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Home My WebLink About02/22/2007 P&Z minutes 04-07 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION CASE NO. PZ-04-07 Hearing Date: February 22, 2007 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 5 N. Emerson Street PETITIONER: Denise Mortellaro & Thomas Ryan PUBLICATION DATE: January 10,2007 PIN NUMBERS: 03-34-411-010-0000 REQUEST: Conditional Use - Unenclosed Porch in front yard MEMBERS PRESENT: Arlene J uracek, Chairperson Joseph Donnelly Leo Floros Marlys Haaland Ronald Roberts Richard Rogers Keith Youngquist STAFF MEMBER PRESENT: Judith Connolly, Senior Planner Ellen Divita, Deputy Director of Community Development Jason Zawila, Long Range Planner INTERESTED PARTIES: Denise Mortellaro and Thomas Ryan Chairperson Arlene Juracek called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m. Richard Rogers moved to approve the minutes of the January 25, 2007 meeting and Joseph Donnelly seconded the motion. Chairperson Juracek stated she did not have any corrections to the minutes, but she wanted to make the Commissioners aware that the Village Board struck the Planning and Zoning Commission's condition of no over-night parking for Case Number PZ-01- 07 from the ordinance (approval) due to enforcement concerns. The minutes were approved 7-0. Richard Rogers made a motion to continue Cases PZ-30-06 to the March 22, 2007 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting. Keith Youngquist seconded the motion. The motion was approved 7-0. Chairperson Juracek introduced Case PZ- 04-07, a request for a Conditional Use at 5 North Emerson Street, at 7:35 p.m. Judy Connolly, Senior Planner, stated that the Subject Property is located on the east side of Emerson Street, between Central Road and Henry Street, and contains a single-family residence with related improvements. The Subject Property is zoned RA Single-Family Residence and is bordered on all sides by the RA District. Ms. Connolly said the Petitioner is proposing a number of improvements to the existing home, including expanding the second story and adding an unenclosed front porch. The proposed porch would extend along a portion of the front elevation of the house and then wrap around it. The Petitioner's exhibits indicate the porch would have a concrete base, a railing, and consist of stone and wood pillars. The proposed porch will extend 5 feet from the house, resulting in a 25-foot front yard setback. Therefore, the proposed porch requires Conditional Use approval. Ms. Connolly stated that the home does not comply with the Village's zoning regulations because the interior side yard is less than the required 5 feet. Also, the detached garage encroaches into the required side yard setback. The structures are allowed to remain in their current location because they are legal non-conformities. However, Arlene Juracek, Chairperson Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting February 22, 2007 PZ-04-07 Page 2 the Petitioner intends to replace the garage in the future with a larger, detached garage that will meet the required setbacks. Ms. Connolly said Staff reviewed the future garage and driveway improvements. The proposal complies with the Village's zoning regulations subject to the patio and the structure perpendicular to the driveway being constructed of a different material than the driveway. Ms. Connolly summarized the standards for Conditional Uses as listed in the Zoning Ordinance. She said that these standards must be met in order to approve a Conditional Use. Ms. Connolly stated that Staff conducted a site visit and 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. Ms. Connolly said, based on this analysis, Staff recommends that the P&Z approve the following motion: "To approve a Conditional Use for an unenclosed porch to encroach into the front yard resulting in a 25-foot setback, as shown on the Petitioner's site plan and elevations prepared by Mark Landhauser, date stamped January 29, 2007, for the residence at 5 North Emerson Street, Case Number PZ-04-07." She said the Planning & Zoning Commission's decision is final for this case. Chairperson Juracek asked if the Commission had questions for Staff; there were none. Chairperson Juracek swore in the Petitioners Denise Mortellaro and Thomas Ryan, property owners of 5 North Emerson Street, Mount Prospect, Illinois. The Petitioners gave a brief history of their proposed project. Mr. Ryan stated they are planning a home addition and the porch is part of this project. He said they have been conscientious to ensure the design of the addition and porch blends with the existing home and to maintain the character of the neighborhood. Chairperson Juracek called for additional questions. Hearing none, the public hearing was closed at 7:41 p.m. Richard Rogers asked if the Petitioners were aware of the fact that the porch must remain unenclosed and understood that the patio must be a different material than the driveway to prevent parking on the patio. Mr. Ryan confirmed th(it they are aware of these conditions. Richard Rogers made a motion to approve Case Number PZ-04-07 a Conditional Use for an unenclosed porch at 5 North Emerson Street, as presented by Staff. Joseph Donnelly seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: AYES: Donnelly, Floros, Haaland, Roberts, Rogers, Youngquist, Juracek NAYS: None Motion was approved 7-0. After hearing two additional cases and discussing the Comprehensive Land Use Plan update, Richard Rogers made a motion to adjourn at 9:15 p.m., seconded by Joseph Donnelly. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the meeting was adjourned. Stacey Dunn, Community Development Administrative Assistant C:\Documcnt::; aud Scttingslkdewis\Local Sctlings\Tcmporary Internet Filcs\OLK6B\PZ-04-07 5 N Emerson SLdoc