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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-08-14 PC Meeting Minutes ExcerptCITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Thursda Au 14, 2003 Call To Order: Chair Dw called the meetin to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Commissioners Oswald, Runk and Powell. Cit Administrator J ohnson, Cit Planner Richards and Corntmssion Liaison McComber. Absent: CoilliTlissioner Lil Public Heari D. Dvorak Rear Yard Setback Variance: To consider a re for a variance for a rear y ard setback at 5989 Olinda Ave. N. Cit Planner Richards reviewed his report and provided an issue anal for the re q uest, notin that there is no hardship shown. He added that the zonin ordinance would permit a free standin screen porch to be constructed as an accessor buildin He briefl discussed that the accessor buildin could be connected to the deck as lon as there were no breezewa or roof cover constructed that would attach it to the main house. Due to the lack of hardship shown, the Commission is bein asked to consider denial of the re Chair Dw opened the hearin for public comment. Mike Dvorak introduced himself as the applicant and a 28 - resident of the communit He in as to whether or not the Cit received an ob to his re It was noted that none had been received. Mr. Dvorak stated that he could not understand the lo of bein able to build a free standin screen porch, which would brin him closer to his propert line versus that of one connected to his home which would be further awa from the propert line. He discussed how access to the porch would occur from the home if built off the home. He added that he spoke with one of his nei who is a propert appraiser, about the concept of buildin a freestandin porch versus one off the home. He stated his nei did not see the lo in buildin a separate structure. Discussion ensued as to the original placement of the home on the propert similar placement throu the nei hardship possibilit based upon location of home on lot, setback issues and possibilities of other locations for a screen porch or room for g rowth. Discussion was also had as to the concept of deck design and a screen porch structure attached to it. Chair Dw expressed that he is interested in lookin at a hardship versus havin a deck with a screen porch but prior to creatin precedence he would like more information about the nei lots. Chair Dw noted that based upon the Con-irmssion. s charter re q uirements, the are forced to den the re q uest based on lack of a hardship bein shown. However if there is a case for hardship he expressed his willin to look at the nei as a whole. Commissioner Powell, seconded b Vice Chair Runk, moved to continue the public hearin to September to allow time for additional information to be provided. Carried 4-0. Discussion ensued as to information the Commission would like to see in September, includin that of setbacks of nei homes, zonin re in place at time home was constructed. The Commissioners will take a closet look at nei prior to the September meeting. Planning Commission Minutes August 14, 2003 Page 2of7 Adjournment Commissioner Powell, seconded by Commissioner Oswald, moved to adjourn at 5:35 p.m. Carried 5--0. Respectfully submitted, Julie A. Hultman Community Development Approved by the Planning Commission: 09-11-03. Carried 3 -0