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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/28/2007 P&Z minutes 20-07 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION CASE NO. PZ-20-07 Hearing Date: June 28, 2007 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 20 N. Wille PETITIONER: Jane M. Richter PUBLICATION DATE: June 13, 2007 PIN NUMBERS: 03-34-330-013-0000 REQUEST: Conditional Use - Unenclosed Porch in front yard MEMBERS PRESENT: Richard Rogers, Chairperson Leo Floros Marlys Haaland Mary McCabe Ronald Roberts MEMBERS ABSENT: Joseph Donnelly Keith Youngquist STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Judith Connolly, AICP, Senior Planner Ellen Divita, Deputy Director of Community Development Jason Zawila, Long Range Planner INTERESTED PARTIES: Jane Richter, MaryAnn Richter Chairman Richard Rogers called the meeting to order at 7:37 p.m. Marlys Haaland moved to approve the minutes of the May 24, 2007 meeting and Ronald Roberts seconded the motion. The minutes were approved 5-0. After hearing three previous cases, Chairman Rogers introduced Case PZ-20-07, a request for a Conditional Use at 20 N. Wille Street at 8:04 p.m. Judy Connolly, Senior Planner, stated that the Subject Property is located on the east side of Wille Street, between Central Road and Henry Street, and contains a single-family residence with related improvements. The lot consists of two parcels: a 33-foot vacated street and a 27-foot parcel. 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 to add an unenclosed front porch to the existing home. The porch would be elevated approximately 2.5-feet from grade, and would extend along the front elevation of the house. The Petitioner's exhibits indicate the porch would have a wood base, railings, and pillars. The porch would extend 5-feet into the required front setback, resulting in a 25-foot front yard setback. Therefore, the proposed porch requires Conditional Use approval. Ms. Connolly stated that the Subject Property does not comply with the Village's zoning regulations because the concrete block patio encroaches into the 5-foot interior side yard and the lot is not a legal lot of record as defined by the Village Code. The patio is allowed to remain in its current location because it is a legal non-conformity. However, the parcels will have to be consolidated to a one-lot subdivision in order to comply with Zoning Code regulations for building on a legal lot of record. The consolidation process would be done administratively and Richard Rogers, Chairman Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting June 28, 2007 PZ-20-07 Page 2 does not require further action by the P&Z. She showed a table comparing the Petitioner's proposal to the RA Single-Family Residence District's bulk requirements. Ms. Connolly said the standards for Conditional Uses are listed in Section 14.203.F.8 of the Village Zoning Ordinance and include seven specific findings that must be made in order to approve a Conditional Use. She summarized these findings: . The Conditional Use will not have a detrimental impact on the public health, safety, morals, comfort or general welfare; . The Conditional Use will not be injurious to the use, enjoyment, or value of other properties in the vicinity or impede the orderly development of those properties; . There would be adequate provision of utilities, drainage, and design of access and egress to minimize congestion on Village streets; and . There would be compliance of the Conditional Use with the provisions of the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Code, and other Village Ordinances. Ms. Connolly stated that Staff found 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 the proposed unenclosed porch meets the Conditional Use standards contained in Section 14.203.F.8 of the Zoning Ordinance. 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' setback, as shown on the Petitioner's site plan and elevations prepared by Mark Kozaczka, date stamped May 31,2007, for the residence at 20 N. Wille Street, Case Number PZ- 20-07, with the condition that the Subject Property is consolidated to a one-lot subdivision." Ms. Connolly stated that the Planning & Zoning Commission's decision is final for this case. Chairman Rogers asked for clarification that the consolidation to a one-lot subdivision is a condition for approval. Ms. Connolly confirmed that is correct. Chairman Rogers swore in the Petitioner, Jane Richter of 20 N. Wille Street, Mount Prospect, Illinois. Ms. Richter stated she would like to add the front porch to their home to increase the value of their home and their neighborhood and promote interaction with their neighbors. Chairman Rogers asked the Petitioner to confirm that she is aware the porch must remain unenclosed. Ms. Richter confirmed. Chairman Rogers also stated that the Petitioner must also consolidate her property into a one- lot subdivision as a condition ofthis approval. Ms. Richter was agreeable to this. Leo Floros asked if other improvements were being done at the same time. Ms. Richter said the front porch is the only planned improvement. Chairman Rogers called for additional questions or comments. Hearing none, the Public Hearing was closed at 8:09 p.m. Marlys Haaland made a motion to approve Case Number PZ-20-07, a request for a Conditional Use, as presented by Staff, for 20 N. Wille Street. Ronald Roberts seconded the motion. Richard Rogers, Chairman Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting June 28, 2007 PZ-20-07 Page 3 UPON ROLL CALL: AYES: Floros, Haaland, McCabe, Roberts, Rogers NAYS: None Motion was approved 5-0. After hearing six additional cases, Ronald Roberts made a motion to adjourn at 11 :04 p.m., seconded by Mary McCabe. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the meeting was adjourned. Stacey Dunn, Community Development Administrative Assistant C:\Documents and Settings\kdewis\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK6B\PZ-20-07 20 N Wille.doc