CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Receive the staff report for 214 N. Laird Street - PZC 21-1-094 and PZC 21-1-108 (Item 1 of 3)
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation, Engineering and Development
SUBMITTED BY: Ashley Green, Community Planner
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
The Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) considered PZC #21-1-094 (request for a variance to permit a porch to encroach into the corner side yard setback) on October 6, 2021. The Commission voted 7-0 to approve the variance request. PZC review is not required for the requested deviation to the platted setback as described below. Staff concurs with both requests.
BACKGROUND:
The subject property is located at 214 N. Laird Street and consists of an approximately 7,250 square foot parcel that is improved with a single-family residence. The property is zoned R1B (Medium Density Single-Family Residence District) and was recorded as Lot 36 of the Lair's Addition to Naperville in 1928 with a 35' platted building line.
The Petitioners and Property Owners, Daniel and Jill Ignash, have plans to demolish the existing home and construct a new home while reusing the existing foundation. As part of these plans, the Petitioners are seeking to construct a one-story porch on the south side of the home as illustrated on the site plan.
DISCUSSION:
Deviation to Platted Setback
The Petitioners intend to demolish the existing single-family residence and build a new single-family residence reusing the existing foundation. The foundation of the existing house is located 30.87' from the front property line. The property is zoned R1B, which has a 30' front yard setback; however, a 35' setback was platted on the subject property through the underlying subdivision plat. Per Section 7-1-13 (Platted Setback and Building Lines) of the Naperville Municipal Code, "where a platted building or setback line is in conflict with the required yard provisions of Title 6, Zoning Regulations, of this Code, the more restricti...
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