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Home My WebLink AboutPLAN COMMISSION - 05/04/1988 - FENCE REGULATIONS DOCKET 88-8 • Minutes ELK GROVE VILLAGE PLAN COMMISSION May 4 , 1988 MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: John Glass , Chairman Leah Cummins Clark Fulton (acting Secy. until George Mullen 10 : 06 P.M. ) Fred Geinosky Phil Knudsen Dave Paliganoff STAFF PRESENT: Robin Weaver, Administrative Assistant Earle Kracht, Building Department George Knickerbocker, attorney Chairman Glass called the meeting to order at 7 : 43 P.M. The public hearing on Docket 88-8 was opened at 7 : 45 P.M. DOCKET 88-8 Fence Regulations Staff Present: Tom Rettenbacher, Earle Kracht, Robin Weaver, George Knickerbocker Others Present: audience of 73 persons and two reporters George Knickerbocker, the Village Attorney, presented the petition from the Judiciary, Planning & Zoning Committee of the Village Board of Trustees to amend the Zoning Ordinance with respect to fence regulations . Over fifteen or sixteen years the Village has received numerous requests for variations for fences on double and triple frontage lots . A change was made in 1974 to make the requirements less restrictive for double frontage, and in 1982 to make the requirements less restrictive for triple frontage yards . The reason for a petition to amend the requirements is to permit residents fuller use of their yards and still maintain line of sight precautions . Definitions of open and solid fences were provided (attached) . George Knickerbocker explain- ed each exhibit to demonstrate current versus proposed requirements . Commissioner Knudsen stated his support of the proposal as it allows residents greater use of their property while still protecting the public safety. Commissioners Fulton and Paliganoff asked about the number of residents affected. The response was that it would potentially affect every corner lot. Minutes Elk Grove Village Plan Comm. May 4 , 1988 Page Two Chairman Glass noted that these issues were thoroughly discussed and debated fifteen years ago. He asked what was different now. George Knickerbocker responded that at that time there was a concern about inability to control, and a concern about public safety. However, line of sight is incorporated in these proposed requirements . In response to Chairman Glass ' inquiry, Tom Rettenbacher explained that the proposed requirements would not permit fences any closer to sidewalks than is currently permitted. Mr . Lantz of 100 Parkchester asked why a solid fence couldn' t go as close to the corner as an open fence. Per George Knickerbocker the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee and the Village Board thought it inadvisable, in effect being less restrictive for chain link than a solid fence, but in each case providing relief . Tom Rettenbacher reiterated that this proposal will not make every resident happy--residents can still seek a variation on an individual case basis . The public hearing was adjourned at 8 : 46 P.M. Additional discussion was scheduled for June 1, 1988 . DEVON AVENUE CORRIDOR Staff Present: Tom Rettenbacher, Robin Weaver, George Knickerbocker, Rolf Campbell, contracted planner Others Present: approximately 105 persons in the audience and three newspaper reporters The Village Attorney stated that he and staff were recommend- ing some changes to the original petitions . Those changes were explained. In addition, the three petitions were re-stated. Chairman Glass explained the purpose and function of the Plan Commission, and procedures for the meeting. He reiterated that zoning does not cause flooding and that the issues before the Plan Commission have no bearing on flooding. He then stated that annexation would require a public hearing and that drainage of any property had to be resolved prior to the issuance of any Village permits for development. Residents (many of them angry) then were permitted to address the Plan Commission until they had no further comments . Their comments addressed flooding. Additional discussion was scheduled for June 1, 1988 . Minutes Elk Grove Village Plan Comm. May 4 , 1988 Page Three The meeting was adjourned at 11: 04 P.M. Respectfully submitted, � - W. zz� Robin A. Weaver Administrative Assistant C: Chairman & Members of Plan Commission, Village President, Board of Trustees , Village Clerk, Village Manager, Assistant Village Manager, Administrative Assistant, Administrative Intern, Building Commissioner, Village Engineer, Director of Public Works, Fire Chief , Deputy Fire Chief, Village Attorney, Park District, NWMC, INDAB as SUBJECT: PROPOSED CHANGES TO ZONING ORDIANCE REGARDING FENCE REGULATIONS Attached are the proposed changes and adjustments of the Sections regulating fencing. We also recommend the addition of the following definitions: 1. Open Fence - An "Open Fence" is a fence including gates which has, for each one foot wide segment extending over the entire length and height of the fence, eighty (80) per cent of the surface area in open spaces which afford a direct view through the fence. 2. Solid Fence - A "Solid Fence" is a fence including gates which conceals from view the activities conducted behind it from adjoining properties, streets or alleys and has less than eighty (80) per cent of the surface area in open spaces. ,I I I I i i i i I I � I I I