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Parking changes approved; solar project delayed

RockfordMar 24, 20262 min read

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The committee approved three traffic and parking changes, but delayed action on a proposed solar array and fence project at 609 Kilburn Avenue for three weeks.

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The committee backed new parking restrictions on Graham Street and 1st Street, including a no-parking area, a commercial loading zone, and an official car parking only zone. It also recommended no action on a resident-requested all-way stop at Calvin Park Boulevard and Greenwood Avenue, saying traffic data did not show a need for the change. The proposed solar array and fencing plan at 609 Kilburn Avenue was not decided and was laid over for three weeks after concerns about safety and the placement of the panels.

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Approved a no-parking restriction on the north side of Graham Street from 70 feet east of South Main Street to 160 feet east of South Main Street, Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Approved a commercial loading zone on the south side of Graham Street from South Main Street to 70 feet east of South Main Street.
Approved an official car parking only restriction on the west side of 1st Street from 145 feet south of Walnut Street to 195 feet south of Walnut Street.
Recommended no action on an all-way stop request at Calvin Park Boulevard and Greenwood Avenue.
Laid over the 609 Kilburn Avenue solar array and fence proposal for three weeks after discussion of the Zoning Board of Appeals denial and safety concerns.

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Mar 24, 2026, 12:30 AMCity Hall, Second Floorcompleted

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CALL TO ORDER
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Committee recommends sustaining the Zoning Board of Appeals’ denial for a: a. Special Use Permit for a Planned Use Development consisting of a ground mount solar array within the existing parking lot; and b. Variation to increase the white vinyl fencing height from four (4) feet to six (6) feet within the front yard along Acorn Street in an R-2, Two-Family Residential Zoning District at 609 Kilburn Avenue (Greenlink Solar Solutions for the Boys and Girls Club of Rockford/Applicants). (LAID OVER APRIL 20, 2026)
Committee recommends sustaining the Traffic Commission’s approval to establish a No Parking restriction from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday on the north side of Graham Street from 70 feet east of South Main Street to 160 feet east of South Main Street.
Committee recommends sustaining the Traffic Commission’s approval to establish a Commercial Loading Zone restriction on the south side of Graham Street from South Main Street to 70 feet east of South Main Street.
Committee recommends sustaining the Traffic Commission’s approval to establish an Official Car Parking Only Restriction on the west side of 1st Street from 145 feet south of Walnut Street to 195 feet south of Walnut Street.
Committee recommends sustaining the Traffic Commission recommendation that No Action be taken on the request to establish all-way stop control at the intersection of Calvin Park Boulevard and Greenwood Avenue, thus repealing the existing traffic control of Greenwood Avenue stopping for Calvin Park Boulevard.
ADJOURNMENT
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Parking changes approved; solar project delayed

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