PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Conduct the public hearing to consider a variance to allow a detached accessory structure to exceed permissible height allowances at 516 Spring Ave. - PZC 24-1-110
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation, Engineering and Development
SUBMITTED BY: Brad Iwicki, Assistant Planner
ENTITLEMENTS REQUESTED:
A petition for approval of a variance to Section 6-2-10:3 (Accessory Buildings, Structures and Uses of Land) to permit a detached garage to exceed the 18-foot height limitation for detached accessory structures
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
Official notice for the public hearing for PZC 24-1-110 was published in the Naperville Sun on Sunday, November 3, 2024.
BACKGROUND:
The property is located on the south side of Spring Avenue between West St. and Ewing St. and is zoned R2 (Single-Family and Low Density Multiple-Family Residence District). The property is approximately 8,714 square feet and is improved with a single-family residence constructed in 1906, a shed and detached garage.
DISCUSSION:
The Petitioners and Property Owners, Paul and Claire Merryweather, have submitted a petition for approval of a variance to construct a detached garage. The Petitioner intends to demolish the existing 257 square foot detached garage located at the rear of the property and construct a new 926 square foot garage with vehicle access from the Douglas Avenue alley. The existing detached garage is dilapidated, potentially unsafe to utilize for the intended purpose, and outdated in terms of size and design compared to modern standards.
The new detached garage provides four enclosed parking spaces, featuring an indoor car lift for storage of vehicles, and an attic for additional storage space. The siding, trim and roof are proposed to match the materials of the principal structure. The Petitioners reference the narrow lot width and close proximity to the Ozinga concrete plant as unique hardships.
The proposed construct...
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