Zoning Administrator

Village of Winnetka Zoning Administrator Meeting August 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM Winnetka Village Hall Council Chambers 510 Green Bay Road AGENDA 1. Call to Order & Roll Call 2. Public Comments 3. New Applications a. Case No. ZBA-25-15-ZA - 802 Foxdale Avenue: An application seeking approval of a zoning variation to allow construction of a new detached garage in replacement of the existing nonconforming detached garage for the residence at 802 Foxdale Avenue. 4. Adjournment NOTICE 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 by sending a letter to Community Development, Village of Winnetka, 510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, IL 60093. All agenda materials are available at www.villageofwinnetka.org/agendacenter. 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). Page 1 of 12  NOTICE OF WINNETKA ZONING ADMINISTRATOR PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Winnetka Zoning Administrator on MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2025, AT 4:00 PM in the Council Chambers of Winnetka Village Hall at 510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, Illinois for the purpose of considering the following: CASE NO. 25-15-ZA 802 FOXDALE AVENUE – REPLACEMENT OF DETACHED GARAGE An application submitted by John Seville (the “Applicant”), as the owner of the property located at 802 Foxdale Avenue (the “Subject Property”) to allow construction of a new detached garage in replacement of the existing nonconforming detached garage of the Subject Property. The Applicant has filed an application seeking approval of the following: 1. A variation to provide less than the minimum required corner yard setback of 20 feet from the southerly property line along Eldorado Street; and 2. A variation to provide less than the minimum required rear yard setback of 2 feet from the westerly property line. The Subject Property (Parcel Index Number 05-17-400-023-0000) is generally located on the northwest corner of the intersection of Eldorado Street and Foxdale Avenue and is zoned R-5 Single Family Residential. The Subject Property contains an existing two-story residence and a detached garage. PUBLIC COMMENT & APPLICATION INFORMATION At said public hearing and at any continuance thereof, all persons interested are invited to attend and be heard. The agenda and materials for the meeting will be posted on the Village’s website - www.villageofwinnetka.org/agendas no later than Thursday, July 31, 2025. Persons seeking additional information concerning this application are directed to email inquiries to planning@winnetka.org or by calling 847-716-3587. 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. 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. Page 2 of 12 Page 3 of 12 Page 4 of 12  Winnetka Zoning Case 802 Foxdale Avenue – Detached Garage Replacement John & Cynthia Seville STANDARDS FOR GRANTING OF ZONING VARIATIONS In demonstrating the existence of a particular hardship, please direct your comments and evidence to each of the following standards: 1. The property in question cannot yield a reasonable return if permitted to be used only under the conditions allow by regulations in that district; If the strict application of the required setback requirements were to be implemented, it would see this replacement detached garage pushed back in the rear of this lot impacting the layout of the rear yard and further increasing the amount of impervious surface on this small lot. The proposed project seeks to simply rebuilt this severely decrepit garage, and at a size that is smaller than the current building. 2. 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; Based on the orientation of this lot and its buildings, trees, and hardscape, the location of the current garage will remain in the rear yard. While it currently encroaches into the corner yard, there are numerous limitations to its replacement – and that is even before considering a 2-car vs. 1-car garage. The owners have decided to keep the garage as a single vehicle option so as to maintain the rear yard open space on this small lot and not disrupt the access onto Eldorado Street. 3. The variation, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality; Since there is already a detached garage at the rear of this lot and the replacement structure will be slightly smaller than the current building, that replacement will not alter the essential residential nature of the location. 4. An adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property will not be impaired; Since there are no residential neighbor’s building or land directly surrounding the current (or proposed) garage, there will be no negative impacts on the supply of light and air when the new garage is constructed. 5. The hazard from �ire and other damages to the property will not be increased; The new garage will be located in the same position as the existing garage and so will not increase the hazard from �ire or other damages to the property. Page 5 of 12  Winnetka Zoning Case 802 Foxdale Avenue – Detached Garage Replacement John & Cynthia Seville 6. The taxable value of the land and buildings throughout the Village will not diminish; This replacement garage (removing an existing decrepit building) will only enhance the taxable value of the village. 7. The congestion in the public street will not increase; and A 1-car garage will be replacing an existing 1-car garage and therefore there will be no detrimental impact to congestion. 8. The public health, safety, comfort, morals and welfare of the inhabitants of the Village will not be otherwise impaired. This new garage will maintain the public health, safety, moral and welfare of the village and its residents. Page 6 of 12  6415 N. Caldwell Ave. Phone (773) 631-5285 Chicago, Il. 60646 Fax (773) 775-2071 Plat of Survey by Central Survey PLLC www.Centralsurvey.com Legal Description Lot 20 (except the Westerly 30 feet thereof) in Block 5 in Winnetka Park Bluffs Subdivision by William H. Cairunoff of part of Sections 16, 17 and 20, Township 42 North, Range 12 East of the Third Principal Meridian, in Cook County, Illinois Commonly Known as: 802 Foxdale Avenue, Winnetka, Illinois Area of Land Described: 6,048 Sq. Ft. Foxdale Avenue Concrete Curb Found Iron Pipe @ Corner Concrete Rec & Meas = Walk 50.0' 90° 01' 31" Walk Concrete 38.25' 38.22' SEly. Face Wood Fence Post 0.75' Wly. 1 u!3 Open Mp Porch 23.68 22.84' 3.40' 1.60 8.38 2 Story Stucco Concrete Curb 34.11 Residence 1 Story 24.64 120.97' Rec = 120.0' Meas = 8.40 120.97' Rec = 120.0' 8.70 1.67 Basement 22.92' 1 Story Entry Meas = 6.25 3.24' 15.05 Open Eldorado Street Porch Brick SEly. Face Wood Fence Post 0.89' Ely. NWly. Face Wood Fence Post 0.14' Ely. SEly. Face Wood Fence Post 0.67' Ely. Brick Patio Page 7 of 12 39.45' EXISTING NWly. Face Wood Fence Post 0.05' Wly. Set Iron Pipe On Line SEly. Face Wood Fence Post 0.81' Wly. 1.51' Wly. Frame 21.47 Garage 20.33 3.90' Frame Garage Asphalt Asphalt 14.23 Drive 1.81' Wly. Wood Fence 3.78' 1.20' N. 1.16' N. SITE PLAN Rec & Meas = 50.0' Set Iron Pipe On Line Concrete 30.0' NEly. Face Chain Link Fence Post 3.47' Sly. Found Iron Rod 0.28' Sly. & 1.49' Wly. Set Iron Pipe @ Corner SWly. Line of Lots S!!b!!j!!m!!s!!p!!b!!e!!!!!!!S!!j!!h!!i!!u!!!!!!!!p!!g!!!!!!!!!!X!!b!!z Legend N. = North S. = South M. Henri E. = East W. = West 0.01' = 1/8" Decimal/Inch Conversions Joh 2668 en 0.02' = 1/4" 0.08' = 1" 0.58' = 7" Professional (TYP) = Typical 0.03' = 3/8" 0.17' = 2" 0.67' = 8" n ks Land Rec = Record 0.04' = 1/2" 0.25' = 3" 0.75' = 9" Surveyor Meas = Measure 0.05' = 5/8" 0.33' = 4" 0.83' = 10" 0.06' = 3/4" 0.42' = 5" 0.92' = 11" State of is St. = Street 0.07' = 7/8" 0.50' = 6" 1.00' = 12" State of Illinois ) Chic Illinois Ave. = Avenue ) S.S. ag no NOTES: *Property corners were NOT staked per customer.*Building County of Cook ) o, Il Ii lines and easements, if any, shown hereon are building lines and easements as shown on the recorded Subdivision plat.*Consult Central Survey PLLC does hereby certify that an on the ground survey per record description of local authorities for building lines established by local ordinaces. the land shown hereon was performed on July 1, 2025 and that the map or plat hereon drawn is *Compare all points before building and report any difference a correct representation of said survey. When bearings are shown the bearing base is assumed. immediately. *Assume no dimension from scaling upon this plat. Dimensions are shown in feet and hundredths and are correct at a temperature of 68° Fahrenheit. *AutoCad file will not be provided under this contract. Scale: 1 Inch equals 20 Feet. Dated this 1st day of July 2025 Ordered By: HGB's . John M. Henriksen P.L.S. #2668 (exp.11/30/2026) Professional Design Firm Land Surveying LLC (#184.005417) Order Number: 802E . This professional service conforms to current Illinois minimum standards for a boundary survey. ,./  6415 N. Caldwell Ave. Phone (773) 631-5285 Chicago, Il. 60646 Fax (773) 775-2071 Plat of Survey by Central Survey PLLC www.Centralsurvey.com Legal Description Lot 20 (except the Westerly 30 feet thereof) in Block 5 in Winnetka Park Bluffs Subdivision by William H. Cairunoff of part of Sections 16, 17 and 20, Township 42 North, Range 12 East of the Third Principal Meridian, in Cook County, Illinois Commonly Known as: 802 Foxdale Avenue, Winnetka, Illinois Area of Land Described: 6,048 Sq. Ft. Foxdale Avenue Concrete Curb Found Iron Pipe @ Corner Concrete Rec & Meas = Walk 50.0' 90° 01' 31" Walk Concrete 38.25' 38.22' SEly. Face Wood Fence Post 0.75' Wly. 1 u!3 Open Mp Porch 23.68 22.84' 3.40' 1.60 8.38 2 Story Stucco Concrete Curb 34.11 Residence 1 Story 24.64 120.97' Rec = 120.0' Meas = 8.40 120.97' Rec = 120.0' 8.70 1.67 Basement 22.92' 1 Story Entry Meas = 6.25 3.24' 15.05 Open Eldorado Street Porch Brick SEly. Face Wood Fence Post 0.89' Ely. NWly. Face Wood Fence Post 0.14' Ely. SEly. Face Wood Fence Post 0.67' Ely. Brick Patio Page 8 of 12 NWly. Face Wood Fence Post 0.05' Wly. Set Iron Pipe On Line SEly. Face Wood Fence Post 0.81' Wly. 352326(' 1.51' Wly. 7.00' ~21.50' 21.50' Frame Garage 20.33 Asphalt NEW Asphalt Drive 14.00' 14'x21.5' 6' APRON 1.81' Wly. GARAGE Wood Fence 1.50' Rec & Meas = 50.0' 6,7(3/$1 Set Iron Pipe On Line Concrete 30.0' NEly. Face Chain Link Fence Post 3.47' Sly. Found Iron Rod 0.28' Sly. & 1.49' Wly. Set Iron Pipe @ Corner SWly. Line of Lots S!!b!!j!!m!!s!!p!!b!!e!!!!!!!S!!j!!h!!i!!u!!!!!!!!p!!g!!!!!!!!!!X!!b!!z METRA ROW: is Legend N. = North S. = South directly west of this M. Henri E. = East W. = West 0.01' = 1/8" Decimal/Inch Conversions Joh 2668 en 0.02' = 1/4" 0.08' = 1" 0.58' = 7" Professional lot and so exterior (TYP) = Typical 0.03' = 3/8" 0.17' = 2" 0.67' = 8" n ks Land Rec = Record 0.04' = 1/2" 0.25' = 3" 0.75' = 9" Surveyor Meas = Measure 0.05' = 5/8" 0.33' = 4" 0.83' = 10" State of wall does not need to St. = Street 0.06' = 3/4" 0.42' = 5" 0.92' = 11" Ch is 0.07' = 7/8" 0.50' = 6" 1.00' = 12" State of Illinois ) ic Illinois Ave. = Avenue ) S.S. ag no be fire-rated. NOTES: *Property corners were NOT staked per customer.*Building County of Cook ) o, Il Ii lines and easements, if any, shown hereon are building lines and easements as shown on the recorded Subdivision plat.*Consult Central Survey PLLC does hereby certify that an on the ground survey per record description of local authorities for building lines established by local ordinaces. the land shown hereon was performed on July 1, 2025 and that the map or plat hereon drawn is *Compare all points before building and report any difference a correct representation of said survey. When bearings are shown the bearing base is assumed. immediately. *Assume no dimension from scaling upon this plat. Dimensions are shown in feet and hundredths and are correct at a temperature of 68° Fahrenheit. *AutoCad file will not be provided under this contract. Scale: 1 Inch equals 20 Feet. Dated this 1st day of July 2025 Ordered By: HGB's . John M. Henriksen P.L.S. #2668 (exp.11/30/2026) Professional Design Firm Land Surveying LLC (#184.005417) Order Number: 802E . This professional service conforms to current Illinois minimum standards for a boundary survey. ,./  14'-0" 5'-0" 4'-0" 5'-0" N (2) 2x6 HEADER 1'-0" W ELECTRICALDETAILS: GFI E · · CIRCUITS:(1)20AMP.#12GA.(1)15AMP.#14GA. CONTAINEDIN1/2"RIGIDSTEELCONDUIT (2) 2x6 3'-0" · BURIALDEPTH:8INCHES · WIRING:SEPARATECIRCUITSTOELECTRICALPANEL HEADER 2x6 CROSS TIES @ 32" O.C. 3'x3' LANDING S TO BE NOT MORE THAN PITCH SLAB 1/8" PER FOOT 4'-9" 7-3/4" BELOW THRESHOLD (2) 2x6 HEADER 25 YEAR FIBERGLASS TOWARDS O.H. DOOR 21'-6" SHINGLES OVER 4'-0" SYNTHETIC ROOFING FELT UNDERLAYMENT OVER 2x8 RIDGE (TO BE 1/2" CDX SHEATHING ONE SIZE LARGER OHD GFI T/RIDGE 2x6 CUSTOM HEEL THAN RAFTERS) CUT ROOF RAFTERS 12 @ 16" O.C. 4 A 2x6 CROSS TIES @ 32" O.C. T/PLATE 8'-9" 6" FASCIA 11'-3 1/2" 8'-0" 12" SOFFIT W/ 5" GUTTERS (2) 2x4 POSTS FOR HEADER, TYP. 4" VINYL SIDING 8'-0" w/HOUSEWRAP 9.00' x 7.00' O.H. GARAGE DOOR GARAGE PL. HT. 7/16" OSB SHEATHING 2x4 TREATED SILL PLATE ANCHORED (2) LVL HEADER 1-3/4"x11-7/8" WITH 1/2" DIA. STEEL ANCHOR BOLTS FROM SIDE TO SIDE 2x4 CONST. GRADE 10" LONG SET @ 6'-0" O.C. (2) @ LUMBER @ 16" O.C. (2) 2x4 6" EVERY PIECE AND CORNERS WITH 2'-6" 9'-0" 2'-6" AT CORNERS & OPENINGS MIN. NUTS AND WASHERS TIGHTENED T/SLAB 6'-0" EXISTING GRADE 1'-0" 5" CONCRETE SLAB (2) #5 REBAR 1'-0" ON 4" GRANULAR FILL NEW CONC. APRON TOP & BOTTOM WITH 6x6 / 10x10 WWF FLOOR PLAN building section SCALE:1/4"=1'-0" SCALE:1/4"=1'-0" CONTRACTOR: SHEET NAME: EARTLAND GARAGE DETAC ED GARAGE IP ROOF BUILDERS 602 ACADEMY DRIVE FLOORPLAN& BUILDINGSECTION 802 Foxdale Avenue, Winnetka NORTHBROOK, IL 60062 SHEET NUMBER: PHONE: (224) 619-4539 Seville Residence EMAIL: INFO@HLGBS.COM 1 OF 2 THESE PLANS REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF MACH 1, INC. AND THEIR REPRODUCTION IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN. Page 9 of 12  T/RIDGE ASPHALT SHINGLES 12 12 BOXED IN EAVES 4 4 COMPLETELY SEALED T/PLATE T/PLATE 1'-0" 11'-3 1/2" 8'-0" 8'-0" 4" VINYL SIDING FINISHED CORNER BOARDS (TYP.) 4030 SL GARAGE PL. HT. GARAGE PL. HT. WEATHERSTRIPPING AROUND OVERHEAD DOOR SIDING BUTTED TO CASINGS (TYP.) CONCRETE APRON T/SLAB T/SLAB EXISTING GRADE SECTIONAL OVERHEAD DOOR south elevation east elevation SCALE:1/4"=1'-0" SCALE:1/4"=1'-0" 12 12 4 4 T/PLATE T/PLATE 8'-0" 8'-0" 4030 SL GARAGE PL. HT. GARAGE PL. HT. T/SLAB T/SLAB CONCRETE APRON north elevation west elevation SCALE:1/4"=1'-0" SCALE:1/4"=1'-0" CONTRACTOR: SHEET NAME: EA TLAN A A E ETA E A A E I OOF IL E S 602 ACADEMY DRIVE ELEVATIONS 802 Foxdale Avenue, Winnetka NORTHBROOK, IL 60062 SHEET NUMBER: PHONE: (224) 619-4539 Seville Residence EMAIL: INFO@HLGBS.COM 2 OF 2 THESE PLANS REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF MACH 1, INC. AND THEIR REPRODUCTION IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN. Page 10 of 12  Foxdale Avenue Site Bench Mark @ Cross (100.00') Concrete Curb Rec & Meas = 50.0' 2 Story Stucco Concrete Curb Residence 1 Story .80 1 Story 99 0 TOF 101.26 0.4 10 6 0.0 10 8 7 0.3 9 0.2 .61 10 10 99 0.1 10 Eldorado Street 36'' 3 0.2 10 Brick Patio .89 6 .88 99 0.0 99 9 Page 11 of 12 10 .89 0.7 99 10 6 EXISTING 0.0 .79 10 99 16'' .88 99 29'' 4 .94 .84 0.1 99 .56 99 10 99 .64 .55 99 99 5 1.0 10 .60 9 7 99 0.4 0.5 10 10 Frame Garage Asphalt .67 99 Asphalt Drive Frame Garage .34 GF 99.51 99 7 8'' 0.7 10 .37 10'' 12'' 99 4 SITE PLAN .84 1.2 38 99 .96 10101. .78 98 98 .16 1 8 99 0.3 1.3 10 10 .89 97 .84 .62 97 96 .58 96 Central Survey, LLC does hereby certify that Order Number: 802E 802 Foxdale Avenue the property shown hereon was measured on Scale: 1in = 20 ft. Existing July 1, 2025 for the sole purpose of M. Henri Winnetka, Illinois showing topography as depicted. 2668 Date: July 1, 2025 Conditions Joh en Professional n ks Ordered: HGB's Dated this 1st day of July 2025 Land Drawing Surveyor Assume no dimension from scaling Central Survey, PLLC State of is upon this plat. Compare all points NOTE: Chic Illinois no before building and report any 6415 N. Caldwell Ave., Chicago, Illinois ag difference at once. For building 60646-2713 Elevations shown are derived ,./ John M. Henriksen P.L.S. #2668 o, Il Ii restrictions refer to your abstract, Phone (773) 631-5285 from an Assumed Benchmark This drawing does not conform to current Illinois minimum deed, contract and local ordinances Fax (773) 775-2071 (Elevation = 100.0') standards for a boundary survey or a topographic survey.  en is 352326(' ks Professional no Il Ii M. Henri Land 2668 Surveyor 6,7(3/$1 State of o, ag John M. Henriksen P.L.S. #2668 Joh ic Illinois n Ch Central Survey, LLC does hereby certify that PROPOSED IMPERVIOUS COVERAGE: ,./ Eldorado Street the property shown hereon was measured on is 916 SF less than the permitted 50% Dated this 1st day of July 2025 This drawing does not conform to current Illinois minimum coverage. July 1, 2025 for the sole purpose of Concrete Curb 0 9 0.4 0.7 5 4 10 10 1.0 1.2 38 10 Asphalt 10101. standards for a boundary survey or a topographic survey. Site Bench Mark 7 8 .89 0.5 1.3 99 10 7 10 0.7 showing topography as depicted. 10 9 0.4 1 4 10 Asphalt 10 0.3 0.1 .79 10 @ Cross (100.00') 99 .61 99 Drive Avenue 16'' 10'' NOTE: .96 Existing 98 .62 29'' 96 .88 NEW Elevations shown are derived 99 .55 99 .80 99 GARAGE 50.0' ToF- 100.25 Conditions 36'' 1 Story ToS- 99.75 from an Assumed Benchmark 7 0.2 10 .58 96 .78 Rec & Meas = 2 Story Stucco 6 98 9 0.1 0.0 Drawing 10 10 3 6 6 0.2 0.0 (Elevation = 100.0') 0.0 10 12'' 10 .64 1 Story 10 .88 99 99 Foxdale .84 Residence Brick Patio .16 97 .34 99 99 TOF 101.26 8'' .84 99 6415 N. Caldwell Ave., Chicago, Illinois 8 0.3 10 .89 .94 802 Foxdale Avenue 99 99 .56 99 .67 99 .84 .89 99 97 Winnetka, Illinois Concrete Curb 60646-2713 Central Survey, PLLC Frame Garage Phone (773) 631-5285 802 FOXDALE AVE., DETACHED GARAGE 1. All existing grades and drainage patterns will be maintained. Fax (773) 775-2071 2. New T.O.F. will be 100.25, existing T.O.F. is 99.50; T.O.S. will be 95.75. 3. There will be no proposed grade changes along the property lines; THE PROPOSED GRADE CHANGES WILL NOT CAUSE SURFACE WATER RUNOFF TO BE 1in = 20 ft. 802E Assume no dimension from scaling HGB's July 1, 2025 DIVERTED ONTO OR DETAINED ON ABUTTING OR NEARBY PROPERTY, WILL NOT SIGNIFICANTLY ALTER EXISTING DRAINAGE PATTERNS, AND WILL NOT INCREASE OR CONCENTRATE STORMWATER RUNOFF ONTO ABUTTING OR NEARBY PROPERTY. upon this plat. Compare all points 4. There will be no planting, landscaping and/or mulching along the property lines that effectively change elevations, creates a berm and/or displaces water at the property line. Landscaping/planting finished grades must be at the existing grade or lower, along the property lines. before building and report any Order Number: 5. The garage will be provided with gutters and downspouts and shown on the plans. Downspouts will be directed WEST towards the METRA ROW (so as not to drain difference at once. For building onto adjacent properties). This is also the natural overland flow for the vicinity. . restrictions refer to your abstract, Ordered: 6. The existing driveway will be maintained and meet the new apron, with grades increasing slightly to meet the apron (per plan). Scale: 7. All excavated materials will be removed from the site immediately. 8. All existing grades adjacent to the garage must be maintained and/or provided with a swale to convey storm water around the garage towards the rear yard. Date: deed, contract and local ordinances Page 12 of 12