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May 26, 2010
Click here to download the McHenry County 2030 Comprehensive Plan, adopted by the County Board April 20, 2010. (86.8 MB)
April 29, 2010
The County Board adopted changes to the 2030 Plan are now available for download. The P&D Committee will discuss these changes at their meeting on May 6th, 8:30 am. P&D Committee agendas will be available on the County Board Meeting Calendar 4-20-10 Future Land Use Map 4-20-10 Existing Land Use Map County Board Approved Revisions to the 2030 Plan County Board Capacity Modifications McHenry County Employment by Industry Sector
The County Board adopted changes to the 2030 Plan are now available for download. The P&D Committee will discuss these changes at their meeting on May 6th, 8:30 am. P&D Committee agendas will be available on the County Board Meeting Calendar
April 21, 2010
The 2030 Plan was adopted with amendments by the County Board at the April 20th County Board meeting. The adopted 2030 Plan will be posted as soon as required changes to the existing draft have been made.
April 7, 2010
The Planning and Development Committee Recommended 2030 Plan is now available for download. The 2030 Plan Adoption Resolution is also available for download. The County Board will meet on April 20th, 7:00 pm, to vote on the 2030 Plan Adoption Resolution. Additionally, there will be a County Board Committee of the Whole meeting on Thursday, April 15th, 9:30 am, to review and discuss the 2030 Plan in advance of the April 20th meeting. County Board agendas will be available on the County Board Meeting Calendar. P&D Recommended Plan - April 1, 2010 (86 MB) 2030 Plan Adoption Resolution
The Planning and Development Committee Recommended 2030 Plan is now available for download. The 2030 Plan Adoption Resolution is also available for download. The County Board will meet on April 20th, 7:00 pm, to vote on the 2030 Plan Adoption Resolution. Additionally, there will be a County Board Committee of the Whole meeting on Thursday, April 15th, 9:30 am, to review and discuss the 2030 Plan in advance of the April 20th meeting. County Board agendas will be available on the County Board Meeting Calendar.
March 29, 2010
Technical corrections to the 2030 Plan, for consideration by the Planning and Development Committee, are now available for download. The updated Future Land Use Map is also available for download. 3-29-10 Updated Future Land Use Map 2030 Plan Text Corrections 2030 Plan Table Corrections
Technical corrections to the 2030 Plan, for consideration by the Planning and Development Committee, are now available for download. The updated Future Land Use Map is also available for download.
March 15, 2010
Thank you to all who attended the 2030 Plan Public Review Meetings at the beginning of March. We received numerous comments and have passed them along to the Planning and Development Committee for review. Public comments, which are available here for download, were received in written and verbal form, including map-based comments (as referenced on this map). Other comments were received via e-mail.
March 8, 2010
Due to technical difficulties with our server over the weekend, the comment period for the 2030 Plan has been extended to Thursday March 11 at 4:30 p.m. The County had received reports of e-mails to 2030Plan@co.mchenry.il.us not being delivered. This issue has now been corrected. Those interested in commenting on the plan may do so at that e-mail address or by mail at: 2030 Plan, c/o Department of Planning & Development, 2200 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock, IL 60098. All comments received by the deadline will be reviewed by the Planning and Development Committee of the County Board.
Due to technical difficulties with our server over the weekend, the comment period for the 2030 Plan has been extended to Thursday March 11 at 4:30 p.m.
The County had received reports of e-mails to 2030Plan@co.mchenry.il.us not being delivered. This issue has now been corrected. Those interested in commenting on the plan may do so at that e-mail address or by mail at: 2030 Plan, c/o Department of Planning & Development, 2200 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock, IL 60098.
All comments received by the deadline will be reviewed by the Planning and Development Committee of the County Board.
March 2, 2010
Comments regarding the 2030 Plan can be submitted via email to 2030plan@co.mchenry.il.us or in writing to: McHenry County 2030 Plan, Department of Planning and Development, McHenry County Government Center, 2200 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, IL 60098. All comments must be received by 4:30 PM, Monday, March 8, 2010.
March 1, 2010
Corrections to Part 2 of the Water Resources chapter are now available for download: Water Resources Part 2 Corrected 03-01-10
Corrections to Part 2 of the Water Resources chapter are now available for download:
February 9, 2010
FINAL PUBLIC REVIEW MEETINGS FOR THE DRAFT 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, MARCH 1-6 The Planning and Development Committee of the McHenry County Board will be conducting final public review meetings for the draft 2030 Comprehensive Plan during the first week in March. The plan, and a high-quality version of the Future Land Use map, can be downloaded here. The County Board members from District 6 submitted a letter to the Planning and Development Committee regarding their thoughts on the draft plan. The letter can be downloaded here. (PDF, 200K) Follow the links below for meeting information: March 1: McHenry Township Hall March 2: Harvard Junior High School March 3: McHenry County College March 4: Marengo High School March 6: McHenry County Administration Building ---- McHenry Township Hall Monday, March 1, 2010 between 5 p.m and 7 p.m. 3703 Richmond Road, Johnsburg MAP ---- Harvard Junior High School - Music Room and Cafeteria Tuesday, March 2, 2010 between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. 1301 Garfield Street, Harvard MAP --- McHenry County College - Conference Center (near cafeteria) and the Large Breakout Room Wednesday, March 3, 2010 between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. 8900 US Highway 14, Crystal Lake MAP --- Marengo High School - Teacher Workroom and Study Hall Thursday, March 4, 2010 between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. 110 Franks Road, Marengo MAP --- McHenry County Government Center - Administration Building, Conference Rooms A, B, and C Saturday, March 6, 2010 between 9 a.m and noon 667 Ware Road, Woodstock MAP ---------------------
FINAL PUBLIC REVIEW MEETINGS FOR THE DRAFT 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, MARCH 1-6
The Planning and Development Committee of the McHenry County Board will be conducting final public review meetings for the draft 2030 Comprehensive Plan during the first week in March. The plan, and a high-quality version of the Future Land Use map, can be downloaded here.
The County Board members from District 6 submitted a letter to the Planning and Development Committee regarding their thoughts on the draft plan. The letter can be downloaded here. (PDF, 200K)
Follow the links below for meeting information:
March 1: McHenry Township Hall
March 2: Harvard Junior High School
March 3: McHenry County College
March 4: Marengo High School
March 6: McHenry County Administration Building
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January 27, 2010
Now available for download: Future Land Use Map Analysis Memo
Now available for download:
January 21, 2010
The P&D Committee will continue its review of revisions to the RPC Recommended Future Land Use Map based on January 28, 2010 at 8:15 AM. Other topics will include a review of comments and position statements from the District #6 Board members. P&D Committee agendas will be available on the County Board Meeting Calendar. All P&D meetings are open to the public.
January 19, 2010
Now available for download: Future Land Use Map Population Estimate Change Memo Future Land Use Map Potential Areas to Modify Based on New Population Projection District #6 Comments
January 8, 2010
The P&D Committee will continue its review of the RPC Recommended 2030 Plan at its regularly scheduled meeting on January 21, 2010 at 8:30 AM. Topics will include changes to the future land use map made to reflect the revised population projection, as well as a review of comments from District #6. P&D Committee agendas will be available on the County Board Meeting Calendar. All P&D meetings are open to the public.
December 16, 2009
The P&D meeting scheduled for December 17, 2009 has been cancelled. The P&D Committee will continue its detailed review of the RPC Recommended 2030 Plan at its regularly scheduled meeting on January 7, 2010 at 8:30 AM. P&D Committee agendas will be available on the County Board Meeting Calendar. All P&D meetings are open to the public.
December 4, 2009
The P&D Committee will continue its detailed review of the RPC Recommended 2030 Plan at its regularly scheduled meeting on December 17, 2009 at 8:30 AM. P&D Committee agendas will be available on the County Board Meeting Calendar. All P&D meetings are open to the public.
December 1, 2009
The sections of the RPC Recommended 2030 Plan that the P&D Committee has identified for further review and possible modification are listed in this memorandum. The P&D Committee will begin its review of these items at its regularly scheduled meeting at 8:30 AM, December 3, 2009. All P&D meetings are open to the public.
November 25, 2009
The County Board Planning and Development (P&D) Committee completed its initial review of the RPC’s recommended 2030 Plan on November 23rd. During the initial review meetings, the Chairman, Vice Chairman, and members of the RPC were called on to explain the meaning and logic behind certain provisions of the Plan. During the meetings, the P&D Committee identified portions of the 2030 Plan that it will review in greater detail. The detailed review will occur during the Committee’s regularly scheduled meeting on the first and third Thursday of each month beginning December 3, 2009. P&D Committee agendas will be available on the County Board Meeting Calendar. The December 3rd P&D Agenda will include a list of those sections of the 2030 Plan that the Committee has identified for detailed reviewed. The list will also be posted here when it is available.
November 16, 2009
The Planning & Development Committee will be holding meetings on Thursday, November 19 at 8:30 AM, and on Monday, November 23 at 6:00 PM, in the County Board office. Meeting agendas will be available on the County Board calendar.
November 5, 2009
The Planning & Development Committee will be holding special call meetings on Thursday, November 12 at 9:30 AM, and on Friday, November 13 at 8:00 AM, in the County Board office. Meeting agendas are available on the County Board calendar.
November 3, 2009
On Thursday, November 5, the Planning & Development Committee will meeting to consider the 2030 Plan completion schedule. The meeting will be held at 8:30 AM in the County Board office. Now available for download: October 2009 RPC Recommended 2030 Plan Draft (Sections 1 - 7) (High Quality, 53.1 MB) October 2009 RPC Recommended Land Use Chapter (Section 8) (High Quality, 5.2 MB) October 2009 RPC Recommended 2030 Plan Draft (Complete, Sections 1 - 8) (Low Quality, 33.3 MB)
On Thursday, November 5, the Planning & Development Committee will meeting to consider the 2030 Plan completion schedule. The meeting will be held at 8:30 AM in the County Board office.
October 29, 2009
Now available for download: 2030 Plan Draft 10-29-09 (High Quality, 120.5 MB) 2030 Plan Draft 10-29-09 (Low Quality, 27.7 MB) Draft Land Use Section 10-29-09 Draft Future Land Use Map 10-29-09 Draft Existing Land Use Map 10-29-09
October 16, 2009
On October 9 and 10, the RPC held two open house meetings on the final draft of the Future Land Use map of the 2030 Plan. Open House Attendance Sign-In Sheets (230K pdf) The Future Land Use map was divided into four quadrants at the open house. The public was encouraged to place numbered pins in each map and submit a corresponding written comment. Below are maps of each quadrant which include the pin locations and numbers. After each map is a document of the collection of comments for each quadrant organized by township name and section number. Northwest Quadrant Map (4.4MB pdf) Northwest Quadrant Comments (8.9MB pdf) Northeast Quadrant Map (6.7MB pdf) Northeast Quadrant Comments (2.6MB pdf) Southwest Quadrant Map (4.5MB pdf) Southwest Quadrant Comments (4.1MB pdf) Southeast Quadrant Map (6MB pdf) Southeast Quadrant Comments (3.8MB pdf) General comments have also been received. The following comments were received by Friday, October 16 at 4:30 p.m. General Map Comments (8.9MB pdf) E-mailed Comments (3.1MB pdf) UPDATE: The following link is of comments received after the October 16 deadline. General Comments 10-19-09 (4MB pdf) ---------------------
On October 9 and 10, the RPC held two open house meetings on the final draft of the Future Land Use map of the 2030 Plan.
The Future Land Use map was divided into four quadrants at the open house. The public was encouraged to place numbered pins in each map and submit a corresponding written comment. Below are maps of each quadrant which include the pin locations and numbers. After each map is a document of the collection of comments for each quadrant organized by township name and section number.
General comments have also been received. The following comments were received by Friday, October 16 at 4:30 p.m.
UPDATE: The following link is of comments received after the October 16 deadline.
September 30, 2009
A draft of the Land Use section of the 2030 Plan was reviewed by the RPC at its September 24 meeting. As a result of that review, a final draft version has been produced. This version, along with the Future Land Use map, will be the subject of the public Open House meetings Friday, October 9 from 1 pm - 5 pm and Saturday, October 10 from 9 am - 2 pm at the McHenry County Adminstration Building, 667 Ware Rd, Woodstock. The meetings will have an open-house format. Participants may arrive at any time and should anticipate spending one to one-and-a-half hours at the meeting. The Land Use section and two maps are available for download here: Draft Land Use Section 9-25-09 (4.5MB pdf) Draft Future Land Use Map 9-25-09 (1.9MB pdf) Draft Existing Land Use Map 9-25-09 (2.1MB pdf) Open House Press Release (143k pdf) Comments on the Land Use section and map drafts will be aceepted at the Open House. They can also be submitted via email to 2030plan@co.mchenry.il.us or in writing to McHenry County 2030 Plan, Department of Planning and Development, McHenry County Government Center, 2200 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, IL 60098. All comments must be received by 4:30 PM, Friday, October 16, 2009.
A draft of the Land Use section of the 2030 Plan was reviewed by the RPC at its September 24 meeting. As a result of that review, a final draft version has been produced. This version, along with the Future Land Use map, will be the subject of the public Open House meetings Friday, October 9 from 1 pm - 5 pm and Saturday, October 10 from 9 am - 2 pm at the McHenry County Adminstration Building, 667 Ware Rd, Woodstock. The meetings will have an open-house format. Participants may arrive at any time and should anticipate spending one to one-and-a-half hours at the meeting.
The Land Use section and two maps are available for download here:
September 22, 2009
Agenda items for the September 24, 2009 RPC meeting are now available for download. Draft Land Use Chapter 9-22-09
Agenda items for the September 24, 2009 RPC meeting are now available for download.
September 15, 2009
The RPC Working Draft Future Land Use Map is now available for download. RPC Working Draft Future Land Use Map
The RPC Working Draft Future Land Use Map is now available for download.
September 8, 2009
The 2030 Draft Plan with RPC directed comments and changes is now available for download. The Future Land Use Map is not yet available. 2030 Draft Plan With RPC Directed Comments and Changes
The 2030 Draft Plan with RPC directed comments and changes is now available for download. The Future Land Use Map is not yet available.
August 5, 2009
Agenda items for the August 6, 2009 RPC meeting are now available for download. Development Capacity Memo Development Capacity and Land Use Demand Review of Policies for Mapping Final Future Land Use Map Principles Future Land Use Map Memo
Agenda items for the August 6, 2009 RPC meeting are now available for download.
July 14, 2009
Public comments on the 2030 Comprehensive Plan June 2009 Draft are now available for download. June 2009 Written Comments June 2009 Review Meeting Comments
Public comments on the 2030 Comprehensive Plan June 2009 Draft are now available for download.
June 15, 2009
The McHenry County Regional Planning Commission is seeking public comment on the first draft of the 2030 Plan. County residents, municipal and township officials, and other community leaders are invited to attend one of four interactive workshops to be held: Friday, June 26th, 1:00-3:00 PM Tuesday, June 30th, 8:30-10:30 AM Monday, June 29th, 6:00-8:00 PM Tuesday, June 30th 7:00-9:00 PM All workshops will be held in the County Board meeting rooms of the McHenry County Government Center, located at 667 Ware Road, Woodstock, IL 60098. Advanced reservations are requested. Participants can register online or by calling (815) 334-4560 ext. 1. Comments on the draft plan can also be submitted via email to 2030plan@co.mchenry.il.us or in writing to McHenry County 2030 Plan, Department of Planning and Development, McHenry County Government Center, 2200 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, IL 60098. All comments must be received by 4:30 PM, Friday, July 10, 2009. Register Review 2030 Plan Submit Comments View Press Release
The McHenry County Regional Planning Commission is seeking public comment on the first draft of the 2030 Plan. County residents, municipal and township officials, and other community leaders are invited to attend one of four interactive workshops to be held:
All workshops will be held in the County Board meeting rooms of the McHenry County Government Center, located at 667 Ware Road, Woodstock, IL 60098. Advanced reservations are requested. Participants can register online or by calling (815) 334-4560 ext. 1.
Comments on the draft plan can also be submitted via email to 2030plan@co.mchenry.il.us or in writing to McHenry County 2030 Plan, Department of Planning and Development, McHenry County Government Center, 2200 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, IL 60098. All comments must be received by 4:30 PM, Friday, July 10, 2009.
June 10, 2009
Agenda items for the June 11, 2009 RPC meeting: Municipal, Township and Public Review Meetings Memo (275 kb)
Agenda items for the June 11, 2009 RPC meeting:
May 15, 2009
The May 2009 McHenry County Comprehensive Plan Public Comment Draft and the edits to the March 2009 2030 Comprehensive Plan Draft are now available. The files can be downloaded by clicking on the links below. 2030 Comprehensive Plan - May 2009 Houseal Lavigne Public Comment Draft (Complete File 86.1 MB) Cover & Acknowledgements - May 2009 (6.6 MB) Introduction - May 2009 (3.2 MB) Section 1 - Our Vision - May 2009 (4.8 MB) Section 2 - County Character - May 2009 (7.6 MB) Section 3 - Agriculture Protection Plan and Policies - May 2009 (9.7 MB) Section 4 - Greenways, Open Space, and Natural Resources - May 2009 (17.7 MB) Section 5 - Water Resources, Plan and Policies - May 2009 (22.1 MB) Section 6 - Economic Development Program and Policies - May 2009 (5.7 MB) Section 7 - Infrastructure Plan and Policies - May 2009 (12.5 MB) Edits to the 2030 Comprehensive Plan - March 2009 Houseal Lavigne Draft (Complete File 50.9 MB) Cover and Acknowledgements Edits (1.1 MB) Introduction Edits (4.1 MB) Section 1 - Our Vision Edits (2.4 MB) Section 2 - County Character Edits (4.0 MB) Section 3 - Agriculture Protection Plan and Policies Edits (7.5 MB) Section 4 - Greenways, Open Space, and Natural Resources Edits (9.7 MB) Section 5 - Water Resources, Plan and Policies Edits (11.8 MB) Section 6 - Economic Development Program and Policies Edits (9.9 MB) Section 7 - Infrastructure Plan and Policies Edits (11.1 MB) Community Character and Housing Edits (6.7 MB)
The May 2009 McHenry County Comprehensive Plan Public Comment Draft and the edits to the March 2009 2030 Comprehensive Plan Draft are now available. The files can be downloaded by clicking on the links below.
May 12, 2009
Agenda items for the May 14, 2009 RPC meeting: 2030 Timeline - Revised 5-5-09 LEAM Mega Scenarios LUCA Table Comparison McHenry County Future Land Use Map Working Series Memo McHenry County Future Land Use Working Map #1 McHenry County Future Land Use Working Map #2 McHenry County Future Land Use Working Map #3 McHenry County Future Land Use Working Map #4 McHenry County Future Land Use Working Map #5
Agenda items for the May 14, 2009 RPC meeting:
April 14, 2009
Agenda items for the April 16, 2009 RPC meeting: Community Character & Housing - April 14, 2009 Houseal Lavigne Draft
Agenda items for the April 16, 2009 RPC meeting:
April 3, 2009
Agenda items for the April 9, 2009 RPC meeting: Land Use Principles
Agenda items for the April 9, 2009 RPC meeting:
March 26, 2009
Additional items for the March 26, 2009 RPC meeting: LEAM Population Forecasting
Additional items for the March 26, 2009 RPC meeting:
March 25, 2009
The Ad Hoc Subcommittee's March 21, 2009 meeting notes are now available for all to view. (click to view)
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March 24, 2009
Agenda items for the March 26, 2009 RPC meeting: Review of Draft 2030 Plan Text RPC Memo Population Projections Memo 3-24-09 McHenry County Census Population Estimates, 1980 to 2008 Review Meeting Proposal Memo 2030 Timeline - Revised 3-24-09
Agenda items for the March 26, 2009 RPC meeting:
March 18, 2009
The 2030 Comprehensive Plan Draft is now available. The Plan can be downloaded by clicking on the links below. CDs are available upon request at the Department of Planning and Development. 2030 Comprehensive Plan - March 2009 Houseal Lavigne Draft (Complete File 83.1 MB) Introduction (2.8 MB) Section 1 - Our Vision (3.5 MB) Section 2 - County Character (5.2 MB) Section 3 - Agriculture Protection Plan and Policies (8.1 MB) Section 4 - Greenways, Open Space, and Natural Resources (20.2 MB) Section 5 - Water Resources, Plan and Policies (19.0 MB) Section 6 - Economic Development Program and Policies (13.0 MB) Section 7 - Infrastructure Plan and Policies (10.5 MB)
The 2030 Comprehensive Plan Draft is now available. The Plan can be downloaded by clicking on the links below. CDs are available upon request at the Department of Planning and Development.
March 13, 2009
The March 19, 2009 RPC meeting has been cancelled. The next meeting will be the regularly scheduled March 26th meeting.
March 4, 2009
Agenda items for the March 12, 2009 RPC meeting: 2030 Timeline - Revised 3-12-09 Population Projections Reconsideration Memo 2030 Meeting Proposals Chicago SMSA Growth Patterns Chicago SMSA Growth Patterns (Expanded)
Agenda items for the March 12, 2009 RPC meeting:
February 24, 2009
The February 26, 2009 RPC meeting has been cancelled. The next meeting will be the regularly scheduled March 12th meeting.
February 17, 2009
Agenda items for the February 19, 2009 RPC meeting: County Population Capacity Model County Population Capacity Model Methodology
Agenda items for the February 19, 2009 RPC meeting:
February 2, 2009
Agenda items for the February 5, 2009 RPC meeting: 2030 Timeline - 1/29/09 Update LEAM Analysis
Agenda items for the February 5, 2009 RPC meeting:
January 28, 2009
Agenda items for the January 29, 2009 RPC meeting: 2030 Timeline Infrastructure, December 2008 RPC Draft Community Character, January 2009 RPC Draft Conservation Design for 2030 HLA Policy Memo
Agenda items for the January 29, 2009 RPC meeting:
January 16, 2009
Agenda items for the January 22, 2009 RPC meeting: January 22, 2009 LEAM Presentation Executive Summary Infrastructure, December 2008 RPC Draft Community Character
Agenda items for the January 22, 2009 RPC meeting:
January 5, 2009
Draft chapters to be discussed at the January 8, 2009 RPC meeting: Vision Statement, November 2008 - Houseal Lavigne Rewrite Infrastructure, December 2008 - RPC Draft Agriculture, November 2008 - RPC Reviewed Economic Development, December 2008 - RPC Reviewed Open Space & Natural Resources, November 2008 - RPC Reviewed Water Resources, November 2008 - RPC Reviewed
Draft chapters to be discussed at the January 8, 2009 RPC meeting:
December 12, 2008
A draft of the McHenry County 2030 Infrastructure Chapter is now available. (click to view)
November 19, 2008
New drafts are now available for the McHenry County 2030 Agriculture Chapter and the McHenry County 2030 Open Space & Environmental-Natural Resources Chapter. (Click to view the Agriculture draft) (Click to view the Open Space & Environmental-Natural Resources draft)
(Click to view the Agriculture draft)
(Click to view the Open Space & Environmental-Natural Resources draft)
October 24, 2008
A draft of the McHenry County 2030 Vision Statement is now available. (click to view)
October 23, 2008
LEAM modeling for McHenry County is now available for all to view. (click to view)
February 21 , 2008
Dear Friends: On February 7, 2008, the Commission presented its 12-Month Report to the County Board. Our first year was devoted to gathering information and listening to concerns of stakeholders. To date, we have identified our goals and objectives and gathered information. Going forward we will use this as the basis for developing the preliminary 2030 plan. We expect 2008 to be an exciting and productive year, and hope that many of you will attend our meetings and offer us your thoughts as we work together. Sincerely, Charlie Eldredge Chairman, McHenry County Regional Planning Commission ---------------------
Dear Friends:
On February 7, 2008, the Commission presented its 12-Month Report to the County Board. Our first year was devoted to gathering information and listening to concerns of stakeholders. To date, we have identified our goals and objectives and gathered information. Going forward we will use this as the basis for developing the preliminary 2030 plan. We expect 2008 to be an exciting and productive year, and hope that many of you will attend our meetings and offer us your thoughts as we work together.
Sincerely, Charlie Eldredge Chairman, McHenry County Regional Planning Commission
January 15, 2008
Dear Friends: During our first year, the McHenry County Regional Planning Commission has primarily gathered information. We have listened carefully as stakeholders from McHenry County and the region shared with us their views of issues for our consideration in developing the plan. Most of the monthly meetings of the Commission’s seven subcommittees were taken up with presentations from groups who wished to be heard, the list is far too long to fit into this letter. We considered several presentations – notably the township governments and all of the surrounding counties, both in Illinois and Wisconsin – too broad to be heard by the subcommittee, so we asked them to come before the full Commission. We felt that communication with municipal government was so important that we asked the McHenry County Council of Governments, to send a representative to our Commission meetings to keep us abreast of municipal concerns. Of course our subcommittees met with municipalities in more depth to understand particular individual community concerns. Based upon what the Commission heard from these presentations, the subcommittees have developed preliminary findings which will be reviewed by the full Commission in developing the final plan. We will report to the County Board at its February 7, 2008 meeting at 9:00 a.m. and encourage you all to attend. Going forward we will begin to develop the plan itself. We hope that many more people, whether representatives of a stakeholder group or simply interested citizens, will attend our meetings and speak out at our public comment periods. This is your plan, we value your input, as we work together to plan for a wonderful McHenry County going forward to 2030. Sincerely, Charlie Eldredge Chairman, McHenry County Regional Planning Commission ---------------------
During our first year, the McHenry County Regional Planning Commission has primarily gathered information. We have listened carefully as stakeholders from McHenry County and the region shared with us their views of issues for our consideration in developing the plan. Most of the monthly meetings of the Commission’s seven subcommittees were taken up with presentations from groups who wished to be heard, the list is far too long to fit into this letter.
We considered several presentations – notably the township governments and all of the surrounding counties, both in Illinois and Wisconsin – too broad to be heard by the subcommittee, so we asked them to come before the full Commission. We felt that communication with municipal government was so important that we asked the McHenry County Council of Governments, to send a representative to our Commission meetings to keep us abreast of municipal concerns. Of course our subcommittees met with municipalities in more depth to understand particular individual community concerns. Based upon what the Commission heard from these presentations, the subcommittees have developed preliminary findings which will be reviewed by the full Commission in developing the final plan.
We will report to the County Board at its February 7, 2008 meeting at 9:00 a.m. and encourage you all to attend.
Going forward we will begin to develop the plan itself. We hope that many more people, whether representatives of a stakeholder group or simply interested citizens, will attend our meetings and speak out at our public comment periods.
This is your plan, we value your input, as we work together to plan for a wonderful McHenry County going forward to 2030.
September 11 , 2007
McHenry County Association of Township Supervisors letter to the McHenry County Regional Planning Commission (click to read) ---------------------
McHenry County Association of Township Supervisors letter to the McHenry County Regional Planning Commission
(click to read)
July 25 , 2007
Over the past several months, the McHenry County Regional Planning Commission’s primary focus has been on developing a set of goals and objectives that would guide the county into the future. The Commission worked diligently to find goals and objectives that would help preserve the way of life for long-time McHenry County residents, but at the same time provide opportunity for those who wish to make their homes here. The Commission was also cognizant of the future generations and the impact that our decisions will have on our children and grandchildren. It was a mighty task indeed. In the link are the goals and objectives that the Commission has forwarded to the McHenry County Board for advice and consent. None of these goals or objectives is chiseled in stone; rather, this is a ‘living document’. It will undoubtedly change as the Commission begins to receive new information about housing, economic development, farming, other governmental units’ long-term plans, environmental and agricultural information. In the coming months, the Commission will begin meeting (and some subcommittees already have) with a variety of groups that will provide the Commission with invaluable insight and expertise on a variety of subjects. Already the Commission has met with the McHenry County Farm Bureau, the Executive Director of the McHenry County Economic Development Corporation, the McHenry County Conservation District, members of the gravel and mining industry, staff of the McHenry County Soil and Water Conservation District and USDA-NRCS, and staff of McHenry County College. Please keep visiting the Commission’s website for more information on meeting with groups that might be of interest to you. Sincerely, Charlie Eldredge Chairman, McHenry County Regional Planning Commission ---------------------
Over the past several months, the McHenry County Regional Planning Commission’s primary focus has been on developing a set of goals and objectives that would guide the county into the future. The Commission worked diligently to find goals and objectives that would help preserve the way of life for long-time McHenry County residents, but at the same time provide opportunity for those who wish to make their homes here. The Commission was also cognizant of the future generations and the impact that our decisions will have on our children and grandchildren. It was a mighty task indeed.
In the link are the goals and objectives that the Commission has forwarded to the McHenry County Board for advice and consent. None of these goals or objectives is chiseled in stone; rather, this is a ‘living document’. It will undoubtedly change as the Commission begins to receive new information about housing, economic development, farming, other governmental units’ long-term plans, environmental and agricultural information.
In the coming months, the Commission will begin meeting (and some subcommittees already have) with a variety of groups that will provide the Commission with invaluable insight and expertise on a variety of subjects. Already the Commission has met with the McHenry County Farm Bureau, the Executive Director of the McHenry County Economic Development Corporation, the McHenry County Conservation District, members of the gravel and mining industry, staff of the McHenry County Soil and Water Conservation District and USDA-NRCS, and staff of McHenry County College. Please keep visiting the Commission’s website for more information on meeting with groups that might be of interest to you.
March 9, 2007
Friends: The Commissioners and I take great pleasure in welcoming you to your 2030 Plan website. The exciting process of developing a 2030 land use plan for McHenry County is underway. Already, subcommittees have formed to focus on vital issues like water resources, open space and economic development. Please take a moment to explore this website. Through the navigation bar on the left, you can find out about Commissioners, check meeting dates (all open to public attendance/comment), read press releases, learn more about planning and contact the Commission. As we proceed through the planning process we'll be using this space to keep you in the loop on Commission activity. Through the message board link to the right, you can use this site to keep us informed of your thoughts. Remember, this is your county. This is your plan. This is your website. Sincerely, Charlie Eldredge Chairman, McHenry County Regional Planning Commission
Friends:
The Commissioners and I take great pleasure in welcoming you to your 2030 Plan website. The exciting process of developing a 2030 land use plan for McHenry County is underway. Already, subcommittees have formed to focus on vital issues like water resources, open space and economic development.
Please take a moment to explore this website. Through the navigation bar on the left, you can find out about Commissioners, check meeting dates (all open to public attendance/comment), read press releases, learn more about planning and contact the Commission. As we proceed through the planning process we'll be using this space to keep you in the loop on Commission activity. Through the message board link to the right, you can use this site to keep us informed of your thoughts. Remember, this is your county. This is your plan. This is your website.
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