HomeMy WebLinkAboutZONING BOARD OF APPEALS - 08/26/1999 - 99-10 ELK GROVE VILLAGE
Zoning Board of Appeals
Meeting Minutes
August 26, 1999
Present: P. Kaplan
R. Penley
J. Oliveto
E. Hauser
T. Rodgers
G. Schumm
J. Franke
J. Walz
Staff: J. Zaucha, Plan Reviewer
Zoning Variation - Docket #99-10
Acting Chairman Paul Kaplan called the meeting to order
at 7:30 p.m. and summarized the legal notice for the hearing.
Petitioner, Mr. Steve Schrager was sworn in and asked by Mr. Kaplan
to state his case.
Mr. Schrager explained that he would like the proposed
garage to be located even with the edge of his house to provided
additional yard space behind the garage.
Mr. Kaplan asked if the existing garage would be
converted into living space. Mr. Schrager indicated that
eventually the attached garage would be converted into living
space. Mr. Schrager was asked if the existing driveway would be
removed. Mr. Schrager responded, possibly.
Mr. Schumm asked if an existing tree located on the
property's south side would be removed. Mr. Schrager indicated the
tree would be removed.
Mr. Penley noted the proposed garage is uniquely large in
size. Mr. Schrager explained that he owns a remodeling company and
needs the space for his large work (dump) truck, snow plow and his
wife's vehicle. Mr. Penley pointed out that if vehicles would be
parked on the driveway, they would obstruct the public sidewalk.
Mr. Schrager responded by indicating that his vehicles would be
parked in the garage. Mr. Shrager explained that his work truck has
been broken into several times, and that he needs the garage to
provide safe storage of his truck and tools.
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Mr. Kaplan asked Mr. Zaucha for comment. Mr. Zaucha
stated that parking spaces required by the Zoning Ordinance would
be located in the detached garage. Mr. Zaucha indicated that the
existing driveway was not required to be removed and stated that
Mr. Schrager would be permitted to park his vehicles on the
proposed driveway, as long as they are routinely driven and not
kept there simply for storage.
Mr. Franke asked if the garage would be as tall as the
house. Mr. Schrager indicated that the garage would not be as tall
as the house.
Mr. Rodgers asked if the existing shed would remain. Mr.
Schrager indicated that the shed would remain.
Mr. Kaplan asked Mr. Schrager how many vehicles he owns.
Mr. Schrager responded, three (3) .
Mr. Kaplan asked Mr. Zaucha for comments. Mr. Zaucha
informed the Board that the Village prohibits home occupations from
operating out of residences. Mr. Zaucha referred the Board to the
Zoning Ordinance which defines home occupation, and expressed his
concern that the petitioner may possibly violate the ordinance by
devoting too much floor space for the operation of his business.
Mr. Walz asked if Mr. Schrager's dump truck would be
included in determining how much area is being devoted to his
business. Mr. Zaucha indicated that it probably would, but that it
would be an interpretation to be made by the Director of Community
Development. Mr. Zaucha also indicated that home occupations are
normally handled on a complaint basis .
Mr. Schrager was asked if he would be operating a home
occupation from his residence. Mr. Schrager assured the Board that
he would not be operating a home occupation.
At 7:45, Mr. Franke motioned to grant the variation which
was seconded by Mr. Penley. A vote took place which was unanimously
in favor of granting the variance. The meeting was adjourned by
acting Chairman Paul Kaplan at 7:46 p.m.
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Respectfully submitted,
James S. Zaucha
Plan Reviewer
C: Chairman and Members Zoning Board of Appeals, President and
Board of Trustees, Village Clerk, Village Manager, Assistant
Village Manager, Assistant to the Village Manager, Administrative
Intern, Director of Engineering and Community Development, Director
of Public Works, Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief (2) , Assistant Fire
Chief, Chairman and Members of Plan Commission