Zoning Board of Appeals

Village Hall Village of Lombard 255 East Wilson Ave. Lombard, IL 60148 villageoflombard.org Minutes Zoning Board of Appeals John DeFalco, Chairperson Mary Newman, Raymond Bartels, Keith Tap, Ed Bedard and Michelle Johnson Staff Liaison: Jennifer Ganser Wednesday, October 23, 2019 7:00 PM Village Hall - Board Room Call to Order Commissioner Bartels called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m Pledge of Allegiance Commissioner Bartels led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call of Members Present 5 - Mary Newman, Raymond Bartels, Keith Tap, Ed Bedard, and Michelle Johnson Absent 1 - John DeFalco Also present: Tami Urish, Planner I, Community Development Public Hearings 190424 ZBA 19-06: 6 W. Central Avenue Requests that the Village grant approval of a variations from Sections 155.205(A)(1)(c)(ii) and (iii) of the Lombard Village Code to allow for an existing six foot (6’) high solid fence in a corner side yard where a maxim 4 foot height is permitted for the subject property located within the R2 Single-Family Residence District. (DISTRICT #2) Ms. Judy Woldman and Mr. Tom Woldman, petitioners, and staff were sworn in by Acting-Chairperson Bartels to offer testimony. Mr. Woldman stated that they are requesting to replace the privacy fence in the same location with the exception of moving the fence in to observe clearance for their neighbors’ driveway. The area has high traffic including pedestrians, high school students predominately that have a tendency to litter on the property. Village of Lombard Page 1 Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes October 23, 2019 Acting-Chairperson Bartels asked if anyone from the public wanted to address the petitioner. Hearing none asked for the staff report. Tami Urish, Planner I, presented the staff report, which was entered into the record in its entirety. There is currently a six-foot tall solid fence in the rear yard and the property owners would like to replace it. In review of the request, staff found that standards were met due to the grade change of Main Street and past precedence. Staff recommends approval of the variance for the fence according to the plan shown avoiding the clear line of sight to the north for a driveway. Acting-Chairperson Bartels opened the meeting up for discussion among the ZBA members. Mr. Tap stated that he appreciated that the petitioners worked with staff and are improving conditions. Correcting the clear line of sight area is a positive and the variance for the fence height is acceptable given the high traffic area. On a motion by Mr. Bedard, and a second by Mr. Tap, the Zoning Board of Appeals voted 5-0 that the Village Board approve the petition associated with ZBA 19-06, subject to the following three (3) conditions: 1. The replacement fence shall be constructed in substantial conformance to the plan submitted by the petitioner, as shown in Exhibit C; and 2. The petitioner shall apply for and receive a building permit for the proposed replacement fence. 3. Such approval shall become null and void unless work thereon is substantially under way within 12 months of the date of issuance, unless extended by the Board of Trustees prior to the expiration of the ordinance granting the variation. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Mary Newman, Raymond Bartels, Keith Tap, Ed Bedard, and Michelle Johnson Absent: 1- John DeFalco Business Meeting Approval of Minutes A motion was made by Ms. Newman, seconded by Mr. Bedard to approve the meeting minutes for 7-24-19 with no changes. The motion carried by the following vote: Village of Lombard Page 2 Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes October 23, 2019 Aye: 4- Mary Newman, Raymond Bartels, Ed Bedard, and Michelle Johnson Abstain: 1- Keith Tap Absent: 1- John DeFalco Planner's Report Ms. Urish stated that the November and December scheduled ZBA meetings will need to be cancelled due to the conflict of the holidays. Replacing them with one meeting on December 4th or 11th was proposed. All present members agreed to reschedule the meetings to one on December 4th Unfinished Business None New Business None Adjournment A motion was made by Ms. Newman, seconded by Ms. Johnson to adjourn the meeting at 7:52 p.m. The motion passed by a unanimous vote. _________________________________________________ John DeFalco, Chairperson Zoning Board of Appeals _________________________________________________ Jennifer Ganser, Assistant Director of Community Development Zoning Board of Appeals Village of Lombard Page 3 Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes October 23, 2019 Village of Lombard Page 4