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Meeting Aug 23, 2018 - MOUNT PROSPECT PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Category 3. NEW BUSINESS
Subject 3.1 PZ -12-18 / 15-19 N. Elmhurst Ave. / Variation to Fence Height / Planning and Zoning
Commission Final
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Type Action
Preferred Date Aug 23, 2018
Absolute Date Aug 23, 2018
Fiscal Impact N#;
Recommended Action Approval of a variation to the fence height regulations to allow an eight foot (8') fence along -
the northernf eastern, and southern property lines for the property located at 15-19 N.
Elmhurst Avenue, subject to the conditions listed in the staff report.
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The Petitioner, Rich Bondarowicz of Park Terrace Mount Prospect, LLC, is seeking a variation to the fence height regulations to instal'
an eight foot (8') tall fence at on the parcels located at 15-19 N. Elmhurst Avenue (The "Subject Property").
The Subject Property is located on the east side of R. Elmhurst Avenue between
B5 Central Commercial District. Twelve (12) townhomes are currently under construction on the Subject Property. The Petitioner is
seeking a variation from the maximum fence height regulation of six feet (6) in order to construct an eight foot (8') tall composite wood
privacy fence along the northern, eastern, and southern property lines. The Petitioner states that a hardship exists due to the Subject
Property being adjacent to a cemetery and post office. The twelve (12) dwelling units under construction will have a direct view of either
the cemetery or post office. Further, the Petitioner states that the post office causes a large amount of noise due to regular truck
deliveries.
Staff has reviewed the Petitioner's variation request and finds unique conditions exist that are not generally applicable to other propert
The property is adjacent to a large commercial operation. The facility generates a great amount of truck traffic and noise throughout th
day. These issues were raised by potential buyers during pre -sale conversations. The height consistency of the proposed property will
increase aesthetic appeal and mitigate noise from adjacent properties. The proposed variation will not impair or be injurious to the
surrounding neighborhood. I
iL. A variation to the fence height regulations to allow an eight foot (8') fence along the northern, eastern, and southern property
lines for the property located at 15-19 N. Elmhurst Avenue, subject to the following condons:
a. The fence shall be consistent with the detail provided by Derrick Architecture, dated July 9 th 7 2018; th )y
b. The fence location shall be consistent with the Site Plan provided by Derrick Architecture, dated July 9 2018.
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Staff finds that the variation request meets the variation standards as listed in the Zoning Ordinance and that granting such request
would be in the best interest of the Village. Based on these findings, Staff recommends that the Planning & Zoning Commission ado
staff findings in the staff report as the findings of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the variation request. I
Application.pdf (294 KB) Survey.pdf (278 K13) Response to Standards.pdf (224 KB)
Site Plan.pdf (9,184 KB) Fence Detail.pdf (163 K13) Staff Report.pdf (218 KB)
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