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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/26/2002 P&Z minutes 29-02MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION CASE NO. PZ-29-02 Hearing Date: September 26, 2002 PETITIONER: Frank Neuman & John Tenuta 204 S. Evergreen Arlington Heights., IL 60005 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1817 Bonita PARCEL NUMBER: 08-10-209-001 PUBLICATION DATE: September 11, 2002 REQUEST: Conditional Use ' Porch in Front Yard MEMBERS PRESENT: Merrill Cotten Joseph Donnelly Leo Floros Richard Rogers Matthew Sledz Keith Youngquist Arlene Juracek, Chairperson MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Judy Connolly, AICP, Senior Planner Michael Jacobs, AICP, Deputy Director of Community Planning INTERESTED PARTIES: Frank Neuman John Tenuta Chairperson Arlene Juracek called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Leo Floros made a motion to approve the minutes of the August 22 meeting, seconded by Richard Rogers. Richard Rogers made a motion to approve the minutes of the July 25 meeting, seconded by Merrill Cotten. The August minutes were approved 4-0 with Rich Rogers, Matt Sledz, and Keith Youngquist abstaining. The July minutes were approved 6-0 with Joe Donnelly abstaining. At 8:35, after hearing four cases, Ms. Juracek introduced Case No. PZ-29-02, a request for a Conditional Use for a porch to encroach 4' into the required front setback and said the case would be Village Board final. Judy Connolly, Senior Planner, reported that the subject property is an existing home located at the southwest corner of Bonita and Hatlen Avenues. She said that the existing home is currently set back 30.05'from the front lot line. The petitioner is in the process of adding onto the existing structure and proposes to construct a 4'x9' unenclosed porch or portico. She said that the porch would be located in the center of the house and that the unenclosed, roofed structure would encroach 4' into the required front setback, and that the stairs extend further into the setback. The stairs and service walk are permitted encroachments, and do not require any special approval. She said that the porch requires Conditional Use approval because it will encroach 4' into the 30' setback. Other than the proposed porch, the existing home and addition comply with zoning regulations. Ms. Connolly said that in order to approve the Conditional Use request, the porch must meet the Standards for a' Conditional Use listed in the Zoning Ordinance. She summarized the standard~ and said that Staff found that the porch would not adversely affect the character of the surrounding neighborhood, utilities or public streets and that it complies with the Comprehensive Plan and the Zoning Ordinance requirements. Planning & Zoning Commission PZ-29-02 Arlene Juracek, Chairperson Page 2 Based on these findings, Ms. Connolly relayed Staff's recommendation that the Planning & Zoning Commission recommend that the Village Board approve a Conditional Use permit for an unenclosed porch to encroach four-feet into the required front setback for the residence at 1817 Bonita Drive, Case No. PZ-29-02. She said that the Village Board's decision is final for this case. Keith Youngquist asked if the porch/portico structure was part of the Building Permit application. Ms. Connolly said when the Building Permit was issued, it was Conditionally Approved to allow a 5'x5' stoop. She said that another department reviewed the permit and was not sure of the details, and said that perhaps the petitioner decided the 5'x5' stoop was not a sufficient width and came forward for the conditional use at a later date. Ms. Connolly said that the Village has issued building permits for additions and allowed the work to proceed while the petitioner pursued Conditional Use approval for the porch. John Tenuta, 204 S. Evergreen and Frank Neuman, 2407 S. Cedar Glen Heights in Arlington Heights, and Joe Pisaro, 904 S. Roselle Road in Schaumburg, were sworn in. Mr. Tenuta explained that Mr. Neuman was originally going to live in the house, but it was larger than he requires so now they will sell it. Mr. Tenuta said the drawings submitted to the Building Division for review showed the portico and that they were under the impression that the portico shown on the plans met code regulations. Then it came to their attention that the size of the portico was beyond the 5'x5' approved by the Building Division. Mr. Tenuta said that they feel a portico larger than 5'x5' would look better and conform to the new home size. Mr. Tanuta said the house would not have EIFS as was originally approved and shown on the drawings. He said that they were informed that the Village was in the process of not permitting new buildings be constructed with EIFS in the near future, so he substituted all brick instead. Ms. Juracek asked if the location of the porch/portico would be the same as the pre-existing porch. Mr. Tenuta responded yes. Mr. Tenuta said the original house had been 1,100 s.f. and the new addition would increase it to 3,500 square feet. Ms. Juracek pointed out that the R-1 zoning permits 45% lot coverage and that this home would have 36% coverage and that the setbacks meet the requirements and only the porch needs the Conditional Use approval. Mr. Rogers asked if they understood and would inform the future buyers of the house, that the porch could never be enclosed. Mr: Tenuta responded yes. Ms. Juracek asked if anyone in the audience had come to address this case. Dale Draznin, 220 S. Hatlen, was sworn in. She said that her home was kitty corner to this house and that the neighborhood is an area of smaller homes and larger yards. She said that this is now an extremely large home with very little yard. She said since the house was being allowed to have such a large addition that the porch should be confined to what Village Codes requires. Ms. Draznin said that the house was too big and detrimental to the neighborhood. Ms. Juracek said the Conditional Use would be for the porch portion only. She said that the other part of the addition was within Code and permitted by right. She asked for the size of the new porch and was told 6'x9' and that the old one had been 5'x5'. She. askad if this had re/dly beena tear down or an addition. The three builders responded it was an addition and that they had kept the same walls and floor deck. Ms. Draznin called out to ask Mr. Tenuta how many feet the house had been raised up. Mr. Pisaro responded 16"-18" in order to provide a 9' basement, which is the current standard. lanning & Zoning Commission Arlene Juracek, Chairperson PZ-29-02 Page 3 Mr. Rogers said the proposed portico was within the character of the house. He said very large homes are now being built all over and are allowed by Code. Mr. Youngquist pointed out that the Zoning Ordinance permits unenclosed porches that receive Conditional Use approval to encroach five-feet into the front setback and that the porch could be 4' wide as proposed, but 20' long if desired. Ms. Juracek closed the public hearing at 8:48 p.m. Richard Rogers moved to recommend to the Village Board approval of a Conditional Use for an unenclosed porch to encroach 4-feet into the required front setback for the residence at 1817 Bonita Drive Case No. PZ-29-02. Leo Floros seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: AYES: Cotten, Donnelly, Floros, Rogers, Youngquist, Sledz and Juracek NAYS: None Motion was approved 7-0. At 8:50 p.m., Joseph Donnelly made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Merrill Cotten. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the meeting was adjourned. ~arbara Swiate~, Planning Secretary ./~ud~y Conr[ol[y, Senior Planner