City of Highland Park Zoning Board of Appeals met March 1.
Here is the agenda provided by the Board:
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Minutes:
1. 02-15-2018 ZBA Draft Minutes
Zoning District:
The Board will consider the February 15, 2018 Draft ZBA
Minutes.
III. Publication Date for New Business:
A. 02/14/2018
IV. Business From the Public
V. Old Business:
1. #17-11-VAR-050
Property: 867 Broadview Avenue
Zoning District:R6
Appellant: Heather Curtis
Address: 867 Broadview Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035
Nature of Appeal: The petitioner and property owner, Heather Curtis, of 867 Broadview Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035, requests by authority of Section 150.1204(A)(14) of the Highland Park Code, a variation of provisions of Section 150.707(B)(1), as required under the R6 zoning district, to (i) encroach 25 feet into the subdivision setback/building line of 25 feet on the south side of the property, in order to construct a new four feet high fence along the south property line adjacent to the Broadview Avenue right-of-way and along the west and east property lines within the 25 feet subdivision setback/building line, on a property with an existing residence.
2. #18-02-VAR-003
Property: 436 Hazel Avenue
Zoning District:R5
Appellant: Marlex LLC
Address: PO BOX 18248, Chicago, IL 60618
Nature of Appeal: The petitioner and property owner, Marlex LLC, of PO Box 18248, Chicago, IL 60618, requests by authority of Section 150.1204(A)(1) of the Highland Park Zoning Code, a variation of provisions of Section 150.105(A) and Section 150.711(A), as required under the R5 zoning district, to (i) encroach 6.2 feet within the Established Building Setback of 54.37 feet to a proposed setback of 48.17 feet from the north lot line, in order to construct an attached porch onto the front of an existing single family residence.
VI. New Business:
1. #18-03-VAR-004
Property: 1550 Museum Drive
Zoning District:R2
Appellant: Greg Hajdich / Gilriz Construction
Address: 5307 Business Parkway, Ringwood, Illinois 60072
Nature of Appeal: The petitioner, Greg Hajdich of Gilriz Construction, of 5307 Business Parkway, Ringwood, Illinois 60072, on behalf of the property owner Dre Realty Investments, of 7500 Linder Avenue, Skokie Il, 60077, requests by authority of Section 150.1204(A)(14) and Section 173.030 of the Highland Park Zoning Code, a variation of provisions of Section 150.707(B)(1) and Section 173.010(C), as required under the R2 zoning district, (i) to encroach 24 feet into the required subdivision building line of 40 feet on the south side of the property to a proposed setback of 16 feet, and (ii) to exceed the maximum allowed fence height of four (4) feet within a required front yard by four (4) feet to a proposed height of eight (8) feet, in order to construct a new fence near the south property line along Half Day Road.
2. #18-03-VAR-005
Property: 247 Prospect Avenue
Zoning District:R4
Appellant: JMR Landscaping LLC, Joey Rossa
Address: 1113 S. Milwaukee Avenue S, #202, Libertyville, IL
Nature of Appeal: The petitioner, JMR Landscaping LLC, Joey Rossa, of 1113 S. Milwaukee Avenue S, #202, Libertyville, IL, 60048, on-behalf-of the ownership entity the Lisa A. Cohen Revocable Trust dated September 4, 2008, as to 50% interest and Rodolfo Ledesma Revocable Trust dated February 6, 2014, as to 50% interest, of 247 Prospect Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035, requests by authority of Section 150.1204(A)(1) of the Highland Park Zoning Code, a variation of provisions of Section 150.105(A) and Section 150.711(A), as required under the R4 zoning district, to (i) encroach 23.2 feet within the Established Building Setback of 99.9 feet to a proposed setback of 76.7 feet from the west property line, in order to construct accessory structures including a patio with built-in grill and counter on a property improved with a single family residence.
3. #18-03-VAR-006
Property: 251 Ravine Drive
Zoning District:R4
Appellant: Nicole and Aaron Gerber
Address: 251 Ravine Drive, Highland Park, Illinois, 60035
Nature of Appeal: The petitioners and property owners, Nicole and Aaron Gerber, of 251 Ravine Drive, Highland Park, Illinois, 60035, request by authority of Section 150.1204(A)(1), Section 150.1204(A)(4), and Section 150.1204(A)(11) of the Zoning Code, a variation of provisions of Section 150.703, Section 150.703.3(A), Section 150.707(A)(9), Section 150.707(D)(1), Section 150.1903(A), and Section 150.1906(F), as required under the R4 zoning district, to (i) to allow an accessory structure within a required front yard, (ii) encroach 29 feet into the required front yard of 40 feet to a proposed setback of 11 feet along the south property line, (iii) perform earth moving to construct a deck, porch and patio within the Steep Slope Zone, (iv) encroach 24 feet within the Steep Slope Zone and 14 feet within the Steep Slope, (v) exceed the allowable square footage for a deck and patio within the Steep Slope Zone, (vi) encroach two feet within the required setback of two feet for a patio within a required front yard to a proposed setback of 0 feet along the south property line, and (vii) to exceed the allowed floor area of 3,752 sq. ft. (30.95%) by 204 sq. ft. to a proposed floor area of 3,956 sq. ft. (32.63%), in order to construct an addition to the principal structure and construct accessory structures, including an attached deck with built-in grill, an attached porch, and a patio, on a property improved with a single family residence.
VII. Staff Report:
VIII. Miscellaneous:
IX. Adjournment
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