HomeMy WebLinkAboutZONING BOARD OF APPEALS - 03/02/2000 - 00-2 NY LN/00-3 HAWK LN/00-4 MITCHELL TR ELK GROVE VILLAGE
Zoning Board of Appeals
Meeting Minutes
March 2, 2000 41
Present: P. Kaplan, Chairman '410
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E. Hauser ,a
J. Oliveto �'�!��;, 2000
T. Rodgers
J. Walz
J. Frank
Staff: S. Trudan, Asst. Dir. , Community Development
Zoning Variation - Docket #00-2 - 420 Kew York Lane
Chairman Kaplan called the meeting to order at 7: 00 P.M.
and read the legal notice aloud. The petitioner, Paula
Amundson, was sworn in and asked to present her case. She
began her presentation by explaining that the actual
encroachment of the proposed chimney into the required side
yard would be approximately eleven (11) inches. She then
presented a letter from her neighbor which expressed no
objections to the variation.
Ms. Amundson explained that the family room had cathedral
ceilings and was difficult to heat. They wanted the
fireplace to supply the additional heat as well as
increasing the value and enjoyment of their home.
Mr. Oliveto inquired about the characteristics of the room
and also inquired about the relative location of the
outside air-conditioning unit. Mr. Rodgers inquired about
the location of the gas meter and existing window wells and
what their locations were with respect to the proposed
chimney. Ms. Amundson explained that the location of the
fireplace was determined in part by all of these things.
Mr. Trudan explained that the chimney would be located far
enough away from the neighboring property so as not to
create any code violations.
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A motion was made by Mr. Rodgers to approve the variation
which was seconded by Mr. Hauser. The motion was passed by
unanimous vote. The petitioner was directed by Mr. Kaplan
to contact the Village Clerk to confirm which Village Board
meeting they should attend for final approval . The meeting
was adjourned at 7:11 P.M.
Zoning Variation - Docket #00-3 - 1813 Hawk Lane
Chairman Kaplan called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.
and read the legal notice aloud. The petitioners, Mr. and
Ms. Joseph Donatelli were sworn in and asked to present
their case. Mr. Donatelli was asked by Mr. Rodgers to
clarify exactly where the? proposed fireplace would be
located. Mr. Donatelli explained that it would be located
in the family room on the west side of the house. He
stated that this room was farthest from the furnace and
they needed the supplemental heat that would be provided by
the fireplace. Mr. Donatelli also indicated that the
encroachment would be approximately eighteen (18) inches as
opposed to the 2. 5 feet that was indicated in the legal
notice.
Mr. Walz asked if the chimney would require the service
walk around the house to be moved. Mr. Donatelli stated
that it would not be necessary to move the sidewalk due to
the fact that it was already approximately three (3) feet
away from the house.
Chairman Kaplan read two letters from neighbors expressing
no objections to the variation request. A motion was made
by Mr. Oliveto to approve the variation and seconded by Mr.
Frank. The motion was passed by unanimous vote. Mr.
Kaplan advised the petitioner to contact the Village
Clerk's office to confirm which Village Board meeting to
attend for final approval . The meeting was adjourned at
7:38 P.M.
Zoning Variation - Docket #00-4 - 1405 Mitchell Trail
Chairman Kaplan called the meeting to order at 8: 00 P.M.
and read the legal notice aloud. The petitioner, Mr. Bryan
Ocasio was sworn in and asked to present his case. Mr.
Ocasio explained that he bought the house about six months
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ago and there was an existing free standing fireplace in
the middle of the family room. This fireplace was old and
deteriorating and could not be used. He stated that it was
his intention to remove the old fireplace and construct a
more conventional fireplace against the wall to upgrade the
home and provide supplemental heat to the family room which
was cold because of the windows and sliding glass doors.
He also stated that he would move the outside air
conditioner from its current location on the side of the
house to the rear of the house which would be more
desirable to the neighbor as well . Mr. Ocasio explained
that the proposed location for the new fireplace was the
only feasible location for that room.
Mr. Hauser asked if the ex_ sting fireplace was an original
installation when the house was built. Mr. Ocasio
explained that it was an add-on installed by Sears at some
point in time. Mr. Rodgers asked if the legal notice which
identified the encroachment as being 24 inches was
accurate. Mr. Ocasio stated that it was.
A motion was made by Mr. Walz to approve the variation
which was seconded by Mr. Rodgers. The motion was passed
by unanimous vote. Mr. Kaplan directed the petitioner to
contact the Village Clerk's office to confirm which Village
Board meeting to attend fcr final approval . The meeting
was adjourned at 8: 06 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Steven J. Trudan
Assistant Director, Community Development M
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