HomeMy Public PortalAbout2003-07-01 ZBA minutesVillage of Plainfield Zoning Board of Appeals Record of Minutes Date: July 1 , 200 3 Location: Village Hall Chairman Sobkoviak called the meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals to order at 8:55 p.m. It ran concurrently with the Plan Commission meeting. Roll Call Present: Commissioners Kachel, Henry, Gehrke, Manning, Sobkoviak, Schinderle, Racich Absent: Park District, Fire District, Library District, School District Pledge to the Flag New Planner Valerie Hastings, the new planner, was introdu ced. Development Report No report. The Village Board did not meet. Annual Report (June 18, 2002 – June 3, 2003) The Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals has decided seventy -four (74) cases this year and the Village Board has followed through on all of our recommendations. This is very commendable. Commissioner Manning moved to forward the annual report to the Village Board for approval. Commissioner Schinderle seconded. Chairman Sobkoviak called for a vote by roll call. Aye: Henry, Kachel, Gehrke , Manning, Schinderle, Racich, Sobkoviak Nay: None The motion is carried 7:0 New Business CASE NO: 1053 -060503.RZ/V RELOCATION OF FLANDERS HOUSE Request: Rezoning/Variance (Public Hearing) Location: 509 W. Main Street
Applicant: Krause Construction Com menced: 8:56 Michael Hill gave a very detailed staff report . The petitioners Randal Miller and Michael Martin were sworn in by Chairman Sobkoviak. The petitioners agree with staff and believe that all of their concerns have been addressed. Commissione r Henry asked if the building could be rotated to better accommodate the set back requirements. Because of a large porch on the back of the house, rotating it is not an option. Chairman Sobkoviak asked the commissioners if they had a chance to read the l etter from Michael Rachlis, attorney for Ralph and Shirley Rouse. He further asked them to consider it ’s contents when making their decision on this case. Commission Manning asked if the current residence on the property would also be rezoned to BTD. Al l buildings on one lot must have the same zoning. Commissioner Henry asked if the neighbors have been notified. The appropriate mailing was done. There are other BTD properties on the street. Commissioner Racich asked what the petitioner plans to do wi th the house if this parcel is not rezoned. The petitioner stated that they do not have any other plans for the building . It needs work but they do not want to put much more money into it on the current site. Commissioner Racich also asked if the petit ioner is assuming al costs for the relocation. The petitioner is assuming all costs for the project. Michael Lambert, architect, expressed the following concerns of the Rouse family: • View of The Plainfield House • Does this warrant BTD use? • Rouses have spe nt extensive amounts of money on renovation of their home • BTD would force commercial use instead of residential in the future. • Traffic issues would be the same on this site as on the existing site • Flander s House is too tall, therefore reducing the enjoymen t of The Plainfield House 2
Mr. Lambert then began reading the above mentioned letter from Michael Rachlis. Chairman Sobkoviak stopped him and asked if he had anything else to add . It was not necessary to read the letter since the commissioners all ha d a copy of it . Commissioner Kachel asked if the parking lot could be relocated. Based on the other structures and pavement on the property the parking lot cannot be relocated. Chairman Sobkoviak reiterated that they only major objection is from the neighb or to the east. Commissioner Schinderle asked how storm water will be dealt with. The Village Engineer and Fire Department have already signed off on the storm water plan. Commissioner Racich asked the Rouses what their major objection is to this projec t and what could be done to make them happy. The Rouses believe the house s would be too close together and they are concerned about adequate buffering. The petitioner claims they have tried to work this out with the Rouses over the last few weeks but the y have been unable to schedule a meeting with them. Mr. Miller added that he really wants to move on this project . It has been going on for over a year. Mr. Rouse claims he was never approached about a meeting. The petitioner offered to meet with the R ouses and iron this out before the Village Board meeting in three (3) weeks. Chairman Sobkoviak suggested letting staff work out the buffering issues with the two parties so that this can move along in the process. Commissioner Racich expressed his conce rn that a preceden t might be set if this is moved forward too quickly. The petitioner asked if they could come back before the Plan Commission in two weeks and still go before the Village Board in three weeks. 3
Mr.Garrigan stated that the mayor requires a ll items for the Village board agenda be ready to go by noon on the Tuesday preceding the meeting . He will ask for special consideration in this case. Commissioner Racich commended both parties for all the work they are doing. We are looking for a posit ive compromise. There was a long discussion as to what screening is and is not as defined by BTD. Commissioner Kachel moved to continue case number 1053 -060503.RZ/V to the July 15, 2003 meeting Commissioner Henry seconded. Chairman Sobkoviak called for a vote by roll call. Aye: Henry, Kachel, Racich, Sobkoviak Nay: Gehrke, Manning, Schinderle The motion is carried 4:3 Chairman Sobkoviak declared the meeting adjourned at 10:10 pm . ______________ Respectfully submitted, Barbara E. Hegreberg Barba ra E. Hegreberg Recording Secretary Karick & Associates 4