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Jack Urban

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2:44
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Voting record (14)

12 yes2 no

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Voted yesJul 9, 2026

132 W. Cork Street — variance 1 (protected slope encroachment)

Voted yesJul 9, 2026

114 W. Cork Street — variance 1 (protected slope encroachment)

Voted yesJul 9, 2026

114 W. Cork Street — variance 2 (protected slope setback encroachment)

Voted yesJul 9, 2026

112 W. Cork Street — variance 1 (protected slope encroachment)

Voted yesJul 9, 2026

112 W. Cork Street — variance 2 (protected slope setback encroachment)

Voted yesJul 9, 2026

151 S. Rose Street rooftop sign variance (ZBA #26-07-10)

Voted yesJul 9, 2026

1617 N. Drake Road youth sports center sign variance (ZBA #26-07-11)

Voted noFeb 12, 2026

Election of 2026 board secretary

Voted yesJan 8, 2026

ZBA #26-01-01: QuikTrip parking variance at 3810 E. Cork Street

Voted yesJan 8, 2026

ZBA #26-01-02 variance 1: protected slopes encroachment at 1617 N. Drake Rd

Found the scattered slopes a hardship, and the sports complex is a permitted use.

Voted noJan 8, 2026

ZBA #26-01-02 variance 2: woodland preservation reduction

Believes the woodland reduction exceeds the minimum relief needed; the parcel can still be reasonably used within the 25% preservation requirement.

Voted yesJan 8, 2026

ZBA #26-01-02 variance 3: 56-foot building height

The building is placed in the lowest portion of the site nearest the highway, minimizing visual impact.

Voted yesJan 8, 2026

ZBA #26-01-02 variance 4: 56% impervious coverage

Relatively minor issue; does not want to add serious burdens to the project.

Voted yesJan 8, 2026

ZBA #26-01-02 variance 5: bike parking reduction