HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/27/2000 ZBA minues 11-2000 MI]~tJTES OF THlg REGULAR MEETING OF THE
MOUNT PROSPECT ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
CASE NO. ZBA-11-2000 Hearing Date: April 27, 2000
PETITIONER: Stanley and Judith Weglarz
SUBJECT PROPERTY: 1108 Robert Drive
PUBLICATION DATE: April 10, 2000 DAILY HERALD
REQUEST: Conditional Use to permit a front porch addition to encroach four feet into a
required front setback
1VIEMBERS PRESENT: Leo Flores
Elizabeth Luxem
Richard Rogers
Keith Youngquist
Arlene Juracak, Chairperson
MEMBERS ABSENT: Merrill Cotten
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Jeffery Perkins, Planner
INTERESTED PARTIES: Stanley Weglarz
Chairperson Arlene Juraeek called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m. Minutes of the March 23, 2000 meeting were
approved. Mz. Juraeek announced Cases ZBA-08-2000 and ZBA-13-2000 were postponed to the May 25, 2000
m~ing. At 7:55, al~r hearing another case, Ms. Juraeek introduced Case ZBA-11-2000, a Conditional Use to permit
a front porch addition to encroach four feet into a required front setback.
Jeffery Perkinz, Planner, introduced the case, stating that notice had been provided in the newspaper, mailed notices,
and through signage on the property. He indicated this request was for a Conditional Use to permit a front porch
addition to en¢roaCh four feet into a required front setback, He then reminded the ZBA that Mr. Weglarz had appeared
before them at their January meeting requesting a front setback Variation for a second story addition and front porch.
I-I* added th. at the ZBA had denied that reque.~c, ba~ed on a lack of hardship, but stated that they would support his
proper, al if he would work with his amhlte~t, to adjust the pl~ to meet Zoning Code Requirements. Mr. Perkins stated
that the proposed plans now met all applicable Zoning requirements and gave Staff's recommendation of approval of
the propozed Conditional Use.
Kelth Youngquist inquired about the encroachment of the bay window on the second floor into the front setback. Mr.
Perkins stated that the Zoning Code specifies that bay windows may encroach into required setbacks by up to 24'. Mr.
Youngquist azked whether the Zoning Code specifies a limit to the size of a "bay window." Mr. Perkins responded
that it docz not. Mr. Roger~ ~nted that the proposed hay window appeared to be a window seat and therefore
consistent with the intent of the Code provision in question.
Leo Flores thanked the petitioner for working with Staff to arrive at an acceptable revised plan. Mr. Wegl~ said he
and his family wanted to ~ay in Mount Pi-o~e.~t at his present addre~.
Ric~aurd Rogers made a motion to grant approval for Cazo ZBA-I 1-2000, a reque~ for a Conditional Use to permit a
front porch addition to encroach four feet into a required front setback. Kelth Yotmgquist seconded the motion.
oning Board of Appeals ZBA-11-2000
Arlene Juracek, Chairperson Page 2
UPON ROLL CALL: AYES: Floros, Luxem, Youngquist, Rogers, and Juracek
NAYS: None
Motion was approved 5-0. Village Board's decision is final in this case.
At 8:45 p.m., after the Board reviewed two 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.
~arbar~ Swiatek,'P'~anning Secretary