HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/24/2002 P&Z minutes 31-02MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
CASE NO. PZ-31-02
Hearing Date: October 24, 2002
PETITIONER:
Brian White
PROPERTY ADDRESS:
503 N. Forest Avenue
PARCEL NUMBER:
03-34-116-010
PUBLICATION DATE:
October 9, 2002
REQUEST:
Conditional use approval to allow construction of a new porch in the front
yard.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Merrill Cotten
Joseph Donnelly
Leo Floros
Matthew Sledz
Keith Youngquist
Richard Rogers, Vice Chairperson
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Arlene Juracek, Chairperson
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Judy Connolly, AICP, Senior Planner
INTERESTED PARTIES:
Brian White
Vice Chairperson Richard Rogers called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Joseph Donnelly made a motion to approve
the minutes of the September 26 meeting, seconded by Keith Youngquist. The September meeting minutes were
approved 6-0. At 7:45, after hearing another case, Mr. Rogers introduced Case No. PZ-31-02, a request for
Conditional Use approval to allow construction of a new porch.
Judy Connolly, Senior Planner, reported that the petitioner has requested conditional use approval to allow the
construction of a new porch in the front yard. During staff review, it was determined that the project required relief
from zoning bulk regulations for the interior side yard setback and the amount of lot coverage. However, the petitioner
has since revised the plans and only requires conditional use approval for the porch.
Ms. Connolly said that the subject property is located on the east side of Forest Avenue, between Highland Street and
Memory Lane and across from Prospect High School. She said that it contains a single-family residence with related
improvements. The existing home is currently set back approximately 33-feet from the front lot line and 4.48-feet
from the side lot line. The petitioner proposes to add a second story onto the house and would like to include a porch
to 'tie' the project together. She said that the petitioner proposes to construct a five-foot wide unenclosed porch that
would be almost the same linear length as the house. The proposed porch would encroach 2'2" into the required front
yard and have a 5-foot side yard setback. Since the petitioner modified the linear dimension of the porch and the size
of the wood deck to meet setback requirements and lot coverage limitations, the project is in compliance with code
regulations, except for the front yard encroachment.
Ms. Connolly said that in order to approve the conditional use request, the porch must meet the standards listed in the
Zoning Ordinance. She summarized the standards and said that Staff found that the porch would not adversely affect
the character of the surrounding neighborhood, utilities or public streets and that it complies with the Comprehensive
Plan and the Zoning Ordinance requirements.
lanning & Zoning Commission
Arlene Juracek, Chairperson
PZ-31-02
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Based on these findings, Ms. Connolly said that Staff recommends that the Planning & Zoning Commission
recommend that the Village Board approve a Conditional Use permit for a circular driveway for the residence at 503
N. Forest, Case No. PZ-31-02. She said that the Village Board's decision is final for this case.
Brian White, 503 N. Forest, was sworn in. He said that he was adding a second floor to his house and that he wanted
to add a porch to unify the appearance. He stated that a porch less than 5' wide would not be practical as there would
not be room for chairs.
Mr. Rogers asked if he would retain the old oak tree in front of his house. Mr. White said that the tree had been hit by
lightning, had a large bare branch, and was dangerous because it was too close to the house. He said he was not sure
about keeping the oak, but that he would be able to keep the birch tree.
Mr. Floros agreed that the tree could be a danger to the roof of the house in a storm.
Mr. Rogers closed the public hearing at 7:50.
Commission members discussed the request and agreed that the porch would be an attractive addition to the house and
would enhance the neighborhood. Keith Youngquist clarified that the Zoning Ordinance does not regulate the linear
dimension of unenclosed porches, but limits the amount of the encroachment so a minimum 25-foot front setback is
maintained.
Joseph Donnelly moved to recommend to the Village Board approval of a Conditional Use for a porch for the
residence at 503 N. Forest, Case No. PZ-31-02. Keith Youngquist seconded the motion.
UPON ROLL CALL:
AYES: Cotten, Donnelly, Floros, Rogers, Youngquist and Sledz
NAYS: None
Motion was approved 6-0.
At 9:00 p.m., after hearing two more cases, Merrill Cotten made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Joseph Donnelly.
The motion was approved by a voice vote and the meeting was adjourned.
Barbara Swiatek, Planning Secretary
Judy Connolly, Senior Planner
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