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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
CASE NO. PZ-11-03
Hearing Date: April 24, 2003
PETITIONER:
Joe Millonzi
PROPERTY ADDRESS:
1909 Bonita Ave.
PARCEL#:
08-10-208-005-0000
PUBLICATION DATE:
April 9, 2003
REQUEST:
Variation to side yard setback regulations
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Arlene Juracek, Chairperson
Merrill Cotten
Joseph Donnelly
Leo Floros
Richard Rogers
Keith Youngquist
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Matthew Sledz
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Judy Cormolly, AICP, Senior Planner
Michael Jacobs, AICP, Deputy Director of Community Development
INTERESTED PARTIES:
Joe Millonzi
Chairperson Arlene Juracek called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m. Richard Rogers made a motion to approve the
minutes of the March 24 meeting, seconded by Merrill Cotten. The March meeting minutes were approved 5-0, with
one abstention by Keith Youngquist. At 8:10, Ms. Juracek introduced Case No. PZ-11-03, a request for a Variation to
allow an encroachment into the interior side yard setback. She said that the request would be P&Z Commission final.
Judy Connolly, Senior Planner, presented the case, describing the subject property as being located on the east side of
Bonita Avenue, between Hatlen Avenue and Lincoln Street, and contains a single-family residence with related
improvements. She said that the subject property is zoned R1 Single Family Residence and is bordered on all sides by
the R1 district. The subject property has an irregular, triangular, shape and currently has an attached one-car garage.
She said that the petitioner is seeking a variation to allow an eight-foot side yard along the subject property's south lot
line when the Zoning Ordinance requires a 9'10" setback. The petitioner would like to remodel the interior of the
existing house and to add on to it. Due to the irregular shape of the property, part of the garage addition and a small
section of the family room would encroach 1'10" into the required 9'10" side yard. Therefore, the petitioner is seeking
a variation in order to construct a two-car garage and a family room. She said that the petitioner worked extensively
with an architect to design an addition that would comply with zoning regulations. However, the shape of the lot and
the wish to save an existing tree precluded them from arriving at a design that meets setback regulations. She said that
the proposed addition was designed to match the existing building materials so the addition would appear as original
constmction.
Ms. Connolly said the existing home complies with zoning regulations. However, the addition requires relief from the
R1 bulk regulations for the interior side yard setback. She said that the subject property would comply with all other
zoning regulations and that the addition would be constructed according to Village Code.
Ms. Connolly summarized the standards for a Variation listed in the Zoning Ordinance and said that the petitioner is
proposing to renovate the existing home to create additional living space and accommodate a second ear. She said that
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the petitioner explored different options for the addition, but found that the irregular shape of the subject property
prevents them from adding onto the existing garage and designing a family room that would flow with the existing
floor plan of the house without doing extensive modifications to the house.
Ms. Connolly said the Zoning Ordinance requires a 9'10" side yard. However if the Petitioner were to construct a
detached garage, the Zoning Ordinance would require a 5-foot setback. She said that the difference in the setback
regulations is based on aesthetics, drainage, and ensuring an adequate buffer between living space. In this case, based
on the submitted floor plan it is reasonable to believe that the garage will remain as designed and not be converted into
additional living space. Also, the manner in which the addition was designed will create the appearance of a unified
structure and preserve the character of the house with minimal impact on the neighborhood.
Ms. Connolly explained that the proposed request meets the Variation standards listed in the Zoning Ordinance due to
the irregular shape of the subject property. Based on these findings, Staff recommends that the Planning & Zoning
Commission approve a Variation and allow an eight-foot side yard setback along the south property line as shown on
the Petitioner's site plan for the residence at 1909 Bonita Ave., Case No. PZ-11-03. The Planning & Zoning
Commission's decision is final for this
Ms. Juraeek clarified that just two small triangular shaped pieces of property would be involved in this request. She
also noted a detached garage could be added and legal setbacks maintained.
Joe and Pam Millonzi, 1909 W. Bonita, were sworn in and testified that the purpose of their request was to give them
room for another car. Mr. Millonzi said that a detached garage would leave him without much back yard, due to the
shape of the lot.
Mr. Rogers asked if the neighbors to the south had any objections to this request and Mr. Millonzi said they did not.
Mr. Floros asked if there were any water problems. Mr. Millonzi said there was a swale between the houses and that
the grading would be included with the permit for the addition.
Mr. Donnelley asked that a condition be imposed that the garage could never be converted into living space.
Ms. Juracek closed the public hearing at 8:14 and said it would be necessary to vote on the amendment to the request.
Joe Donnelly moved to include in the request the condition that the garage would always remain a garage. Richard
Rogers seconded the motion.
UPON ROLL CALL:
AYES: Donnelly, Floros, and Juracek
NAYS: Cotten, Rogers and Youngquist
Motion to include the condition was not approved 3-3.
Richard Rogers moved to approve the request for a Variation to allow an 8-foot interior side yard setback for the
property at 1909 Bonita Ave., Case No. PZ-11-03. Merrill Cotten seconded the motion.
UPON ROLL CALL:
AYES: Cotten, Donnelly, Floros, Rogers, Youngquist
NAYS: Juracek
Motion was approved 5-1. P&Z decision is final.
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At 9:12 p.m, Leo Floros made motion to adjourn, seconded by Joe Donnelly. The motion was approved by a voice
vote and the meeting was adjourned.
Barbara Swiatek, Planning Secretary
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