HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/27/2005 P&Z mintues 01-05
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
CASE NO. PZ-OI-O5
Hearing Date: January 27,2005
PROPERTY ADDRESS:
515 Deborah Lane
PETITIONER:
Joanna Morris
PUBLICATION DATE:
January 12,2004 Journal/Topics
PIN#:
08-10-413-008-0000
REQUEST:
Conditional Use -Unenclosed Porch in front yard
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chair Arlene Juracek
Merrill Cotten
Joseph Donnelly
Leo Floros
Ronald Roberts
Richard Rogers
Matthew Sledz
Keith Youngquist
MEMBERS ABSENT:
None
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Judy Connolly, AICP, Senior Planner
Ellen Divita, Community Development Deputy Director
INTERESTED PARTIES:
Joanna Morris
Brian Struck
Chairperson Arlene Juracek called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. Richard Rogers moved to approve the
revised minutes of the October 28,2004 meeting. Joe Donnelly seconded the motion, which was approved 4-0,
with abstentions by Leo F10ros, Matt Sledz and Keith Younquist. Matt Sledz moved to approve the minutes of
the November 11, 2004 meeting. Merrill Cotten seconded the motion, which was approved 5-0, with
abstentions by Leo Floros and Keith Younquist. Ms. Juracek introduced Case No. PZ-01-05, a request for a
Conditional Use permit for an unenclosed porch to encroach into the ITont yard. She noted that the request
would be Planning & Zoning Commission final.
Judy Connolly, Senior Planner, presented Staff report. She said that the Subject Property is located on the east
side of Deborah Lane, between Rusty and Estates Drives, and contains a single-family residence with related
improvements. The Subject Property is zoned R1 Single-Family Residence and is bordered on all sides by the
R1 District.
The Petitioner recently removed a tree in the ITont yard. As a result, rooms along the west elevation of the
house receive additional sunlight and heat. The Petitioner would like to construct an unenclosed porch along a
portion of the ITont elevation to provide shade as well as update the look of the house. The proposed unenclosed
porch is the only improvement the Petitioner anticipates making at this time. The porch would consist of a
concrete base and wood columns. It would extend 5' from the house, resulting in a 25'2" ITont yard setback.
Therefore, the proposed porch requires Conditional Use approval. The existing home complies with the
Village's zoning regulations, but the detached garage encroaches into the required side yard setback. The
garage is allowed to remain in its current location because it is a legal non-conformity.
Ms. Connolly said that the standards for Conditional Uses are listed in the Zoning Ordinance and include
Planning & Zoning Commission
Arlene Juracek, Chairperson
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specific findings that must be made in order to approve the proposed porch. She summarized the standards and
said that 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 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 £ront yard, creating a front setback of no less than 25' for
the residence at 515 Deborah Lane, Case No. PZ-01-05. The Planning & Zoning Commission's decision is final
for this case.
Joanna Morris and Brian Struck, 515 Deborah Lane, were sworn in. Ms. Morris stated that the sunlight is very
strong in the summer between the hours of noon and 5 p.rn. There are no trees to shade the £ront of the house.
A large tree was removed prior to purchasing the house as evidenced by the visible stump. She said that the
Village removed a parkway tree last spring because it was dying. A covered porch would shade the house and
also add a safe entryway when it is raining or snowing. Ms. Morris said that they will plant other foliage and a
tree this spring, but it will take several years to give ample shade to the house. Richard Rogers asked the
Petitioners if they were aware that the porch could not be enclosed at anytime. They said yes. Mr. Rogers asked
ifthey would consider planting another tree in the future; the Petitioners said yes.
Ms. Juracek asked if anyone in the audience wanted to address the Planning & Zoning Commission. Nobody
came forward.
There was no further discussion on this case and Ms. Juracek closed the Public Hearing.
Richard Rogers made a motion to approve the request for a Conditional Use that would allow an unenclosed
porch to encroach into the £ront yard setback for the property located at 515 Deborah Lane, Case No. PZ-O 1-05.
Merrill Cotten seconded the motion.
UPON ROLL CALL:
AYES: Cotten, Donnelly, Floros, Rogers, Sledz, Youngquist and Juracek
NAYS: None
Motion was approved 7-0.
At 11 :45 p.m., after hearing other cases, Richard Rogers made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Joe Donnelly.
The motion was approved by a voice vote and the meeting was adjourned.
Judy Connolly, AICP, Senior Planner
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