HomeMy WebLinkAboutZONING BOARD OF APPEALS - 11/10/1999 - 99-14/700 MAPLE CT J�
ELK GROVE VILLAGE
Zoning Board of Appeals
Meeting Minutes
November 10, 1999
Present: R. Phillips, Chrm.
P. Kaplan
R. Penley
E. Hauser
J. Oliveto
T. Rodgers
G. Schumm
J. Franke
Staff: J. Zaucha, Plan Reviewer
Zoning Variation - Docket #99-14
Chairman Phillips called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. and
summarized the legal notice for the hearing. Petitioner, Mrs. Mary
Ann Christenson was sworn in and asked by Mr. Phillips to state her
case.
Mrs. Christenson explained that the existing garage at 700 Maple
Court had already been converted into living space prior to their
purchasing the home 22 years ago. Mrs. Christenson stated that she
and her husband applied for a Building Permit to simply convert the
small remaining garage space into habitable space. She indicated
that her permit was denied because of inadequate parking. Mrs.
Christenson stated that she contacted the village to inquire about
the problem and was told that her vehicles could not be parked
across the sidewalk. To address the parking requirements, Mrs.
Christenson had her contractor obtain a permit to widen the
driveway and a Building Permit was subsequently issued.
Mrs. Christenson continued to explain that when her son moved out
of the house, there was adequate room to park their two remaining
cars in the driveway. She explained that since her vehicles do not
obstruct the sidewalk, she thought she did not need to widen the
driveway.
Mr. Phillips informed Mrs. Christenson that if a variation were
approved, it would remain in effect regardless of who owns the
property. Mr. Phillips asked Mr. Zaucha where required parking
spaces are measured. Mr. Zaucha indicated that parking spaces are
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measured from the front property line, which is typically within 12
inches of the sidewalk, to the front of the garage.
Mr. Oliveto asked if two cars were able to fit on the driveway
without blocking the sidewalk. Mrs. Christenson responded, yes.
Mr. Oliveto indicated that there could be problems in the future
with the next owner of the property.
Mr. Schumm commented that the letter submitted by the contractor
indicates that he informed Mrs. Christenson of the parking
requirements. Mrs. Christenson responded by indicating that a
person from the Village told her that she could simply not block
the sidewalk. Mr. Schumm than commented that a letter sent to Mrs.
Christenson from the Village President indicates the Village has no
record of a partial garage conversion ever being performed. In
response, Mrs. Christenson offered copies of an original real
estate ad, which proves the partial garage conversion existed prior
to the purchase of the property.
Mr. Hauser asked Mrs. Christenson if there were other homes on her
block that do not have functional garages. Mrs. Christenson
indicated that there are several garages that are currently used
for storage and purposes other than parking vehicles.
Mr. Franke asked if the garage was considered to be a parking
space. Mr. Zaucha responded, yes. Mr. Franke asked if Mrs.
Christenson agreed to expand the driveway at the time that the
Building Permit was issued. Mrs. Christenson responded, yes.
Mr. Penley stated that Mrs. Christenson's problem is that she made
an agreement with the Village to widen the driveway and she is now
trying to get out of it. Mr. Penley stated he is unwilling to
negate that agreement.
Mr. Phillips asked Mr. Zaucha if he had any comments. Mr. Zaucha
made a few clarifications to the Board concerning the location of
property lines and building setbacks.
At 7:33 P.M. , Mr. Penley motioned to deny the variance request
which was seconded by Mr. Schumm. A vote was taken which was
unanimously in favor of denying the variance. The petitioner was
advised to work with the Engineering Department to find a way to
expand the driveway without adversely effecting an existing tree.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 P.M.
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Respectfully submitted,
ames 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