Public Notice of Regular Meeting
In accordance with the Statutes of the State of Illinois and the Ordinances of the City of Highland Park, the next regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Highland Park is scheduled to be held at the hour of 7:30 P.M. on Thursday, July 17, 2008, at City Hall, 1707 St. Johns Avenue, Highland Park, Illinois, during which meeting it is anticipated that there will be a discussion of the following items:

I. Call to Order

II. Approval of Minutes

III. Publication Date for New Business: June 12, 2008

IV. Items for Omnibus Consideration

Approval of Orders Granting Variances including Findings of Fact in the following cases:

• 08-06-VAR-022                      Property: 1945 Richfield Avenue            Appellants: Martin & Maria Muzik. Phone: 8478996222
              Address: 1945 Richfield Avenue. Zoning District: R5

 

• 08-06-VAR-024                      Property: 953 Wildwood Lane

Appellants:Joseph Reinstein. Phone: 847-433-5411
Address:953 Wildwood Lane. Zoning District: R4

V. Old Business:

• 08-05-VAR-018                      Property: 1900 McCraren Road                Zoning District: R6

Appellants: Stefanie and Scott Penner   Phone: (847) 831-1160
Address: 1900 McCraren Road
Nature of Appeal: Petitioner requests by authority of Section 150,1204 (A)(1) and (14), a variation of provisions of Section 150.105(A) and 150. 703 and 703.3 as required under the R6 zoning district, to encroach 15 feet into the established front yard setback of 40.21 feet on the east side of the property for a distance of 22 feet-9 inches and to exceed the allowable floor area ratio (F.A.R.) of 35.6% (3,472 sq. ft.) by 4.3% (425 sq. ft.) for a total F.A.R. of 39.9% (3,897 sq. ft.) in order to construct a second floor addition on an existing residence.

• 08-06-VAR-023                      Property: 2176 Sheridan Road                  Zoning District: R-5

           Appellants:Jeffrey M & Judy Bramson Phone: 847-432-7579
           Address: 2176 Sheridan Road

Nature of Appeal: Petitioner requests by authority of Section 150.1204(A)(1), a variation of provisions of Section 150.703 as required under the R-5 Moderate Density Single Family zoning district, to encroach 7’ 9.5” into the minimum front yard of 40’ on the north side of the property for a maximum distance of 8’6.5” to construct a new covered stoop.

VI. New Business:

1. 08-07-VAR-27                        Property: 2423 Egandale Rd                    Zoning District: R-4
   1. Appellants:Tim and Meg Callahan: Phone: 8474330622
                  Address:2423 Egandale Rd
      Nature of Appeal: Petitioner requests by authority of Section 150.1204(A)(1), and 173.030, a variation of provisions of Section 173.010 (C), and 150.707(D) as required under the R-4 zoning district, to construct a fence with gates on the south side of the property which exceeds the maximum height of 4 feet by 2.5 feet  for a distance of  50 feet; and to construct two pillars which encroach 40 feet into the minimum front yard of 40 feet, and encroach 60 feet into the minimum required accessory structure setback of 60 feet, on the south  side of the property for a distance of 4.33 feet
2. 08-07-VAR-028                      Property: 602 Vine Avenue                      Zoning District: R7
   1. Appellants:Matthew and Callen Wienke: Phone: 847 433-3231
                  Address: 602 Vine Avenue
      Nature of Appeal: Petitioner requests by authority of Section 150.1204 (A)(1) and 173.030, a variation of provisions of Section 150.808 (H) and 173.010 (C) as required under the R7 zoning district, to construct a 6’ fence for screening purposes that will encroach 10’ into the 10’ vision clearance triangle for a distance of 20’ and to exceed the maximum permitted fence height of 4’ by 2’ in the minimum 25 foot front yard for a distance of 84 feet on the west side of the subject property.
3. 08-07-VAR-029                      Property: 498 Burton Avenue                  Zoning District: R-7
   1. Appellants:Kimberly Minardi: Phone: 847-287-9015
                  Address: 498 Burton Avenue
      Nature of Appeal: Petitioner requests by authority of Section 150.1204(A), a variation of provisions of Section 150.711(A) and 150.105(A) as required under the R-7 zoning district, to encroach 3.16’ into the established front yard setback of 34.5’ on the east side of the property for a distance of 21’ to construct a new bay window and roof.
4. 08-06-VAR-025                      Property: 1281 Crofton Avenue                Zoning District: R5
   1. Appellants:Jeffrey & Harriet Nemetz: Phone: 847-814-4540
                  Address: 1281 Crofton Avenue
      Nature of Appeal: Petitioner requests by authority of Section 150.1204(A)(1) and 150.1204(A)(5), a variation of provisions of Section 150.703 and 150.707(D) as required under the R5 zoning district, Addition to Existing Single Family Structure: to encroach 2’7.5” into the combined side yard of 24.97’ on the south side of the property for a maximum distance of 30’ to expand the existing home; and to construct a new 3 Car Garage with Storage:  to encroach 5’6” into the minimum side yard of 9’ on the south side of the property for a maximum distance of 16’6” and to encroach 10.19’ into the combined side yard of 24.97’ on the south side of the property for a maximum distance of 16’6” to locate an accessory structure in the side yard and to exceed the maximum rear yard coverage of 30% by 49.8% for a total rear yard  coverage of 79.8%.

VII. Miscellaneous

VIII. Adjournment