HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/25/2000 ZBA minutes 15-2000 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
MOUNT PROSPECT ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
CASE NO. ZBA-15-2000 Hearing Date: May 25, 2000
PETITIONER: Wayne & Kathleen Solan
305 N. Catino Court
PUBLICATION DATE: May 8, 2000 DAIL¥ HERALD
REQUEST: Variation to permit the construction of a 6' tall fence, which exceeds the
Zoning Code maximum height of 5'
MEMBERS PRESENT: Merrill Cotten
Leo Floros
Elizabeth Luxem
Richard Rogers
Keith Youngquist
Arlene Juracek, Chairperson
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Michael Blue, Deputy Director of Community Development
Jeffery Perkins, Planner
INTERESTED PARTIES: Wayne and Kathleen Solan
Chairperson Arlene Juracek called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m. Minutes of the April 27, 2000 meeting were
approved. Ms. Juracek announced Cases ZBA-08-2000 and ZBA-13-2000, which were postponed to this meeting at
the April 27 meeting, would be postponed indefinitely. At 7:35 Ms. Juracek introduced Case ZBA-15-2000, a request
' for a Variation to permit the construction of a 6' tall fence, which exceeds the Zoning Code maximum height of 5'
Jeffery Perkins, PIanner, introduced the case, stating that notice had been provided in the form of a newspaper ad,
mailed notices, and a sign on the subject property. He indicated this request was for replacement of a 6' wood fence
on the rear property line of the subject property. He stated that the rear of the lot abuts the parking lot of a four-story
condominium building and that the Zoning Code permits a 6' fence where a residential use abuts a non-residential use,
but not where a single-family residential use abuts a multi-family residential use.
Mr. Perkins described the petitioners' rationale for the Variation - that the high elevation of their house, relative to the
fence and parking lot, allows vehicle lights in the parking lot to shine into their windows and also that the house's
elevation limits the privacy provided by a 5' fence.
Mr. Perkins stated that the elevation change of the subject parcel exists and that it does meet the hardship standard set
in the Zoning Ordinance. Following a brief discussion of the project, in terms of Zoning Code standards for
Variations, Mr. Perkins gave Staff recommendation of approval of the requested Variation and added that the Zoning
Board's decision is final for this case.
Kathleen Solan was sworn in and testified they had inherited the property from her husband's parents, who did receive
a Variation for the original 6' wood fence, which was now in a state of disrepair. She said they wanted to replace the
fence with a sturdier, vinyl fence. Ms. Solan also stated she had a letter from the Westgate Condominium Board
president, stating they did not oppose the repIacement of the 6' fence.
Ms. Juracek stated that this was a straightforward request for a 6' fence to replace an existing fence between residential
and multi-family dwellings. She asked Board membem if they had questions.
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Richard Rogers asked Ms. Solan if the proposed fence would be solid or slats. Ms. Solan said it would be slats.
There were no questions from the audience. Richard Rogers made a motion to grant approval for Case ZBA-15-2000.
a request for a Variation to permit the construction of a 6' tall fence, which exceeds the Zoning Code maximum height
of 5'. Leo Floros seconded the motion.
UPON ROLL CALL: AYES: Cotten, Floros, Luxem, Youngquist, Rogers, and Juracek
NAYS: None
Motion was approved 6-0. Village Board's decision is final in this case.
At 8:40 p.m., after hearing four more cases, Elizabeth Luxem made motion to adjourn seconded by Richard Rogers.
The motion was approved by a voice vote and the meeting was adjourned.
Barbara Swiatek, Planning Secretary
Michael Blue
Community Development Deputy Director