PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Conduct the public hearing to consider a variance from Section 6-2-10:5 to permit a pergola to remain in the rear yard at the property located at 247 Claremont Dr. - PZC 24-1-069
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation, Engineering and Development
SUBMITTED BY: Brad Iwicki, Assistant Planner
ENTITLEMENTS REQUESTED:
A variance to Section 6-2-10:5 (Percentage of Required Yard Occupied) has been requested to permit a pergola to remain in the rear yard to allow approximately 30.5% of the required rear yard to be occupied at 247 Claremont Dr.
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
Official notice for the public hearing for PZC #24-1-069 was published in the Naperville Sun on August 4, 2024
BACKGROUND:
The approximately 13,113 square foot subject property is located at the south side of Claremont Dr., between Jefferson Ave. to the north and Willoway Dr. to the east. The property is zoned R1A (Low Density Single-Family Residence District) and is improved with a single-family residence. Accessory structures that are currently existing in the required rear yard include an in-ground pool, spa, patio and free-standing pergola with a fireplace. The Property Owners and Petitioners are Nick and Jackie Hinz.
DISCUSSION:
The Petitioners seek approval of a variance to permit an existing pergola to remain on the property as illustrated on the site plan, following the addition of a pool and patio on the subject property. Per Section 6-2-10:5 (Percentage of Required Yard Occupied) of the Municipal Code, detached accessory structures are permitted to cover 25% or 480 square feet of the required rear yard, whichever is greater. Section 6-2-10:5 also provides that any unroofed brick paver or concrete patio which is less than 500 square feet in size shall be exempt from inclusion in this calculation. As such, the proposed site plan includes approximately 118 square feet of patio space that is exempt from the rear yard occupancy calcu...
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