2021-03-03 - Planning and Zoning Commission - Minutes 03/3/2021
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 50 RAUPP BOULEVARD,
BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 2021
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM by Chairman Frank Cesario
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Public Hearings/Items For Consideration
1. Consider a Variation to Allow for a Rear Yard Addition Encroaching into the Minimum
Separation Required Between the Principal Structure and the Detached Garage at 489
Bernard Drive. (Trustee Johnson) (Staff Contact: Rati Akash)
Chairperson Cesario made a motion to open the public hearing. The roll call vote to open
the public hearing was unanimous.
Village Planner Akash provided background on the rear yard variations at 489 Bernard
Drive. Noting the material used as part of the addition will be in accordance with the
Code.
Ms.Andres described her petition to construct a room addition in the rear yard.
Com. Goldspiel asked what fire suppression materials were going to be used in the
construction of the addition.
Village Planner Akash responded that all material that are going to be used in the
construction of the addition will be per the Village Code.
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Com. Goldspiel asked what the exterior of the addition will be.
Mr. Flubacker, of Robert Flubacker Architects, provided the commission with the specific
material that will be used on the addition. He noted the house will be protected if a fire
started in the addition, and the addition would be protected from afire in the house.
Com. Moodhe asked Mr. Flubacker about the number of projects he has completed in
that same area.
Mr. Flubacker responded that he has worked on two houses in that same area, one very
similar to the subject property. He also noted he has worked on a number of projects
within Buffalo Grove.
Com. Moodhe asked Mr. Flubacker if he has seen other addition like this being done in
the some area.
Mr. Flubacker responded yes. He proceeded to explain why these additions are common
in this particular neighborhood.
Com. Richards asked for clarification on the setback of the addition.
Village Planner Akash provided clarification on the minimum encroachment.
Com. Weinstein referenced packet page 11 while commenting on the turning radius to
the detached garage. Noting he does not see it being an issue.
Mr. Flubacker concurred and verified, that pulling into the garage would be no issue.
Com. Weinstein asked what the dark shaded area on packet page 11 was meant to
show.
Mr. Flubacker responded that the dark shaded area is showing the part of the addition
within the 10 foot setback from the garage.
Com. Richards asked staff if there were any comments or concerns from neighbors.
Village Planner Akash responded that two people called, but there were not concerns
raised.
Chairperson Cesario asked staff if there have been any problems with other additions
similar in nature to the subject property.
Village Planner Akash responded no.
Chairperson Cesario entered the Village Staff Report as exhibit one.
The petitioner thanked the commission for their time.
Chairperson Cesario made a motion to close the public hearing. The vote was unanimous
to close the public hearing.
The public hearing closed at 7:46 PM.
Com. Weinstein made a motion to grant a variation to Section 17.32 for a rear yard
addition encroaching 3'-11"into the required 10'setback between the principal building
and the detached garage provided that the rear yard addition shall be installed in
accordance with the documents and plans submitted as part of this petition.
Com. Richards seconded the motion.
Com. Moodhe spoke in favor of the motion.
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Chairperson Cesario spoke in favor of the motion
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Moodhe, Spunt, Cesario, Goldspiel, Khan, Weinstein, Au, Richards,
Worlikar
Regular Meetinq
Other Matters for Discussion
Approval of Minutes
1. Planning and Zoning Commission - Regular Meeting- Feb 3, 2021 7:30 PM
RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Moodhe, Spunt, Cesario, Goldspiel, Khan, Weinstein, Au,
Richards, Worlikar
Chairman's Report
None.
Committee and Liaison Reports
None.
Staff Report/Future Agenda Schedule
Deputy Community Development Director Woods spoke briefly on community development
projects as well as the upcoming training for the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Public Comments and Questions
None.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 PM
Chris Stilling
APPROVED BY ME THIS 3rd DAY OF March 2021