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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2017-6-20 ZBA minutes Zoning Board of Appeals June 20, 2017 Chairman Kiefer called the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting to order at 10:00 p.m. immediately following the Plan Commission meeting. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Minnis, Seggebruch, Renzi, Heinen, Green, Womack, and Chairman Kiefer were present. The Fire District was present. The Library, Park and School Districts were absent. The minutes of the Zoning Board of Appeals dated December 20, 2016 were accepted as presented. PUBLIC COMMENTS: There was no response. DEVELOPMENT REPORT: The development report was given during the preceding Plan Commission meeting. OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: Case No. 1763-060117.VAR 25105 W. Round Barn Road This is a public hearing, the notice and mailings were posted and published in accordance with state statute and local ordinance. Mr. Bogda stated this is a request for a variance to allow a 4- foot aluminum fence to be installed. The applicant is requesting an encroachment into the corner side yard up to 30 feet. The fence will be buffered by existing landscaping and neighborhood entry features. Mr. Bogda indicated the adjacent land uses, zonings and street classifications to be single-family detached residential. Mr. Bogda further described the type of fence requested as noted in the staff report dated June 14, 2017; and also stated the reasons for this request as noted in the staff report. Mr. Bogda reviewed the findings of fact as noted in the staff report dated June 14, 2017. Prior to direction from the Zoning Board of Appeals, staff is suggesting a recommendation of approval. Chairman Kiefer swore William Slabich, Jr., owner of the property. Mr. Slabich stated the purpose for needing the variance. Mr. Slabich stated fence will be on the inside of the existing landscaping, so the fence will not be visible from the street, except at the front of the house. Mr. Slabich also stated that the neighbor’s fence is falling down and if this is approved will allow for the removal of the neighbor’s fence. Chairman Kiefer asked the applicant if he only shares a property lines with one neighbor. Mr. Slabich stated yes. Chairman Kiefer asked for public comments. Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes June 20, 2017 Page 2 of 2 Commissioner Renzi explained how it key to keep the preservation of sight lines. Commissioner Renzi also stated his issue with the staff’s report and the positive in the findings of fact. Commissioner Green asked staff to clarify; if utility work needs to be completed any removal of the fence will be on the applicant. Mr. Proulx stated that is correct. Mr. Slabich explained how he has already planned for possible future utility work. Commissioner Seggebruch asked applicant if the subdivision monument is on his property Mr. Slabich stated he it is on his property and when he planted his landscaping he complied with the Village’s Ordinances for landscaping. Chairman Kiefer asked applicant if he has heard any feedback from neighbors. Mr. Slabich stated his neighbors are happy with the proposed fence variance. Commissioner Seggebruch asked applicant, if he would want a 5 foot fence as long as it is allowed by the association and Village’s Ordinance. Mr. Slabich stated he would like to have a 5 foot fence. Mr. Bogda clarified that a 5 foot fence would not change the staff’s recommendation. Commissioner Green made a motion to adopt the findings of fact of staff as the findings of fact of the Zoning Board of Appeals and recommend approval of a variance to permit a fence up to 30 feet into the corner side yard for the property located at 25105 W. Round Barn Rd. Seconded by Commissioner Minnis. Vote by roll call: Seggebruch, yes; Renzi, yes; Heinen, yes; Minnis, yes; Green, yes; Womack, yes; Kiefer, yes. Motion carried 7-0. DISCUSSION Chairman Kiefer thanked Merrilee Trotz for all of her years of service in the Planning Department and wished her the best in her retirement and welcomed the new Recording Secretary Tracey Erickson. Chairman Kiefer also wished Andrew Bogda best of luck on his new job in Texas and thanked him for all his work. Meeting Adjourned at 10:29 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Tracey Erickson Recording Secretary