Board records motion to approve Roxanne Ivy's special-use petition for on-site veterinary clinic; member discloses employment tie

The Peoria County board considered zoning case CBA 2026-0019, a petition by Roxanne Ivy for a special use to operate a veterinary clinic at Western Hearts Ranch and Riding Club, 6628 North Kramm Road in Rosefield Township. Andrew Braun summarized the request: the petitioner proposes about a 2,000-square-foot addition to expand on-site services for small animals (dogs and cats) and large animals (primarily horses), with the existing mobile clinic continuing to serve some farm locations.

Braun said staff recommended approval and that the zoning board of appeals recommended approval as well. He noted the petitioner intends to construct a new septic system and that a septic permit must be obtained through the Peoria City/County Health Department before operation. Braun described anticipated staffing: a veterinary position and possibly administrative staff, plus added parking and a building similar in construction to existing structures on the parcel.

Petitioner Roxanne Ivy introduced herself to the board, saying she had no additional information beyond the staff summary. Chair Paul Rosenbohm thanked Ivy for bringing business to Peoria County and said veterinary services are needed locally.

Committee member Terry Ruhland disclosed a potential conflict, saying, "I'm planning to abstain here, and I wanted to explain that. . . I have a construction management employment contract with the petitioner, Miss Ivy, and I think it's appropriate for me not to vote on it." The transcript then records the clerk calling for a vote and states, "Motion carried unanimously." The transcript contains both the abstention statement and the clerk's record that the motion was carried; the vote tally is not otherwise specified in the record.

The petition was described by staff as a backup physical location to an existing mobile clinic and as likely to create at least one veterinary position. No amendments or conditions beyond the septic-permit requirement were stated on the record. The board solicited public comment and received none; the meeting then moved to miscellaneous business and adjourned.

The record does not list a roll-call vote breakdown in the transcript provided; the clerk's statement that the motion was "carried unanimously" appears alongside the member's announced intent to abstain, creating an ambiguity in the minute-level record.