HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/26/2004 P&Z minutes 35-04
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
CASE NO. PZ-35-04
Hearing Date: August 26, 2004
PROPERTY ADDRESS:
217 N. Owen
PETITIONER:
Scott & Linda Chencinski
PUBLICATION DATE:
August 11, 2004
PIN#:
03-34-423-003
REQUEST:
CU Unenclosed Porch
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chair Arlene Juracek, Merrill Cotten, Joseph Donnelly, Leo Floros, Richard
Rogers, Matthew Sledz, and Keith Youngquist
MEMBERS ABSENT:
None
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Judy Connolly, AICP, Senior Planner, and Michael Jacobs, AICP, Deputy
Director of Community Development
INTERESTED PARTIES:
Scott & Linda Chencinski
Chairperson Arlene Juracek called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Joe Donnelly made a motion to approve the
minutes of the June 24, seconded by Rich Rogers. The minutes were approved 6-0 with Matt Sledz abstaining from
voting. Joe Donnelly made a motion to approve the minutes of the July 15, 2004 meeting with minor corrections,
seconded by Keith Youngquist. The minutes were approved 5-0 with Matt Sledz and Chairperson Juracek abstaining
from voting. After hearing three other cases, Ms. Juracek introduced Case No. PZ-35-04, a request for a Conditional
Use to allow an Unenclosed Porch to encroach into the front yard setback. She noted that the request would be
Planning & Zoning Commission final.
Judy Connolly, Senior Planner, presented the case. The Subject Property is located on the east side of Owen Street,
between Isabella and Thayer Streets, and contains a single-family residence with related improvements. The Subject
Property is zoned RA Single Family Residence and is bordered on all sides by the RA District. The Petitioner is
proposing a number of improvements to the existing home, including a 2-story addition and an unenclosed front
porch. The proposed porch would consist of a concrete base, wood rails and wood columns. The proposed porch will
extend 6' from the house, resulting in a 26'9" front yard setback. This requires Conditional Use approval. The
existing home complies with the Village's zoning regulations, but the detached garage encroaches into the required
side yard setback. However, the Petitioner proposes to construct a new detached garage, which will comply with
zoning regulations. The standards for Conditional Uses are listed in the Zoning Ordinance and include seven specific
findings that must be made in order to approve a Conditional Use. The standards relate to: The impact the porch will
have on the public health, safety, morals, comfort or general welfare; whether the porch will be injurious to the use,
enjoyment, or value of other properties in the vicinity or impede the orderly development of those properties; that the
design allows for adequate provision of utilities, drainage, and that the access, egress, and congestion has minimal
impact on Village streets; and lastly, that the porch complies with the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Code, and other
Village Ordinances. Staff found that the proposed porch would not adversely affect the character of the surrounding
neighborhood, utility provision or public streets and it will be in compliance with the Village's Comprehensive Plan
and Zoning Ordinance. Based on these findings, Staff recommends that the Planning & Zoning Commission approve
a Conditional Use for an unenclosed porch to encroach into the required front yard, creating a front setback of no less
than 25' for the residence at 217 N. Owen Street Case No. PZ-35-04. The Planning & Zoning Commission's decision
is final for this case.
The Planning & Zoning Commission asked Ms. Connolly general questions regarding the project and then asked the
Planning & Zoning Commission
Arlene Juracek, Chairperson
PZ-35-04
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Petitioner to present the request.
Brian Cook, 145 Princeton Street, Hoffman Estates, the contractor for the project, explained they are putting up a
second floor addition for the house and taking down the old detached garage and putting up a new garage at the rear of
the property and seeking a Variation for the porch which will encroach on the setback about 3-4 feet. The porch will
be on a full concrete slab on a 10" trench foundation 42" below grade. The posts will be brick 40" up with wood
columns continuing up. There are actually no rails per se that we worked into the design. It is an ordinary, very
casual look front elevation. It is 6' wide and about 22'7" in length. Ms. Juracek asked if the petitioner understands
they can never enclose the porch, and Mr. Cook said he is.
Ms. Juracek asked if anyone in the audience had questions and, as there were none, she closed the hearing.
Richard Rogers made a motion to approve the proposed. Joseph Donnelly seconded the motion.
UPON ROLL CALL:
A YES: Cotten, Donnelly, Floros, Rogers, Sledz, Youngquist, and Juracek
NAYS: None
Motion was approved 7-0.
At 10:33 p.m., after hearing another case, Joe Donnelly made motion to adjourn, seconded by Rich Rogers. The
motion was approved by a voice vote and the meeting was adjourned.
Judy Connolly, Senior Planner
Michael Jacobs, AICP
Deputy Director of Community Development
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