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Meeting Jan 07, 2020 - REGULAR MEETING OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE BOARD - 7:00 p.m.
Category 7. NEW BUSINESS
Subject 7.1 PZ -26-19 / 108 S. George Street / Anna Soltys & Dariusz Zdanowski / 1st reading of an
ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION TO THE SIDE YARD SETBACK FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 108 S. GEORGE STREET
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Type Action
Preferred Date Jan 07, 2020
Absolute Date Jan 07, 2020
Fiscal Impact No
Recommended Action Staff recommends that the Village Board deny the request for a variation to allow a two and
a half foot (2.5') side yard setback for 108 S. George Street, as shown on the plans created
by KAdd Associates, dated October 21, 2019.
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Information
The Petitioners, Anna Soltys and Dariusz Zdanowski, propose to perform several site improvements, including
constructing a larger attached garage. The current attached garage has just over a four and a half foot (4.54') side
yard setback to the north. Thus, the primary structure is existing non -conforming. The proposed remodeled house,
and larger attached garage would result in a two and a half foot (2.5') side yard setback. The property is zoned R -A
Single Family Residential, and requires a five foot (5') side yard setback. A variation to deviate from the current
setback standards set forth in the R -A Single Family Residential section of the Village Code is required. The table
below outlines the existing and proposed bulk regulations to the R -A Single Family Residential district:
Bulk Requirements
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R -A Code Requirements
Existing
Proposed
Structure Setback
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Front E
Min. 30'
30.05'
30.18'
Interior Side N
Min. 5'
4.4'
2.5'
Interior Side S
Min. 5'
7.6'
No change
Rear W
Min. 25'
101.06'
83.45'
Lot Coverage
Max. 50%
24.45%
26.48%
FAR
Max. 0.5
0.22
0.36
Village staff believes the Petitioner's request does not meet the standards for a variation and is therefore not
supportive of the request. The property is not unique, as 10 of the 21 properties on the block of the Subject Property
have an identical lot width of forty-eight feet (48'). The property allows for modifications to the architectural plans to
accomplish additional garage space without requiring a variation to this extent; there is ample space in the rear of the
property to construct a detached garage, or a side load attached garage. Additionally, per the non -conforming
structure regulations in the Village Code, the Petitioner may construct a back to back (tandem) garage utilizing the
existing non -conforming setback. The Public Works Department has also determined that granting the variation
request could compromise the drainage for the property and surrounding properties. A two and a half foot (2.5') side
yard setback is insufficient to insure a drainage flow path is maintainable.
The Petitioner provided five letters in support of the variation request, including the adjacent neighbor to the north.
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At the Public Hearing held on December 12, 2019, after hearing no objections and four neighboring properties
speaking in favor of the variance, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Petitioner's
request for a variation by a vote of 4-2.
The applicant is requesting a waiver of a second reading; request letter is attached.
Alternatives
1. Deny the variation to allow a two and a half foot (2.5') side yard setback for 108 S. George Street, as shown on
plans created by KAdd Associates, dated October 21, 2019.
2. Action at discretion of Village Board.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Village Board deny the variation request, as it does not meet the standards for a variation.
The requested setback would result in inadequate space for proper drainage to be maintained on the site.
This case is Village Board final because the variation request exceeds twenty-five percent (25%) of the Zoning
Ordinance requirement.
Administrative Content.pdf (4,941 KB) Letters in Support.pdf (1,175 KB) Plans.pdf (866 KB)
Minutes.pdf (151 KB) Waive Second Reading Request.pdf (34 KB)
Administrative Content
Motion & Voting
Staff recommends that the Village Board deny the request for a variation to allow a two and a half foot (2.5') side
yard setback for 108 S. George Street, as shown on the plans created by KAdd Associates, dated October 21, 2019.
Motion by Paul Hoefert, second by Colleen Saccotelli.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: William Grossi, Eleni Hatzis, Paul Hoefert, Richard Rogers, Colleen Saccotelli, Michael Zadel
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