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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/27/2015 P&Z Minutes 16-15 1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION CASE NO. PZ-16-15 Hearing Date: August 27, 2015 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 300 E. Evergreen Avenue PETITIONER :Thomas Karlov PUBLICATION DATE: July 8, 2015 PIN NUMBER: 08-12-111-010-0000 REQUEST: Variation to allow a gravel driveway MEMBERS PRESENT: Thomas Fitzgerald William Beattie Keith Youngquist Jeanne Kueter Norbert Mizwicki Joseph Donnelly, Chair Agostino Filippone-Associate MEMBERS ABSENT: Sharon Otteman STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Consuelo Andrade, Deputy Director of Community Development INTERESTED PARTY :Thomas Karlov Chairman Donnelly called the meeting to order at 7:30p.m. Commissioner Beattie made a motion to rd approve the minutes of the July 23, 2015 meeting; Commissioner Youngquistseconded the motion. The minutes were approved 7-0. Chairman Donnelly introduced Case PZ-16-15 300 E. Evergreen Avenue. Ms. Andrade statedthe Petitioner for PZ-16-15 is seeking a variation from the requirement to pave an existing gravel driveway to allow the gravel driveway to remain at 300 E. Evergreen Avenue. She further stated the Subject Property is located at the northeast corner of the Elm Street and Evergreen Avenue intersectionand is zoned RA Single Family Residence and is bordered by the RA District to the north and east and the R3 Low-Density ResidentialPUD to the west and south. Ms. Andrade explained the subject property includes a two-story single-family residence, gravel driveway, and walkways.The gravel driveway is nonconforming with the Village Code. Village Code requires existing gravel drivewayor parking lot to be paved. The Petitioner does not desire to pave the driveway and is seeking a variation from the Village Code requirement to pave the gravel driveway. Ms. Andrade summarized the standards for a variation as the following: A hardshipdue to the physical surroundings, shape, or topographical conditions of a specific property not generally applicable to other properties in the same zoning district and not created by any person presently having an interest in the property; Planning and Zoning Meeting-August 27, 2015PZ-16-15 Joseph Donnelly, Chairman 2 Lack of desire to increase financial gain; and Protection of the public welfare, other property, and neighborhood character. Ms. Andrade indicated Staff reviewed the Petitioner’s request and foundthe request met the the standards for a variation.She explained that the Subject Property’s characteristics are unique and unusual, which would not be applicable to other properties in the Village. The gravel driveway is in keeping with the historic character of the Subject Property, which dates back to 1916. Ms. Andrade further stated that the petitioner haddemonstrated their efforts to maintain the historic character of the property and that the gravel drivewaywasin keeping with that character. Aside from replacing the front porch and walkway, the property essentially remains as it did when the property was developed. Ms. Andrade stated that the Petitioner’s variation request meets the standards as listed in the Zoning Ordinance and that granting such request would be in the best interest of the Village. Staff recommended that the Planning & Zoning Commission make a motion to adopt staff’s findings as the findings of the approval Planning and Zoning Commission andrecommend of the following motion: “A variation from the requirement to pave an existinggravel driveway.” Ms. Andrade stated that this case is Village Board final. Commissioner Youngquist asked why the topic of gravel driveways was being brought up as an issue. Ms. Andrade stated that the Zoning Code was amended requiring gravel driveways and parking lots to be st paved by January 1, 2015. She stated that Staff is following up on these structures to ensure they are complying with the code. Chairman Donnelly stated that two neighbors by the Subject Property sent letters to the board stating they are in support of the Variation. He further asked if the gravel driveway could be extended if the Petitioner decides to build a garage in the future. Ms. Andrade responded the Variation would only be applicable to the existing driveway. Chairman Donnelly swore in Tom Karlov from 300 E. Evergreen. Mr. Karlov stated that he and his wife purchased the house in 1987 with the intent to repair the historical home and restore it to the original time period in which the house was built. He also gave a brief history about the Subject Property stating that it used to be the home of Fred Busse. Mr. Karlov further explained that they do use it as a driveway and would like to build a garage on the side but would still keep the gravel driveway as is because it is a part of the original homestead. Chairman Donnelly clarified that if the variance is granted it only applies to the gravel driveway and if any improvements are made, the variation can be taken away. Planning and Zoning Meeting-August 27, 2015PZ-16-15 Joseph Donnelly, Chairman 3 Mr. Karlov stated that he understood. Mr.Mizwicki asked the petitioner if he was going to build a two car garage why would he want to keep the gravel driveway. Mr. Karlov stated he isn’t sure if he will build a two car garage and that the gravel driveway is part of the character of the home. He explained that he is part of the historical society and is just trying to preserve the house as it was. The commissioners applauded the Petitioner for his efforts in preserving the home. Chairman Donnelly asked if there was anyone else from the audience that wanted to discuss the case. Hearing none, he closed the public portion of the hearing and brought the discussion back to the board. Commissioner Beattie made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Kueter to approve the following motion: “To approve: Avariation from the requirement to pave an existing gravel driveway.” UPON ROLL CALLAYES: Filippone, Fitzgerald, Beattie, Younquist, Kueter, Mizwicki, Donnelly NAYS: None The vote was approved 7-0 with a positive recommendation to the Village Board. After hearing two (2) additional cases, Commissioner Younguist made a motion seconded by Commissioner Filippone and the meeting was adjourned at 9:14 pm. _______________________________ Jenna Moder, Administrative Assistant Planning and Zoning Meeting-August 27, 2015PZ-16-15 Joseph Donnelly, Chairman