CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Pass the ordinance approving a fence variance for the property located at 947 Mortonsberry Drive - PZC 23-1-028
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation, Engineering and Development
SUBMITTED BY: John Scopelliti, Assistant Planner
ENTITLEMENTS REQUESTED:
A variance from Section 6-2-12 (Fences) to allow a fence to be located in the front/corner side yard setback.
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
The Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) considered PZC 23-1-028 on June 7, 2023 and recommended approval of the request (approved 8-0). Staff concurs.
BACKGROUND:
The subject property is zoned R1A (Low Density Single-Family Residence District) and is located at 947 Mortonsberry Drive. In this zoning district, the property has a required front/corner side yard setback of 30 feet. The approximately 17,665 square foot lot currently has a single-family home located on the property. The petitioner/property owner, Christopher Skubic, is seeking approval of a variance to allow a fence to be located in the front/corner side yard setback.
DISCUSSION:
The property is unique as it is not a traditional corner lot and only has three property lines (front/corner side yard, interior side yard, and rear yard). The property has an existing four-foot, open-style fence located within the property's front/corner side yard, and along the rear and interior side yard property lines. Per Section 6-2-12 of the Naperville Municipal Code, open fences not exceeding four feet in height may be constructed and maintained at the front or corner side yard lot line. The petitioner's existing fence consists of a straight-line continuation from the front fa?ade of the home until it touches the front/corner side yard property line (as shown on the site plan included in the attachments) and then extends around the curve before connecting to the fence located along the rear yard property line.
The petitioner is proposing a five-foot fence to replace the four-foot fen...
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