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Community Development Department
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
MICHAEL E. JANONIS, VILLAGE MANAGER
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
MARCH 14, 2003
PZ-01-03 - CONDITIONAL USE (CIRCULAR DRIVEWAY)
1002 MEADOW LANE
ANGELO TOURLIS - APPLICANT
The Planning & Zoning Commission transmits their recommendation to approve Case PZ-01-03, a request for a
cimular driveway, as described in detail in the attached staff report. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard
this request in addition to a Variation request to allow an 8-foot fence for the Subject Property at their February
27, 2003 meeting. The Variation request for the 8-foot fence, which is final at the P&Z level, was denied.
The subject property is located in the Wedgewood Subdivision. The Petitioner is in the process of constructing a
new house and related improvements. The Zoning Ordinance requires Conditional Use approval for new circular
driveways.
The Planning & Zoning Commission discussed the large lot size, the character of the neighborhood, and the
substandard street width of Meadow Lane. They noted that the Petitioner was building a new house and had the
option of locating the driveway further away from Elmhurst Road, which might provide more visibility for drivers
entering onto Meadow Lane. They discussed the fact that locating the driveway as shown on the site plan
buffered the living areas of the house from Elmhurst Road and the adjacent commercial uses. In addition, the
P&Z discussed how the proposed circular driveway would provide potential off-street parking for the Applicant
and their guests, which is safer than parking on the street due to Meadow Lane's substandard street width. The
P&Z did note some concerns regarding the impact of overnight parking within the circular portion of the
driveway.
The Planning & Zoning Commission voted 4-2 to recommend that the Village Board approve a request for a
Conditional Use permit for the construction of a circular driveway at 1002 Meadow Lane, Case No. PZ-01-03
subject to the condition that overnight parking on the circular portion of the driveway is prohibited.
Please forward this memorandum and attachments to the Village Board for their review and consideration at their
March 18, 2003 meeting. Staff will be present to answer any questions related to this matter.
William J~. Cooney, Jr., AICP
Village of Mount Prospect
Community Development Department
CASE SUMMARY - PZ- 01 -03
LOCATION:
PETITIONER:
OWNER:
PARCEL #:
LOT SIZE:
ZONING:
LAND USE:
REQUESTS:
1002 Meadow Lane
Angelo Tourlis
Angelo Tourlis
03-27-307-015
0.45 acres (19,536 square feet)
RX Single Family Residence
Single Family Residential
Conditional Use - Circular Driveway
Variation - 8-foot Fence
LOCATION MAP
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Village of Mount Prospect
Community Development Department
MEMORANDUM
'TO:
MOUNT PROSPECT PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
ARLENE JURACEK, CHAIRPERSON
FROM:
JUDY CONNOLLY, AICP, SENIOR PLANNER
DATE:
FEBRUARY 20, 2003
HEARING DATE: FEBRUARY 27, 2003
SUBJECT:
PZ-01-03 - CONDITIONAL USE TO ALLOW A CIRCULAR DRIVE &
VARIATION FOR 8-FOOT FENCE
1002 MEADOW LANE (TOURLIS RESIDENCE)
BACKGROUND
A public hearing has been scheduled for the February 27, 2003 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting to
review the application by Angelo Touflis (the "Petitioner") regarding the property located at 1002 Meadow 'Lane
(the "Subject Property"). The Petitioner has requested Conditional Use approval to allow the construction of a
new circular driveway and a variation for an 8-foot tall fence along the rear and side lot line. The P&Z hearing
was properly noticed in the February 12, 2003 edition of the Journal Topics Newspaper. In addition, Staff has
completed the required written notice to property owners within 250-feet and posted a Public Hearing sign on the
Subject Property,
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
The Subject Property is located on the south side of Meadow Lane in the Wedgewood Subdivision. The
Wedgewood Subdivision was developed under County regulations and does not have sidewalks or curb and
gutter. Instead of storm sewers, the area is drained by a ditch & culvert system. Also, the street Pavement width
~s 19-feet, which is 9-feet less than the current code requirement. The residents of the subdi~'ision expressed their
preference that the neighborhood remains in its 'rural' state when the subdivision was annexed into Mount
Prospect. Their preference was confirmed again when the residents declined the Village's offer to install
sidewalks and related improvements as part of a recent roadway improvements project.
The Subject Property is zoned RX Single Family Residence and is bordered by single-family zoning districts to
the north and east in addition to B4 Business Retail and Service zoning district to the south, liThe petitioner is not
required to make the usual right-of-way improvements, i.e. install sidewalk, curb and gutt6r, etc. as part of the
new development due to the unique history of the Wedgewood Subdivision.
SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL
The attached site plan illustrates the location of the house that is under construction, the proposed circular
driveway, and the location of the proposed 8~foot fence. The proposed house and other site~ improvements meet
Village Codes. However, the proposed circular driveway requires Conditional Use app['oval and the fence
reqmres a Variation.
The proposed circular driveway measures 12-feet wide and would connect to a 'standard' 12-foot wide driveway.
The standard driveway and cimular driveway (which requires an additional curb cut on to Meadow Lane) would
cover less than 29% of the front yard. The street has a substandard pavement width and contains an unenclosed
drainage system (ditch and culvert system).
PZ-01-03
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting February 27, 2003
Page 3
In addition, the petitioner is seeking a variation to construct an 8-foot fence along the west and south lot lines,
which are adjacent to an existing commercial center. The current commercial tenants include a mortgage
company, an insurance company, and a real estate office. The commercial tenants park along the south lot line
and the petitioner would like the 8-foot fence to screen the Subject Property from the commercial use. The
Zoning Ordinance allows 6-foot fences to be installed between residential and non-residential uses. The
petitioner is permitted by right to install a 6-foot fence and screen the commercial use without requiring a
variation.
GENERAL ZONING COMPLIANCE
As previously noted, the proposed home will comply with the Village's zoning regulations. The following table
compares the Petitioner's proposal to the bulk requirements of the RX Single Family Residence district.
RX Single Family District
Requirements Proposed
MINIMUM SETBACKS
Front 40' 40'
Interior 10' or 10% of lot width 10' & 20'
Rear 25' 117'
LOT COVERAGE 35% 25%
CONDITIONAL USE STANDARDS
The standards for Conditional Uses are listed in Section 14.203.F.8 of the Village Zoning Ordinance. The section
contains seven specific findings that must be made in order to approve a Conditional Use. The circular drive is
listed as a Conditional Use in the parking section of the Zoning Ordinance (Sec. 14.2215.A.I). The following list
is a summary of these findings:
· The Conditional Use will not have a detrimental effect 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;
· Adequate provision of utilities and drainage and design of access and egress to minimize congestion
on Village streets; and
· Compliance of the Conditional Use with the provisions of the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Code,
and other Village Ordinances.
As with other requests for circular driveways, Staffevaluated traffic pattems in the Subject Property in addition to
the neighborhood character in order to determine whether the cimular driveway meets the standards listed in the
Zoning Ordinance. In this case, the street pavement width is 19-feet and the proposed driveway would be located
less than 100-feet from Rt. 83/Elrnhurst Road. Staff determined that a circular driveway would help the petitioner
access Meadow Lane in a safe manner for the following reasons:
· The close proximity of the Subject Property to Elmhurst Road;
· The possibility that some vehicles may enter Meadow Lane at a higher rate of speed;
· The substandard street width may require more turning movements when exinng the Subject
Property.
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Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting February 27, ~003
Page 4
Also~ the Subject Property has an oversized front yard and has 150-linear feet of frontage on to Meadow Lane.
The circular driveway way would not have an adverse impact on the character of the neighborhood or exceed the
35% front yard lot coverage guideline.
VARIATION STANDARDS
The standards for a Variation are listed in Section 14.203.C.9 of the Village Zoning Ordinance and include seven
specific findings that must be made in order to approve a Variation. The following is a summary of these
findings:
· A hardship due to the physical surroundings, shape, or topographical conditions of a specific property not
generally applicable to other properties in the same zoning district and not created by any person presently
having an interest in the property;
· lack of desire to increase financial gain; and
· protection of the public welfare, other property, and neighborhood character.
Although the proposed 8-foot fence would not adversely affect the single-family neighborhood character or the
adjacent commercial property, the petitioner's request does not meet the standards for a hardship as defined by the
Zoning Ordinance. The size and shape of the lot is similar to other lots in the Village; the petitioner is
constructing a new house adjacent to an existing commercial use and essentially creating the need for a Variation.
As you recall, the gas station at Rand & Euclid was recently built adjacent to a single-family residential
development and a 6-foot fence was installed.
.:,RECOMMENDATION
.Conditional Use - Circular Driveway
The proposed circular driveway meets the Conditional Use standards contained in Section 14.203.F.8 of the
Zoning Ordinance. Based on these findings, Staff recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission make a
recommendation to the Village Board to approve a Conditional Use for a circular driveway for the residence at
1002 Meadow Lane, Case No, PZ-01-03 subject to the following conditions:
1. The east driveway should be located 5-feet west of the existing manhole.
2. Install a storm sewer to connect the culverts beneath the driveways.
The Village Board's decision is final for the circular driveway request.
Variation - Fence
The proposed 8-foot fence may not have an adverse impact on the neighborhood, but the request fails to meet the
standards for a hardship as defined by the Zoning Ordinance. In addition, the Petitioner has the option of
installing a 6-foot fence to screen their residence from the adjacent commercial use. Based on these findings,
Staff recommends that the P&Z deny the proposed Variation to permit an 8-foot fence for the residence at 1002
Meadow Lane, Case No. PZ-01-03. The Planning and Zoning Commission's decision is final for the fence
request.
Iconcur:
William J', Cooney, AICP, Director of Community Development
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT - Planning Division
100 S. Emerson Street
Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056
Phone 847.818.5328
FAX 847.818.5329
Application for Conditional Use Approval
Case Number
Pe, z
Development Name/Address
Date of Submission
Hearing Date
Address(es) (Street Number, Street)
IOOf-
Site Area (Acres) Property Zoning Total Building Sq..Ft. (Site)
Setbacks:
Front i Rear Side t Side
qb 70' la
Building Height Lot Coverage (%) Number of Parking Spaces
Adjacent Land Uses:
North . , South , East jO i/ West
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Tax I.D. Number or County Assigned Pin Number(s)
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Legal Description (attach~addit/onal sheets if necessary)
Name Telephone (day)
P. A, ?. C o~,r~,o /5'/2--
Co~oration Telephone (eyeing)
S~eet Ad.ess Fax
Ci~ State ZiE Code Pager
Interest ~ Prope~
Name Telephone (day)
Saeet Ad.ess Fax:
Ciw State Zip Code Pager
Developer
Name ~/~ ' Telephone (day)
Ad&ess Fax
Attorney
Name ~ Telephone (day)
Address Fax
Surveyor
Address 5~O0 ~' C~0~4C ~' Fax
Engineer
Name ~Am6 ~ ~ ~0 ~r~ Telchone (day)
Address Fax
Name Architect
Land,cape Ar~hite~
Name ~ Telephone (day):
Ad.ess Fax
Mount Prospect Department of Community Development Phone 847.818.5328
100 South Emerson Street, Mount Prospect Illinois Fax 847.818.5329
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roposed Conditional Use (as listed in the zoning district)
Describe in Detail the Buildings and Activities Proposed and HoTM the Proposed Use Meets the Attached Standards for
Conditional Use Approval (attach additional sheets if necessary)
Ho~s of ~crafion ~ '
Ad.ess(es) (S~e~t N~er,
Setbacks:
Front Re~ Side Side
Buil~g Height Lot Coverage (%) N~r of Par~g Spaces
Please note that the application will not be reviewed until this petition has been fully completed and all required plans and other materials
have been satisfactorily submitted to the Planning Division. Incomplete submittals will not be accepted. It is strongly suggested that the
petitioner schedule an appointment with the appropriate Village staff so that materials can be reviewed for accuracy and completeness at the
time of submittal.
In consideration of the information contained in this petition as well as all supporting documentation, it is requested that approval be given
to this request. The applicant is the owner or authorized representative of the owner of the property. The petitioner and the owner of the
property grant employees of the Village of Mount Prospect and their agents permission to enter on the property during reasonable hours for
visual inspection of the subject property.
I hereby affirm that all information provided herein and in all materials submitted in association with this application arc tree and
accurate to the best of my lmowledm:.
Applicant Q_.~- ~---~ -~---,~,0~ Date /,"-2. Z,-o.~
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If applicant is no~t~operty owner:
I hereby designate the applicant to act as my agent for the purpose of seeking the Variation(s) described in this application and the
associated supporting material.
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ount Prospect Deparlment of Community Devezopment l~hone 847.818.5328
100 South Emerson Street, Mount Prospect Illinois Fax 847.818.5329
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ELMHURST ROAD
PROPOSED DRIVEWAY ADOITtON
FOR ANGELO TOURLOS RESIDENCE
1002 MEADOW LANE
MT. PROSPECT, ILLINOIS 60056
MINUTES OF TIt~ REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
CASE NO. PZ-01-03
Hearing Date: February 27, 2003
PETITIONER:
AngeloTouflis
8053 Churchill
Niles, IL 60714
PROPERTY ADDRESS:
1002 Meadow Lane
PARCEL#:
03-27-307-015
PUBLICATION DATE:
February 12, 2003
REQUEST:
Conditional Use to allow a circular driveway and Variation to instal] an 8'
fence
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Arlene Juracek, Chairperson
Merrill Cotten
Joseph Donnelly
Leo Floros
Richard Rogers
Matthew Sledz
Keith Youngquist
MEMBERS ABSENT:
None
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Judy Connolly, AICP, Senior Planner
Michael Jacobs, AICP, Deputy Director of Community Development
INTERESTED PARTIES:
AngeloTourlis
Chairperson Arlene Juracek called the meeting to order at 7:31 p.m. Joseph Donnelly made a motion to approve the
minutes of the January 23 meeting, seconded by Richard Rogers. The January meeting minutes were approved 5-0,
with one abstention by Arlene Juracek and one minor change. At 8:20, after hearing another case, Ms. Juracek
introduced Case No. PZ-01-03, a request for Conditional Use approval for a circular driveway and a Variation to
install an 8' fence. She said the driveway request would be Village Board final but the fence request is P&Z final.
Judy Connolly, Senior Planner, described the request. She explained that the petitioner has requested conditional use
approval to allow the construction ora new circular driveway and a variation for an 8-foot tall fence along the rear and
side lot line. The subject property is zoned RX Single Family Residence and is bordered by single-family zomng
districts and commercial zoning to the south. The subject property is located on the south side of Meadow Lane in the
Wedgewood Subdivision. The Wedgewood Subdivision was developed under county regulations and does not have
sidewalks or curb and gutter. Also, the street pavement width is 19-feet, which is 9-feet less than the current code
requirement.
Ms. Connolly explained that the petitioner is in the process of constructing a new house. The house and other site
~mprovements meet Village Codes. However, the proposed circular driveway requires Conditional Use approval and
the 8-foot fence requires a Variation.
Ms. Connolly said the proposed circular driveway measures 12-feet wide and would connect to a 'standard' 12-foot
wide driveway. The standard driveway and circular driveway would cover less than 29% of the front yard. The street
has a substandard pavement width and contains an unenclosed ditch and culvert drainage system.
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Arlene Juracek, Chairperson Page 2
Ms. Connolly summarized the standards for Conditional Uses listed in the Zoning Ordinance and said that the Board
has to find that the request meets the standards to approve a Conditional Use. She said that as with other requests for
circular driveways, staff evaluated traffic patterns in addition to the neighborhood character to determine whether the
circular driveway meets the standards listed in the Zoning Ordinance. In this case, the street pavement width is
substandard and the proposed cimular driveway would be located less than 100-feet from Rt. 83/Elmhurst Road. She
said that Staff determined that a circular driveway would help the petitioner access Meadow Lane in a safe manner.
Also, the subject property has an oversized front yard and expansive Meadow Lane frontage. The circular driveway
would not have an adverse impact on the character of the neighborhood or exceed the 35% front yard lot coverage
guideline.
Ms. Connolly said that in addition to the Conditional Use, the petitioner is seeking a variation to construct an 8-foot
fence along the property lines that are adjacent to the existing commercial center. She said that the current commercial
tenants include a mortgage company, an insurance company, and a real estate office. The commercial tenants park
along the shared lot line and the petitioner would like the taller fence to screen the subject property from the
commercial use. She reported that the Zoning Ordinance allows 6-foot fences to be installed between residential and
non-residential uses. The petitioner is permitted by right to install a 6~foot fence and screen the commercial use
without requiring a variation.
Ms. Connolly reviewed the standards for a Variation listed in the Zoning Ordinance and said that the P&Z must find
that the request meets these standards in order to approve the 8-foot fence. She said that although the proposed 8-foo!
fence would not adversely affect the single-family neighborhood character or the adjacent commercial property, the
petitioner's request does not meet the standards for a hardship as defined by the Zoning Ordinance. The size and shape
of the lot is similar to other lots in the Village; the petitioner is constructing a new house adjacent to an existing
commercial use and essentially creating the need for a Variation.
Ms. Connolly said the proposed circular driveway meets the Conditional Use standards contained in the Zoning
Ordinance. Based on these findings, Staff recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission make a
recommendation to the Village Board to approve a Conditional Use for a circular driveway for the residence at 1002
Meadow Lane, Case No. PZ-01-03 subject to the following conditions: 1.) the east driveway should be located 5-feet
west of the existing manhole; and 2) install a storm sewer to connect the culverts beneath the driveways.
Ms. Connolly said the proposed 8-foot fence may not have an adverse impact on the neighborhOod, but the request
fails to meet the standards for a hardship as defined by the Zoning Ordinance~ In addition, the Petitiofier has the option
of installing a 6-foot fence to screen their residence from the adjacent commercial use. Based on these findings, Staff
recommends that the P&Z deny the proposed Variation to permit an 8-foot fence for the residence at 1002 Meadow
Lane, Case No. PZ-01-03. The Planning and Zoning Commission's decision is final for the fence request.
Ms. Juracek asked if the house had a side-loading garage and Ms. Connolly said yes. Ms. Juracek asked where 8'
fences were allowed by Code. Ms. Connolly said 8-foot fences were allowed in industrial areas and in residential
neighborhoods where the rear lot line is adjacent to railroad tracks.
Bill Pappas of PAP Construction was sworn in to represent the petitioner. He explained that the garage was on the side
of the house where most of the traffic was so it could act as a sound barrier. He said the owner is concerned with
backing out of his driveway when cars are cueing up on Meadow Lane as they wait to get onto Elmhurst Road. He
said the owner did want an 8' fence, but Mr. Pappas realized that was not possible because of the zoning not being
industrial.
Mr. Donnelly asked ifa turnaround could be executed in the area of the driveway in front of the garage to eliminate the
need to back out of the driveway. Mr. Pappas said the original plans were submitted with a turnaround at the top of the
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Arlene Juracek, Chairperson Page 3
driveway, but this was not permitted by code and the petitioner decided to pursue a Conditional Use instead of a
Variation.
Ms. Juracek and Mr. Floros said they thought the position of the house and garage was understandable due to the
neighboring industry.
Ms. Juracek asked for questions from the audience. No one came forward and Ms. Juracek closed the public hearing at
8:48.
Richard Rogers said he felt the petitioner created his own hardship by locating his garage on the side closest to
Elmhurst Road and that he is not in favor of circular driveways in general because they take up too much of the front
yard. He also felt they could turn around at the wide part of the driveway. Mr. Donnelly agreed and said circular
driveways usually have five or six cars parked on the driveway overnight.
Mr. Floros felt that development of this lot was favorable to the Village and concessions should be made to make the
house more accessible.
Mr. Sledz felt the homeowner should have attended the meeting to answer questions that the contractor was unable to
answer, but he also agreed with Mr. Floros' assessment of the proposal. Merrill Cotten felt there was a definite
hardship due to the 8' ditch at the base of the driveway. Ms. Juracek said it was necessary to prove a hardship for a
Variation, but not for a Conditional Use.
Mr. Donnelly and Mr. Sledz said they would like to put a condition that no cars could be parked overnight on the
driveway beyond the front yard setback. Mike Jacobs, Deputy Director of Community Development, said that
condition would then become an enforcement issue, necessitating nightly policing. Ms. Juracek said she would not be
able to vote yes to the request with such a condition imposed, but would support imposing a restriction on parking on
the circular portion of the driveway.
Leo Floros moved to approve the request for a circular driveway for 1002 Meadow Lane, Case No. PZ-01-03. Merrill
Cotten seconded the motion.
Joseph Donnelly moved to amend the motion to prohibit overnight parking in the shaded area. Richard Rogers
seconded the amended motion. Voting was conducted on the amended motion first.
UPON ROLL CALL:
AYES: Cotten, Donnelly, Floros, Rogers, Sledz and Juracek
NAYS:
Motion was approved 6-0.
Voting then followed on the request for a Conditional Use for a circular driveway subject to prohibiting overnight
parking on the circular portion of the driveway.
UPON ROLL CALL:
AYES: Cotten, Floros, Sledz and Juracek
NAYS: Donnelly, Rogers
Motion was approved 4-2. Ms. Juracek said this constituted a positive recommendation to the Village Board.
Richard Rogers moved to approve the request for an 8' fence for 1002 Meadow Lane, Case No. PZ-01-03. Merrill
Cotten seconded the motion.
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UPON ROLL CALL: AYES: Cotten
NAYS: Donnelly, Floros, Rogers, Sledz and Juracek
Motion was denied 5-1. Ms. Juracek said the request for a Variation for an 8' fence was final with P&Z.
At 9:35 p.m., after hearing two more cases, Joe Donnelly made motion to adjourn, seconded by Richard Rogers. The
motion was approved by a voice vote and the meeting was adjourned.
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1002 MEADOW LANE
WHEREAS. Angeto Tourlis (hereinafter referred to as "Petitioners") have filed a
petition for a Conditional Use permit with respect to property located at 1002 Meadow
Lane. (hereinafter referred to as the "Subiect Property") and legally described as
follows:
Lot 8 (#1002 Meadow Lane) of Block 5 in Wedgewood Subdivision, being a part of
the east half of the southwest quarter of section 27, township 42 North, Range 11
East of the Third Princiaal Meridian, recorded March 4, 1946 as document #
13732148, in Cook County, IL
Property Index Number: 03-27-307-015
and
WHEREAS, the Petitioners are requesting a Conditional Use ~)ermit to construct a
circular driveway; and
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was held on the request for the Conditional Use permit
being the subject of PZ-1-03 before the Planning and Zoning Commission of the
Village of Mount Prospect on the 27tn day of February, 2003, pursuant to proper legal
notice having been published in the Mount Prospect Journal & Top~cs on the 12th day
of February, 2003; and
WHEREAS. the Planning and Zoning Commission has submitted its findings and a
positive recommendation to the President and Board of Trustees for the request
being the subject of PZ-1-03; and
WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect
have given consideration to the request herein and have determined that the same
meets the standards of the Village and that the granting of the proposed Conditional
Use would be in the best interest of the Village.
NOW. THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY.
ILLINOIS:
SECTION ONE: The recitals set forth hereinabove are incorporated as findings of
fact by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect,
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1002 Meadow Lane
SECTION TWO: The President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount
Prospect do hereby grant a Conditional Use permit, as provided for in Section
14.203.:.7 of the Village Code. to allow the construction of a circular driveway, as
shown on the Site Plan, a copy of which is attached hereto and hereby made a part
hereof as Exhibit "A.'
SECTION THREE: That the Village Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to
record a certified copy of this Ordinance with the Recorder of Deeds of Cook County.
SECTION FOUR: Prior to the issuance of a 3uilding permit relative to the
Conditional Use permit, the following conditions and/or written documentation shall
be fulfilled:
I. The east driveway should be ocated 5-feet west of the existing manhole.
2. nstall a storm sewer to connect the culverts beneath the driveways.
3. Overnight parking on the circular driveway is prohibited.
SECTION FIVE: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage, approval and publication in pamphlet form in the manner provided by law.
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT
PASSED and APPROVED this
day of ,2003.
ATTEST:
Gerald L. Farley
Village President
Kimberly A. Dewis
Deputy Village Clerk
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illage of Mount Prospect
Community Development DePartment
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
MICHAEL E. JANONIS, VILLAGE MANAGER
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
MARCH 14, 2003
PZ-02-03 - CONDITIONAL USE (CIRCULAR DRIVEWAY)
904 EDGEWOOD LANE
FRANK & ANNA PANZARINO - APPLICANTS
The Planning & Zoning Commission transmits their recommendation to approve Case PZ-02-03, a request for a
circular driveway, as described in detail in the attached staff report. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard
the request at their February 27, 2003 meeting.
The subject property is located on the west side of Edgewood Lane. The petitioner demolished the previous
house and is in the process of constructing a new single-family residence with related improvements and a
circular driveway. The Zoning Ordinance requires Conditional Use approval for new circular driveways.
The Planning & Zoning Commission discussed the large lot size, the substandard street width, and the fact that
several other houses in this neighborhood have tm-around-pads or circular driveways. There was lengthy
discussion regarding the circular driveway design and how vehicles would exit the garage. They noted that the
amount of front yard lot coverage was slightly more than the 35% guideline used to evaluate other circular
driveway requests. However, the overall site lot coverage was 12%, which is significantly less than the 35% code
limitation. In addition, the P&Z noted that the existing trees, which will be preserved by the Petitioner, will
screen the driveway and minimize the ~mpact of the circular portion of the driveway. The Planning & Zoning
Commission members voted 4-2 to recommend that the Village Board approve a request for a Conditional Use
permit for the construction of a circular driveway at 904 Edgewood Lane, Case No. PZ-02-03.
Please forward this memorandum and attachments to the Village Board for their review and consideration at their
March 18, 2003 meeting. Staff will be present to answer any questions related to this matter.
Wiliiam J. ~ooney, Jr., A~CP
Village of Mount Prospect
Community Development Department
CASE SUMMARY - ?Z- 02 -03
LOCATION:
PETITIONERS:
OWNERS:
PARCEL #:
LOT SIZE:
ZONING:
LAND USE:
REQUEST:
904 Edgewood Lane
Frank & Anna Panzarino
Frank & Anna Panzarino
08-14-106-006
0.67 acres (29,000 square fee0
RX Single Family Residence
Single Family Residential
Conditional Use - Circular Driveway
LOCATION MAP
Village of Mount Prospect
Community Development Department
MEMORANDUM
TO:
MOUNT PROSPECT PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
ARLENE JURACEK, CHAIRPERSON
FROM:
JUDY CONNOLLY, AICP, SENIOR PLANNER
DATE:
FEBRUARY 20, 2003
HEARING DATE: FEBRUARY 27, 2003
SUBJECT:
PZ-02-03 - CONDITIONAL USE TO ALLOW A CIRCULAR DRIVE
904 EDGEWOOD LANE (PANZARINO RESIDENCE)
BACKGROUND
A public hearing has been scheduled for the February 27, 2003 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting to
review the application by Frank & Anna Panzarino (the "Petitioner") regarding the property located al 904
Edgewood Lane (the "Subject Property"). The Petitioner has requested Conditional Use approval to allow the
construction ora new circular driveway. The P&Z hearing was properly noticed in the February I2, 2003 edition
of the Journal Topics Newspaper. In addition, Staff has completed the required written notice to property owners
within 250-feet and posted a Public Hearing s~gn on the Subject Property.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
The petitioner demolished the previous house and is in the process of constructing a new single-family residence
with related improvements. The Subject Property is located on the west side of Edgewood Lane. The Subject
Property is zoned RX Single Family Residence and is bordered by single-family zoning districts on all sides.
Similar to other requests for circular driveways, this neighborhood does not have sidewalks or curb and gutter,
and the street pavement width is 19-feet (which is 9-feet less than the current code requirement). Although the
neighborhood does not contain curb and gutters, the area is not drained by a ditch & culvert system, but instead
uses a combined, enclosed sewer system.
SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL
The Petitioner is currently constructing a new house and related site improvements that meet Village Code
requirements. However, the proposed circular driveway requires special approval. The proposed circular
driveway measures 12.5-feet wide and would connect to a 'standard' driveway. The attached site plan shows that
the proposed driveways, to be constructed of decorative, brick pavers, would cover 40% of the front yard.
GENERAL ZONING COMPLIANCE
As previously noted, the Petitioner is in the process of constructing a new single-family residence. The proposed
house and related ~mprovemems will comply with Village regulations. The following table compares the
Petitioner's proposal to the bulk requirements of the RX Single Family Residence district.
IIX Single Family District
Requirements Proposed
MINIMUM SETBACKS
Front 40' 50'
Interior 10' or 10% of lot width 10' & 10.36'
Rear 25' 141.95'
LOT COVERAGE 35% 12%
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Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting February 27, 2003
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CONDITIONAL USE STANDARDS
The standards for Conditional Uses are listed in Section 14.203.F.8 of the Village Zoning Ordinance. The section
contains seven specific findings that must be made in order to approve' a Conditional Use. The circular drive is
listed as a Conditional Use in the parking section of the Zoning Ordinance (Sec. 14.2215.A.1). The following list
is a summary of these findings:
· The Conditional Use will not have a detrimental effect 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;
· Adequate provision of utilities and drainage and design of access and egress to minimize congestion
on Village streets; and
· Compliance of the Conditional Use with the provisions of the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Code,
and other Village Ordinances.
As with other requests for circular driveways, Staff evaluated traffic patterns in the neighborhood of the Subject
Property. In this case, the street has a substandard pavement width and the Subject Property is located close to
Golf Road. Also, the residence south of the Subject Property has. a circular driveway and several of the houses in
the neighborhood have turning pads.
The Petitioner's original submittal called for a 15-foot wide circular driveway, which resulted in 51% front yard
lot coverage. However, the size was reduced to 12.5-feet, which is the minimum width the Petitioner's Engineer
could arrive at and still have a safe design. Historically, Staff has used the 35% front yard coverage referenced in
the Zoning Ordinance as a guideline to determine the impact of the cimular driveway on the neighborhood
character. In this case, the proposed 40% front yard coverage is not a concern because the overall site lot
coverage is less than 12%, which is significantly less than the 35% permitted by code. Most importantly, the
proposed circular driveway will be constructed of decorative materials, and the driveway will have only one curb-
cut. Although two curb-cuts would reduce the amount of pavement in the front yard, a single curb-cut allows for
more on-street parking, reduces the amount of pavement in the parkway (which would require less pavement
restoration if the Village had to do any work in the parkway), and provides a larger planting area for parkway
trees. Therefore, Staff finds that the benefits of a single curb-cut offset the 5% 'more' lot coverage in the front
yard.
RECOMMENDATION
The proposed circular driveway meets the Conditional Use standards contained in Section 14.203.F.8 of the
Zoning Ordinance. Based on these findings, Staffmcommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission make a
recommendation to the Village Board to approve a Conditional Use for a circular driveway for the residence at
904 Edgewood Lane, Case No. PZ-02-03. The Village Board's decision is final for this case.
I concur:
William J. 12ooney, AICP, Director of Community Development
'VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT - Planning Division
100 S. Emerson Street
Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056
Phone 847.818.5328
FAX 847.818.5329
Application for Conditional Use Approval
Case Number
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Tax I.D. Number County Assigned ~in Number(s)
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Mourn Prospect Department of Community Development
100 South Emerson Sweet, Mount Prospect Illinois
www.moumprospect.org
Phone 847.818.5328
TDD847.392.6064
roposed Conditional Use (as listed in the zoning district)
Describe in Detail the Buildings and Activities Proposed and HOTM the Proposed Use Meets the Attached Standards for
Conditional Use Approval (attach additional sheets if necessary)
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Hours of Operation
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Please note that the application will not be reviewed until this petition has been fully completed and all required plans and other materials
have been satisfactorily submitted to the Planning Division. Incomplete submittals will not be accepted. It is strongly suggested that the
petitioner schedule an appointment with the appropriate Village staffso that materials can be reviewed for accuracy and completeness at the
time of submittal.
In consideration of the information contained in this petition as well as all supporting documentation, it is requested that approval be given
to this request. The applicant is ~,he ovmer or authorized represemativ~ of the o6~er of ~;:~ ~; ~i~'r:). T~ie petitioner and the owner of the
property grant employees of the Village of Mount Prospect and their agents permission to enter on the property during reasonable hours for
visual inspection of the subject property.
I hereby affirm that all information provided herein and in all materials submitted in association with this application are true and
accurate/Ii,the best of m~ knowl~'3~,e. /; ,
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If applicant is not prope~ owner:
I hereby designate the applicant to act as my agent for the purpose of seeking the Variation(s) described in this application and the
associated supporting material.
Property Owner-~~.
Mount Prospect Department of Communit~ Development
10g South Eme~on Street, Mount Pro.~pe:~ !lli~oi~
Date
Phone 847.818.532[
Fax 8,~?.818.5225
TDD 847.392.606z
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Mount Prospect Department of Community Development
100 South Emerson Street, Mount Prospect Illinois
www.mountprospect.org
Phone 847.818.5328
Fax847.818.5329
TDD 847.392.6064
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
CASE NO, PZ-02-03
PETITIONER:
PROPERTY ADDRESS:
Hearing Date: February 27, 2003
Frank & Anna Panzarino
2105 W. Prendergast
904 Edgewood Lane
PARCEL#:
08-14-106-006
PUBLICATION DATE:
February 12, 2003
REQUEST:
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Conditional Use request to allow a circular driveway
Arlene Juracek, Chairperson
Merrill Cotten
Joseph Donnelly
Leo Floros
Richard Rogers
Matthew Sledz
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Keith Youngquist
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
INTERESTED PARTIES:
Judy Connolly, AICP, Senior Planner
Michael Jacobs, AICP, Deputy Director of Community Development
Frank & Anna Panzarino
Chairperson Arlene Juracek called the meeting to order at 7:31 p.m. Joseph Donnelly made a motion to approve the
minutes of the January 23 meeting, seconded by Richard Rogers. The January meeting minutes were approved 5-0,
with one abstention by Arlene Juracek and one minor change. At 8:51, after hearing two other cases, Ms. Juracek
introduced Case No. PZ-02-03, a request for Conditional Use approval for a circular driveway. She said the driveway
request would be Village Board final.
Judy Connolly, Senior Planner, described the request. She explained that the petitioner has requested conditional use
approval to allow the construction of a new circular driveway. The petitioner demolished the previous house and is in
the process of constructing a new single-family residence with related improvements. The subject property is located
on the west side of Edgewood Lane and is bordered by single-family zoning districts on all sides. She said that this
neighborhood does not have sidewalks or curb and gutter, and the street pavement width is 19-feet, which is a
substandard width. The new house and related site improvements meet Village Code requirements. However, the
proposed circular driveway requires special approval. The proposed circular driveway measures 12.5-feet wide and
would connect to a standard driveway. The Petitioner's site plan shows that the proposed driveway will be constructed
of decorative brick pavers and would cover 40% of the front yard.
Ms. Connolly read the standards for Conditional Uses listed in the Zoning Ordinance. She said that in order for the
Board to approve the Conditional Use, they must find that the Conditional Use meets these standards. Ms. Connolly
said staff evaluated traffic patterns in the neighborhood of the subject property and found that the street has a
substandard pavement width and the subject property is located close to Golf Road. She said that the residence south
of the subject property has a circular driveway and that several of the houses in the neighborhood have turning pads.
The petitioner's original submittal called for a 15-foot wide circular driveway, which resulted in 51% fron! yard lot
coverage. However, the width was reduced to 12.5-feet, which was the minimum width the petitioner's engineer could
arrive at and still have a safe design. She said that historically staffhas used the 35% front yard coverage referenced in
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the Zoning Ordinance as a guideline to determine the impact of the circular driveway on the neighborhood character.
In this case, the proposed 40% front yard coverage is not a concern because the overall site lot coverage is less than
12%, which is significantly less than the 35% permitted by code. Also, the proposed circular driveway would be
constructed of decorative materials, and the driveway will have only one curb cut. She said that although having two
curb cuts would reduce the amount of pavement in the front yard, a single curb-cut allows for more on-street parking,
reduces the amount of pavement m the parkway, and provides a larger planting area for parkway trees. Therefore, staff
finds that the benefits of a single curb-cut offset the 5% 'more' lot coverage in the front yard.
Ms. Connolly said the proposed circular driveway meets the Conditional Use standards contained in the Zoning
Ordinance. Based on these findings, staff recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commms~on make a
recommendation to the Village Board to approve a Conditional Use for a circular driveway for the residence at 904
Edgewood Lane, Case No. PZ-02-03. The Village Board's decision is final for this case.
Frank Panzarino, 2105 W. Prendergast, was sworn in. He said Edgewood is a dark, narrow street. He said his three
children will be driving soon and would like to have a circular drive to ensure they can turn cars around on their
property before entering the street. He said there would not be enough room to maneuver vehicles in front of the
garage. He said they wanted a side-loading garage because he felt the design is more attractive than front-loading
garages. He said they did not want to remove any of the trees on the property.
Anna Panzarino, 2105 W. Prendergast, was sworn ~n. She said they want to remain in Mount Prospect. She said she
has a difficult time backing out the car to the street. The driveway will be brick pavers and be very attractive.
Commission members liked the fact that the tot was large enough to accommodate the circular driveway behind the
trees on the property and would have only one curb cut. They did state their preference to allow a turnaround by the
garage doors rather than the circular driveway.
Ms. Juracek closed the public hearing at 9:20.
Leo Floros moved to approve the request for a conditional use for a circular driveway for 904 Edgewood Lane, Case
No. PZ-02-03. Merrill Cotten seconded the motion.
UPON ROLL CALL:
AYES: Cotten, Floros, Sledz and Juracek
NAYS: Donnelly and Rogers,
Motion was approved 4-2. Ms. Juracek said the circular drive request would have a positive recommendation to the
Village Board, whose decision is final.
At 9:35 p.m., after hearing another case, Joe Donnelly made motion to adjoum, seconded by Merrill Cotten. The
motion was approved by a vmce vote and the meeting was adjourned.
Barbara Swiatek, Planning Secretary
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 904 EDGEWOOD LANE
WHEREAS, Frank and Anna Panzarino (hereinafter referred to as "Petitioners") have
filed a petition for a Conditional Use permit with respect to property located at 904
Edgewood Lane, (hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Property") and legally
described as follows:
Lot 14 in Busse County Estates, being a subdivision of the west 25.00 acres of that
part of the west half of the northwest quarter of Section 14, Townsh p 41 North
Range 11, East of the Third Principal Meridian, lying north of Seegers Road,
according to the plat thereof registrar of titles on December 6, 1939 as document #
841391, in Cook County, Illinois.
Property Index Number: 08-14-106-006
and
WHEREAS, the Petitioners are requesting a Conditional Use permit to construct a
circular driveway; and
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was held on the request for the Conditional Use permit
being the subject of PZ-2-03 before the Planning and Zoning Commission of the
Village of Mount Prospect on the 27~n day of February, 2003, pursuant to proper legal
notice having been published in the Mount Prospect Journal & Topics on the 12th day
of February, 2003; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has submitted its findings and a
positive recommendation to the President and Board of Trustees for the request
being the subject of PZ-2-03; and
WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect
have given consideration to the request herein and have determined that the same
meets the standards of the Village and that the granting of the proposed Conditional
Use would be in the best interest of the Village.
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904 Edgewood Lane
NOW. THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY
ILLINOIS:
SECTION ONE: The recitals set forth hereinabove are ncorporated as findings of
fact by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect.
SECTION TWO: The President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount
Prospect do hereby grant a Conditional Use permit, as provided for in Section
14.203.F.7 of the Village Code. to allow the construction of a circular driveway, as
snown on the Site Plan, a copy of which is attached hereto and hereby made a part
hereof as Exhibit "A."
SECTION THREE: That the Village Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to
record a certified copyofthis Ordinance with the Recorder of Deeds of Cook County.
SECTION FOUR: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage, approval and publication in pamphlet form in the manner provided by law.
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
PASSED and APPROVED this
day of ., 2003.
ATTEST:
Gerald L. Farley
Village President
Kimberty A.Dewis
Deputy Village Clerk
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