HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/28/2007 P&Z minutes 22-07
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF mE
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
CASE NO. PZ-22-07
Hearing Date: June 28, 2007
PROPERTY ADDRESS:
114 Bobby Lane
PETITIONER:
Nicholas M. Scamarcia
PUBLICATION DATE:
June 13,2007
PIN NUMBER:
08-11-113-027-0000
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:
Nick Scamarcia, Tom Buckley
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 five previous cases, Chairman Rogers introduced Case PZ-22-07, a request for a Conditional Use at 114
Bobby Lane at 8:23 p.m.
Judy Connolly, Senior Planner, stated that the Subject Property is located on the east side of Bobby Lane, between
Busse and Cleven Avenues, and contains a single-family residence with related improvements. The Subject
Property is zoned RI Single-Family Residence and is bordered on all sides by the RI 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
approximately 22-feet of the front elevation of the house, with a concrete base and two columns, one column at
each end of the porch. The proposed porch will extend slightly more than 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 Subject Property does not comply with the Village's zoning regulations because a
portion of the existing house encroaches slightly into the interior side yard. The house is allowed to remain in its
current location because it is a legal non-conformity. Also, Sec. 14.402.B allows the Petitioner to only add a
second story addition while maintaining the existing nonconforming setback, as opposed to also adding a first
floor addition with the nonconforming setback. She showed a table comparing the Petitioner's proposal to the RI
Single-Family Residence District's bulk requirements.
Richard Rogers, Chairman
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting June 28, 2007
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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 ofthose 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. 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 Thomas Buckley Architect
& Associates, dated February 5, 2007, for the residence at 114 Bobby Lane, Case Number PZ-22-07."
Ms. Connolly stated that the Planning & Zoning Commission's decision is final for this case.
Chairman Rogers stated that as he understands it, only the porch is encroaching into the 30-foot set back, not the
house. Ms. Connolly confirmed that is correct.
Chairman Rogers swore in the Petitioner Nick Scamarcia of 114 Bobby Lane, Mount Prospect, Illinois. Mr.
Scamarcia briefly reviewed the project. He stated they would like the unenclosed to not only provide shelter
while entering and exiting the house, but to also enjoy the front yard of their home as a family.
Chairman Rogers swore in Thomas Buckley of Thomas Buckley Architect & Associates. Mr. Buckley stated that
the second floor addition will not encroach into the 30-foot front yard setback.
Chairman Rogers called for additional questions or comments. Hearing none, the Public Hearing was closed at
8:29 p.m.
Marlys Haaland made a motion to approve Case Number PZ-22-07, a request for a Conditional Use, as presented
by Staff, for 114 Bobby Lane. Mary McCabe seconded the motion.
Chairman Rogers stated he wants the Petitioner to understand that the porch must remain unenclosed.
UPON ROLL CALL: A YES: Floros, Haaland, McCabe, Roberts, Rogers
NAYS:
Motion was approved 5-0
After hearing four additional cases, Ronald Roberts made a motion to adjourn at II :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
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