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Stephen Fedota

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Voting record (93)

81 yes12 no

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Voted noOct 27, 2026

Denial of lot coverage variation at 286 W. Prestwick

Did not find the variation standards met

Voted yesOct 27, 2026

Special use for rear setback at 1305 E. Joan Drive

Voted yesOct 27, 2026

Special use for restaurant with drive-through at 139 N. Northwest Highway

Voted yesOct 27, 2026

Variation for lot area per unit at 429 and 435 N. Hicks Road

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Special Use — 32-foot front yard setback at 416 S. Benton Street

The Commission would have granted the same relief had the line been disclosed; no sight-line concerns.

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Special Use Amendment — tasting room expansion at 4 N. Bothwell Road and 34 W. Palatine Road

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Parking Variation — 1506 W. Algonquin Road restaurant expansion

Staff's parking analysis shows no parking concerns.

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

Approval of Draft PZC Minutes - 09-15-2026

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

Commissioner Cavanaugh Made a motion to approve subject staff’s conditions

Voted noSep 29, 2026

Commissioner Schubert made a motion to approve subject staff’s conditions

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

Commissioner Cavanaugh Made a motion to approve subject staff’s conditions

Voted noSep 29, 2026

Commissioner Fedota Made a motion to approve subject staff’s conditions

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

MOTION TO ADJOURN APPROVED

Voted noSep 29, 2026

1333 E. Virginia Drive Deck Setback Variation

Expressed ongoing concerns with the magnitude of the requested setback reduction and potential precedent.

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

1336 E. Anderson Drive Sunroom Special Use

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

1297 N. Laguna Court Deck Variation

Voted noSep 29, 2026

825 W. Dorset Street Fence Special Use

Expressed concern over the fence location and lack of neighborhood precedent.

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

PZC Minutes - 08-11-2026

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

MOTION TO ADJOURN

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

180 and 190 N. Smith Street - Planned Development Amendment and Special Use

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

motion to approve subject staff’s conditions

Voted noAug 11, 2026

motion to approve subject staff’s conditions

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

motion to approve as amended

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

motion to approve subject staff’s conditions

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

motion to deny

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

approved to adjourn

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

25 W. Michigan Avenue - Final Planned Development and Subdivision

Voted noAug 11, 2026

315 S. Oak Street - Group Home Special Use

Cited concerns regarding traffic, parking, and a lack of detail in the business plan regarding safety.

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

1490 N. Quentin Road and 885 W. Dundee Road - Annexation and Final Planned Development

Voted yesJul 28, 2026

Commissioner Cavanaugh made a motion to approve the variances related to the driveway subject staff’s conditions; seconded by Commissioner Kolososki.

Voted yesJul 28, 2026

APPROVED TO ADJOUN - 9:15PM

Voted yesJul 28, 2026

Commissioner Bettenhausen moved to approve the minutes, Commissioner Kolososki seconded the motion.

Voted noJul 28, 2026

Commissioner Cavanaugh made a motion to approve the variances related to the structure subject staff’s conditions; seconded by Commissioner Kolososki.

Voted yesJul 28, 2026

Commissioner Cavanaugh made a motion to deny the variances related to the structure subject staff’s conditions; seconded by Commissioner Kolososki.

Voted yesJul 28, 2026

Commissioner Fedota made a motion to approve subject staff’s conditions; seconded by Commissioner Friedman.

Voted noJul 28, 2026

1530 N. Elm Street - Accessory Structure Variations

Voted yesJul 28, 2026

1530 N. Elm Street - Driveway Width Variation

Voted yesJul 28, 2026

1254 W. Northwest Highway - Planned Development Amendment and Parking Variation

Voted yesJul 14, 2026

Commissioner Cavanaugh Made a motion to approve subject staff’s conditions

Voted yesJul 14, 2026

motion to deny the request

Voted yesJul 14, 2026

Commissioner Fedota Made a motion to approve subject staff’s conditions

Voted yesJul 14, 2026

Commissioner Cavanaugh made a motion to approve subject staff’s conditions

Voted noJul 14, 2026

Commissioner Fedota Made a motion to approve subject staff’s conditions

Voted yesJul 14, 2026

Commissioner Bettenhausen moved to approve the minutes

Voted yesJul 14, 2026

Commissioner Noonan Made a motion to approve subject staff’s conditions

Voted noJul 14, 2026

300 N. Clark Drive Corner Fence Special Use

Voted yesJul 14, 2026

366 N. Quentin Road Planned Development and Subdivision

Voted yesJun 23, 2026

motion to continue to July 14, 2026

Voted yesJun 23, 2026

Draft 6-9-2026 Minutes

Voted yesJun 23, 2026

APPROVED TO ADJOURN AT 7:30PM