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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/28/2004 P&Z minutes 42-04 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION CASE NO. PZ-42-04 Hearing Date: October 28, 2004 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 505 N. Wille PETITIONERS: Kevin Wosz and Adrienne Mazur Wosz PUBLICATION DATE: October 13, 2004 Journal/Topics PIN#: 03-34-123-028-0000 REQUEST: Conditional Use - Unenclosed Porch to encroach into front yard setback MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Arlene Juracek Merrill Cotten Joseph Donnelly Richard Rogers Matthew Sledz MEMBERS ABSENT: Leo Floros Keith Youngquist STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Michael Jacobs, AICP, Deputy Director of Community Development; Judy Connolly, AICP, Senior Planner INTERESTED PARTIES: Kevin Wosz Adrienne Mazur Wosz Janette Mc Lysaught Chairperson Arlene Juracek called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.rn. Richard Rogers made a motion to approve the minutes of the September 23, 2004 meeting and Merrill Cotten seconded the motion. The minutes were approved 5-0. Ms. Juracek asked for a motion to continue PZ-26-04, Variations for the project. Matt Sledz made a motion to continue PZ-26-04 to November 11,2004; Richard Rogers seconded the motion. The motion was approved 5-0. Ms. Juracek introduced Case No. PZ-26-04, a request for a Conditional Use permit for an unenclosed porch to encroach into the front yard. She noted that the request would be Planning & Zoning Commission final. Judy Connolly, Senior Planner, presented the case. She said that the Subject Property is located on the east side of Wille Street, between Highland Street and Memory Lane, and contains a single-family residence with related improvements. The Subject Property is zoned RA Single-Family Residence and is bordered on all sides by the RA District. The Petitioner is proposing a number of improvements to the existing home, including a new detached garage, a 2-story addition, and an unenclosed front porch. The proposed porch has a stone and brick exterior with a concrete base and may also be accessed from the home's second story. Although the proposed porch design differs from other porches reviewed by the Planning & Zoning Commission, it meets the Village Code's definition of an unenclosed porch. The proposed porch will extend 5' from the house, resulting in a 25'3" front yard setback. Therefore, the proposed porch requires Conditional Use approval. The existing home complies with the Village's zoning regulations, and the new-detached garage will comply with zoning regulations. In addition, the Building Commissioner confirmed that the proposal to convert the existing attached garage into a portico would comply with Village Codes. In order to approve the porch, the P&Z must find that it meets the standards for a Conditional Use, which are listed in the Zoning Ordinance. Ms. Connolly summarized the standards and said that Staff found that the proposal would not adversely affect the Planning & Zoning Commission Arlene Juracek, Chairperson PZ-42-04 Page 2 character of the surrounding neighborhood, utility provision, or public streets, and the proposed Conditional Use will be in compliance with the Village's Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance. Based on these findings, Staff recommends that the Planning & Zoning Commission 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 505 N. Wille Street, Case No. PZ-42-04. The Planning & Zoning Commission's decision is final for this case. Kevin Wosz and Adrienne Mazur Wosz of 505 N. Wille, were swom in. Mr. Wosz stated that they both have been residents of Mount Prospect for many years and have owned the house for 3 years. He said that they worked with the architect to get everything they desired in a home. He stated they also looked at other homes in the neighborhood, to ensure the addition would be complimentary. Ms. Mazur- W osz stated this would be their dream home and that she always wanted a front porch. Richard Rogers stated that the Petitioners are making a substantial addition to the house. He said that the addition would significantly change the look of the existing house. He noted that it would be an expensive addition and the petitioner agreed. Mrs. Janette Mc Lysaught of 5 I I N. Wille Street was swom in. She stated that she was shocked at the size of the house but commented that many of the homes being built are very large. She stated that the larger homes do not fit with the design of the neighborhood. She said that some of the neighbors are moving because the large homes are overshadowing their home. Ms. Juracek stated that it is a concern for the neighborhood when housing stock and housing styles change. She said that she has seen changes with the historical house tours. She said that the proposed porch is a different style, especially with the balcony. Chairperson Juraçek asked if there were any further comments on this case. There was discussion regarding whether the balcony alone is permitted in the front yard. Staff said no, that it must meet 30' setback. It was determined that the proposal meets the definition of a porch and that the Zoning Ordinance does not prohibit access from the second story onto a porch. Ms. Juracek clarified that the a proposal is a 2 story unenclosed porch. Merrill Cotten asked whether the front walk met code. Staff confirmed that the walkway is a permitted encroachment and does not require special approval. Mrs. Juracek stated that the proposal meets bulk regulations, including lot coverage. There was discussion regarding how neighborhoods in Mount Prospect are changing, that there is a lot of re- investment in the Mount Prospect community. Ms. Juracek said the first house to change on the block may be surprising and noted that the porch is a different style, but that the style of house is nice. Mike Jacobs added that the only specific thing being considered is the porch addition to the house and that the style of the house is not under consideration. There was discussion regarding changes brought about due to teardowns and additions. The Planning and Zoning Division agreed that it is different looking porch because it has a balcony. Ms. Juracek closed the Public Hearing at 8:35 p.m. Merrill Cotten made a motion to approve the request for a Conditional Use permit that would allow an unenclosed porch to encroach no more than 5-feet into the front yard setback, for the property located at 505 N. Wille Street, Case No. PZ-42-04. Richard Rogers seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: AYES: Cotten, Donnelly, Rogers, Sledz, and Juracek NAYS: None Motion was approved 5-0. At 8:36 p.m. Richard Rogers made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Joe Donnelly. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the meeting was adjoumed. Judy Connolly, AICP, Senior Planner' C\Do,"m,",; ,nd Sd,;ng;\kd,w;;\Looo] Sd"ng;\T,mpo,my ]nt<md F¡],,\OLK2\PZ-42-04 505 N. Will, M"",.doo