PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Conduct the public hearing to consider a variance from Section 6-2-10:2 to permit an existing pergola to remain in the required corner side yard at the subject property located at 2304 Spikehorn Ave, Naperville - PZC 18-1-023
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation, Engineering and Development
SUBMITTED BY: Gabrielle Mattingly
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
Official notice for the public hearing for PZC 18-1-023 was published in the Naperville Sun on June 3rd, 2018.
BACKGROUND:
The subject property is zoned R1A (Low Density Single-Family Residence District) and is located within the Saddle Creek Unit 2 Subdivision. The 0.25 acre property is currently improved with a single-family residence. The property is bound by Spikehorn Ave to the north and Thatcher Drive to the east. Spikehorn Avenue is the front property line and Thatcher Drive is the corner side property line.
The petitioner, Ginny Colburn, requests approval of a variance to allow an existing pergola to remain in the required 30' corner side yard. The existing pergola is 10' 10" by 12' 1" (approximately 131 square feet) and 10' tall. The pergola was constructed without a permit. Staff learned about the existence of the pergola through the homeowner who applied for a permit after the construction of the pergola. The homeowner has provided a detailed explanation which can be found in the attachments.
The pergola was built over an existing patio that was reviewed and approved through a permit applied for in 2008 (note: the permit also included the installation of a fence and inground pool at the subject property). While the patio also encroaches into the required corner side yard setback, city records show that the 2008 permit was issued and a final inspection on the patio was approved. Accordingly, staff considers the patio a pre-existing approved condition which does not require a variance to remain in its current location.
DISCUSSION:
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