HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/28/2001 ZBA minutes 13-2001 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
MOUNT PROSPECT ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
CASE NO. ZBA-13-2001 Hearing Date: June 28, 2001
PETITIONER: Robert Kron
17 N. Audrey Lane
PUBLICATION DATE: June 13, 2001 Journal/Topics
REQUEST: Conditional Use to allow construction of an unenclosed porch
MEMBERS PRESENT: Hal Ettinger
Leo Floros
Richard Rogers
Arlene Juracek, Chairperson
MEMBERS ABSENT: Men'ill Cotton
Keith Youngquist
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Judy Connolly, AICP, Senior Planner
Mike Blue, AICP, Community Development Deputy Director
INTERESTED PARTIES: Robert Kron
Chairperson Arlene Juracek called the meeting to order at 7:47 p.m. The minutes of the May 24, 2001 meeting were
approved 4-0. At 8:23 p.m., Ms. Juracek introduced Case No. ZBA-13-01, a request for a Conditional Use to allow
construction of an unenclosed porch.
Judy Connolly, Senior Planner, introduced the case by reporting that the subject property is an existing home located
on an interior lot on a single-family residential street. The home is currently set back approximately 31-feet from the
front lot line. She said that the applicant proposes to construct an unenclosed porch along the front of the house. This
requires Conditional Use approval because the porch will encroach into the required front yard.
Ms. Connolly said that the petitioners are adding a second story addition and, as noted in their application, the porch
would create a unified look to the residence. The proposed porch will be made of wood, but have a cement base. It
would be attached to the front of the house and be set back 25.45-feet from the front property line. The front elevation
of the home will be modified (adding a new bay window, relocating the door, and using a stone cast mater/al instead of
the brick). Ms. Connolly said the petitioner states in his application that the proposed porch will complement the
second story addition and enhance the home.
Ms. Connolly reminded members that, in order to approve the unenclosed porch, the requested Conditional Use must
meet the standards listed in the Zoning Ordinance, which relate to the request not having a detrimental effect on the
public health, safety, morals, comfort or general welfare; how the request will impact the use, enjoyment, or value of
other properties in the vicinity. She reported that staff had reviewed the petitioner's plat of survey, site plan and
elevations & visited the site. She described the subject parcel as a 10,004.82 square foot parcel developed with a one-
story single family home. Ms. Connolly reported that the proposed second story addition meets all other zoning
'requirements, but the porch encroaches into the front yard and requires Conditional Use approval. She said the
unenclosed porch meets the standards for a Conditional Use and would not have a negative impact on the adjacent
area, utility provision or public streets. She said the porch would not change the residential character of the
neighborhood, nor would it have any significant effect on the public welfare. The proposed Conditional Use will be in
compliance with the Comprehensive Plan and the Zoning Ordinance requirements.
Ms. Connolly said that, based on these findings, Staff recommends that the ZBA make a recommendation to the
Village Board to approve a Conditional Use for a covered, unenclosed porch to encroach five-feet into the required
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front setback for the residence at 17 N. Audrey Lane, Case No. ZBA-13-0I. The Village Board's decision is final for
this case.
Ms. Juracek asked Ms. Counolly if public notice had been given and Ms. Connolly said yes. She asked if the
petitioner wished to speak.
Richard Kron was sworn in and said they want a front porch and need an addition to the house as they are expecting
their third child. They decided to add a porch at the same time as the second stow addition.
Richard Rogers asked if petitioner understood he could never enclose the porch. Mr. Kron said yes, he understood
that.
Leo Floros asked how long they had lived in that house and Mr. Kron answered 15 years.
At 8:27, Chairperson Juracek closed the public hearing and asked for discussion from the Zoning Board members. As
there was no further discussion, Richard Rogers moved to make a recommendation to the Village Board to approve a
Conditional Use for Case No. ZBA-13-01, a request to allow construction of an unenclosed porch addition within 25'
of the front property line at 17 N. Audrey Lane. Leo Floros seconded the motion.
UPON ROLL CALL: AYES: Floros, Ettinger, Rogers, and Juracek
NAYS:
Motion was approved 4-0.
At 10:10 p.m., after heating three more cases, Richard Rogers made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Leo Floros. The
motion was approved by a voice vote and the meeting was adjourned.
Barbara Swiatek, Planning Secretary
Judy Cormolly, Senior Planner