Final Plat of Mercy Health Rockton Campus Subdivision
2.
A request has been made by the developer to combine nine (9) existing parcels, splitting
them into two (2) lots so they may sell the former Rockford Memorial Hospital Building.
Scott Capovilla, Planning and Zoning Manager informed the committee that approval
would combine nine (9) existing parcels, which would then be split into two (2) lots. He
further explained that five (5) parcels to the north would belong to the non-for-profit
group, and the existing five-story building, and the former Rockford Clinic would stay
with the hospital. The storm water detention area would be to the south of the subject
property. Mr. Capovilla noted that should approval be given, a condition has been placed
on the plat noting the following:
Approved subject to the following condition as a note on the plat: The hospital use and
site was developed and established under prior regulations. The City makes no
representations or warranties related to the following: (a) the sufficiency of drainage for
the property embraced within this plat; (b) substantial conformity with all pertinent laws,
rules and regulations and the subdivision as conditionally approved.
It was noted that non-conformities could be created on both parcels, and if there were
improvements, both parties would be responsible for repairs. Ald. Prunty asked about
costs for the past drainage problems on the property. Mr.Capovilla responded that he did
not know.
Todd Cagnoni, City Administrator stated that the costs were possibly in millions of
dollars, but he wasn't sure.
Ald. Meeks noted that according to a report from WIFR news, the cost was more than
thirty million dollars. She also noted that she wasn't sure how accurate that amount is.
Ald. Bell stated that he needed to look further into this matter, and made a MOTION to
have this item layover. Ald. Prunty SECONDED the motion.
Angela Hammer, Legal Director for the City of Rockford informed the committee that
under the statute for a final plat, the committee has sixty days to take action, and based
on the schedule for this item, it has reached the sixty day mark. She further indicated that
if the item is laid over tonight, at committee or council, it will operate as if it were
approved, and the applicant can proceed with a cause of action through the circuit court
as if the item was approved without the condition of approval on the plat.
Ald. Bell WITHDREW his motion, and Ald. Prunty WITHDREW her second.
Alderman Wilkins, Alderman Bonne, and Prunty
Alderman Torina, and Bell
Aye:
Nay:
III. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business before the committee, the meeting was adjourned at 6 p.m.
