HomeMy WebLinkAboutZONING BOARD OF APPEALS - 12/01/1999 - 99-16 ELK GROVE VILLAGE
�1 Zoning Board of Appeals
Meeting Minutes
December 1, 1999
Present: R. Phillips, Chrm.
P. Kaplan
E. Hauser
J. Oliveto
T. Rodgers
G. Schumm
J. Franke
J. Walz
Staff: J. Zaucha, Plan Reviewer
Zoning Variation - Docket #99-16
Chairman Phillips called the meeting to order at 7:47 P.M. and
summarized the legal notice for the hearing. Petitioner, Mr. John
Nitti and his building contractor, Mr. Carl Bongiovanni were sworn
in and asked by Mr. Phillips to state their case.
Mr. Bongiovanni described characteristics of Circle Bay which make
it a desirable place to live. Mr. Bongiovanni explained that Mr.
Nitti needs additional space for his family, and expressed the
Nitti family's strong desire to remain residents in the Circle Bay
development. Mr. Bongiovanni indicated that views from surrounding
properties would not be obstructed and that property values would
increase as a result of the proposed improvements.
Mr. Oliveto asked how much floor space could be taken off the
addition in order to meet code. Mr. Bongiovanni indicated that it
would need a significant cutback. Mr. Oliveto asked if views would
be obstructed. Mr. Bongiovanni responded, no.
Mr. Schumm asked how deep the proposed addition would be. Mr.
Bongiovanni responded, 15 feet. Mr. Schumm asked what the
petitioner's hardship is. Mr. Bongiovanni indicated that the Nitti
family has increased in size, requiring additional living space.
Mr. Schumm asked if the basement would be finished, Mr. Bongiovanni
responded, yes.
Mr. Hauser asked how many members are in the Nitti family. Mr.
Bongiovanni responded 5 members with 2 dogs. Mr. Hauser asked how
much square footage would need to be eliminated to meet code. Mr.
Zaucha indicated that exclusive of the proposed finished basement,
697. 6 square feet of floor space would need to be eliminated.
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Mr. Franke asked how much floor space the existing house has. Mr.
Zaucha indicated that according to the architect's figures, the
existing house has 3, 263 square feet, exclusive of the basement.
Mr. Rodgers asked for clarification of the hardship. Mr.
Bongiovanni indicated that if the addition is not approved, the
Nitti 's might be forced to move. Mr. Nitti expressed his desire to
continue living in Circle Bay and again explained his family's need
for the additional space.
Mr. Kaplan asked if there have been other additions built in Circle
Bay. Mr. Bongiovanni responded, several . Mr. Kaplan asked if any
of the other additions needed variances. Mr. Bongiovanni did not
believe so. Mr. Kaplan asked how the Circle Bay Homeowners
Association approves home improvements. Mrs. Barb Lahtinen, the
Association 's President, explained that surveys are mailed out to
members and plans are reviewed with a vote being taken. Mr. Kaplan
asked if the patio would be extended. Mr. Nitti responded, yes.
Mr. Phillips asked how many members are on the Association 's board.
Mrs. Lahtinen responded, seven. Mr. Phillips asked what the vote
was. Mrs. Lahtinen indicated the vote was initially tied, but a
second vote was 4 to 2 in favor of approval . Mr. Phillips then
read a letter submitted by Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Erickson (529 Montego
Drive) which expressed their opposition to the variance being
approved.
Mr. Phillips asked for comments from the public. The following
residents each expressed their thoughts that the variance should be
approved because of the positive effects it would have on
surrounding property values: Mrs. Mary Jo Harrold (592 Montego
Drive) , Mr. Patrick Briggs (1215 Montego Court) and Mr. Alan Barone
(552 Montego Drive) .
Mr. Kaplan motioned to approve the variation, which was seconded by
Mr. Walz. A vote was taken which was 6 to 1 in favor of approving
the variance. Mr. Hauser voted to deny the variance. The meeting
was adjourned at 8:26 P.M.
As requested by Zoning Board member Mr. Ed Hauser, it is noted for
the record, that if both existing and proposed basements will be
finished as habitable living space and subsequently included in the
floor area ratio (F.A.R. ) , the proposed F.A.R. will increase from
. 49 to approximately . 66. The petitioner is currently requesting a
variance which would allow a maximum . 49 F.A.R.
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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