HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/24/2000 ZBA minutes 29-2000 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
MOUNT PROSPECT ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
CASE NO. ZBA-29-2000 Hearing Date: August 24, 2000
PETITIONER: Joanne Clevenger
PUBLICATION DATE: Augast 9, 2000 JOURNAL/TOPICS
REQUEST: Conditional Use for an unenclosed porch to be constructed within 25'10" of
the front property line
MEMBERS PRESENT: Merrill Cotten
Hal Ettinger
Leo Floros
Elizabeth Luxem
Richard Rogers
Keith Youngquist
Arlene Juracek, Chairperson
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Michael Blue, AICP, Deputy Director of Community Development
Judy Connolly, AICP, Senior Planner
INTERESTED PARTIES: None
Chairperson Arlene luradek called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m. After a motion by Richard Rogers, seconded by
Elizabeth Luxem, minutes of the July 27, 2000 meeting were approved, new member, Hal Ettinger, absta'med from
voting. At 8:22, after hearing another case, Ms. Jumcek opened Case ZBA-29-2000, a request for a Conditional Use
for an unenclosed porch to be constructed wittfm 25'10" of the front property line.
Judy Connolly, Senior Planner, stated that public notice had been given, introduced the staff memorandum for the
Conditional Use and informed the Zoffmg Board that the case would be Village Board final.
Ms. Connolly summarized the case by stating that the subject property is an existing home located on a comer lot on a
single-family residential street, currently set back 29'10" from the front lot line. She said the applicant proposes to
construct a 4'x19' unenclosed porch along the front of the house which would encroach 4'2" into the required front
setback.
Ms. Connolly said the petitioner is seeking a Conditional Use to allow the portion of the porch addition along the front
of the structure to encroach 4-feet into the required front yard. She said the petitioner is not proposing improvements
other than the front porch and wants to improve the appearance of her home and add a desirable feature to the
structure.
Ms. Connolly said staff conducted its analysis of the proposed Conditional Use by reviewing the petitioner's plat of
survey and site plan and visiting the site. She explained that the subject parcel for the proposed Conditional Use is a
7,620 square foot parcel developed with a single family home and the applicant proposes a porch that extends into the
front setback. This encroachment of the porch into the front setback is listed as a Conditional Use in the R-A district
but meets all other zoning requirements. She said the proposal would have no negative impact on the adjacent area,
utility provision or public streets, and would be in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan and the Zoning
Ordinance. Ms Connolly said the essential character of the neighborhood - a single-family residential area - would
not be affected by the proposed Conditional Use and the Conditional Use would not have any significant effect on the
public welfare. Based on these findings, Staffrecommends that the ZBA make a recommendation to the Village Board
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to approve a Conditional Use for a covered, unenclosed porch to encroach 4-feet into the required front setback for the
residence at 521 N. Eastwood, Case No. ZBA-29~2000.
Chairperson Juracek asked if Board members had questions for Ms. Connolly. There were no questions and Ms.
Juracek asked if petitioner wished to speak,
Joarme Clevenger was sworn in and said she wanted to echo Ms. Connolly's words. She said the porch would enhance
the appearance of her Cape Cod home and provide additional shade. She stated that the neighbors did not object to her
plans.
Ms. Jumcek remarked that, from the drawings, the porch appeared be an attractive addition and compatible with other
homes in the area.
Richard Rogers asked Ms. Clevenger if she understood the porch would need to remain open and unenclosed. Ms.
Clevenger said she did understand she could not enclose the porch at a future date.
Mr. Hal Ettinger said the drawings seemed to indicate the improvement would consist of the existing concrete stoop
with a wood deck abutting it and asked if the porch would be all one surface. Ms. Clevenger said the porch would be
an even surface but would be concrete and wood.
Leo Floros made a motion to recommend approval of the request for Variation and Conditional Use with the
conditions listed in the staff memo. Richard Rogers seconded the motion. At 8:29, Chairperson Jumcek closed the
Public Hearing and asked for discussion from the Board.
UPON ROLL CALL: AYES: Cotton, Ettinger, Floros, Luxem, Rogers, Youngquist, and Juracek
NAYS: None
Motion was approved 7-0.
At 9:25 p.m., Elizabeth Luxem made motion to adjourn, seconded by Keith Youngquist. The motion was approved by
a voice vote and the meeting was adjourned.
Barbara Swiatek, Planning Secretary
Judy Connolly, Senior Planner