HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/24/2001 ZBA minutes 10-2001 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
MOUNT PROSPECT ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
CASE NO. ZBA-10-2001 Hearing Date: May 24, 2001
PETITIONER: Adam & Laurie Anderson
PUBLICATION DATE: May 9, 2001 Journal/Topics
REQUEST: Conditional Use for an unenclosed porch
MEMBERS PRESENT: Merrill Co, ten
Hal Et'finger
Leo Floros
Richard Rogers
Keith Youngquist
Arlene Juracek, Chairperson
MEMBERS ABSENT: none
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Judy Connolly, AICP, Senior Planner
Mike Blue, AICP, Community Development Deputy Director
INTERESTED PARTIES: Cherie Slattery
Jeff Creaney
Adam & Laurie Anderson
Chairperson Arlene Juracek called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. The minutes of the April 26, 2001 meeting were
approved 6-0. Ms. Juracek introduced Case No. ZBA-10-01, a request for a Conditional Use to allow construction of
an unenclosed porch addition within 25' of the front property line.
Judy Connolly, Senior Planner, introduced the staff memorandum for the case. The subject property is an existing
home located on an interior lot on a single-family residential street. The home is currently set back almost 31.5-feet
from the front lot line. The applicants propose to construct a 6'x32' unenclosed porch along the front of the house,
which requires a Conditional Use to allow the porch to encroach 5-feet into the required front yard.
Ms. Connolly said the petitioners are adding a second story addition and the porch will create a unified look to the
residence. She noted that, similar to other Conditional Use requests for a porch, the petitioners feel that the proposed
addition will enhance the home, and add a desirable feature to the structure.
Ms. Connolly noted that staffreviewed the petitioners' plat of survey and site plan, visited the site, and found that the
project meets the standards for a Conditional Use in that the proposed porch does not have a detrimental effect on the
public health, safety, morals, comfort or general welfare; it will not be injurious to the use, enjoyment, or value of
other properties in the vicinity or impede the orderly development of those properties; the porch allows for utilities,
drainage, access and egress to minimize congestion on Village streets; and is in compliance with the provisions of the
Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Code, and other Village Ordinances.
Ms. Connolly said the encroachment of the porch into the front setback is listed as a Conditional Use in the RA
district, but the proposed addition meets all other zoning requirements. The essential character of the neighborhood
would not be affected by the proposed Conditional Use.
Ms. Connolly said that, based on these findings, staff recommends that the ZBA make a recommendation to the
Village Board to approve a Conditional Use for a covered, unenclosed porch to encroach five-feet into the required
front setback for the residence at 310 N. Owen Street, Case No. ZBA-10-01. The Village Board's decision is final for
this case.
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Ms. Juracek asked Ms. Cormolly if public notice had been given and Ms. Cormolly said yes.
Adam and Laurie Anderson, 310 S. Owen, were sworn in and testified that they were putting a new roof, siding and
windows on their 2-story home and wanted to add a front porch for their enjoyment and to give the home a traditional
farmhouse appearance. They noted they were removing and replacing an extensive amount of landscaping in order to
provide this amenity to the home and neighborhood.
Richard Rogers asked if they realized that, if approved, the porch could never be enclosed. They said they had no
intentions of enclosing the porch.
Leo Floros asked the age of the home and how long they had lived them. Mrs. Anderson said the house was built in
1954 and they had lived in it for five years. Mr. Floras said the remodeling would be a welcome addition to the area.
Keith Youngquist asked why they were planning a wooden porch as opposed to a concrete slab and Mrs. Anderson
reiterated that, for aesthetic purposes, they wanted to achieve a farmhouse look.
Arlene Juracek said she thought the addition would be in keeping with the character of the neighborhood.
At 7:42, Chairperson Juracek closed the public hearing and asked for discussion from the Zoning Board members. As
there was no further discussion, Richard Rogers moved to recommend to the Village Board approval of, Case No.
ZBA-10-01, a request for a Conditional Use to allow construction of an unenclosed porch addition within 25' of the
front property line. Leo Floros seconded the motion.
UPON ROLL CALL: AYES: Cotten, Floros, Ettinger, Rogers, Youngquist, and Juracek
NAYS:
Motion was approved 6-0.
At 9:10 p.m., Richard Rogers made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Leo Floros. The motion was approved by a
voice vote and the meeting was adjourned.
Barbara Swiatek, Planning Secretary
Judy Connolly, Senior Planner