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ELK GROVE VILLAGE
Zoning Board of Appeals '
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Meeting Minutes
March 15, 2012
Present: P.Kaplan, Chairman i
L. Dohrer
S. Carlson
J. Oliveto
R. Bookler
M.Colgan
D. Childress
D. Zinnel
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Absent: J. Meister, Sr.
Staff: , J. Polony,Plan Reviewer,Community Development I
Zoning Variation—Docket# 12-1 31 John F. Kennedy Blvd. (Continuance)
Chairman Kaplan called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm and stated this was a continuation from
the February 24, 2012 meeting.
Mr.Kaplan read a letter from Mr. Steve Trudan, Deputy Director of Engineering and
Community Development, addressed to Jared Polony,Plan Reviewer.The letter was a transcript
of a phone conversation Mr. Trudan had with Nancy Drake,resident at 902 Creighton Avenue.
Mrs. Drake stated that she and her husband were unavailable to attend the ZBA hearings;
however she wanted to state her concerns regarding the fence variation.
Mrs. Drake stated that, in her opinion, there currently are line of sight problems backing out of
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her driveway without a fence being in place. She noted that cars tend to turn quickly onto
Creighton Avenue off of Elk Grove Blvd. and cars often park on Creighton Avenue. These two
(2)factors along with a new fence may further impair line of sight issues when backing out of
her driveway.
Mr.Kaplan clarified the redesign of the proposed fence and noted that with the new location,
only one (1)variation from the Zoning Code would be necessary. The petitioner has redesigned
the fence configuration to extend approximately twenty eight feet (28')beyond a line extended
from the nearest front comer of the principal building located on an adjacent single-family
residential lot.
Mr. Kaplan asked the petitioner if she had anything she would like to say to the board.
Mrs. Grimm stated she had nothing else to say at this time.
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Mr. Kaplan opened the meeting to questions from the board.
Mr.Dohrer stated that he had driven into the driveway at 902 Creighton and had no further
concerns regarding sight line impairments when backing out of the driveway.
Mr. Childress also acknowledged that he had no further concerns for sight lines impairments.
Mr. Oliveto recommended installing a four foot(4')high fence to help limit any possible sight
line impairments. He felt that a six foot(6')high fence would have the potential to block the
drivers view when backing out of the driveway.
Mr. Kaplan noted that per the Zoning Code, a six foot(6')high fence is permitted;however the
board can recommend a four foot(4') fence. The petitioner has the right to install a six foot(6)
fence without further Board approval.
Mr. Kaplan asked the petitioner what style fence she proposed to install.
Mrs. Grimm stated that she will install a board on board, dog eared fence. She would consider
installing a four foot (4') high fence but would like the six foot (6') fence to provide better i.
security to her backyard.
A motion to grant a variation for the installation of a six foot(6')high fence extending
approximately twenty eight feet(28')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
and seconded by Mr. Carlson. Upon voting(AYES—Kaplan,Bookler,Oliveto, Childress,
Zinnel, and Colgan) the motion to grant the variance passed unanimously.
Mr. Kaplan advised the petitioner,Mrs.Grimm, to contact the Village Clerk and attend the
subsequent Village Board Meeting. The meeting adjourned at 7:12 p.m.
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Respectfully submitted,
ared Polon
Plan Reviewer, Community Devc lopment
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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RECEIVE ®
MAR 21 2012
ELK GROVE VILLAGE VILLAGE CLERK'S OFFICI
Zoning Board of Appeals l
Meeting Minutes
March 15,2012
Present: P.Kaplan,Chairman
L. Dohrer
S. Carlson
J. Oliveto
R.Bookler
M.Colgan
D. Childress
D. Zinnel
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Absent: J. Meister, Sr.
Staff: . J. Polony,Plan Reviewer,Community Development ff
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Zoning Variation—Docket#12-1 31 John F. Kennedy Blvd.(Continuance)
Chairman Kaplan called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm and stated this was a continuation from
the February 24, 2012 meeting. i l
Mr.Kaplan read a letter from Mr. Steve Trudan,Deputy Director of Engineering and
Community Development, addressed to Jared Polony,Plan Reviewer.The letter was a transcript
of a phone conversation Mr. Trudan had with Nancy Drake,resident at 902 Creighton Avenue.
Mrs. Drake stated that she and her husband were unavailable to attend the ZBA hearings;
however she wanted to state her concerns regarding the fence variation.
Mrs. Drake stated that,in her opinion,there currently are line of sight problems bacldng out of i
her driveway without a fence being in place. She noted that cars tend to turn quickly onto
Creighton Avenue off of Elk Grove Blvd. and cars often park on Creighton Avenue. These two
(2)factors along with a new fence may further impair line of sight issues when backing out of
her driveway.
Mr.Kaplan clarified the redesign of the proposed fence and noted that with the new location,'
only one(1)variation from the Zoning Code would be necessary. The petitioner has redesigned
the fence configuration to extend approximately twenty eight feet (28')beyond a line extended
from the nearest front corner of the principal building located on an adjacent single-family
residential lot.
Mr.Kaplan asked the petitioner if she bad anything she would like to say to the board.
Mrs. Grimm stated she had nothing else to say at this time.
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Mr.Kaplan opened the meeting to questions from the board.
Mr.Dohrer stated that he had driven into the driveway at 902 Creighton and had no further
concerns regarding sight line impairments when backing out of the driveway.
Mr. Childress also acknowledged that he had no further concerns for sight lines impairments.
Mr. Oliveto recommended installing a four foot(4')high fence to help limit any possible sight I.
line impairments. He felt that a six foot(6')high fence would have the potential to block the
drivers view when backing out of the driveway.
Mr.Kaplan noted that per the Zoning Code, a six foot(6')high fence is permitted;however the
board can recommend a four foot(4') fence. The petitioner has the right to install a six foot(6')
fence without further Board approval.
Mr.Kaplan asked the petitioner what style fence she proposed to install.
Mrs. Grimm stated that she will install a board on board, dog eared fence. She would consider i
installing a four foot(4')high fence but would like the six foot(6') fence to provide better
security to her backyard.
A motion to grant a variation for the installation of a six foot(6')high fence extending
approximately twenty eight feet(28')beyond a line extended from the nearest front corner of the j
principal building located on an adjacent single-family residential lot was made by Mr. Dohrer
and seconded by Mr. Carlson. Upon voting(AYES-Kaplan,Bookler,Oliveto,Childress, i
Zinnel, and Colgan) the motion to grant the variance passed unanimously.
Mr. Kaplan advised the petitioner,Mrs.Grimm, to contact the Village Clerk and attend the .
subsequent Village Board Meeting. The meeting adjourned at 7:12 p.m. I
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Respectfully submitted,
ared Polon
Plan Reviewer, Community Development
C: Chairman and Members Zoning Boards ppeals,Mayor and BoardLf-T-nrstaes,
Village Clerk,Village Attorne age Manager,Deputy�Mage Manager,Assistant to
the Village Manager for of the Engineerin d'Community Development,Director
of Public Wo ire Chief,Deputy Fire of(2),Inspectional Services Supervisor,
Chairman and Members of Plan C ssron �} f Z