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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7. MEETING NOTICES 8/20/02 MINUTES COFFEE WITH COUNCIL Saturday, August 10, 2002 09:00 a.m. 2na Floor Conference Room, Village Hall Meeting convened at 9:00 AM. Those present: Mayor Farley, Michaele Skowron, Paul Hoefert, Assistant Village Manager David Strahl, and Fire Chief Mike Figolah. Residents in Attendance: David Schein Ramon Rubio Carol Tortorello Bert & Katy Hanson Kevin Bolga Michael Junius Marta Hulseberg 512 South NaWaTa 412 North Elmhurst 223 S. Elmhurst Ave. 103 North Eastwood Avenue 5 I0 North Prospect Manor Avenue 1208 Green Acres 310 North Maple Street Mr. & Mrs. Hanson explained that the home behind them has been performing automobile maintenance work for over 4 years. Due to the continual stream of different vehicles, it is their feeling that this is a business endeavor rather than a homeowner fixing their personal cars. The Hansons went on to explain the noise and odors that result from the work. There are also automobiles occasionally parked on the street with for sale signs on them. Mr. & Mrs. Hanson have had discussions with the neighbor in the house that is performing this work, but these discussions have led to verbal abuse from the neighbor. The police have been called in the past with temporary success at controlling an ongoing problem. Board members advised the Hansons that they would have this issue brought to the attention of the police administration for further investigation. Carol Tortorello presented a graphic representation of a proposed vehicle sticker that illustrated 30 years of blood drive work in Mount Prospect. Ms. Tortorello also brought up the increase in door-to-door solicitors. Dave Strahl explained that a recent Supreme Court ruling now prohibits the Village from regulating these solicitors. Village Attorney Everette Hill is researching this issue. Kevin Bolga brought up the issue of gopeds. He feels that these vehicles are dangerous to children, bikers and joggers because of the inability to see them and their ability to reach speeds of up to 30 mph. Mr. Bolga went on to describe an incident that he was recently involved where four children on gopeds attempted to pass him as he traveled in his car westbound on Gregory Street towards Route 83. Ray Rubio went on to support Mr. Bolga's concern that there are several children on gopeds that continually hang out near Gregory Street and Fairview Avenue. Mayor Farley told Mr. Bolga that the Village Board would be discussing this issue at next Tuesday's (August 13) Board meeting. Mr. Bolga stated that he would be in attendance. Dave Strahl provided Mr. Bolga with an August 8 Board packet. avid Shein described a concern that he just became aware of during last week's Youth Commission meeting. He described that youths have the ability to purchase butane refill cartridges at the Rags Store in Randhurst. Though he is not sure how the youths are using this product, Mr. Shein was concerned about the potential. Mr. Shein explained that he was in no way connected to the attack squirrels that are receiving media attention. Mr. Shein recommended that the local access television consider public service announcements about the West Nile Disease. The Village newsletter may be another source for information to the residents. Mr. Shein informed those in attendance that there is an unmarked truck that travels throughout his neighborhood selling new furniture. They apparently drive slowly on Village streets and lure people over to look at furniture supposedly from North Carolina. Mr. Shein circulated a pamphlet explaining Mitigation Planning. Mr. Shein asked if members of Village-sponsored Commissions were covered by legal insurance. He recently contacted his insurance carrier about extra umbrella coverage and the insurance salesman indicated that he would have to get back to Mr. Shein because of his affiliation with the Youth Commission. Mike Junius commented about a recent incident that he observed and called 911 for police. While at the Pharaohs Apartments on June 9 he noticed a carload of young adults driving around the complex with open alcohol. He called 911 at 6:32 and then again at 6:46 when the police did not arrive. The police were able to stop the car and question the occupants. Mr. Junius went on to explain that he saw the police empty the open beer cans and allow the full, unopened cans to remain in the auto. Mr. Junius is concerned that the driver of the car was not charged with any violation. It is his concern that the driver was released and not charged because he was Hispanic. He also explained that the auto had a broken windshield that should have received a citation. Would like this issue brought to the Police Chief's attention for review. Marta Hulseberg expressed concern that her driveway was damaged in May during Maple Street road construction. She called Public Works on several occasions and someone from Public Works has been out to look at the damage and has agreed to patch. Her concern is that the driveway has not been repaired. Trustee Skowron explained that what is probably happening is that Public Works is waiting until a crew is in the area. Public Works will be notified and she will receive a follow-up telephone call or visit. The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 am. Respectfully submitted, Michael Figolah Fire Chief MAYOR Gerald L. Farley TRUSTEES Timothy J. Corcoran Paul Wm. Hoefert Richard M. Lohrstorfer M{chaele Skowron Irvana K. Wilks Michael A. Zadel Village of Mount Prospect Community Development Department 100 South Emerson Street Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 VILLAGE MANAGER Michael E. Janonis VILLAGE CLERK Velma W. Lowe Phone: 847/818-5328 Fax: 847/818-5329 TDD: 847/392-6064 AGENDA MOUNT PROSPECT PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING LOCATION: Mt. Prospect Park District Community Center 1000 W. Central Road Mount Prospect, IL 60056 MEETING DATE & TIME: Thursday August 22, 2002 7:30 p.m. II, III. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES of July 25, 2002 Meeting A. PZ-15-02 / 1020 E. Rand Road / Conditional Use for a gas station (Zervos Shell). B. PZ-19-02 / Text Amendment / Fence Height around utility sites (Applied Technologies). C. PZ-21-02 / 309 S2 Edward Street / Conditional Use for a porch (Barnes & Gambino Residence). OLD BUSINESS NONE NEW BUSINESS A. PZ-22-02 / 419 Ojibwa / Side Yard Setback Variation for an attached 2-car garage (Brandon Residence). NOTE: This case is Village Board Final. B. PZ-23-02 / 1902 S. Elmhurst Road / Special Use and Variations for signs (Fiesta Market). NOTE: This case is Planning & Zoning Commission Final. C. PZ-24-02 / 915 S. Owen Street / Variation for an oversize detached garage and side yard setback (Schubkegel Residence). NOTE: The size of the garage is Planning & Zoning Commission Final, but the setback variation requires Village Board approval. D. PC-7-01/LoftSubdivision/303-307E. Kensington Road. NOTE: This case is Village Board Final. VI. QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS VII. ADJOURNMENT Any individual who would like to attend this meeting, but because of a disability needS Some aCcommodation to participate, should contact the Community Development Department at 100 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL 60056, 847-392-6000, Ext. 5328, TDD g847-392-6064. MINUTES OF TIlE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION CASE NO. PZ-15-02 Hearing Date: July 25, 2002 PETITIONER: George Zervos 1050 E. Northwest Highway PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1020 E. Rand Rd. PARCEL NUMBER: 03-35-301-020-000 PUBLICATION DATE: June 12, 2002 REQUEST: Conditional Use approval and Variations to redevelop a former Shell Gas Station to a Citgo Station and install a new canopy in the required 30' setbacks. MEMBERS PRESENT: Merrill Cotten Leo Floros Richard Rogers Matthew Sledz Keith Youngquist Arlene Juracek, Chairperson MEMBERS ABSENT: Joseph Donnelly STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Judy Connolly, AICP, Senior Planner INTERESTED PARTIES: Daniel Brinkman Paul Kolpak Richard Thomas Annette Wagner George Zervos Chairperson Arlene Juracek called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m. Minutes of the June 27 meeting were approved, with one abstention by Merrill Cotten. At 7:35, under Old Business, Ms. Juracek introduced Case No. PZ-15-02, a request for Conditional Use approval and Variations to redevelop a former Shell Gas Station to a Citgo Station and to install a new canopy in the reqff~red 30' setbacks. She explained that this case would be Village Board final. Judy Connolly, Senior Planner, presented the case. She said the subject property is a vacant gas station at the intersection of Rand, Central and Mount Prospect Roads. The applicant proposes to remodel the existing building by removing the auto repair area and creating a convenience store/mini-mart. In addition, there would be three new gas pumps installed parallel to the building. She said that the site is currently accessed from the two driveways on Rand Road and two driveways on Central Road. The petitioner proposes to reconfigure access to the site and reduce the size of two curb cuts. However, two of the curb cuts would not be changed to allow full access for the fuel trucks. The new canopy encroaches into the required 30-foot setback along Rand Road and Central Road and the petitioner is seeking variations. She said that the gas pumps would be located 16-feet from Rand Road and 18- feet from Central Road. Ms. Connolly said that the subject site is in the B3 Community Shopping District and that "Automobile repair and service stations" are listed as Conditional Uses in this district. She said although the site was a former gas station, the petitioner is required to obtain 'new' Conditional Use approval due to the amount of time the site has been vacant. The proposed gas station and variations wilt require approval by the Village Board, following a public hearing and recommendation by the Planning & Zoning Commission. Planning & Zoning Commission PZ-15-02 Arlene Juracek, Chairperson Page 2 Ms. Connolly said that the Village's Comprehensive Plan designates the subject property for Multi-Family Residential - Medium Density. However, Village records indicate that there has been a gas station there since 1960. Most recently, the site was a former Shell gas station and the petitioner's proposal is similar to the previous use. She said that the Rand Road Corridor Plan calls for elimination of curb cuts wherever possible and that the petitioner's proposal to reconfigure two of the four curb cuts to allow fuel trucks to use the full access curb cuts is in keeping with this requirement. Ms. Connolly reported that the petitioner does not propose to raze the existing building. She said that it is a legal non-conformity and that it is allowed to remain in its present location. The fagade will be improved and incorporate a standard Citgo design with a brick fagade. The elevations show a flat roof, large windows, and pre-finished metal panels above the windows at the top of the building. Ms. Connolly said that the building is primarily brick, which fulfils the P&Z and Village Board policy of requiring masonry construction for new and redeveloped buildings in the Village, and that the exterior will be repainted a cream color and the metal panels will be a standard Citgo red color. Ms. Connolly said the applicant has submitted a Landscape Plan for the property. Currently, the site has minimal landscaping and the plan creates new green space where possible. However, the shape of the site and its intense vehicle usage limit the size and number of landscape areas. She said that the petitioner's landscape plan includes a variety of shrubs, trees, evergreens, and groundcover. She noted that the site would meet its parking requirement without a Variation. Ms. Connolly reported that other departments have reviewed the proposal and noted that the project must meet current code requirements. She said that the Traffic Engineer's concerns regarding access to the site were addressed when the applicant revised the plan and narrowed two of the driveways. She said that the project must meet the Standards for a Conditional Use listed in the Zoning Ordinance in order for it to be approved. Ms. Connolly summarized the standards. Ms. Connolly said that the subject parcel for the proposed Conditional Use was a vacant Shell gas station in a commercial corridor. She said that the applicant proposes to redevelop the site and establish a new Citgo convenience store and gas station similar to the previous use. The proposal is of a similar intensity to the surrounding commercial area. In addition, the proposed landscaping will complement the new landscaping that the Village is installing adjacent to the site in the triangular area. She said that the proposed Conditional Use would comply with the Comprehensive Plan and the Zoning Ordinance requirements with the exception of the canopy. The Rand Road Corridor Plan calls for eliminating curb cuts where possible to improve the safety and flow of traffic. Ms. Connolly said that the petitioner's proposal to modify access to the site by reducing the width of two of the curb cuts is in keeping with this requirement. Therefore, the proposed Conditional Use will not have any significant effect on the public welfare. Ms. Connolly said the reasons for the proposed variations are related to the shape of the lot, the location of the gas dispensers, and access to the site. She said that the locations of where the canopy encroaches into the setbacks are close to the lot line. However, the base of the structures is further away from the lot line. Ms. Connolly said that restoring the parkway and planting parkway tress would minimize the impact of the encroachments. Therefore, the proposal would have a minimal effect on the adjacent properties and on the public welfare. Based on these findings, Staff recommends that the P&Z recommend approval of the proposed Conditional Use to permit the establishment of a Citgo convenience store and gas station and variations to locate a canopy in the required 30-foot setback, subject to the conditions listed in the StaffReport. She said that the Village Board's decision is final for this case. Paul Kolpak, an attorney with law offices located at 6767 N. Milwaukee, Niles, IL; Richard Thomas, an architect with Richard Thomas Architects, Daniel Brinkman, a traffic engineer with GeWalt Hamilton, were sworn in. Mr. Thomas described the site, landscaping and building plans. He said that the site is very compact and that the curb cuts will be in the same place, but narrowed to 17' and 20'. The standard 34' x 26' canopy will be utilized with the lanning & Zoning Commission Arlene Juracek, Chairperson PZ-15-02 Page 3 gas pumps all in a row. He said that one curb cut has been designed to accommodate the largest fuel delivery truck, which is 62'. He described the landscaping planned for the site and said that hearty plants would be chosen since three roads surround the site. Mr. Thomas pointed out that the .3-acre site would not be acceptable for a residential use, as indicated by the Village's Land Use Map, because of its size, shape, and proximity to the three arterial roads. Mr. Thomas said that the present structure is antiquated and described the planned improvements to the entrance, service doors, roof shape and the repainting of bricks at the base of the building. The height of the builffmg will remain the same, 15.9'. Daniel Brirtkman, traffic engineer, stated that 75-80% of the traffic seeking access to this station was already on the roadway and new trips would not be generated by the business. He said that gas would be delivered at night after closing, 3 to 4 times/week. The Commissioners discussed the site and proposed gas station at length. They had concerns about curb cuts and access/egress from the three roads involved, traffic circulation within the station, the number and location of parking spaces for the station, access to gas pumps, landscaping, and signs. George Zervos came forward to say that he has been an owner of gas stations for 15 years and is the present owner of the Shell station on Northwest Highway. He said that he was the owner of the previous Shell station at this same site. He said that he was aware of the challenges the site presents, but said that the station was always a good revenue producer and pumped an average 110,000 gallons of gas per month. He said that traffic coming off of 1- 294 needs the station at this site because the next gas station is not until Arlington Heights Road. He said that he believes that the station would be very successful, be a good source of tax dollars for the community, and the proposed improvements would greatly improve the site and enhance the neighborhood. Several of the Commission members agreed with Mr. Zervos, and stated that since the previous use and owner had been successful that this would be the best use for the site. Mr. Rogers asked if Mr. Zervos would be willing to operate with less wall signs than originally requested. Mr. Zervos agreed to eliminate the reader board signs on the Mount Prospect Road and Rand Road frontages. Annette Wagner, 311 S. George, was sworn in and said she wished to commend Mr. Zervos on his attempt to improve this site which has been an eyesore. She did express concerns about pedestrian walkways and sight obstructions around the station. Ms. Juracek closed the public hearing at 8:43 p.m. Leo Floros moved to recommend to the Village Board approval of a request for Conditional Use and Variations to redevelop a former Shell Gas Station to a Citgo Station and mini-mart and to install a new canopy in the required 30' setbacks along the Rand and Central Road frontages, with the conditions outlined in Staff's memo and the additional condition that the reader signs on north (Rand Road) and west (Mount Prospect Road) sides of the building be eliminated. Richard Rogers seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: AYES: Cotten, Floros, Rogers, Sledz, Youngquist, and Juracek NAYS: None Motion was approved 6-0. At 9:18 p.m., after hearing two cases under New Business, Richard Rogers made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Merrill Cotten. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the meeting was adjourned. Barbara Swiatek, Planning Secretary Judy Connolly, Senior Planner MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION CASE NO. PZ-19-02 Hearing Date: July 25, 2002 PETITIONER: Chris Lawn for Applied Technologies, Inc., representative for IL-American Water Co. 300 N. Milwaukee Ave., Ste. #E Lake Villa, IL PUBLICATION DATE: June 12, 2002 REQUEST: Text Amendment to (1) increase the maximum fence height around utility sites and (2) allow utility sites to install barbed wire. MEMBERS PRESENT: Merrill Cotten Leo Floros Richard Rogers Matthew Sledz Keith Youngquist Arlene Juracek, Chairperson MEMBERS ABSENT: Joseph Donnelly STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Judy Connolly, AICP, Senior Planner INTERESTED PARTIES: Chris Lawn Chairperson Arlene Juracek called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m. Minutes of the June 27 meeting were approved, with one abstention by Men-ill Cotten. At 8:45, after the Commission heard a case under Old Business, Ms. Juracek announced she would excuse herself from participating and voting from this case due to a conflict of interest and asked Vice-Chairperson Richard Rogers to assume the duties of the Chair. Mr. Rogers introduced Case No. PZ-19-02, a request for a Text Amendment to (1) increase the maximum fence height around utility sites and (2) allow utility sites to install barbed wire. Vice-Chair Rogers explained that this case would be Village Board final. Judy Connolly, Senior Planner, reported that the applicant represents the Illinois- American Water Company (IAW), which recently acquired Citizens Utility Company. She said that the IAW is taking steps to secure all of their sities and would like to install eight-foot tall chain link fences around their facilities. They would also like to install barbed wire at the top of the eight-foot fences. She said that the applicant proposed changing the Village's regulations thorough the text amendment process in order to not reveal the utility site locations. In contrast to a variation request, the text amendment process does not require the applicant to publicly disclose the location of their utility sites, which is a concern for the IAW, and the applicant is not required to notify property owners within 250-feet of the utility sites. Ms. Connolly said the applicant proposes to create provisions for utility sites to Sec. 14.304.D.l.h, which currently allows for eight-foot fences in certain situations. A new section would be created that would allow 8' chain link fences at public utility sites that have equipment buildings and/or public supply water storage tanks, for the purposes of security. In addition, text would be added to See. 14.304.D.2.b so it would allow utility sites to install barbed wire by right, as opposed to seeking special permission or review by the Village Board. Ms. Connolly reviewed the standards for a text amendment listed in the Zoning Ordinance. She said that the request has to meet the standards in order for it to be approved. The proposed amendment applies to public utility sites that have equipment and/or public supply water storage tanks. She said that this would include lift stations in addition to the water tank facilities. Ms. Connolly said that the number of these facilities in Mount Prospect is Planning & Zoning Commission PZ-19-02 Arlene Juracek, Chairperson Page 2 limited, but at least one is adjacent to a school and another is in the middle of a single-family residential neighborhood. She said that the proposed text amendments would allow IAW or any other agency that supplies water to the public to install eight-foot tall chain link fences with barbed wire around their sites by right. Ms. Connolly said that he petitioner's proposal to install an eight-foot fence is consistent with the objectives of the Zoning Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan because the changes protect and promote the health, safety, comfort, convenience, and general welfare of residents of the Village, with minimal impact on the adjacent properties. However, installing barbed wire in certain locations would change the character of the community and may be a concern for the adjacent property owners. Ms. Connolly said the proposed text amendment to allow eight-foot fences around utility sites as proposed by the petitioner may provide a higher level of security. However, the proposal to allow barbed wire without Village Board review does not increase the level of security to the degree required to off-set the adverse impact of the barbed wire on residential properties. Therefore, the proposed amendment does not meet the Zoning Code Standards for Text Amendments. Based on these findings, Staff recommends that the Planning & Zoning Commission approve the proposed Text Amendment to allow 8-foot tall chain link fences and to deny the use of barbed wire on those fences for utility sites that have equipment buildings and/or public supply water storage tanks. Commission members asked Ms. Connolly if each request for an 8' fence comes before the Commission for heating. Ms. Connolly said 8' fences were allowed by swimming pools, railroad tracks and in industrial areas, but other requests for 8' fences need to be approved by the P&Z Commission and barbed wire by the Village Board. She explained that the applicant did not want to disclose the locations of their sites for security reasons and wanted to install a taller fence with barbed wire by right, going through the permit process. Chris Lawn was sworn in and testified that Illinois-American Water Company (IAW) has two utility sites in Mount Prospect and both are zoned residential. He said that presently both sites have 6' fences with 12" of barbed wire on the top and added that both were erected in the 60s. IAW's post September 11th project is to upgrade security at all their sites. Richard Rogers explained to Mr. Lawn that there are many utility companies with many sites in Mount Prospect and that a blanket approval for all those sites would be overkill and not justified by a privacy issue for two sites. Keith Youngquist agreed with Mr. Rogers' statement, adding that it would not be good for barbed wire to be used indiscriminately because it would not keep out that element that wanted access to the utility sites, but would pose a threat for young people. He suggested the use of alarm systems at these sites. Mr. Lawn said one of the sites has an alarm and an alarm is planned for the other site. He also said their client is not as concerned about the ability to use barbed wire as they are about the permission to use 8' fences. The public heating was closed at 9:00. Commission members discussed this proposed amendment. Matt Sledz said he could see some credibility for 8' fences around the sites, but not barbed wire. He said requests should continue to be considered individually without giving carte blanche to utilities to erect high, barbed wire fences wherever they wanted. Mr. Cotten agreed this amendment was too liberal. Mr. Floros said approving the amendment would be overkill. Keith Youngquist moved to recommend to the Village Board approval of a request for a Text Amendment to increase the maximum fence height to allow an 8' chain link fence around utility sites. Matt Sledz seconded the motion. lanning & Zoning Commission PZ-19-02 Arlene Juracek, Chairperson Page 3 UPON ROLL CALL: AYES: None NAYS: Cotten, Floros, Rogers, Sledz, Youngquist ABSTENTION: Suracek Motion was denied 5-0. Merrill Cotten moved to recommend that the Village Board allow the use of barbed wire on those fences for utility sites that have equipment buildings and/or public supply water storage tanks, Case No. PZ-19-02. Keith Youngquist seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: Motion was denied 5-0. AYES: None NAYS: Cotten, Floros, Rogers, Sledz, Youngquist ABSTENTION: Juracek At 9:18 p.m., after hearing another case under New Business, Richard Rogers made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Merrill Cotten. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the meeting was adjourned. Barbara Swiatek, Planning Secretary Judy Connolly, Senior Planner MINUTES OF TIlE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION CASE NO. PZ-21-02 Hearing Date: July 25, 2002 PETITIONER: Ann Barnes & Leonard Gambino PROPERTY ADDRESS: 309 S. Edward Street PARCEL NUMBER: 08-12-224-005 PUBLICATION DATE: REQUEST: Conditional Use to allow construction of an unenclosed porch 4' into the front yard setback MEMBERS PRESENT: Merrill Cotten Leo Floros Richard Rogers Matthew Sledz Keith Youngquist Arlene Juracek, Chairperson MEMBERS ABSENT: Joseph Donnelly STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Judy Connolly, AICP, Senior Planner INTERESTED PARTIES: Ann Barnes Leonard Gambino Robert D. Losselyoung Chairperson Arlene Juracek called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m. Minutes of the June 27 meeting were approved, with one abstention by Merrill Cotten. At 9:10, after heating one case under Old Business and one under New Business, Ms. Juracek introduced Case No. PZ-21-02, a request for Conditional Use to allow construction of an unenclosed porch 4' into the front yard setback. She explained that this case would be Village Board final. Judy Connolly, Senior Planner presented the case, reporting the subject property is an existing home located on an interior lot on a single-family residential street. The home is currently set back 30-feet from the front lot line. The applicant proposes to construct a 4'x8' unenclosed porch, which requires Conditional Use approval because the porch encroaches into the required 30-foot front yard. She said that the plans show the petitioners' plans for an addition, new garage, and patio, but the porch is the only aspect of the project that is being reviewed at this time. The new porch would be located in the center of the house. The roofed structure encroaches four-feet into the setback, but the stairs, which measure 3'x10', extend further into the front setback. The stairs and service walk are permitted encroachments and the petitioners are not seeking require relief from zoning requirements. She said that the proposed porch would have a concrete stoop, wood posts, railing, and columns, and a peaked roof extending over the stoop. A new brick paver service walk tapers up to the concrete steps, which then taper up to meet the stoop. In addition, the petitioners propose to install a new garage, driveway, and add onto the rear of the house. Ms. Connolly said that, in order to approve the Conditional Use permit, the porch must meet the standards listed in the Zoning Ordinance. These findings relate to the porch not having a detrimental effect on the public health, safety, morals, comfort or general welfare; not being injurious to the use, enjoyment, or value of other properties in the vicinity or impede the orderly development of those properties; have adequate provision of utilities and drainage and design of access and egress to minimize congestion on Village streets; and comply with the provisions of the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Code, and other Village OrcYmances. lanning & Zoning Commission Arlene Juracek, Chairperson PZ-21-02 Page 2 Ms. Connolly said the subject parcel for the proposed Conditional Use is an 8,000 square foot parcel developed with a two-story home with a detached garage. The applicants propose to construct a porch that extends four-feet into the fi'ont yard, leaving a 26-foot setback. She said that the encroachment of the porch into the front setback is listed as a Conditional Use in the RA district and the porch meets all other zoning requirements. The proposal would not adversely affect the character of the surrounding neighborhood; utility provision or public streets and the proposed Conditional Use will be in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan and the Zoning Ordinance requirements. Ms. Counolly reported that based on these findings, Staff recommends that the Planning & Zoning Commission make a recommendation to the Village Board to approve a Conditional Use for an unenclosed porch to encroach into the required front setback for the residence at 309 S. Edward Street, Case No. PZ-21-02. The Village Board's decision is final for this case. Robert Losselyoung, architect with Tinaglia Design Group on Northwest Highway in Arlington Heights, said they had designed a large addition to the rear of this home and wanted to give a facelift to the front of the home to add curb appeal. He said that they propose to do so with the addition of an enclosed front porch, replacing some sections of siding and trim boards. He said he thought this addition would enhance the neighborhood greatly. P&Z Commissioners complimented the owners and architect on the drawings of the proposed additions. Richard Rogers explained to the petitioner that, if the porch was approved it could never be enclosed. Ms. Juracek closed the public hearing at 9:17 p.m. Leo Ftoros moved to recommend that the Village Board approve the proposed Conditional Use for an unenclosed porch to encroach 4' into the required front setback for the residence at 309 S. Edward St., Case No. PZ-21-02. Richard Rogers seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: AYES: Cotten, Floros, Rogers, Sledz, Youngquist, and Juracek NAYS: None Motion was approved 6-0. At 9:18 p.m., Richard Rogers made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Merrill Cotten. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the meeting was adjourned. Barbara Swiatek, Planning Secretary Judy Connolly, Senior Planner