2022-12-07 - Planning and Zoning Commission - Minutes 12/7/2022
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, DECEMBER 7, 2022
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM by Chairman Frank Cesario
Public Hearings/Items For Consideration
1. Consideration of Variation to the Village Zoning Ordinance, Section 17.36.0305,
Pertaining to Design and Maintenance, for Impervious Surfaces to Exceed the Forty
Percent Front Yard Coverage Limitation and for a Driveway to Exceed the Maximum
Width Permitted at the Sidewalk for the Property Located at 89 E Fabish Drive. (Trustee
Johnson) (Staff Contact: Andrew Binder)
Binder provided background on the subject property and the two variations being
requested by the petitioners.
Com. Richards referenced the orange portion of the driveway on packet page 4.
Binder reviewed the measurements of the driveway extension.
Com. Davis asked about the neighboring property also needed a variation.
Binder said he was unsure if they needed a variation.
Mr. Dann thanked the commissioners. He noted that he did not know he needed a
permit for brick pavers and thought they were more landscape rather than a driveway
extension.
Com. Worlikar asked staff how many properties in the Village have public sidewalk on
their property and not within the right-of-way.
Binder said it is a unique situation.
Mr. Dann said the surveyor also said it was unique.
Chairperson referenced packet page 19.
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Chairperson reference the driveway adjacent to the subject property. He noted it fits in
with the neighborhood. If the sidewalk was not there it would not be an issue.
Closed the public hearing at 7:43 PM.
The Village staff report was entered as exhibit one.
91 E Fabish Drive, Buffalo Grove,provided testimony on behalf of the neighbors. Noting
the Danns had talked with them before they did the first extension and even helped with
the brick pavers.
Com. Khan made a motion to recommend for approval variations to Section 17.36. of the
Buffalo Grove Zoning Ordinance to allow existing impervious surfaces on the property to
exceed the forty percent front yard coverage limitation and for the driveway to exceed
the maximum width permitted at the sidewalk at 89 E Fabish Drive, provided the existing
driveway remains in accordance with the documents and plans submitted as part of this
petition.
Com. Richards seconded the motion.
Com Richards spoke in favor of the motion.
Com Worlikar spoke in favor of the motion.
Com. Davis spoke in favor of the motion.
Chairperson Cesario spoke in favor of the motion.
RESULT: RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Spunt, Cesario, Khan, Richards, Worlikar, Davis
ABSENT: Adam Moodhe, Mitchell Weinstein, Amy Au
Regular Meeting
Other Matters for Discussion
Approval of Minutes
1. Planning and Zoning Commission - Regular Meeting - Nov 16, 2022 7:30 PM
12/7/2022
RESULT: ACCEPTED [5 TO 0]
AYES: Spunt, Cesario, Khan, Richards, Davis
ABSTAIN: Neil Worlikar
ABSENT: Adam Moodhe, Mitchell Weinstein, Amy Au
Chairman's Report
Chairperson Cesario thanked the commissioners for their dedication to the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
Committee and Liaison Reports
Purvis read Com. Weinstine's board meeting recap email.
Staff Report/Future Agenda Schedule
Purvis provided updates on the future agenda schedule.
Public Comments and Questions
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 7:57 PM
Action Items
Kelly Purvis
APPROVED BY ME THIS 7th DAY OF December , 2022