CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Deny the request for a variance from Section 6-2-10:5 of the Naperville Municipal Code to allow for construction of a parking pad at the subject property located at 626 S. Webster Street, Naperville - PZC 18-1-061
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation, Engineering and Development
SUBMITTED BY: Gabrielle Mattingly
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
The Planning and Zoning Commission considered PZC 18-1-061 on August 1, 2018. The Commission voted 3-3 resulting in no recommendation. Staff is not in support of the request.
BACKGROUND:
The subject property is zoned R2 (Single-Family and Low Density Multiple Family Residence District) and is generally located south of Porter Avenue, east of Webster Street with a common street address of 626 S. Webster. The 0.30-acre property is currently improved with a single-family residence with an attached garage and three car detached garage. The petitioner, Brad Drendel, on behalf of the owners Kevin and Shari Dause, requests approval of a variance to Section 6-2-10:5 (Accessory Buildings, Structures, and Uses of Land: Percentage of Required Yard Occupied) to allow for construction of a parking pad that exceeds the maximum 25% lot coverage permitted for detached accessory structures in the required rear yard.
DISCUSSION:
Planning and Zoning Commission
The public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) was opened on August 1, 2018. No members of the public provided testimony. The Commission voted 3-3, resulting in no recommendation. Commissioners in support of the proposal found that construction of a parking pad would not alter the character of the neighborhood. Commissioners who cast dissenting votes found ample parking existed on the property and that no hardship existed.
Staff Review
Section 6-2-10:5 of the Municipal Code permits detached accessory structures to cover a maximum of 25% of the required rear yard or 480 square feet, whichever is greater. For the subj...
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