2017-02-01 - Planning and Zoning Commission - Minutes02/1/2017
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, FEBRUARY 1, 2017
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM by Commissioner Eric Smith
Public Hearings/Items For Consideration
1. Consider an Amendment to Ordinance 78-55 to Allow for a Variation to the Zoning
Ordinance for 1556 Brandywine Lane (Trustee Weidenfeld) (Staff Contact: Brian
Sheehan)
Judy Tollberg, 1556 Brandywyn Lane, was present and sworn in.
Mr. Sheehan advised that the public hearing notice published included the variation
request to encroach 9.875 feet into the required 35 foot rear yard setback and an
amendment to PUD Ordinance 78-55. However, upon further review it has been
determined that the amendment to the PUD is not necessary and the variation can be
granted outright by the Planning & Zoning Commission, if it is approved. Also, includ ed in
the packet is a letter from the adjacent neighbor in support of the request and the Village
has received several telephone calls in support of the request.
Ms. Tollberg explained that she has lived in this home for 23 years. The back of the home
has southern exposure and gets very hot during the warm months. She would like to
enjoy the outdoors and is looking to put an 11 foot by 17 foot screened room on the back
of the home. It will be covered with a roof and will blend into the home.
Com. Au asked if there is anything in the back now. Ms. Tollberg stated no, just a
concrete slab.
Com. Moodhe asked if there are any other homes or duplex's with a similar addition. Ms.
Tollberg is not sure. She has seen a large gazebo and decks. Mr. Sheehen added tha t he
did not see any in the area immediately adjacent to the Petitioner when looking at the
aerial view.
Com. Cesario thanked Ms. Tollberg for approaching her neighbors prior to the public
hearing.
Com. Weinstein asked about the materials that the screened room would be constructed
of. Ms. Tollberg stated that it will be screened all around.
Com. Lesser confirmed that there will only be electrical and no plumbing or mechanical in
the screened room.
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Com. Au asked if the other neighbors are aware of the proposed addition. Ms. Tollberg
replied yes.
There were no additional questions or comments from the Commissioners. There were
no questions or comments from the audience.
Ch. Smith entered the Staff Report as Exhibit 1.
The public hearing was closed at 7:40 PM.
Moved by Com. Weinstein, seconded by Com Cesario, to grant the request made by
Judy Tollberg, 1556 Brandywyn Lane, for variance to Zoning Ordinance, Section
17.40.030, to allow a screened room that would encroach a distance of 9.875 feet into
the required 35 foot rear yard setback.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Smith, Moodhe, Cesario, Cohn, Khan, Lesser, Weinstein, Au
ABSENT: Stephen Goldspiel
Regular Meeting
Other Matters for Discussion
Approval of Minutes
1. Planning and Zoning Commission - Regular Meeting - Jan 4, 2017 12:00 AM
Moved by Com. Cesario, seconded by Com. Khan, to approve the minutes of the
January 4, 2017 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
Com. Weinstein noted that the Mover and Seconder were reversed on minutes,
Page 18 in the packet.
RESULT: ACCEPTED AS AMENDED [6 TO 0]
AYES: Smith, Moodhe, Cesario, Cohn, Khan, Weinstein
ABSTAIN: Scott Lesser, Amy Au
ABSENT: Stephen Goldspiel
Chairman's Report
None.
Committee and Liaison Reports
None.
Staff Report/Future Agenda Schedule
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Mrs. Woods announced the upcoming Lake Cook Corridor 1st public meeting, to be held on
February 7, 2017 from 6:30-8:30PM in the Council Chambers. She encouraged the
Commissioners to spread the word and attend the meeting.
Mr. Sheehan advised of the annual Volunteer Reception, which will be on Sunday, February 12,
2017 at the Arboretum.
Mr. Sheehan also advised that there will be a public hearing for a Special Use petition for a
recreation facility on the February 15, 2017 agenda. Also, the Olson property public hearing is
anticipated for the March 1, 2017 meeting.
Public Comments and Questions
None.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 7:47 PM
Chris Stilling Director of Community Development
APPROVED BY ME THIS 1st DAY OF February , 2017