HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/25/1996 ZBA MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
MOUNT PROSPECT ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
ZBA CASE NO. ZBA-2-A-96
PETITIONER:
SUBJECT PROPERTY:
PUBLICATION DATE:
REQUEST:
MEMBERS PRESENT:
ABSENT:
OBJECTORSANTERESTED PARTIES
Hearing Date: January 25, 1996
Village of Mount Prospect
None
January 10, 1996 (Journal)
The Petitioner is seeking an amendment
to Section 14.2215 to permit driveways
serving three car garages to exceed the
maximum driveway width up to 10 feet
within the front yard setback.
Gilbert Basnik, Chairman
Ronald Cassidy
Peter Lannon
Elizabeth Luxem
Jack Verhasselt
Robert Brettrager
Leo Floros
None
Chairman Basnik introduced case ZBA-2-A-96 being a request for an amendment to
Section 14.2215 to permit driveways serving three car garages to exceed the maximum
driveway width up to 10 feet within the front yard setback.
Mr. Daniel Ungerleider Planning Coordinator for the Village of Mount Prospect stated
that in October, 1993, the Village Board of Trustees revised Ordinance No. 4590
amending the Zoning Ordinance to designate attached three -car garages as permitted uses
within detached single-family residence districts. Since that time, many developers and
residents have taken advantage of this zoning ordinance amendment and have built three -
car garages onto new and existing homes throughout the Village. The Village's Zoning
Ordinance does not permit driveways wide enough to serve three -car garages. A typical
three -car garage is approximately thirty (30) feet wide and requires a driveway which is a
minimum of twenty-nine (29) feet wide. Dependent on the width of the lot, Section
14.2215.A.3 of the Zoning Ordinance permits driveways to be a maximum width of
twenty-one (2 1) feet to twenty-six (26) feet. Mr. Ungerleider stated that the proposed
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amendment states the width of driveways serving three -car garages shall be permitted to
be up to the same width as the garage, no greater than thirty-two (32) feet, within fifteen
feet (15') of the garage's front elevation. The garage width is determined by measuring the
garage doors width plus, if applicable, the separation between garage doors, plus two (2)
feet (to include a diagram in the Zoning Ordinance for clarity). After which, the driveway
width must be reduced by means of a forty-five degree (45) angle tapered to the above
listed driveway standards.
Mr. Ungerleider referenced new construction houses with three (3) car garages on Semar
Court. He stated the Village wishes to make this amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to
allow the driveways to accommodate the three (3) car garages. He stated the driveways
on Semar Court have been constructed in non-compliance with the current Village code.
Also, the main concern for the additional foot of driveway on either side will help to
accommodate residents so that they are not stepping into the grass or snow.
Mr. Lannon asked staff when the permits were pulled for Semar Court. In response, Mr.
Ungerleider stated the permits were pulled last Spring to early Summer. He noted that the
builder poured the concrete for the driveways close to occupancy and staff noticed the non
compliance at that time. It was noted earlier on the plat of survey, however, the builder
constructed the driveway without revising the driveway design to comply with staffs
comments/V'illage Code. The completed driveway was therefore not in compliance.
Ms. Luxem asked staff about the inspections made during various points of construction.
In this instance, the driveway was changed without staffs knowledge and done very close
to occupancy. Mr. Ungerleider stated that Village staff is working more closely with all
builders doing construction in Mount Prospect to help alleviate any miscommunication or
non conformities during the building processes so as to not have this problem in the
future. Currently, the building inspectors are sent to the sites with the plans before
permits are issued.
Chairman Basnik asked staff the reasoning behind the taper. In response, Mr. Ungerleider
stated that the reason for the taper would be to prevent three (3) car garages from having
six (6) cars on the driveway. Also, it would prevent the lot coverage from being
excessive. Further noting staff would like to prevent fronts of homes from turning into a
parking lot.
The Zoning Board of Appeals generally discussed the request. They spoke about the
reduction of off-street parking with the wider based drive and lot coverage citing the
example drawings with the tapered driveway ends shown in the staff report.
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Mr. Cassidy then moved that the Zoning Board of Appeals approve petitioners request for
an Amendment to Section 14.2215 as follows: Width of driveways serving three -car
garages shall be permitted to be up to the same width as the garage, no greater than thirty-
two (32) feet, within fifteen feet (15') of the garage's front elevation. The garage width is
determined by measuring the garage doors width plus, if applicable, the separation
between garage doors, plus two (2) feet subject to being constructed as shown on
petitioners exhibit 1. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lannon.
Upon Roll Call: AYES: Basnik, Cassidy, Lannon, Luxem, Verhasselt
NAYS: None
The motion was approved by a vote of 5-0
Respectfully submitted,
�Bouris
ulie Ann
Secretary
Driveways Serving
Three Car Garages.,
As Amended by the Zoning Board of Appeals
January 25, 1996
Large Lot width greater than 73 feet
(max. driveway width = 26 feet)
Prepared by The Community Development Department, February 5, 1996