HomeMy WebLinkAboutZONING BOARD OF APPEALS - 11/09/2006 - 06-4/777 MEACHAM RD ELK GROVE VILLAGE
Zoning Board of Appeals
Meeting Minutes
November 9, 2006
Present: P. Kaplan, Chairman
D. Childress
J. Franke
J. Oliveto
J. Meister
G. Shumm
J. Walz
Staff. S.Trudan, Asst. Dir., Community Development
Zoning Variation— Docket#06-4— 777 Meacham Road
Chairman Kaplan called the meeting to order at 7.00 P.M. and read the
legal notice. The petitioners were sworn in and asked to present the case.
Pastor Marc explained that the need for the.proposed garage came about
after plans to sell the church property to Wal Mart and relocate the church
fell through. He stated that over the years the church accumulated items
such as chairs, tables and props used for various productions during the
year which needed to be stored. He also identified the fact that the church
owned three vehicles and two trailers, including a mini bus that needed to
be stored or parked indoors.
Pastor Marx stated that the proposed structure would not result in a
shortage of parking spaces due to the perpetual shared parking contract
the church had with Wal Mart. He explained that the height of the
proposed structure would not be as noticeable from Meacham Road since
the site was approximately 6 or 7 feet below Meacham Road.
Mr. Meister asked for clarification on the exact location of the proposed
garage.
Mr. Schumm explained that the petitioner needed to demonstrate a
hardship that resulted from something unique to the property and added
that the petitioner cannot create their own hardship.
Pastor Marx explained that the existing building did not provide adequate
storage areas and that they have outgrown the building.
Mr. Oliveto asked if they considered expanding the existing building.
Pastor Manx said they had preliminary plans to expand the main building.
Mr. Oliveto asked if the proposed garage could be attached to the main
building. Pastor Marx stated that it would be impossible to incorporate a
garage into the future expansion plans for the main building. He added
that the requested height variation was necessary to store the long stage
props that would require room to maneuver to the upstairs area of the
garage.
Mr. Walz stated that the height of the proposed structure might be
objectionable to the residential area to the north and asked if the church
utilized some of the Wal Mart parking lot. Pastor Manx explained that they
sometimes used part of the Wal Mart lot but never anywhere near the 320
shared spaces allowed by their agreement.
Mr. Childress asked if it would be possible to connect the proposed garage
to the main building sometime in the future. Mr. Powers stated that it
would be difficult to incorporate into future expansion plans.
Mr. Trudan explained that if the garage were built at the proposed location,
a connection would not be allowed since the setback restrictions of the
Zoning Ordinance would differ for principal structures.
Mr. Franke stated that he was concerned about the proposed height of the
garage and added that adding windows to the east side of the building
would make the overall design more desirable.
Mr. Oliveto asked if the petitioner could consider adding a small storage
room to the main building thereby allowing for a shorter garage. Pastor
Marx stated that it could not be done permanently due to the design of the
anticipated future expansion plans.
Mr. Meister asked about the possibility of reducing the slope of the roof to
make the building shorter. After a short discussion it was felt that a flat
roof would not be as practical or functional as the proposed design.
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Mr. Childress asked if there would be heat, water and electrical in the
garage. Pastor Manx stated they hadn't considered heat and water yet, but
would probably have electrical only.
Mr. Franke made a motion to approve the variation subject to the addition
of windows to the east side of the building. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Childress and passed by a vote of 5 to 2.
Chairman Kaplan explained that the recommendation of the ZBA would be
forwarded to the Mayor and Board of Trustees and asked the petitioner to
consider using brick veneer for exterior covering on the garage. The
petitioners stated they would consider the brick veneer.
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 7.40 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Steven J. Trudan
Assistant Director, Community Development
C: Chairman and Members Zoning Board of Appeals, Mayor and Board
of Trustees, Village Attomey, 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), Chairman and Members of Plan Commission