HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/10/2005 P&Z minutes 42-05
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
CASE NO. PZ-42-05
Hearing Date: November 10,2005
PROPERTY ADDRESS:
605 Oriole Lane
PETITIONERS:
Edward and Bernice Lawson
PUBLICATION DATE:
October 26, 2005
PIN#:
03-27-315-007-0000
REQUEST:
Conditional Use- Unenclosed Porch in front yard
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Richard Rogers, Acting Chair
Joseph Donnelly
Leo Floros
Ronald Roberts
Keith Youngquist
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Arlene Juracek, Marlys Haaland
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Jill Baty, Planning mtern
Judith Connolly, AICP, Senior Planner
Ellen Divita, Deputy Director Community Development
Stacey Dunn, Community Development Secretary
INTERESTED PARTIES:
Edward "Skip" Lawson and Bernice Lawson
Acting Chairman Richard Rogers called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m. Keith Youngquist moved to approve
the minutes, of the October 27, 2005 meeting and Joseph Donnelly seconded the motion. The motion was
approved 4-0, with Leo Floros abstaining. At 8:08 pm, after hearing two other cases, Acting Chairman Rogers
introduced Case No. PZ-42-05, a Conditional Use request for an unenclosed porch. He said that the case is
Planning and Zoning Commission final and the Commission will be making the final vote tonight.
Judy Connolly, Senior Planner, summarized the case. She said that the Subject Property is located on the south
side of Oriole Lane, between Prospect Manor and Forest Avenues, and contains a one-story single-family
residence with related improvements. The Subject Property is zoned R1 Single-Family Residence and is bordered
on all sides by the R1 District.
Ms. Connolly said that the Petitioner is in the process of constructing an addition to the rear of the house. They
do not plan to add a second story to the house, but would like to construct an unenclosed porch to update the look
of the house. The proposed porch would extend almost 20' along the front of the house and would consist of a
concrete base and wood and brick posts. The porch would extend 6' from the house, resulting in a 25.5' front
yard setback. Therefore, the proposed porch requires Conditional Use approval.
Ms. Connolly further explained that the existing home complies with the Village's zoning regulations, but the
proposed porch will encroach into the required front yard. The table in the Staff Report compares the Petitioner's
proposal to the R1 Single-Family Residence District's bulk requirements. It shows that the porch will encroach
into the front setback but the Subject Property will meet all other zoning regulations.
Richard Rogers, Acting Chair
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting November 10, 2005
PZ-42-05
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Ms. Connolly summarized the standards for Conditional Uses listed in the Zoning Ordinance. She said that the
proposal would not adversely affect the character of the surrounding neighborhood, utility provision, or public
streets. Also, the proposed Conditional Use would be in compliance with the Village's Comprehensive Plan and
Zoning Ordinance. Based on these findings, Staff recommends that the Planning & Zoning Commission approve
the following motion:
"To approve a Conditional Use for an unenclosed porch to encroach into the required front yard, creating a front
setback of no less than 25' for the residence at 605 Oriole Lane, Case No. PZ-42-05."
Ms. Connolly stated the Planning & Zoning Commission's decision is final for this case.
The Commission had no questions for staff. At the direction of Acting Chairman Rogers, Edward "Skip"
Lawson, 605 Oriole Lane was sworn in. Mr. Lawson thanked staff for their presentation and said they look
forward to adding the porch to their home, if the Conditional Use is approved.
Acting Chairman Rogers asked if there were any further questions. Hearing none, the hearing was closed at 8:14
pm. Keith Youngquist made a motion to approve the proposed unenclosed porch, as submitted by the Petitioner
for the residence at 605 Oriole Lane, Case No. PZ-42-05, with the condition that the porch remains unenclosed.
Ronald Roberts seconded the motion.
UPON ROLL CALL:
AYES: Donnelly, Floros, Roberts, Youngquist, and Rogers
NAYS: None
Motion was approved 5-0.
Joseph Donnelly made a motion to adjourn at 8:15 pm, seconded by Ronald Roberts. The motion was approved
by a voice vote and the meeting was adjourned.
Stacey Dunn, Community Development Secretary
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