HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/26/2023 P&Z MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
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CASE NO. PZ -14-23 Hearing Date: October 26, 2023
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2010 East Camp McDonald Road
PETITIONER: Midwest Veterinary Hospitals, PLLC
PROPERTY OWNER: Shore Capital Real Estate Partners Holdco, LLC
PUBLICATION DATE: October 11, 2023
REQUEST: Conditional Use for an Animal Hospital
MEMBERS PRESENT: Thomas Fitzgerald
Walter Szymczak
Ewa Weir
William Beattie
Greg Miller
Joseph Donnelly
MEMBERS ABSENT: Norbert Mizwicki
Donald Olsen
Greg Miller
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Mo Khan — Development Planner
INTERESTED PARTIES: None
Chairman Donnelly called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Commissioner Fitzgerald made a motion
seconded by Commissioner Szymczak to approve the minutes from the Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting on September 28, 2023. The minutes were approved 5-0.
Chairman Donnelly introduced the first item of business: Case PZ -14-23, 2010 E. Camp McDonald Rd., a
request for a conditional use for an animal hospital.
Mr. Khan stated that the Petitioner operates an animal hospital at the subject property. Mr. Khan stated
that the original Special Use that was granted for the animal hospital did not run with the land and was
granted specifically to a Dr. T.A. Osborn. The original special use is no longer valid since both the subject
property and business have changed ownership multiple times.
Mr. Khan stated that the Staff finds the standards for conditional use have been meet and for the
Planning & Zoning Commission to adopt the staff's findings and approve the following motion:
1. "A conditional use per Section 14.604 to permit an animal hospital/veterinary clinic on the
property located at 2010 E. Camp McDonald Rd as shown on the plans submitted and attached
to this request and subject to the following conditions of approval:
a. That there shall be no boarding of animals upon the premises.
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b. That there shall be no outdoor kennels or runs upon the premises.
c. That there shall be no crematorium upon the premises."
Mr. Khan stated that the Village Board's decision is final for this case.
Commissioners did not have any question for staff.
Chairman Donnelly swore in the Petitioner.
Chairman Donnelly asked if overnight boarding occurs. The Petitioner stated they do not have any
overnight boarding as they do not have staff that work overnight.
Commissioner Wier stated this is a simple request.
Hearing no further comments or questions, Chairman Donnelly closed the hearing and asked for a
motion. Commissioner Fitzgerald made a motion seconded by Commissioner Wier to approve the
following motion:
"A conditional use per Section 14.604 to permit an animal hospital/veterinary clinic on the property
located at 2010 E. Camp McDonald Rd as shown on the plans submitted and attached to this request
and subject to the following conditions of approval:
a. That there shall be no boarding of animals upon the premises.
b. That there shall be no outdoor kennels or runs upon the premises.
c. That there shall be no crematorium upon the premises."
UPON ROLL CALL AYES: Fitzgerald, Szymczak, Weir, Beattie, and Donnelly
NAYS: None.
The motion was approved by a vote of 5-0.
After hearing one more item of new business, Chairman Donnelly made a motion seconded by
Commissioner Szymczak and the meeting was adjourned at 7:18 PM.
Mo Khan
Development Planner
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CASE NO. PZ -17-23 Hearing Date: October 26, 2023
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1803 Bittersweet Lane
PETITIONER: Eugene Chaiken
PROPERTY OWNER: Eugene Chaiken
PUBLICATION DATE: October 11, 2023
REQUEST: Conditional Use for a Side -yard Setback Reduction for a Shed
MEMBERS PRESENT: Thomas Fitzgerald
Walter Szymczak
Ewa Weir
William Beattie
Greg Miller
Joseph Donnelly
MEMBERS ABSENT: Norbert Mizwicki
Donald Olsen
Greg Miller
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Mo Khan — Development Planner
INTERESTED PARTIES: None
Chairman Donnelly called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Commissioner Fitzgerald made a motion
seconded by Commissioner Szymczak to approve the minutes from the Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting on September 28, 2023. The minutes were approved 5-0.
After hearing the first item of business, Chairman Donnelly introduced the second item of business: Case
PZ -17-23, 1803 Bittersweet Ln., a request for a conditional use for a side -yard setback reduction for a
shed.
Mr. Khan stated that the Petitioner is requesting a conditional use for a side -yard setback reduction to
construct a shed 3 ft. from the property line, whereas 5 ft. is required. Mr. Khan stated that due to
conditions of the lot, including location of underground irrigation, existing vegetation, and location of
power lines, the shed cannot be located in a place that meets the zoning requirements.
Mr. Khan stated with the exception for the requested zoning relief, the proposed shed meets all other
zoning requirements such as lot coverage, building separation, and height.
Mr. Khan stated that the Staff finds the standards for conditional use have been meet and for the
Planning & Zoning Commission to adopt the staff's findings and approve the following motion:
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1. "A conditional use per Sec. 14.604 to permit a shed to be setback 3 ft. from the interior
property line, whereas the minimum setback required is 5 ft. on the property located 1803 E.
Bittersweet Ln., as shown on the plans submitted and attached to this request."
Mr. Khan stated that the Village Board's decision is final for this case.
Commissioners did not have any question for staff.
Chairman Donnelly swore in the Petitioner.
Chairman Donnelly asked the Petitioner to explain their request. The Petitioner stated they are seeking
to construct a small shed to store items that are currently stored in their house that are typically used
for outside work. The Petitioner stated that due to reasons with their property (previously mentioned by
staff) that the shed would need to be located as proposed.
Commissioner Wier stated that the shed can be located where it meets zoning requirements and is
concern with setting a precedent.
Commissioner Fitzgerald stated he appreciates the Petitioner for going through the process to request
the setback reduction.
Hearing no further comments or questions, Chairman Donnelly closed the hearing and asked for a
motion. Commissioner Beattie made a motion seconded by Commissioner Szymczak to approve the
following motion:
"A conditional use per Sec. 14.604 to permit a shed to be setback 3 ft. from the interior property line,
whereas the minimum setback required is 5 ft. on the property located 1803 E. Bittersweet Ln., as
shown on the plans submitted and attached to this request."
UPON ROLL CALL AYES: Fitzgerald, Szymczak, Beattie, and Donnelly
NAYS: Weir
The motion was approved by a vote of 4-1.
Chairman Donnelly made a motion seconded by Commissioner Szymczak and the meeting was adjourned
at 7:18 PM.
Mo Khan
Development Planner
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