Trustees approve zoning variations for 206 North River Road over neighbor objections
April 01, 2026 | Fox River Grove, McHenry County, Illinois
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The Fox River Grove Board of Trustees approved Ordinance 2026‑02 on Feb. 17, granting a set of zoning variations for property at 206 North River Road despite neighbor objections.
Trustee Andrew Migdal moved to approve the ordinance and Trustee Devin Hester seconded. Administrator Soderholm clarified that Ordinance 2026‑02 includes a requirement that the house be built in "substantial conformance with the proposed plans." The motion passed with five trustees voting yes and Trustee Migdal recording the single "no" vote.
During public comment earlier in the meeting, John Martin of 514 Asbury Ct. said he owns two Fox River Grove properties and "does not support the approval of Ordinance 2026‑02," arguing the proposed larger house would appear odd among smaller homes on North River Road. Dave Kopeny of 208 N. River Rd. spoke in favor of the petitioners, urging the board to allow investment and growth.
The minutes record the board's procedural action and the staff clarification about conformance to submitted plans; they do not list conditions beyond the substantial‑conformance requirement or a specific timeline for construction.
Trustee Andrew Migdal moved to approve the ordinance and Trustee Devin Hester seconded. Administrator Soderholm clarified that Ordinance 2026‑02 includes a requirement that the house be built in "substantial conformance with the proposed plans." The motion passed with five trustees voting yes and Trustee Migdal recording the single "no" vote.
During public comment earlier in the meeting, John Martin of 514 Asbury Ct. said he owns two Fox River Grove properties and "does not support the approval of Ordinance 2026‑02," arguing the proposed larger house would appear odd among smaller homes on North River Road. Dave Kopeny of 208 N. River Rd. spoke in favor of the petitioners, urging the board to allow investment and growth.
The minutes record the board's procedural action and the staff clarification about conformance to submitted plans; they do not list conditions beyond the substantial‑conformance requirement or a specific timeline for construction.
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