2004-019ORDINANCE NO. 2004 - 19
GRANTING A VARIANCE FROM SECTION
17.36.030 OF THE BUFFALO GROVE ZONING ORDINANCE
FOR 1540 BUNESCU COURT
WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove is a Home Rule Unit pursuant to the Illinois
Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, Thomas and Linda Roemer of 1540 Bunescu Court, Buffalo Grove,
Illinois, have requested a variation from Section 17.36.030 of the Buffalo Grove Zoning Ordi-
nance pertaining to driveways, for the purpose of replacing the existing driveway and adjacent
walk that combined exceed the forty percent (40 %) front yard coverage limitation; and,
WHEREAS, the Zoning Board of Appeals has held a public hearing, received
testimony, prepared minutes, made certain findings, and has made an affirmative recommen-
dation on said request for variation; and
WHEREAS, the Corporate Authorities of the Village of Buffalo Grove hereby
determine and find that said variation is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the
Zoning Ordinance, and that (1) the plight of the owners is due to unique circumstances and (2)
the proposed variation will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK AND LAKE COUNTIES,
ILLINOIS, as follows:
Section 1. The preceding WHEREAS clauses are hereby adopted by the Corporate
Authorities.
Section 2. A variation is hereby granted to Section 17.36.030 of the Village Zoning
Ordinance to the following legally described real property:
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Lot 87 in the Crossings Unit Four, being a Subdivision in the South West
quarter of the South East quarter of Section 30, Township 43 North, Range 11,
East of the Third Principal Meridian, according to the plat thereof recorded May
25, 1977, as Document 1839079, in Book 60 of Plats, page 25, in Lake County,
Illinois. Commonly known as 1540 Bunescu Court.
The specific variation will allow replacement of the existing driveway and walk that
exceed the forty percent (40 %) front yard coverage limitation. The coverage of the front yard
is not to exceed five hundred ten (510) square feet and the driveway is not to exceed an
average length of twenty five point five feet (25.5') and a width of eighteen feet (18'). The
variation is granted subject to the Village Engineer's Report dated December 2, 2003 and
pursuant to plans and specifications submitted to and approved by the Village.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall be in effect from and after its passage and approval.
This Ordinance shall not be codified.
AYES: 6 - Braiman. Glover, Berman,_ Johnson, Kahn, Tr; 1 1; ng
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
PASSED: January 5 , 2004.
APPROVED: January 5 , 2004.
ATTEST:
L-Village Clerk
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APPROVED:
Village President
STATE OF ILLINOIS )
ss.
COUNTY OF COOK )
CERTIFICATE
I, Janet M. Sirabian, certify that I am the duly elected
and acting Village Clerk of the Village of Buffalo
Grove, Cook and Lake Counties, Illinois.
I further certify that on January 5, 2004 the
Corporate Authorities of the Village passed and
approved Ordinance No. 2004 -19 entitled:
GRANTING A VARIANCE FROM SECTION
17.36.030 OF THE BUFFALO GROVE ZONING
ORDINANCE FOR 1540 BUNESCU COURT
which provided by its terms that it should be
published in pamphlet form.
The pamphlet form of Ordinance No. 2004 -19
including the Ordinance and a sheet thereof, was
prepared, and a copy of such Ordinance was posted
in and at the Village Hall, commencing January 6,
2004 and continuing for at least ten days thereafter.
Copies of such Ordinance were also available for
public inspection upon request in the Office of
Village Clerk.
Dated at Buffalo Grove, Illinois, this 6th day of
January, 2004.
Vi ge Clerk
By
ORDINANCE NO. 2004 - 19
GRANTING A VARIANCE FROM SECTION
17.36.030 OF THE BUFFALO GROVE ZONING ORDINANCE
FOR 1540 BUNESCU COURT
WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove is a Home Rule Unit pursuant to the Illinois
Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, Thomas and Linda Roemer of 1540 Bunescu Court, Buffalo Grove,
Illinois, have requested a variation from Section 17.36.030 of the Buffalo Grove Zoning Ordi-
nance pertaining to driveways, for the purpose of replacing the existing driveway and adjacent
walk that combined exceed the forty percent (40 %) front yard coverage limitation; and,
WHEREAS, the Zoning Board of Appeals has held a public hearing, received
testimony, prepared minutes, made certain findings, and has made an affirmative recommen-
dation on said request for variation; and
WHEREAS, the Corporate Authorities of the Village of Buffalo Grove hereby
determine and find that said variation is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the
Zoning Ordinance, and that (1) the plight of the owners is due to unique circumstances and (2)
the proposed variation will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK AND LAKE COUNTIES,
ILLINOIS, as follows:
Section 1. The preceding WHEREAS clauses are hereby adopted by the Corporate
Authorities.
Section 2. A variation is hereby granted to Section 17.36.030 of the Village Zoning
Ordinance to the following legally described real property:
1
Lot 87 in the Crossings Unit Four, being a Subdivision in the South West
quarter of the South East quarter of Section 30, Township 43 North, Range 11,
East of the Third Principal Meridian, according to the plat thereof recorded May
25, 1977, as Document 1839079, in Book 60 of Plats, page 25, in Lake County,
Illinois. Commonly known as 1540 Bunescu Court.
The specific variation will allow replacement of the existing driveway and walk that
exceed the forty percent (40 %) front yard coverage limitation. The coverage of the front yard
is not to exceed five hundred ten (5 10) square feet and the driveway is not to exceed an
average length of twenty five point five feet (25.5') and a width of eighteen feet (18'). The
variation is granted subject to the Village Engineer's Report dated December 2, 2003 and
pursuant to plans and specifications submitted to and approved by the Village.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall be in effect from and after its passage and approval.
This Ordinance shall not be codified.
AYES: 6 - Bra-i man _ Glover. Berman, John on Kahn Trilling
NAPES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
PASSED: January 5 , 2004.
APPROVED: January 5 , 2004.
ATTEST:
illage Clerk
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APPROVED:
Village President