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Home My WebLink About07/28/2011 P&Z Minutes 18-11 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION CASE NO. PZ-18-11 Hearing Date: July 28, 2011 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 801 S. Elm Street PETITIONER : Sellas Construction PUBLICATION DATE: July 13, 2011 PIN NUMBER: 08-13-111-001-0000 REQUEST: Conditional Use (circular driveway) MEMBERS PRESENT: Richard Rogers, Chair William Beattie Joseph Donnelly Leo Floros Theo Foggy Ronald Roberts Keith Youngquist MEMBER ABSENT: None STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Consuelo Andrade, Development Review Planner Brian Simmons, Deputy Director of Community Development INTERESTED PARTIES : Michael Munao Chairman Rogers called the meeting to order at 7:33p.m. Mr. Floros made a motion, seconded by Mr. Donnelly to approve the minutes of the May 26, 2011 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting; the minutes were approved 5-0 with Mr. Roberts and Mr. Foggy abstaining. Chairman Rogers explained that the June 23, 2011 Planning & Zoning Meeting was continued to the July 28, 2011 meeting because Village Hall lost power due to a confirmed tornado that struck the Village. Chairman Rogers expressed his appreciation and gratitude towards the public servants of the community for their efforts with cleaning up the Village after the storm. Chairman Rogers introduced Case PZ-18-11, 801 S. Elm Street, at 7:35 p.m. Ms. Andrade said the Petitioner for PZ-18-11 requested Conditional Use approval to allow the construction of a circular driveway for the property located at 801 S. Elm Street. Ms. Andrade stated the Petitioner is currently constructing a new single-family residence on the Subject Property and proposed to construct a circular driveway in the exterior side yard. The Village Code requires Conditional Use approval for a circular driveway. Ms. Andrade said the Petitioner’s site plan indicated the lot width measured 123 feet along Elm Street, which complied with the Village Code’s minimum seventy-five (75) foot lot width requirement for circular driveway. Ms. Andrade stated the circular driveway was designed to preserve the existing tree and would include a fifteen (15) foot turning radius and measured fourteen (14) at its narrowest point. The lot coverage in the exterior side yard would cover thirty (30) percent of the exterior yard, which is under the Village Code’s maximum thirty-five (35) percent exterior side yard coverage limitation. Ms. Andrade referenced the following table: Richard Rogers, Chair PZ-18-11 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting July 28, 2011 Page 1 of 3 RX Single Family District Proposed Requirements Setbacks: Front 40’ 40.01’ Exterior 25’ 25.09’ Interior 10’ 10.12’ Rear 30’ 44.47’ Lot Coverage: Exterior Yard 35% max 30% Overall 35% max 31% Minimum Lot Width 75’ min. 123’ for Circular Driveways Turning Radius 15’ min. 15’ Minimum Driveway Width 12’ min 14’ (circular portion) Ms. Andrade said the table compared the Petitioner’s proposal to the Village’s RX district bulk requirements. The circular driveway would comply with the Village’s Zoning regulations. The house would comply with the minimum setback requirements and the overall lot coverage would not exceed the maximum thirty-five (35) percent permitted. Ms. Andrade stated the circular driveway would meet the minimum fifteen (15) foot turning radius and minimum twelve (12) foot driveway width. Ms. Andrade said the standards for Conditional Uses are listed in the Zoning Ordinance and include specific findings that must be made in order to approve a Conditional Use. The following is a summary of these findings:  The Conditional Use will not have a detrimental impact on the public health, safety, morals, comfort or general welfare;  The Conditional Use will not be injurious to the use, enjoyment, or value of other properties in the vicinity or impede the orderly development of those properties;  And that adequate provision for utilities, drainage, and design of access and egress to minimize congestion on Village streets are provided. Ms. Andrade stated that it has been previous Village policy to support requests for circular driveways when the Subject Property fronts on an arterial street and/or the traffic volume is such that a circular driveway is necessary to resolve a safety conflict. However, recognizing that circular driveways are not always requested for a safety issue, but as part of a larger residential improvement project, the Village passed Ordinance #5547, on February 7, 2006, which set forth minimum requirements for circular driveways. The Petitioner’s proposal for a circular driveway complies with the applicable zoning and the additional minimum requirements for a circular driveway. The Subject Property is in a neighborhood that currently consists of homes with circular driveways. The residential properties to the east and south of the Subject Property have circular driveways. Ms. Andrade said based on the analysis, Staff recommend that the Planning and Zoning Commission approve the motion listed in the Staff Report. Chairman Rogers asked if the Petitioner was aware that the proposed circular driveway would need to be landscaped. Ms. Andrade said the Petitioner was informed about landscaping and would be preserving the existing tree. The Petitioner was looking into the possibility of additional shrubs to screen the driveway. Chairman Rogers swore in Michael Munao, 801 S. Elm Street, Mount Prospect, Illinois. Mr. Munao stated the proposed circular driveway would make it easier for those visiting his house. He said the house is on an angle, Richard Rogers, Chair PZ-18-11 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting July 28, 2011 Page 2 of 3 people currently have to walk through the yard to access the front door. Mr. Munao stated the circular driveway would connect to the existing driveway. Mr. Floros asked if the previous home on the Subject Property was torn down. Mr. Munao confirmed that it was torn down approximately three (3) years ago. Chairman Rogers asked if there was anyone else in the audience to address this case. Hearing none, he closed the public portion of the case at 7:41 p.m. and brought the discussion back to the board. Mr. Youngquist made a motion, seconded by Mr. Foggy to approve a Conditional Use permit for a circular driveway for the residence at 801 S. Elm Street, Case No. PZ-18-11. UPON ROLL CALL: AYES: Beattie, Donnelly, Floros, Foggy, Roberts, Youngquist, Rogers NAYS: None Motion was approved 7-0. The Village Board’s decision is final for this case. After hearing three (3) additional cases, Mr. Donnelly made a motion, seconded by Mr. Foggy to adjourn at 11:15 p.m. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the meeting was adjourned. ________________________________________ Ryan Kast, Community Development Administrative Assistant Richard Rogers, Chair PZ-18-11 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting July 28, 2011 Page 3 of 3