan to replace the dead and missing shrubs for Staff’s

review and approval by May 31, 2026

4. Installation of approved landscaping by July 31, 2026

5. Provide Staff with a plan on what will happened with the vacant car wash building on

the site. If it is not going to be operational, Staff recommends that it be removed

6. The sale of tobacco products shall be limited to the location as shown on Exhibit E

7. Window display signage is limited to 20% of the window area

8. The windows shall not be covered with bars or other devices that block the window

9. The sale of rose tube, airplane-sized bottles (50 ml (1.7 ounces) or less) and any other

products that can be deemed to be easily manufactured into drug paraphernalia is

prohibited

10. The sale of water pipes and “huka” or “hookah” pipes are prohibited

11. Hours of operation would be Monday through Sunday 5 a.m. – 11 p.m.

12. Any pending general ordinance case(s) must be resolved prior to issuance of the

license

13. All outstanding general ordinance fines must be paid prior to the issuance of the

license

14.

use

All conditions must be met prior to issuance of license and establishment of

2914 West State Street

12.

26-00464

Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board of Appeals recommends approval for:

a. The Sale of Packaged Liquor (Class PKG) and

b. The Sale of Tobacco Products in conjunction with a gas station and convenience

store in an I-1, Light Industrial Zoning District at 2914 West State Street (Ravi

Patel/Priyank Patel/Khodiyar 364001, Inc. dba Way Low Citgo/Applicants)

Ald. Bell noted that this business is in his ward. It is an ownership change. He

commented that he would like to add a condition stating that the new owner will sell

fresh produce. He also stated that he will be meeting with the owner.

Alderman Torina, Alderman Neal, Alderman Bell, and Alderman

Prunty

Aye:

Alderman Bonne

Nay:

3523 Auburn Street

13.

26-00465

Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board of Appeals recommends approval for:

a. The Sale of Tobacco Products; and

b. The Sale of Packaged Liquor (Class PKG); and

c. The Sale of Liquor by the Drink (Class L50) in conjunction with a liquor store,

tavern and video gaming terminals in a C-3, General Commercial Zoning District

at 3523 Auburn Street (Bhupinder Singh/Sean Chinna/Central Park Tap, Inc. dba

Central Park Tap/Applicants)

A motion was made by Alderman Bell, seconded by Alderman Wilkins, that this

Committee Report be Sustained. Approval is subject to the following conditions:

1.Meet all applicable Building and Fire Codes

2.Compliance with all City of Rockford Code of Ordinances including Liquor Codes

3.Window display signage is limited to 20% of window area

4.The windows shall not be covered with bars or other devices that block the windows

5.Submittal of a detailed site plan that includes parking spaces including the required

ADA parking spaces and the removal of the parking in the right-of-way for Staff review

and approval

6.Submittal of a detailed landscaping plan that includes shade trees, perimeter

landscaping, and interior landscaping with specific species of plants for Staff’s review

and approval

7.The subject property must be in compliance with the approved revised site and

landscaping plans. The landscaping must be installed by October 1, 2027

8.Submittal of a revised business plan including information regarding video gaming

terminals and the liquor store as well as a revised floor plan indicating the location of the

video gaming terminals for Staff’s review and approval

9.The sale of liquor by the drink is in conjunction with a bar as shown on the approved

interior floor plan Exhibit

10.The sale of liquor by the drink shall be limited to Monday through Saturday from 6

a.m. to 2 a.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 2 a.m.

11.The proposed use shall not have a cover charge, dance floor, live entertainment or any

DJs

12.The proposed use shall not operate as a nightclub

13.The sale of rose tubes, airplane-sized bottles (50 ml(1.7 ounces) or less) and any other

products that can be deemed to be easily manufactured into drug paraphernalia is

prohibited

14.The sale of water pipes and “huka” or “hookah” pipes are prohibited

15.Removal of five of the wall signs on the west side of the building. Only two signs can

remain

16.There shall not be temporary exterior signage

17.Any pending general ordinance case(s) must be resolved prior to issuance of the

license

18.All outstanding general ordinance fines must be paid prior to the issuance of the

license

19.All conditions must be met prior to issuance of license and establishment of use

Alderman Torina, Alderman Neal, Alderman Bell, and Alderman

Prunty

Aye:

Alderman Bonne

Nay:

4225 Charles Street

14.

26-00471

Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board recommends approval for the Sale of Beer and

Wine by the Drink (Class WB50) in conjunction with a restaurant and video gaming

terminals in a C-2, Limited Commercial Zoning District at 4225 Charles Street

(Francisco Rivera Luna/Monica Jaramillo-Porras/La Esquinita de Oro, LLC dba La

Esquinita de Oro/Applicants)

A motion was made by Alderman Torina, seconded by Alderman Wilkins, that this

Committee Report be Sustained. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Approval is

subject to the following conditions:

1.Meet all applicable Building and Fire Codes

2.Compliance with all City of Rockford Code of Ordinances including Liquor Codes

3.Window display signage is limited to 20% of window area

4.The windows shall not be covered with bars or other devices that block the windows

5.The sale of liquor by the drink shall be limited to the tenant space shown as Exhibit E

in green

6.Hours of operation are limited to Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Sunday

9 a.m. to 6 p.m. for the restaurant, and Sunday through Saturday 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. for the

grocery store

7.The proposed use shall not operate as a nightclub

8.The proposed use shall not have a cover charge, dance floor or any DJs

9.Any pending general ordinance case(s) must be resolved prior to issuance of the license

10.All outstanding general ordinance fines must be paid prior to the issuance of the

license

11.All conditions must be met prior to issuance of license and establishment of use

2842 and 28xx 11th Street and 2845 Kinsey Street

15.

26-00472

Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board recommends approval for a Modification of an

Existing Liquor License for a 100% stock purchase in a C-3, General Commercial

Zoning District and R-1, Single-Family Zoning District at 2842 and 28xx 11th Street and

2845 Kinsey Street (Shantilal Patel/Ajay Modi/BJ’s Place, Ltd dba BJ’s

Place/Applicants)

A motion was made by Alderman Torina, seconded by Alderman Wilkins, that this

Committee Report be Sustained. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Approval is

subject to the following conditions:

1.Meet all applicable Building and Fire Codes

2.Compliance with all City of Rockford Code of Ordinances including Liquor Codes

3.Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to

2 a.m.

4.The sale of liquor by the drink shall be limited to the interior floor plan approved by

Staff, Exhibit F

5.There shall be no single serving sales of beer and wine in volumes of 16 oz or less for

packaged liquor sales

6.The sale of rose tubes, airplane-sized bottles (50ml(1.7 ounces) or less) any other

products that can be deemed to be easily manufactured into drug paraphernalia is

prohibited

7.There shall not be a cover charge, dance floor, DJ’s and/or live entertainment

8.The proposed use shall not operate like a nightclub

9.The windows shall not be covered with bars or other devices that block the windows

10.Window display signage is limited to 20% of window area

11.Any pending general ordinance case(s) must be resolved prior to issuance of the

license

12.All outstanding general ordinance fines must be paid prior to the issuance of the

license

13.All conditions must be met prior to issuance of license and establishment of use

6565 Lexus Drive

16.

26-00473

Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board recommends approval for the Sale of Liquor by the

Drink (Class NG-L) in conjunction with a restaurant in a C-2, Limited Commercial

Zoning District at 6565 Lexus Drive (Made Gede Sansu/Ariet Lazuardy/Lisa

Prasetya/Yugen, LLC dba Yugen Authentic Japanese Restaurant/Applicants)

A motion was made by Alderman Bell, seconded by Alderman Bonne, that this

Committee Report be Sustained. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

Approval is subject to the following conditions:

1.Meet all applicable Building and Fire Codes

2.Compliance with all City of Rockford Code of Ordinances including Liquor Codes

3.The sale of liquor by the drink shall be limited to the approved interior floor plan

4.The hours of operation are limited to Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.,

Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m., and Sunday Noon – 9 p.m.

5.Window display signage is limited to 20% of window area

6.The windows shall not be covered with bars or other devices that block the windows

7.The restaurant shall not have a cover charge, dance floor, DJs or any live entertainment

8.The restaurant and bar shall not operate as a nightclub

9.Any pending general ordinance case(s) must be resolved prior to issuance of the license

10.All outstanding general ordinance fines must be paid prior to the issuance of the

license

11.All conditions must be met prior to issuance of license and establishment of use

2645 20th Street

17.

26-00474

Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board recommends approval for the Sale of Tobacco

Products in conjunction with a convenience store in a C-2, Limited Commercial Zoning

District at 2645 20th Street (Muhammad Sagheer Ahmad/Smokes N More, LLC dba

Smokes N More/Applicant)

A motion was made by Alderman Bell, seconded by Alderman Wilkins, that this

Committee Report be Sustained. Ald. Torina voted "No."

Approval is subject to the following conditions:

1.Meet all applicable Building and Fire Codes

2.Compliance with all City of Rockford Code of Ordinances including Tobacco Codes

3.The sale of tobacco products shall be limited to the submitted interior floor plan

Exhibit D

4.Window display signage is limited to 20% of the window area

5.The windows shall not be covered with bars or other devices that block the window.

The existing bars must be removed

6.The sale of water pipes and “huka” or “hookah” pipes are prohibited

7.The sale of rose tube, airplane-sized bottles (50 ml (1.7 ounces) or less) and any other

products that can be deemed to be easily manufactured into drug paraphernalia is

prohibited

8.Any pending general ordinance case(s) must be resolved prior to issuance of the license

9.All outstanding general ordinance fines must be paid prior to the issuance of the license

10.All conditions must be met prior to issuance of license and establishment of use

Alderman Neal, Alderman Bonne, Alderman Bell, and Alderman

Prunty

Aye:

Alderman Torina

Nay:

908 West Riverside Boulevard

18.

26-00476

Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board recommends approval for the Sale of Liquor by the

Drink (Class L50) in conjunction with a tavern and restaurant and video gaming

terminals in a C-2, Limited Commercial Zoning District at 908 West Riverside

Boulevard (Harwinder Kaur/AB 2 Enterprises, Inc. dba On The Rocks/Applicants)

A motion was made by Alderman Wilkins, seconded by Alderman Bell, that this

Committee Report be Sustained. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

Approval is subject to the following conditions:

1.Meet all applicable Building and Fire Codes

2.Compliance with all City of Rockford Code of Ordinances including Liquor Codes

3.Submittal of a revised interior floor plan that includes seating, tables, bar stools, games

and video gaming terminals for Staff review and approval

4.The sale of liquor by the drink shall be limited to the approved interior floor plan

approved by Staff

5.The hours of operation are limited to 11 a.m. – Midnight, Monday through Sunday

6.Window display signage is limited to 20% of window area

7.The windows shall not be covered with bars or other devices that block the windows

8.The tavern and restaurant shall not have a cover charge, dance floor, live entertainment

or any DJs

9.The tavern and restaurant and bar shall not operate as a nightclub

10.Any pending general ordinance case(s) must be resolved prior to issuance of the

license

11.All outstanding general ordinance fines must be paid prior to the issuance of the

license

12.All conditions must be met prior to issuance of license and establishment of use

6275 East State Street

19.

26-00477

Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board recommends approval for the Sale of Liquor by the

Drink (Class L50) in conjunction with a restaurant and outdoor seating area in a C-2,

Limited Commercial Zoning District at 6275 East State Street (Steven R.

Grube/Rockford Wing Company, LLC dba Buffalo Wild Wings/Applicant)

A motion was made by Alderman Bell, seconded by Alderman Wilkins, that this

Committee Report be Sustained. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

Approval is subject to the following conditions:

1.Meet all applicable Building and Fire Codes

2.Compliance with all City of Rockford Code of Ordinances including Liquor Codes

3.Window display signage is limited to 20% of window area

4.The windows shall not be covered with bars or other devices that block the windows

5.The sale of liquor by the drink is in conjunction with a restaurant

6.The hours of operation will be Sunday through Wednesday, 11 a.m. to Midnight and

Thursday through Saturday 11 a.m. – 1 a.m.

7.The proposed use shall not have a cover charge, dance floor, live entertainment or any

DJs

8.The proposed use shall not operate as a nightclub

9.Any pending general ordinance case(s) must be resolved prior to issuance of the license

10.All outstanding general ordinance fines must be paid prior to the issuance of the

license

11.All conditions must be met prior to issuance of license and establishment of use

III. RESOLUTION

Proposed Resolution Establishing Minimum Standards, Performance

26-00493

Requirements and Community Benefit Obligations for Data Center

Development

City Administrator, Todd Cagnoni discussed the steps that need to be taken in order to

approve a resolution. Legal Director, Angela Hammer stated that she had spoken to Ald.

Bell, the author of the subject resolution regarding the resolution, and the limitations that

city has being a non-home rule community. She noted that the resolution would need to

be revised to stay within those parameters.

Ald. Wilkins made a MOTION to have this item lay over giving Staff time to put

something more definitive in writing before action is taken on this item. The motion was

SECONDED by Ald. Bonne.

Ald. Bell thanked Administrator Cagnoni for the information that he provided, and

expressed his contentment with the discussion that is taking place today.

Ald. Wilkins WITHDREW her motion. Ald. Salgado stated that he believed that a text

amendment would be the best procedure to take for this item. Director Hammer

explained the steps that need to be taken for a text amendment.

Ald. Bell thanked everyone who has shown interest in the subject matter centered around

data centers. Ald. Bell made a MOTION to have this item LAYOVER at this time.

There was no second.

Ald. Bonne made a MOTION to TABLE this item at this time. Ald. Wilkins

SECONDED the motion. The motion was CARRIED by a vote of 4-1. Ald. Bell voted

"No."

IV. ADJOURNMENT

With no further business before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned.

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