HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/25/2000 ZBA minutes 16-2000 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
MOUNT PROSPECT ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
,..~SE NO. ZBA-16-2000 Hearing Date: May 25, 2000
PETITIONER: Bob & Kathy Grippo
1104 S. Church Road
PUBLICATION DATE: May 8, 2000 DAILYHERALD
REQUEST: Variation to permit the construction of a swimming pool that would encroach
8' into the minimum 15' rear yard setback and 10' into the minimum 20' side
exterior yard setback required by Code.
IVIEM2BERS PRESENT: Merrill Cotten
Leo Floros
Elizabeth Luxem
Richard Rogers
Keith Youngquist
Arlene Juracek, Chairperson
lVIEMJgERS ABSENT: None
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Michael Blue, Deputy Director of Community Development
Jeffery Perkins, Planner
- 'TERESTED PARTIES: Bob; Kathy & Kim Grippo
Nick & Lorraine Diakoumis
Chairperson Arlene Juracek called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m. Minutes of the April 27, 2000 meeting were
approve& Ms. Suracek 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 7:40, after hearing another case, Ms..luracek introduced
Case ZBA-16-2000, a request for a Variation to permit the construction of a swimming pool that would encroach 8'
into the minimum 15' rear yard setback and Iff into the minimum 20' side exterior yard setback required by Code.
Jeffery Perkins, Planner, introduced the case, stating that notice had been provided through the newspaper, mailing and
signs on the property. He indicated that the subject property is an existing single-story home on an 84' X 120' lot on a
residential street and with a rear setback of approximately 40'. He described the petitioner's proposal to construct a
16' X 32' pool, surrounded by a 4' concrete deck in the rear yard. He stated that the proposed location of the pool and
deck would encroach I0' into the 20' exterior side setback and eight feet into the 15' rear setback required by the R1
district.
Mx. Perkins outlined the petitioner's reasons for the proposed Variation. He stated that the petitioner's motivation for
the request is to retain most of their existing patio and to keep the proposed pool away from the rear door of the house.
He stated that, although the proposed pool would not be likely to have a negative effect on the neighborhood or public
welfare, no particular condition of the lot makes the proposed encroachment necessary. He described how the
petitioner could construct a pool in the rear yard without the proposed Variations and added that, for that reason, no
hardship exists.
Based on the lack of a hardship, Mr. Perkins gave Staff's recommendation of denial of the proposed Variations and
-4ded that the Village Board's decision is final for this case.
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Arlene Juracek, Chairperson Page 2
Bob Grippo was sworn in and testified that he had lived in his home for seventeen years and explained what he wante
to do concerning installing an in ground pool in his yard. He pointed out a similar situation at 106 Church Road,
where a Variation was granted several years ago. He said none of his neighbors objected to his plan.
Nick Diakoumis, 1103 S. Church Rd., was swom in, stated Mr. Grippo maintains his property impeccably, and his
proposed request would add value to the neighborhood and Mount Prospect if granted.
ZBA members indicated they found it difficult to support two rather significant variations. They had several
suggestions for the proposal, particularly that it should be set back further from the exterior side yard. A shorter pool
with a narrower deck was also suggested. ZBA members asked the petitioner to discuss the recommended revisions to
his plans with staff and come forward at the next Zoning Board meeting with an adjusted request.
Richard Rogers made a motion to table Case ZBA-16-2000, to allow the petitioner time to consider alternative plans.
Elizabeth Luxem seconded the motion.
UPON ROLL CALL: AYES: Cot'ten, Floros, Luxem, Youngquist, Rogers, and Juracek
NAYS: None
Motion was approved 6-0. Case No. ZBA-16-2000 will be tabled to the June 22,2000 meeting.
At 9:20 p.m., after hearing three 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 Blu~ - ~-
Community Development Deputy Director