HomeMy WebLinkAboutZONING BOARD OF APPEALS - 09/17/2009 - DOCKET #09-4 / 299 BROOKHAVEN AVE ELK GROVE VILLAGE
Zoning Board of Appeals
Meeting Minutes
September 17, 2009
Present: D. Childress
L. Dohrer
G. Schumm
J. Walz
S. Carlson
J. Meister, Sr.
Absent: P. Kaplan
J. Oliveto
Staff: S. Trudan, Deputy Director, Community Development
Zoning Variation —Docket # 09-4-299 Brookhaven Drive
Acting Chairman Schumm called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm and read a statement
describing the hearing notification procedure as well as the legal notice. The petitioners,
Keith and Christine Perkinson were sworn in and asked to present their case.
Mr. Perkinson explained that they were not the original owners of the property and the
current fence was there when they purchased the home. He stated that he wanted to
replace the existing, deteriorating fence with a new white vinyl fence at the same location
noting that one of the reasons was the location of existing trees and landscaping just
inside of the fence line.
Ms. Perkinson stated that they wanted to improve the look of the property; noting that
their hardship was due to the property being a corner lot offering a very small usable rear
yard. She also stated that they were located within a few blocks of a school and needed
the security provided by the fence.
Mr. Childress asked for clarification regarding the style and size of the proposed fence.
The petitioners stated that they contacted several neighbors and said they had no problem
with the proposed fence.
Mr. Dohrer stated that he concurred with the proposed variation and agreed that a new
fence would upgrade the look of the property.
Mr. Schuman asked if anyone in the audience wished to express any concerns. Mr.
Joseph Tomaino of 1008 Ridge Avenue said he had no problems with the proposal.
A motion was made by Mr. Walz, and seconded by Mr. Meister to grant the proposed
variation. Upon voting the motion passed unanimously. Mr. Schumm advised the
petitioner to contact the Village Clerk and attend the subsequent Village Board Meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
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Respeecttf illy submitted,
Steven JTrudan
Deputy Director,Community Development
C: Chairman and Members Zoning Boards of Appeals, Mayor and Board of
Trustees, Village Clerk, Village Attorney, Village Manager, Deputy Village
Manager, Assistant Village Manager, Director of the Engineering and Community
Development, Director of Public Works, Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief(2),
Inspectional Services Supervisor, Chairman and Members of Plan Commission
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