HomeMy WebLinkAboutZONING BOARD OF APPEALS - 07/11/2013 - ZBA 13-5-1117 SOMERSET LANE ELK GROVE VILLAGE
Zoning Board of Appeals
Meeting Minutes
July 11, 2013
Present: D. Childress
L.Dohrer
D. Zinnel
R. De Frenza
S. Carlson
P. Rettberg
Absent: M.Colgan
J. Meister, Sr.
R.Bookler
Staff: J. Polony, Plan Review Supervisor, Community Development
Zoning Variation—Docket# 13-5 1117 Somerset Lane
Chairman Childress 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 petitioner, Darlene Pontrelli,was sworn in and asked to present her case.
Ms. Pontrelli stated the reason for the variation request was to fence in the backyard to provide
protection for her grandchildren to safely play. She has three (3) grandchildren, ages 3, 7, and 15,
that are temporarily living with her and feels the fence will help protect them from vehicular
traffic along the busy roadways.Additionally,her 3 year grandson is a special needs child and
needs to be restricted from entering adjacent yards or wondering into the roadways.
Mr. Childress opened the meeting to questions from the board.
Ms. De Frenza asked the petitioner to state her hardship for the variation request.
Ms.Pontrelli stated the primary reason for the variation request was to provide a barrier in her
back yard so her grandchildren have a safe place to play.
Mr. Rettberg asked the petitioner how long her grandchildren will be living at her house.
Ms. Pontrelli stated her grandchildren will be living with her for approximately one(1) year;
however she babysits her three(3) year old grandson throughout the school year.
Mr. Dohrer suggested configuring the fence at a different angle to limit any sightline issues with
the neighbors at 192 Brandywine. The suggested location would push the fence back to the west
approximately three to four feet. Mr. Dohrer felt the currently proposed location of the fence
would impede the neighbors' sightlines if looking out their front window.
Ms. Pontrelli agreed to configure the fence as requested by Mr. Doluer.
Mr. Childress opened the meeting to questions from the public.
Mark Lesniak, 192 Brandywine Avenue, stated he has no objections to the placement or height
of the proposed fence. He feels based upon the configuration and uniqueness of Ms. Pontrelli's
lot, the proposed fence location is in the most feasible position. He does not feel like the fence
will limit the enjoyment of his yard or diminish his property value.
Tim Bums,217 Wellington Avenue,stated he recommends the approval of the variation request.
Since he has moved into his house,he has seen two (2)vehicular accidents at the street
intersection which resulted with vehicles encroaching onto Ms. Pontrelli's property and feels the
fence is essential for protection of the her grandchildren.
A motion to grant a variation for the construction of a four(4) foot high, vinyl fence which
would extend approximately thirty six(36)feet beyond a line extended from the nearest front
corner of the principal building located on an adjacent single-family residential lot was made by
Mr. Dohrer, contingent upon the proposed fence, parallel to Brandywine Avenue, being placed in
the amended location as shown on the attached Google Site image, and seconded by Mr.
Rettberg. Upon voting(AYES—Childress,De Frenza,Zinnel and Carlson.)The motion to
grant the variance passed unanimously.Mr. Childress advised the petitioner,Ms. Pontrelli,to
contact the Village Clerk and attend the subsequent Village Board Meeting. The meeting
adjourned at 7:22 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jared Po
Plan Review Supervisor, 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 to
the 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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