BACKGROUND

1. Approval associated with converting a 5-unit apartment building to a 6-unit apartment building requiring a variation.    

2. A variation from Chapter 28, Section 5.1-6.3, Minimum Lot Size to allow a minimum lot size of 14,250 SF instead of the required 15,000 SF for 6 dwelling units.

3. A variation from Chapter 28, Section 5.1-6.4.1, Required Minimum Yards to allow for the location of a required second access stairway, within the required 20 feet exterior side yard setback for an R-6 district. The variation request is for a 13.36 feet encroachment that will result in a 6.64 feet setback. 

RECOMMENDATION

A public hearing was held by the Plan Commission on October 28, 2015 where Commissioner Drost moved and Commission Green seconded:

A motion to recommend approval to the Village Board of Trustees of PC#15-021,  a variation from Chapter 28, Section 5.1-6.3, Minimum Lot Size to allow a minimum lot size of 14,250 SF instead of the required 15,000 SF for 6 dwelling units; and a variation from Chapter 28, Section 5.1-6.4.1, Required Minimum Yards to allow for a second stairway access setback of 6.64 feet where 20 feet is required, a variation of 13.36 feet.  

This approval is contingent upon compliance with the recommendations of the Plan Commission and the following conditions detailed in the Staff Development Committee report dated October 21, 2015:  

1. The petitioner removes the storage from the garage space, thereby freeing up the parking space to meet the 12 parking space requirement for a 6 dwelling unit building.

2. The variation for the exterior side yard shall apply only to the new stairwell.

3. Foundation plantings at the base of the addition shall be required and consist of a mix of shrubs and perennials.

4. The petitioner shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and Village codes and policies.    

Roll Call Vote:  Commissioners Drost, Green, Cherwin, Dawson, Ennes, Jensen, Sigalos, Warskow, and Chairman Lorenzini voted in favor.  Motion carried.