HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/26/2005 P&Z minutes 16-05
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
CASE NO. PZ-16-05
Hearing Date: May 26, 2005
PROPERTY ADDRESS:
1712 W. Lincoln
PETITIONERS / OWNERS:
Randy Dojutrek
PUBLICATION DATE:
May 11,2005
PIN#:
08-10-217 -029-0000
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LOT SIZE:
0.23 acres (10,175 square feet)
ZONING:
Rl Single-Family Residence
REQUEST:
Conditional Use - Unenclosed Porch in front yard
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chair Arlene Juracek
Joseph Donnelly
Leo Floros
Marlys Haaland
Ronald Roberts
Richard Rogers
Keith Youngquist
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Judy Connolly, AICP, Senior Planner
Ellen Divita, Deputy Director, Community Development
INTERESTED PARTIES:
Randy Dojutrek
Chairperson Arlene Juracek called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.rn. Keith Younquist moved to
approve the minutes of the March 10,2005 Workshop Meeting and Ronald Roberts seconded the
motion. The motion was approved 5-0 with an abstention by Leo Floros. Richard Rogers moved
to approve the minutes of the April 28, 2005 meeting. Keith Youngquist seconded the motion,
which was approved 6-0. Chairman Juracek introduced Case No. PZ-16-05, a Conditional Use
request to construct an unenclosed porch. She said that this case is Planning & Zoning
Commission Final.
Judy Connolly, Senior Planner summarized the request. She said that the Subject Property is
located on the north side of Lincoln Street, between Hatlen A venue and Crestwood Lane, and
contains a one-story single-family residence with related improvements. The Subject Property is
zoned Rl Single-Family Residence and is bordered on all sides by the Rl District.
The Petitioner is proposing a number of improvements to the existing home, including a 2-story
addition and an unenclosed front porch. The proposed porch would consist of a concrete base
and a wood railing. The porch would extend approximately 5' from the house, resulting in a 25'
front yard setback. Therefore, the proposed porch requires Conditional Use approval.
Planning & Zoning Commission
Arlene Juracek, Chairperson
PZ-16-05
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Ms. Connolly said that the table in the Staff Report compares the Petitioner's proposal to the Rl
Single-Family Residence District's bulk requirements. She said that the existing home complies
with the Village's zoning regulations, but the proposed porch will encroach into the required front
yard.
The standards for a Conditional Use are listed in the Zoning Ordinance and include specific
findings that must be met in order to approve the proposed porch. Ms. Connolly summarized the
standards and said that Staff found that the proposal would not adversely affect the character of
the surrounding neighborhood, utility provision, or public streets. Also, 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 1712 W. Lincoln Street, Case No. PZ-16-05. The
Planning & Zoning Commission's decision is final for this case.
Chairman Juracek swore in the petitioner, Mr. Randy Dojutrek, owner of 1712 W. Lincoln.
Mr. Dojutrek explained his desire to expand the home to meet family needs. He said they arrived
at the proposed design after seeing a home on Fairview Avenue that appealed to them. Mr.
Dojutrek said he looks forward to a porch to watch people on the bike trail, wait for the school
bus, and enjoy the neighborhood. He said he has talked to his neighbors about his project and did
not encounter concerns.
Joseph Donnelly confirmed with Mr. Dojutrek that he understood the porch must remam
unenclosed; Mr. Dojutrek said yes. Richard Rogers commented on the nice job the architect had
done with the entire house.
Mr. Rogers made a motion to approve a Conditional Use permit for an unenclosed porch to
encroach into the front yard, resulting in a setback of no less than 25-feet, for the residence at
1712 W. Lincoln Street, Case No. PZ-16-05. Jo~eph Donnelly seconded the motion.
UPON ROLL CALL: AYES: Donnelly, Floros, Haaland, Roberts, Rogers, and Youngquist and
Juracek
NAYS: None
Motion was approved 7 - o.
After hearing one more case, Richard Rogers made a motion to adjourn at 9:12pm; Joseph
Donnelley seconded the motion. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the meeting was
adjourned.
Judy Connolly, AICP, Senior Planner