HomeMy WebLinkAboutZONING BOARD OF APPEALS - 07/08/2003 - 03-4/498 FRANKLIN LN ELK GROVE VILLAGE
Zoning Board of Appeals
Meeting Minutes
July 08, 2003
Present. P. Kaplan, Chairman
D. Childress
J. Oliveto
T. Rodgers
J. Franke
G. Schumm
Staff: V. Zaric, Plan Reviewer, Community Development
Zoning Variation— Docket#03-4— 498 Franklin Ln.
Chairman Kaplan called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. and read the legal
notice aloud. The petitioner, Phillip Graff, was sworn in and asked to present his
case.
He began the presentation explaining that by having a corner lot he has very
small back yard and no place to build a garage in the back yard. The second
option would be to build a garage on the other side of the house from the existing
two car garage. That solution would not look architecturally attractive. The
proposed position of the third car garage makes the most sense because the
existing two car garage is on that side.
Mr. Kaplan asked how many years the petitioner has been living in Elk Grove
Village.
The petitioner answered that he grew up in the Village and would like to raise his
family here.
Mr. Schumm inquired about the neighbor's opinion in this matter. He also asked
for the potential drainage problems.
The petitioner explained that the neighbors agree with the proposed third car
garage and were pleased with the previous projects done around the house.
The site drainage was checked by the Engineering Department and was
approved.
Mr. Franke inquired about how many cars the petitioner has and would he
consider another location for the garage.
The petitioner answered that he and his wife own two cars and two Harley
Davidson motorcycles. They need one more garage to park their vehicles.
Mr. Franke also asked if the existing shed is going to stay if the variation is
granted.
The petitioner explained that he would like to keep it unless the Village code
requires it to be removed once the proposed garage is built.
Mr. Oliveto inquired about the big tree in front of the proposed garage.
The petitioner explained that his intention is to keep the tree. But if it has to be
removed to accommodate a car entering into garage, he would plant another big
tree close to the existing one.
Ms. Oliveto also inquired about the driveway for the proposed garage.
The petitioner explained that he is planing to keep the existing driveway width at
the street side and have it widen toward the entrance into the garage.
Mr. Childress inquired about the site drainage and asked does the petitioner
have a waiver from the utility companies.
The petitioner explained that he has, waivers from all utility companies. He also
pointed out that there is a storm sewer inlet in the back yard.
Mr. Rogers inquired about the new roof at the proposed third car garage and how
it is going to match with the existing roof.
The petitioner explained that the current hip roof has to be changed if the third
car garage is built. He does not have an architectural plan yet but one idea is to
remove the hip roof over garage and build a new hip roof over the new three car
garage.
Mr. Rogers also inquired about the garage length, since the petitioner proposed
22'-24'garage length.
The petitioner answered that he would like to have a garage as long as possible
without relocating the existing kitchen window.
Mr. Rogers inquired about the existing electrical meter positioned on the outside
wall where the proposed garage is to be located.
The petitioner explained that he already asked the electrical company about the
meter relocation and the company said it would not be a problem.
A motion was made by Mr. Schumm to grant the variation as described in the
legal notice. The motion was seconded by Mr. Oliveto and 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 7.23 P.M.
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R�e�spectfully submitted,
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Verica Zanc
Plan Reviewer, Community Development
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