CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Concur with the petitioner and the Planning and Zoning Commission and pass an ordinance approving a variance to Section 6-6B-7.1 of the Naperville Municipal Code to allow an enclosed porch to encroach into the rear yard setback at 1331 N. Webster, subject to certain conditions; or
Concur with staff and deny the request for a variance to Section 6-6B-7.1 of the Naperville Municipal Code to allow an enclosed porch to encroach into the rear yard setback at 1331 N. Webster - PZC 19-1-028.
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation, Engineering and Development
SUBMITTED BY: Scott Williams, AICP
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this matter on April 17, 2019 and voted to recommend approval of the request with a condition that includes the enclosed porch in the calculation of percentage of the required rear yard that may be occupied by detached accessory structures. (approved 7-2). While staff does not recommend approval of the variance, staff does concur with adopting the condition of approval if the variance is approved.
BACKGROUND:
The subject property is generally located on the west side of Webster approximately 103 feet south of West 14th Avenue and is zoned R1B (Medium Density Single-Family Residence District). The property is approximately 0.14 acres and is improved with a single-family structure.
DISCUSSION:
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this matter at their meeting on April 17, 2019. One resident provided testimony objecting to the variance by stating there were no unique conditions causing a hardship. The Planning and Zoning Commission inquired about internal access to the porch and whether the addition was heated. The Petitioner stated there would be internal access and would be used in the warmer months. The Planning and Zoning Commission asked staff about a nearby enclosed porch potentially encroaching into the required r...
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