Zoning Administrator

ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MEETING THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2022 - 4:00 PM WINNETKA VILLAGE HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 510 GREEN BAY ROAD AGENDA ITEMS 1. Call to Order. 2. Case No. 22-14-ZA: 453 Sheridan Road: An application submitted by Michael and Elizabeth Slovitt seeking approval of a zoning variation to allow construction of an addition to the existing residence at 453 Sheridan Road. The requested variation would permit the addition to provide less than the minimum required corner yard setback. The Zoning Administrator has final jurisdiction on this request. 3. Public Comment. 4. Adjournment. Note: Public comment is permitted on all agenda items at the meeting. If you wish to provide testimony or comments prior to the meeting, you may provide them one of two ways: (1) by sending an email to planning@winnetka.org; or (2) by sending a letter to Community Development, Village of Winnetka, 510 Green Bay Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093. All agenda materials are available at www.villageofwinnetka.org/agendacenter. NOTICE The Village of Winnetka, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests that persons with disabilities, who require certain accommodations to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting or have questions about the accessibility of the meeting or facilities contact the Village ADA Coordinator at 510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, Illinois 60093, (Telephone (847) 716-3543; T.D.D. (847) 501-6041).  NOTICE OF WINNETKA ZONING ADMINISTRATOR PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Winnetka Zoning Administrator on THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2022, AT 4:00 PM in the Council Chamber of the Winnetka Village Hall at 510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, Illinois for the purpose of considering the following: CASE NO. 22-14-ZA 453 SHERIDAN ROAD – ADDITION An application submitted by Michael and Elizabeth Slovitt (collectively, the “Applicant”), as the owners of the property located at 453 Sheridan Road (the “Subject Property”), to allow construction of a second floor addition to the existing residence on the Subject Property. The Applicant has filed an application seeking the following variation from the Zoning Ordinance: 1. A variation to provide less than the minimum required corner yard setback from the north property line. The Subject Property (Parcel Index Number 05-21-200-011-0000) is generally located on the east side Sheridan Road, between Cherry and Oak Streets, and is zoned R-2 Single Family Residential. The Subject Property contains an existing two-story residence and a storage shed. SPECIAL NOTICE Due to the ongoing COVID-19 emergency, and the possibility that an Executive Order of the Governor, an Emergency Order of the Village President, a determination made by the Zoning Administrator, or other government order or law may prohibit or make it more difficult for the public hearing to be held at the Winnetka Village Hall, the Winnetka Zoning Administrator meeting may be held virtually on March 31, 2022, via Zoom. If you wish to provide testimony or comments prior to the meeting, you may provide them one of two ways: 1) By sending an email to planning@winnetka.org; or 2) By sending a letter to Community Development, Village of Winnetka, 510 Green Bay Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093. No further notice of this hearing, or of its location or manner in which it will be conducted, will be provided. Information regarding the location of the public hearing and any changes to instructions for participating in the public hearing will be included on the meeting agenda posted on the Village’s website - www.villageofwinnetka.org/agendacenter - no later than Tuesday, March 29, 2022. Please contact the Community Development Department at 847-716-3525 for confirmation of the meeting location. At said public hearing and at any adjournment thereof, all persons interested are invited to attend and be heard. Persons seeking additional information concerning any of the applications or requesting alternative means to provide testimony or public comment are directed to email inquiries to planning@winnetka.org or by calling 847-716-3525. The Village of Winnetka, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests that persons with disabilities, who require certain accommodations to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting or have questions about the accessibility of the meeting facilities, contact the Village ADA Coordinator at 510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, Illinois 60093 [Telephone: (847) 716-3543; T.T.Y.: (847) 501-6041. RE: Slovitt Residence 30 March 2022 453 Sheridan Road Winnetka, Il Explanation of Variation Requested 453 Sheridan Road is an unusually shaped corner lot, with six uniquely restrictive yard setback requirements, the most restrictive being the convex corner side yard requirement. In addition, the residence on this property is currently encroaching outside two of these said setback lines. At the Northwest corner, a small triangular portion of the existing first floor is outside of the required yards (triangulated footprint 7’-0 3/8” x 10’-5 ½” w/ an area of 38.91 sq ft). The homeowner is petitioning to : 1) construct second floor space over a portion of the encroaching first floor (footprint 6’-1 5/8” x 8’-10½”” w/ an area of 28.79 sq ft), and 2) construct first floor open covered porch area in front of (west of) the existing non- conforming first floor form (triangulated footprint 10’-8 1/8” x 7’-4” w/ an area of 65.13 sq ft). RE: Slovitt Residence 9 March 2022 453 Sheridan Road Winnetka, Il Standards for Granting of Zoning Variations 1. The property in question cannot yield a reasonable return if permitted to be used only under the conditions allowed by regulation in that zone. While, at a glance, it looks tidy from the street, 453 Sheridan Rd. is in desperate need of renovation inside and out. Built in 1961, the finishes are worn and in very poor condition. In several locations, there are indications that the home is “taking in weather”. Strictly from a structural standpoint, there are few places to intelligently add much needed second floor space economically (without adding foundation and un-needed extra first floor space. Continuing the plane of the second floor to the North, at the front of the house (west) would significantly increase bulk from the street view. It was our attempt to strike a balance by adding to the second floor only what we deemed necessary to make the plan function, stepping back the front face from the wall below, and softening the resulting mass with the proposed open covered porch. 2. The plight of the owner is due to unique circumstances. Such circumstances must be associated with the characteristics of the property in question rather than being related to the occupants. The plight of the owner stems from the existing nonconforming placement of the home on a uniquely restrictive corner lot… the corner side being convex. A small corner of the existing first floor (N/W corner) is currently outside of the required yards (6’-0” x 10’-5 ½” w/ an area of 37.83 sq ft). Our variation request is effectively twofold. 1) Constructing second floor space over a portion of the nonconforming form was found to be the best solution, structurally and architecturally. 2) the proposed full-length open covered porch softens the otherwise bulky and stark existing and proposed two story form, providing a cohesive full-length uniformity, and a variety of depth and shadows. 3. The variation, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. The subject property will be improved with a full renovation and will bring it to a level of quality that is consistent with the character of the surrounding area, and will enhance the essential character of the locality. 4. An adequate supply of light and air to the adjacent property will not be impaired. The non-conforming area in question is over 100’ away from the nearest neighboring home, and it would be difficult to argue that either light or air would be meaningfully affected. 5. The hazard from fire and other damages to the property will not be increased. The hazards from fire and other damages to the property will not be increased from the proposed improvements. All proposed new construction and selected materials will meet or exceed current local building codes. 6. The taxable value of the land and building throughout the Village will not diminish. The variation, if granted, will not affect the taxable value of the land and buildings throughout the village. 7. The congestion to the public street will not increase. The congestion to the public street will not increase because the occupancy will not increase beyond what is allowable for this property, and will not increase what it is currently. There will be no difference in congestion to the public street. 8. The public health, safety, comfort, morals, and welfare of the inhabitants of the village will not otherwise be impaired. If the variation is granted, the public health, safety, comfort, morals, and welfare of the inhabitants of the Village of Winnetka will not otherwise be impaired. From: To: Planning Subject: Case NO. 22-14-ZA 453 Sheridan Road Addition Date: Monday, March 28, 2022 2:15:08 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Planning Committee of Winnetka, I live at Sheridan Road in the same lane as this proposed construction. I am in favor of this second floor addition to 453 Sheridan. Having lived in my home for over 25 years and having seen lots of development and change, I believe this would enhance the neighborhood. Sincerely, Gina Morse Sent from my iPhone