CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Pass the ordinance approving 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
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
The Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) considered DEV-0078-2025 on August 6, 2025, and voted to recommend approval (6-0). Staff concurs with the PZC's recommendation.
BACKGROUND:
The subject property is generally located at the southeast corner of the N Brainard St. and 7th Avenue 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 property owners, Rob and Mary Foster, to construct an addition to the principal structure measuring approximately 478 square feet and extending 24 feet 10 inches from the rear of the home, or 27...
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