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DES PLAINES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING
DECEMBER 10, 2019
MINUTES
The Des Plaines Planning and Zoning Board Meeting held its regularly-scheduled meeting on Tuesday,
December 10, 2019, at 7 p.m. in Room 101 of the Des Plaines Civic Center.
ZONING BOARD
Chairman Szabo called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. and read this evening’s cases. Roll call was
established.
PRESENT: Bader, Catalano, Hofherr, Saletnik, Schell, & Szabo
ABSENT: Fowler
ALSO PRESENT: Patrick Ainsworth, Coord., Devel. Mgr./Community & Economic Development
Jonathan Stytz, Planner/Community & Economic Development
Gale Cerabona/Recording Secretary
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Board Member Hofherr, seconded by Board Member Saletnik, to approve the
minutes of November 12, 2019.
AYES: Hofherr, Saletnik, Bader, Catalano, Schell, & Szabo
NAYES: None
***MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY***
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no Public Comment.
NEW BUSINESS
Coordinator Ainsworth advised Petitioners not here this evening withdrew their application as they did
not serve public notice. That item will be continued to January 2020.
1. Address: 275 E. Thacker Case 19-075-CU
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The petitioner is requesting an amendment to a Conditional Use for a Childcare Center under
Section 12-3-4 of the 1998 Des Plaines Zoning Code, as amended, to construct an addition onto
the existing building in the C-1 Zoning District located at 275 Thacker Street.
PIN: 09-19-104-025-0000
Petitioner: Krystyna Wzorek, Sunny Day Care Center, 3320 N. Neva Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634
Owner: Krystyna Wzorek, Sunny Day Care Center, 3320 N. Neva Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634
Chairman Szabo swore in Sylvia Sokol, Sunny Day Care Center, 3320 N. Neva Avenue, Chicago, IL
who advised she is the Director and has worked at the Chicago location for 20 years. She stated
her mother opened this Day Care Center in July 2019, and renovations have been made.
Hours of operation are: Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Staff includes 4 teachers, a cook, etc.
Children are 2-5 years of age. Background was provided, and classrooms and programs were
explained.
The request is to add a classroom. Coordinator Ainsworth illustrated a site plan.
Chairman Szabo asked if the Board has any questions.
Board Member Hofherr asked, regarding music, if this is for current or additional children. Ms.
Sokol noted they could add attendees if there is room. Instruments include piano, accordions,
percussion, bells).
Board Member Catalano asked who did the plans. Ms. Sokol advised an architect who works
with an engineer.
Chairman Szabo asked if the neighbors have inquired. Ms. Sokol stated she sent notices out but
has not heard from anyone.
Chairman Szabo asked that the Staff Report be given which Planner Stytz did:
Issue: The petitioner is requesting an amendment to a Conditional Use for a Childcare Center
under Section 12-3-4 of the 1998 Des Plaines Zoning Code, as amended, to construct an addition
onto the existing building in the C-1 Zoning District located at 275 Thacker Street.
Analysis:
Address: 275 Thacker Street
Owners: Krystyna Wzorek, Sunny Day Care Center, 3320 N. Neva Avenue,
Chicago, IL 60634
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Petitioner: Krystyna Wzorek, Sunny Day Care Center, 3320 N. Neva Avenue,
Chicago, IL 60634
Case Number: 19-075-CU
Real Estate Index Number: 09-19-104-025-0000
Ward: #3, Alderman Denise Rodd
Existing Zoning: C-1, Neighborhood Shopping District
Existing Land Use: Childcare Center
Surrounding Zoning: North: R-1, Single Family Residential District
South: R-1, Single Family Residential District
East: Railroad; R-1, Single Family Residential District
West: R-1, Single Family Residential District
Surrounding Land Use: North: Single-family residences
South: Single-family residences
East: Railroad; Single-family residences
West: Single-family residences
Street Classification: Thacker Street is an arterial street and Warrington Road is a local
road.
Comprehensive Plan: The 2019 Comprehensive Plan designates the site as Commercial.
Project Description: The applicant, Krystyna Wzorek, has requested an amendment to
the existing conditional use permit for a childcare center under
Ordinance Z-8-16 in order to construct an addition onto the
existing building in the C-1 zoning district located at 275 Thacker
Street. A childcare center is a conditional use in the C-1 zoning
district and the proposed addition requires an amendment to the
conditional use approved through Ordinance Z-8-16. The subject
property is 0.53 acres in size and is located at the corner of
Thacker Street and South Warrington Road as shown in the Plat
of Survey (Attachment 4). It is improved with a 2,398-square foot
one-story building, 16-space surface parking lot including one
handicap space, and a fenced outdoor play area. The existing
building includes two classrooms with a capacity of up to 36
children, office, kitchen, and three restrooms. The childcare
center operates Monday through Friday from 6:30 am to 6 pm
and currently employs four teachers, one teacher assistant, a
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cook, and a director. The childcare center enrolls 36 children
from ages 2 to 5 years of age and provides education, care, and
extra-curricular activities for children throughout the day. Please
see the Project Narrative for more information regarding the
daily operations and current needs of the childcare center
(Attachment 2).
The petitioner proposes to construct an one-story, 1,197-square
foot addition onto the existing building to add a third
classroom/indoor play area with a capacity of 20 children, an
office, a breakroom, and a storage area for the day care
operations in order to improve and expand their program. Please
see the Floor Plan for more information about the addition
(Attachment 6). Aside from the proposed building addition, the
petitioner is not proposing any other changes to the property as
illustrated in the Site Plan (Attachment 5). The existing brick
facade and wood shingle roof canopy will remain on the North,
West, and South Elevations. The new addition will be constructed
with brick veneer and limestone sill to match the existing building
materials as shown in the Building Elevations (Attachment 7).
The proposal would increase the classroom capacity from up to
36 children to up to 63 children with the addition of a new
classroom/indoor play area and add two new employees. If the
petitioner is successful in obtaining this request, then 15 off-
street parking spaces are required (classroom capacity of 63
children with a parking requirement of one space for every 15
children and 9 employees with a parking requirement of one
space per employee) equals 15 spaces including the required
handicap parking space. The Site Plan shows the location of the
existing 15 parking spaces and 1 handicap space on the property.
Pursuant to Section 12-8-7 of the Zoning Ordinance, childcare
centers are required to provide a minimum of 35-square feet of
indoor activity area per child within the structure and a minimum
of 75-square feet of outdoor activity area per child that could be
expected to be outdoors at any one time. The Floor Plan
identifies a proposed maximum capacity of 18 children in
classroom #1, 25 children in classroom #2, and 20 children in
classroom #3 based on its size and the required minimum area of
indoor activity space per child, totaling 63 children. Likewise, the
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proposed 4,952-square foot fenced outdoor area on the Site Plan
provides adequate space for up to 66 children in accordance with
the Zoning Ordinance where only up to 63 children are
anticipated.
Conditional Use Findings: As required, the proposed amendment is reviewed below in terms of
the standards contained in Section 12-3-4(E) of the Zoning Ordinance:
A. The proposed Conditional Use is in fact a Conditional Use established within the specific
Zoning district involved:
Comment: A Childcare Center is a Conditional Use in the C-1, Neighborhood Shopping
District, as specified in Section 12-7-3(K) of the 1998 City of Des Plaines Zoning Ordinance,
as amended.
B. The proposed Conditional Use is in accordance with the objectives of the City’s
Comprehensive Plan:
Comment: The Comprehensive Plan seeks to promote the revitalization of land uses in
the area through development and/or redevelopment opportunities in its commercial
districts. The existing Conditional Use for a Childcare Center was granted to allow the
business owner to provide an impactful and necessary service to residents in close
proximity to where they live. The Conditional Use amendment would continue this trend
and allow for additional capacity of childcare services at this location for the surrounding
area.
C. The proposed Conditional Use is designed, constructed, operated and maintained to be
harmonious and appropriate in appearance with the existing or intended character of
the general vicinity:
Comment: The existing Conditional Use for a Childcare Center is harmonious and
appropriate in appearance with the purpose of the C-1, Neighborhood Shopping District
and the surrounding residential development in the area. The approval of a Conditional
Use amendment would not alter this existing character.
D. The proposed Conditional Use is not hazardous or disturbing to existing neighboring
uses:
Comment: The existing Conditional Use for a Childcare Center is not hazardous or
disturbing to existing neighboring uses as its operations are fully contained within the
property boundaries and the daily traffic in and out of the property is sporadic. The
amendment to the Conditional Use would not alter the property’s effect on surrounding
uses.
E. The proposed Conditional Use is to be served adequately by essential public facilities
and services, such as highways, streets, police and fire protection, drainage structures,
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refuse disposal, water and sewer, and schools; or, agencies responsible for establishing
the Conditional Use shall provide adequately any such services:
Comment: The subject property is adequately served by public facilities and services at its
location at the intersection of Thacker Street and South Warrington Road. The Conditional
Use amendment will not affect the service of the property by public facilities and services
or agencies responsible for establishing the Conditional Use.
F. The proposed Conditional Use does not create excessive additional requirements at
public expense for public facilities and services and will not be detrimental to the
economic well-being of the entire community:
Comment: The existing Conditional Use does not create excessive additional
requirements at the public’s expense or detract from the economic well-being of the
community. The Conditional Use amendment will not create any additional requirements
or negatively affect the community.
G. The proposed Conditional Use does not involve uses, activities, processes, materials,
equipment and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to any persons,
property, or the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise,
smoke fumes, glare or odors:
Comment: The existing Conditional Use includes childcare services for 36 children during
the hours of 6:30 am to 6 pm during the week and operates within the confines of the
building/fenced rear activity area for limited time periods, which does not cause excessive
production of traffic, noise, smoke fumes, glare or odors. The Conditional Use
amendment will increase the number of children enrolled within the Childcare Center but
will not have any detrimental effect on any individual, property, or general welfare of the
community.
H. The proposed Conditional Use provides vehicular access to the property designed so
that it does not create an interference with traffic on surrounding public thoroughfares:
Comment: The subject property contains two access points—one on Thacker Street and
one on South Warrington Road—that allow for adequate access to and from the property
from different directions and reduce inference any interference with traffic on
surrounding thoroughfares. The existing Conditional Use granted to this property for a
Childcare Center has not affected the use of these access points. The Conditional Use
Amendment will not alter these existing access points.
I. The proposed Conditional Use does not result in the destruction, loss, or damage of
natural, scenic, or historic features of major importance:
Comment: The existing Conditional Use has not resulted in any destruction, loss, damage,
or change to the natural, scenic, or historic features of major importance since the
property was already developed for a commercial use. The Conditional Use amendment
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will increase the number of children enrolled in the Childcare Center and increase the size
of the existing building, but will not have a negative effect on natural elements.
J. The proposed Conditional Use complies with all additional regulations in the Zoning
Ordinance specific to the Conditional Use requested:
Comment: The existing Conditional Use complies with all additional regulations in Section
12-3-4 in the Zoning Ordinance. The Conditional Use amendment will continue to comply
with all applicable regulations.
Recommendation: Staff recommends approval to amend Ordinance Z-8-16 for a Conditional Use
Permit for a Childcare Center use based on a review of the information presented by the
petitioner and the findings made above, as specified in Section 12-3-4(E) (Standards for
Conditional Uses) of the Des Plaines Zoning Ordinance, as amended, subject to the following
conditions:
1. That the existing handicap parking space be relocated to the parking space directly in
front of the main entrance with a designated unloading area next to it.
2. Directional arrows should be striped at each driveway to indicate the intended direction
of traffic and the ingress vs egress lane throughout the parking area.
3. Fire alarm system drawings will be required for the entire building at time of permit.
4. All proposed improvements and modifications shall be in full compliance with all
applicable codes and ordinances and the 2018 International Accessibility Code (IAC).
Drawings may have to be modified to comply with current codes and ordinances.
Planning and Zoning Board Procedure: Under Section 12-3-4(E) (Standards for Conditional Uses),
the Planning and Zoning Board has the authority to recommend to the City Council approval,
approval with conditions, or denial of the above-mentioned conditional use amendment for 275
Thacker Street. The City Council has final authority over the proposal.
Chairman Szabo asked if the Board has questions. There was none. He asked if anyone is in favor
of this petition or against it. No one responded.
A motion was made by Board Member Hofherr, seconded by Board Member Catalano, to recommend
approval to City Council for the addition including Staff’s four Conditions.
AYES: Hofherr, Catalano, Bader, Saletnik, Schell, & Szabo
NAYES: None
***MOTION CARRIES UNANIMOUSLY ***
Coordinator Ainsworth advised this case would be presented to City Council at the January 6,
2019 meeting.
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2. Address: 419 E. Golf Case 19-977-CU
The petitioner is requesting a Conditional Use under Section 12-3-4 of the 1998 Des Plaines Zoning
Code, as amended, to allow a Trade Contractor use in the C-3 Zoning District located at 419 East
Golf Road.
PIN: 09-19-104-025-0000
Petitioners: Adrian Iurniuc and Jennifer Papalotti Iurniuc, 3413 Henley
Street, Glenview, IL 60025
Owner: Randall R. Rapp, 419 East Golf Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Chairman Szabo swore in Jennifer Papalotti Iurniuc, 3413 Henley Street, Glenview, IL who advised
she is the President and looking to purchase the property.
Hours of operation are: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Mrs. Iurniuc stated the plan is to clean up the landscaping and provide planter boxes, implement
a lobby area, etc.
Chairman Szabo asked what kind of general contracting Petitioner does. Mrs. Iurniuc stated
mainly commercial and also some residential. It was noted a second company is Adi-Sons
Construction.
Chairman Szabo asked if the Board has any questions.
Board Member Catalano asked if hours are longer than indicated. Mrs. Iurniuc reviewed the hours
noted in the packet and revised them as such:
Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Chairman Szabo asked if the Board has any questions. There were none. He asked Staff to provide
the Staff Report which Planner Stytz did:
Issue: The petitioner is requesting a Conditional Use under Section 12-3-4 of the 1998 Des Plaines
Zoning Code, as amended, to allow a Trade Contractor use in the C-3 Zoning District located at
419 East Golf Road.
Analysis:
Address: 419 East Golf Road
Owner: Randall R. Rapp, 419 East Golf Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016
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Petitioners: Adrian Iurniuc and Jennifer Papalotti Iurniuc, 3413 Henley
Street, Glenview, IL 60025
Case Number: 19-077-CU
Real Estate Index Number: 09-19-104-025-0000
Ward: #4, Alderman Artur Zadrozny
Existing Zoning: C-3, General Commercial District
Existing Land Use: Automotive Repair Shop
Surrounding Zoning: North: M-1, Limited Manufacturing District
South: R-1, Single Family Residential District
East: C-3, General Commercial District
West: Railroad; R-1, Single Family Residential District
Surrounding Land Use: North: Manufacturing
South: Single-family residences
East: Commercial
West: Railroad; Single-family residences
Street Classification: Golf Road is an arterial street.
Comprehensive Plan: The 2019 Comprehensive Plan designates the site as Commercial.
Project Description: The petitioners, Adrian Iurniuc and Jennifer Papalotti Iurniuc,
have requested a conditional use permit for a Trade Contractor
use in the C-3 zoning district located at 419 East Golf Road. A
Trade Contractor use is a conditional use in the C-3 zoning district
pursuant to Section 12-7-3(K) of the Zoning Ordinance. The
subject property is 0.29 acres in size and is located along Golf
Road west of the intersection of Golf Road and Wolf Road. It is
improved with a 1,077.99-square foot one-story building with a
basement, a paved area surrounding the building, and a fenced
rear yard consisting of both paved and gravel surfaces as shown
in the Plat of Survey (Attachment 3). The main floor of the
existing building includes a vestibule, office area, restroom, and
a garage area. The basement of the building contains a restroom
and three separate storage areas. See the Existing Floor Plan and
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Building Elevations (Attachment 5) for more information
regarding the existing facility.
The petitioners represent Adi-Sons Construction, which is a
family-owned contractor business specializing in
exterior/interior work, carpentry, plumbing, electric, and HVAC
services for residential and commercial spaces. Adi-Sons
Construction is based out of Glenview, Illinois but also services
properties throughout Chicagoland area and the surrounding
suburbs. The petitioners propose to operate the trade
contracting business Monday through Friday from 7 am to 6 pm
and Saturday from 8 am to 2 pm. The trade contracting business
consists of 12 employees who will be periodically onsite for
meetings and equipment pickup and drop-off. The petitioner
proposes to store all equipment—a forklift, a pick-up truck, two
scissor lifts, and two work vans—and tools inside of the existing
building as described in the Project Narrative (Attachment 1). The
petitioner does not propose to make any alterations to the
building or site at this time as noted in the Site Plan (Attachment
4). Staff has advised the petitioner that gravel surfaces in the rear
yard will need to be paved with a dust free surface as a condition
of approval for the Conditional Use.
If the petitioner is successful in obtaining this request, then four
off-street parking spaces are required (821.42-square feet of
gross floor area with a parking requirement of one space for
every 250-square feet of gross floor area) including one handicap
parking space. The Site Plan shows seven parking spaces on the
property. However, the Site Plan will have to be updated to
comply with all applicable codes and parking space location.
Conditional Use Findings: As required, the proposed amendment is reviewed below in terms of
the standards contained in Section 12-3-4(E) of the Zoning Ordinance:
K. The proposed Conditional Use is in fact a Conditional Use established within the specific
Zoning district involved:
Comment: A Trade Contractor use is a Conditional Use in the C-3, General Commercial
District, as specified in Section 12-7-3(K) of the 1998 City of Des Plaines Zoning Ordinance,
as amended.
L. The proposed Conditional Use is in accordance with the objectives of the City’s
Comprehensive Plan:
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Comment: The Comprehensive Plan seeks to promote the revitalization of land uses in
the area through development and/or redevelopment opportunities in its commercial
districts. The Future Land Use Plan found in the Comprehensive Plan designates this
property as commercial. The proposed Trade Contractor use would fall under commercial
use.
M. The proposed Conditional Use is designed, constructed, operated and maintained to be
harmonious and appropriate in appearance with the existing or intended character of
the general vicinity:
Comment: The petitioner does not propose any changes to the exterior of the building so
the proposed Conditional Use for a Trade Contractor use will be harmonious and
appropriate in appearance with the purpose of the C-3, General Commercial District and
the surrounding development in the area.
N. The proposed Conditional Use is not hazardous or disturbing to existing neighboring
uses:
Comment: The petitioner proposes to revitalize the existing building for a Trade
Contractor use and store all equipment and tools within the building. The proposed
Conditional Use for a Trade Contractor is not hazardous or disturbing to existing
neighboring uses as its operations are fully contained within the property boundaries and
the daily traffic in and out of the property is sporadic. Conditions are being added to the
recommendation to minimize disruption to neighboring uses.
O. The proposed Conditional Use is to be served adequately by essential public facilities
and services, such as highways, streets, police and fire protection, drainage structures,
refuse disposal, water and sewer, and schools; or, agencies responsible for establishing
the Conditional Use shall provide adequately any such services:
Comment: The subject property is adequately served by public facilities and services at its
location along Golf Road. The granting of a Conditional Use at this location will not affect
the service of the property by public facilities and services or agencies responsible for
establishing the Conditional Use.
P. The proposed Conditional Use does not create excessive additional requirements at
public expense for public facilities and services and will not be detrimental to the
economic well-being of the entire community:
Comment: The proposed use will not create excessive additional requirements at the
public’s expense or detract from the economic well-being of the community. The
petitioner proposes to utilize the existing building and property as-is and staff is
recommending enhancements to minimize any detriments to the economic well-being of
the community.
Q. The proposed Conditional Use does not involve uses, activities, processes, materials,
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equipment and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to any persons,
property, or the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise,
smoke fumes, glare or odors:
Comment: The proposed Conditional Use includes contracting services during the hours
of 7 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday and 8 am to 2 pm on Saturday both off and on-
site. When onsite, operations will be within the confines of the building/fenced rear yard
for limited time periods, which does not cause excessive production of traffic, noise,
smoke fumes, glare or odors. The proposed Conditional Use will not have any detrimental
effect on any individual, property, or general welfare of the community as staff’s
recommendation and the proposed buffer enhancements will reduce impacts to
neighboring properties.
R. The proposed Conditional Use provides vehicular access to the property designed so
that it does not create an interference with traffic on surrounding public thoroughfares:
Comment: The subject property contains one access point on Golf Road that allows for
adequate access. Staff has no concerns that the proposed use will create any interference
with traffic on surrounding thoroughfares. The proposed use will not alter the existing
access point.
S. The proposed Conditional Use does not result in the destruction, loss, or damage of
natural, scenic, or historic features of major importance:
Comment: The proposed use will not result in any destruction, loss, or damage to the
natural, scenic, or historic features of major importance since the property was already
developed for a commercial use. The proposed use will revitalize the property, but not
have a negative effect on natural elements.
T. The proposed Conditional Use complies with all additional regulations in the Zoning
Ordinance specific to the Conditional Use requested:
Comment: The proposed use will comply with all additional regulations.
Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of a Conditional Use Permit for a Trade Contractor
use based on a review of the information presented by the petitioner and the findings made
above, as specified in Section 12-3-4(E) (Standards for Conditional Uses) of the Des Plaines Zoning
Ordinance, as amended, subject to the following conditions:
1. That one handicap parking space is provided on the property in conformance with the
Illinois Accessibility Code (IAC) and Section 12-9-8 of the Zoning Ordinance.
2. That no vehicles are parked or parking spaces are to be located in front of doorways or
block the ingress and egress of vehicular movements throughout the property.
3. That an eight-foot tall solid fence is installed from the rear elevation of the building to the
rear property line to enclose the existing rear yard in conformance with Section 12-8-2 of
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the Zoning Ordinance.
4. That the existing gravel area located in the rear of the property be paved with a dust-free
hard surface in conformance to all applicable codes.
5. That a minimum five-foot landscape buffer and evergreen trees are installed along the
rear and sides of the property. The trees shall be planted every 10-feet on the side and
rear property lines.
6. That all lighting on the property complies with the foot-candle limits along all property
lines as specified in Section 12-12-10 of the Zoning Ordinance.
7. All proposed improvements and modifications shall be in full compliance with all
applicable codes and ordinances and the 2018 International Accessibility Code (IAC).
Drawings may have to be modified to comply with current codes and ordinances.
Planning and Zoning Board Procedure: Under Section 12-3-4(E) (Standards for Conditional Uses),
the Planning and Zoning Board has the authority to recommend to the City Council approval,
approval with conditions, or denial of the above-mentioned conditional use request for 419 East
Golf Road. The City Council has final authority over the proposal.
Board Member Catalano asked if Petitioner is aware of the seven Conditions. Mrs. Iurniuc read
same and stated they are all doable.
Chairman Szabo asked if Petitioner is renting. Mrs. Iurniuc stated they are looking to purchase.
Chairman Szabo asked if the Board has further questions. There was none. He asked if anyone in
the audience is in favor or against this proposal. No one responded.
A motion was made by Board Member Saletnik, seconded by Board Member Hofherr, to recommend
approval along with Staff’s seven Conditions.
AYES: Saletnik, Hofherr, Bader, Catalano, Schell, & Szabo
NAYES: None
***MOTION CARRIES UNANIMOUSLY ***
Coordinator Ainsworth advised this case would be presented to City Council at the January 6,
2019 meeting.
3. Address: Citywide Case 19-076-TA
The City of Des Plaines is proposing text amendments to the Des Plaines Zoning Ordinance to
enhance the residential driveway regulations.
PIN: Citywide
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Petitioner: City of Des Plaines
Owner: City of Des Plaines
Coordinator Ainsworth explained Proposed Text Amendments for the Zoning Code; examples
were illustrated in all cases:
• Chapter 9 – Off-Street Parking Areas
o Driveways
Board Member Schell asked about permeable pavers. Coordinator Ainsworth
stated they are allowed.
Board Member Hofherr asked:
if shared driveways are allowed. Coordinator Ainsworth advised not
currently per code; easement arrangements could be arranged.
if the space between the driveway and front entrance is 6 ft. Coordinator
Ainsworth stated there must be a 6 ft. clearance from edge of landing to
edge of driveway to accommodate the door swing and for the vehicle
overhang.
o Minor Variations (gives residents more flexibility)
o Outside Storage
o Collective Parking
o Parking Lot Lighting Standards
o Off-Street Parking Requirements
o Definition
• Commercial Use Matrix
• Updating the Sign Chapter
• Updating the Definition Section
The Staff Report is as follows:
Issue: The City of Des Plaines is proposing text amendments to the Des Plaines Zoning Ordinance
to enhance the residential driveway regulations.
Residential Driveways and Carport Highlights
• Adding regulations on carports as they are not adequately covered in the Zoning
Ordinance
• No fences will be allowed on property lines when driveways are shared with two
properties
• Omitting the driveway taper requirement going down to 12 feet at the property line
• Driveway widths for single-car wide garages or carports can go up to 20 feet wide from
the garage door to the property line
Case 19-075-CU 275 E. Thacker Conditional Use Permit
Case 19-977-CU 419 E. Golf Conditional Use Permit
Case 19-076-TA Citywide Text Amendments
December 10, 2019
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• Driveway widths for two-car wide garages or carports will be allowed to go up 23 feet
wide at the property line and the driveway can be 2.5 feet wider than the garage door
• Driveway widths for three-car wide garages or carports will be allowed to go up 26 feet
wide at the property line and the driveway can be 2.5 feet wider than the garage door
• Single family detached homes with no garages or carports will be allowed a driveway
surface that is 20 feet wide and a maximum depth of 40 feet – this can accommodate up
to four vehicles on the subject property
• Minor variations for parking pads is being limited since the new driveway regulations will
allow more off street parking
• No gravel will be allowed next to driveways to ensure that vehicles are parked on a hard
surface
A motion was made by Board Member Saletnik, seconded by Board Member Catalano, to approve the
Proposed Text Amendment changes.
AYES: Saletnik, Catalano, Bader, Hofherr, Schell, & Szabo
NAYES: None
***MOTION CARRIES UNANIMOUSLY ***
Coordinator Ainsworth advised this case would be presented to City Council at the January 6,
2019 meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Board Member Hofherr, seconded by Board Member Saletnik, to adjourn the
meeting at 7:54 p.m.
AYES: Hofherr, Saletnik, Bader, Catalano, Schell, & Szabo
NAYES: None
***MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY***
Sincerely,
Gale Cerabona, Recording Secretary
cc: City Officials, Aldermen, Zoning Board of Appeals, Petitioners