HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/26/2009 P&Z minutes 07-09
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF mE
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
CASE NO. PZ-07-09
Hearing Date: February 26, 2009
PROPERTY ADDRESS:
916 S. Owen Street
PETITIONER:
Yogi Patel
PUBLICATION DATE:
February 11,2009
PIN NUMBER:
08-13 -208-020-0000
REQUEST:
Variation (Side Yard Setback)
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Richard Rogers, Chair
William Beattie
Leo Floros
Marlys Haaland
Ronald Roberts
Keith Youngquist
MEMBER ABSENT:
Joseph Donnelly
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Brian Simmons, AICP, Deputy Director of Community Development
Consuelo Andrade, Development Review Planner
INTERESTED PARTY:
Yogi Patel
Chairman Richard Rogers called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Leo Floros made a motion to approve the
minutes of the January 22,2009 meeting; Keith Youngquist seconded the motion. The minutes were approved 4-
0; with Marlys Haaland and Ronald Roberts abstaining. After hearing two previous cases, Chairman Rogers
introduced Case PZ-07-09, a request for a Variation (Side Yard Setback) at 916 S. Owen Street, at 8:09 p.m.
Consuelo Andrade, Development Review Planner, said the Petitioner was applying for a side yard setback
Variation. The subject property is located on the west side of Owen Street and contains a single-family residence
with related improvements. The subject property is zoned R-l single-family residential and is bordered by the R-
I District on all four sides. The property is conforming to existing setbacks and lot coverage. Ms. Andrade
showed the site plan; the proposal called for a building addition along the north property line. She said the
Petitioner proposed to enlarge the existing one car garage into a two car garage and add a laundry room. The
Petitioner was requesting a three foot side yard setback along the north property line.
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s. n ra e s owe t e u reqUIrements or t e - zonmg Istnct:
Rl Single Family District Existing Proposed
Minimum Requirements
SETBACKS:
Front 30' 30.55' 30.54'
Side (North) 6.6' 11 ' 3'
Side (South) 6.6' 12.70' No change
Rear 20' 49' No change'
LOT COVERAGE 45% Maximum 30% 39.52%
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Richard Rogers, Chair
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting February 26, 2009
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Ms. Andrade summarized the Variation standards. The Petitioner stated in his application that the side yard
encroachment was necessary to enlarge the existing one car garage into a two car garage for additional space. The
additional space would allow the Petitioner to put a child's car seat and leave ample space for his elderly parents
to enter/exit the vehicle without having to go outside. Ms. Andrade stated that Staff understood the added
benefits and flexibility that the enlarged garage would provide to the Petitioner; however, these benefits do not
justify the approval of the requested Variation. She said the existing conditions on the site are not unique. There
are multiple properties in the neighborhood with one car garages. Ms. Andrade stated there are no hardships as
defined by the zoning ordinance.
Ms. Andrade said that Staff recommended denial of the motion listed in the Staff Report.
Chairman Rogers swore in the Petitioner, Yogi Patel, 916 S. Owen St., Mount Prospect, Illinois. Mr. Patel said
there is currently a one car garage; he wanted to extend it to a two car garage because his family is growing. He
stated his parents are moving in and they need the extra space. The current space only gives seventeen (17) feet
of space internally in the garage. He said if he stayed within the requirements, it would not be considered a two
car garage because two cars would barely fit. He stated he needed a couple more feet so he could get in and out
of the car, especially for his parents.
Chairman Rogers stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission normally does not grant a Variation for side
yards because it restricts the frontage.
William Beattie asked if the Petitioner would be able to make this a wider one car garage. Mr. Patel said he has
considered this option. He said he would have trouble moving the cars around.
Mr. Youngquist stated that Petitioner could park two cars side by side on the existing driveway. Mr. Patel stated
that Mr. Youngquist was correct, but he has issues parking two cars if it snows.
Mr. Youngquist said part of the problem in this case is where the builder built the house. The builder built it
exactly in the center of the property. Mr. Patel said if the Planning and Zoning Commission could not grant the
three feet, he said he could use at least a foot and a half or two feet to help open the door.
Mr. Youngquist said the design of the 22.6 foot garage is about as narrow as the Petitioner would like to go for a
two car garage. He stated what the Petitioner was asking for was appropriate, but he has an issue with it going
into the side yard.
Mr. Beattie said with what the Petitioner currently has, he could go from the existing 11 foot setback to 6.5 feet
for a larger single car garage. The 6.5 foot setback would meet code.
Mr. Floros asked if Staff or the Commission has heard from the neighbor directly to the north. Mr. Patel stated
that he has talked with some of his neighbors. He said there are houses in the neighborhood that have two car
garages.
There was general discussion regarding other garages in the neighborhood.
Mr. Floros stated he has a hard time approving a Variance practically up to the lot line. He does not want to
create a precedent. Mr. Patel said he understood the possibility of not obtaining a three foot Variance, he
requested a Variance to encroach one and a half or two foot into the required side yard.
Richard Rogers, Chair
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Chairman Rogers stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission would like to keep the side yard setback the
way it is. He said the Petitioner still could build a 1.5 car garage.
Chairman Rogers asked if there was anyone in the audience to address this case. Hearing none, he closed the
public portion of the case at 8:26 p.m. and-brought it back to the board.
Mr. Roberts asked Staff if the other neighbors in the area with two car garages were compliant.
There was general discussion regarding neighbors' garages.
Chairman Rogers asked a question regarding driveways. Ms. Andrade stated that driveways could go to the
property line. Mr. Simmons confirmed that the neighbors could have a combined driveway.
Chairman Rogers advised the Petitioner that a two car detached garage could be built. Mr. Patel said he wanted
the garage attached to the home.
Mr. Floros made a motion; seconded by Mr. Youngquist to approve a Variation to allow a three (3) foot side yard
setback along the north lot line, as shown in the exhibit prepared by Thomas Buckley Architect & Associates,
dated January 28, 2009 for the residence at 916 S. Owen Street, Case No. PZ-07-09.
This case is Village Board final since the Variation exceeds 25% of the Zoning Ordinance requirement.
UPON ROLL CALL:
A YES: Roberts
NAYS: Beattie, Floros, Haaland, Youngquist, Rogers
Motion was defeated 5-1.
After hearing two additional cases, Mr. Beattie made a motion to adjourn at 9:57 p.m., seconded by Mr. Roberts.
The motion was approved by a voice vote and the meeting was adjourned.
Ryan Kast
Community Development Administrative Assistant
Richard Rogers, Chair
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting February 26, 2009
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