CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Pass the ordinance approving a variance to Section 6-2-10:1 to allow a detached garage at 2517 Lindenwood Lane - PZC 22-1-123
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation, Engineering and Development
SUBMITTED BY: Gabrielle Mattingly, AICP
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
The Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) considered this matter on January 18, 2022 and voted to recommend approval of the request (approved 6,0). Staff concurs.
BACKGROUND:
The subject property is generally located near the intersection of Royce Road and Lindenwood Lane and is zoned E2 (Medium Density Estate District). The property is approximately 1.56 acres and is improved with a single-family structure.
DISCUSSION:
The Owners and Petitioners, Sam and Peggy Simos, seek to construct a detached garage as shown on the attached site plans. The Petitioners are requesting approval of a variance from Section 6-2-10:1 of the Naperville Municipal Code to allow the proposed garage to be located closer to the street than the existing single-family home.
The subject property is located in the E2 zoning district. The E2 zoning district has a front yard setback requirement of 35’. The regulations for detached garages require the location of the garage to comply with the front yard setback and also require the garage to be placed no closer to the street than the principal structure (the single-family home). The proposed detached garage will be located approximately 51’ from the front property line, which is behind the front yard setback. However, due to limited available locations on the property, the garage will be placed in a location which is closer to the street than the principal structure.
The Owners have indicated that the existing attached garage is undersized and desire to convert this garage space into part of the house. The Owners found that constructing the garage as a detached structure is more cost efficient as adding onto the house to accommodate a larger attached garage would require construction of a full foundation. Additionally, the proposed detached garage will allow for windows to be provided in the east wall of the existing garage space.
The Petitioner’s responses to the Standards for Granting a Variance are included in the attachments. Staff is in support of the request given the subject property has several unusual conditions which limit available locations for construction of the detached garage including a 30’ drainage easement that cuts through the property and a septic field area. Furthermore, the detached garage will comply with all other setback and size requirements including compliance with the maximum permitted height of 18’.
Planning and Zoning Commission
The PZC held a public hearing for PZC 22-1-123 on January 18, 2023. No members of the public provided testimony on the request. The PZC inquired about the area between the home and the road. Pat Magner, Architect, noted the area was heavily landscaped and described the slope of the property which limits available locations where the garage can be constructed. The PZC closed the public hearing and provided a positive recommendation on the request (approved 6,0). Staff concurs.
Key Takeaways
§ The Petitioner requests a variance to construct a detached garage to be located closer to the street than the principal structure.
§ Staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission are in support of the request.
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A