PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Conduct the public hearing to consider a variance to allow an addition to the principal structure to encroach into the corner side yard setback at 632 N Brainard St. - DEV-0078-2025
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation, Engineering and Development
SUBMITTED BY: Brad Iwicki, Assistant Planner
ENTITLEMENTS REQUESTED:
A variance to Section 6-6C-7 (R2: Yard Requirements) to permit an addition to the principal structure to encroach approximately 4 feet 8 inches into the required 15-foot corner side yard setback.
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
Official notice for the public hearing for DEV-0078-2025 was published in the Naperville Sun on July 20, 2025.
BACKGROUND:
The subject property is generally located at the southeast corner of the N Brainard St. and 7th Ave. intersection and is zoned R2 (Single-Family and Low Density Multiple-Family Residence). The property is approximately 0.16 acres and is improved with a single-family residence and detached garage.
The lot and the principal structure are both non-conforming to the current Zoning Code. The lot, which was originally platted in 1873 in the Park Addition to Naperville Subdivision, is 43.5 feet wide where the minimum lot width in the R2 Zoning District is 50 feet per Section 6-6C-6 (R2: Lot Width Requirements). The principal structure, which was constructed in 1927, does not meet the current yard requirements outlined in Section 6-6C-7 (R2: Yard Requirements) based on a 3.8-foot interior side yard setback from the south property line (6' required) and a 4.3-foot setback from the north corner side yard property line (15' required).
The proposed scope of work for this project includes an addition to the rear of the principal structure which will be located within the required 15-foot corner side yard setback established for the R2 Zoning District.
DISCUSSION:
The petitioner, Tranquility Builders, Inc., is seeking a variance on behalf of the proper...
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