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File #: DC-O-0044-25    Version: 1
Type: Development Ordinance Status: Referred
File created: 9/30/2025 In control: DuPage County Board
On agenda: 10/14/2025 Final action:
Title: Zoning Petition ZONING-25-000050 Chromniak
Attachments: 1. Z-25-000050 CHROMNIAK CTY BD FLYER (10-14-25)

 

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Zoning Petition ZONING-25-000050 Chromniak

resolution

 

 

WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on September 3, 2025, in the DuPage County Administration Building, 421 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois at 2:30 P.M. before the DuPage County Zoning Hearing Officer and notice of said hearing was duly given; and

 

WHEREAS, a petition was presented at this hearing requesting the following zoning relief:

 

1.                     Variation to reduce required rear yard setback for a new chicken coop and run from 25 feet to approximately 8 feet.

2.                     Variation to reduce the required side yard setback from a new chicken coop and run from 25 feet to approximately 15 feet.                                                                                                        

 

on the property hereinafter described:

 

LOT 98 IN HINSDALE TIMBER LAKE ESTATES, A SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST ¼ OF SECTION 2, AND THE EAST 1000.00 FEET OF THE NORTH ½ OF THE NORTHEAST ¼ OF SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN (EXCEPT THE NORTHERLY 50.0 FEET AND THE EASTERLY 100.0 FEET DEDICATED FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES), ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JULY 22, 1954 AS DOCUMENT 724123, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; and

 

                     WHEREAS, the Zoning Hearing Officer, having considered in relation to the above requested zoning petition presented at the above hearing and at the recommendation meeting held on September 17, 2025 does find as follows:

 

 

FINDINGS OF FACT:

A.                     That petitioner testified that they seek to keep the existing structures on the property and additions thereto built, without permit, to allow chickens as they would like to provide their family with the ability to raise chickens and have eggs for their family in existing buildings on the property.

 

B.                     That petitioner testified that the subject zoning relief is for a Variation to reduce the interior side setback for a chicken coop from required 25 feet to approximately 15 feet and the rear setback from 25 feet to approximately 8 feet.

 

C.                     That petitioner testified that he has an existing chicken coop/sheds on the subject property that is located approximately 15’ feet and 8’ from the side and rear property lines.

 

D.                     That petitioner that they would like to keep the existing buildings (shed) and allow the conversion of same and addition to allow for and accommodate the raising of the chickens and that to move the buildings would require essentially demolition of the buildings.

 

E.                     That the Zoning Hearing Officer finds that petitioner has not demonstrated sufficient evidence for a practical difficulty or particular hardship in relation to the subject zoning relief for a Variation to reduce required rear yard setback for a new chicken coop and run from 25 feet to approximately 8 feet; and Variation to reduce the required side yard setback from a new chicken coop and run from 25 feet to approximately 15 feet.

 

STANDARDS FOR VARIATIONS:

1.                     That the Zoning Hearing Officer finds that petitioner has not demonstrated that the granting of the Variation is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinance, and will not be injurious to the neighborhood, detrimental to the public welfare, or in conflict with the County’s comprehensive plan for development.

 

2.                     That the Zoning Hearing Officer finds that petitioner has not demonstrated the granting of the Variation will not:

 

a.                     Impair an adequate supply of light and air to the adjacent property as petitioner has not demonstrated or provided evidence that the proposed lot division will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to the adjacent properties.

 

b.                     Increase the hazard from fire or other dangers to said property as petitioner has not demonstrated or provided evidence that the proposed lot division will not increase the hazard from fire or other dangers to said property.

 

c.                     Diminish the value of land and buildings throughout the County as petitioner has not demonstrated or provided evidence that the proposed lot division will not diminish the value of land and buildings throughout the County.

 

d.                     Unduly increase traffic congestion in the public streets and highways as petitioner has not demonstrated or provided evidence that the proposed lot division will not unduly increase traffic congestion in the public streets and highways.

 

e.                     Increase the potential for flood damages to adjacent property as petitioner has not demonstrated or provided evidence that the proposed lot division will not increase the potential for flood damages to adjacent property.

 

f.                     Incur additional public expense for flood protection, rescue or relief as petitioner has not demonstrated or provided evidence that the proposed lot division will not incur additional public expense for flood protection, rescue, or relief.

 

g.                     Otherwise impair the public health, safety, comfort, morals, or general welfare of the inhabitants of DuPage County as petitioner has not demonstrated or provided evidence that the proposed lot division will not impair the public health, safety, comfort, morals, or general welfare and will be an added benefit to the neighborhood.

 

PETITIONER’S DEVELOPMENT FACT SHEET

GENERAL ZONING CASE INFORMATION

CASE #/PETITIONER

ZONING-25-000050 Chromniak

ZONING REQUEST

1. Variation to reduce required rear yard setback for a new chicken coop and run from 25 feet to approximately 8 feet. 2. Variation to reduce the required side yard setback from a new chicken coop and run from 25 feet to approximately 15 feet.                                                                                                        

OWNER

ANETA CHROMNIAK, 17W125 87TH STREET, WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527

ADDRESS/LOCATION

17W125 87TH STREET, WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527

PIN

10-03-201-017

TWSP./CTY. BD. DIST.

DOWNERS GROVE

DISTRICT 3

ZONING/LUP

R-3 SF RES

0-5 DU AC

AREA

0.59 ACRES (25,700 SQ. FT.)

UTILITIES

WATER/SEWER

PUBLICATION DATE

Daily Herald: AUGUST 19, 2025

PUBLIC HEARING

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 

Building: 

Objects.

DUDOT:

Our office has no jurisdiction in this matter.

Health:

No Objections with the concept of the petition. Additional information may be required at time of permit application.

Stormwater:

No Objections.

Public Works:

“DPC owns sewer and water main on 87th St.  This project will not affect our utilities.”

EXTERNAL:

 

City of Darien:

No Comments Received.

Village of Willowbrook:

No Comments Received.

Village of Burr Ridge:

No Comments Received.

Downers Grove Township:

No Comments Received.

Township Highway:

No Comments Received.

Tri-State Fire Dist.:

No Objections.

Sch. Dist. 63:

No Comments Received.

Sch. Dist. 86:

No Objections.

Forest Preserve:

“We do not have any comments.”

 

 

GENERAL BULK REQUIREMENTS:

REQUIREMENTS:

REQUIRED

EXISTING

PROPOSED

Int. Side Yard:

25 FT

APPPROX. 15 FT

APPROX. 15 FT

Rear Yard:

25 FT

APPROX. 8 FT

APPROX. 8 FT

 

 

                     LAND USE:

Location

Zoning

Existing Use

LUP

Subject

R-3 SF RES

HOUSE

0-5 DU AC

North

87TH STREET AND BEYOND R-2 SF RES

HOUSE

0-5 DU AC

South

R-3 SF RES

HOUSE

0-5 DU AC

East

R-3 SF RES

HOUSE

0-5 DU AC

West

R-3 SF RES

HOUSE

0-5 DU AC

 

 

 

                     WHEREAS, the Zoning Hearing Officer, having considered in relation to the above and at the recommendation meeting held on September 17, 2025, recommends to deny the following zoning relief:

 

1.                     Variation to reduce required rear yard setback for a new chicken coop and run from 25 feet to approximately 8 feet.

2.                     Variation to reduce the required side yard setback from a new chicken coop and run from 25 feet to approximately 15 feet.

 

ZHO Recommendation to Deny.                                                                                       

 

                     WHEREAS, the County Board Development Committee on October 7, 2025, considered the above findings and recommendations of the Zoning Hearing Officer and recommends to concur with the findings and recommends to deny the following zoning relief:

 

1.                     Variation to reduce required rear yard setback for a new chicken coop and run from 25 feet to approximately 8 feet.

2.                     Variation to reduce the required side yard setback from a new chicken coop and run from 25 feet to approximately 15 feet.

Development Committee VOTE: 1 Ayes, 5 Nays, 0 Absent

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the County Board of DuPage County, Illinois that the following zoning relief be granted:

 

1.                     Variation to reduce required rear yard setback for a new chicken coop and run from 25 feet to approximately 8 feet.

2.                     Variation to reduce the required side yard setback from a new chicken coop and run from 25 feet to approximately 15 feet.

 

on the property hereinafter described:

 

LOT 98 IN HINSDALE TIMBER LAKE ESTATES, A SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST ¼ OF SECTION 2, AND THE EAST 1000.00 FEET OF THE NORTH ½ OF THE NORTHEAST ¼ OF SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN (EXCEPT THE NORTHERLY 50.0 FEET AND THE EASTERLY 100.0 FEET DEDICATED FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES), ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JULY 22, 1954 AS DOCUMENT 724123, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; and

 

                     

                     BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the County Board of DuPage County, Illinois that should any section, clause or provision of this Ordinance be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any part thereof, other than the part so declared to be invalid; and

 

                     BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that a certified copy of this Ordinance be transmitted by the County Clerk to the DuPage County Finance Department; DuPage County Auditor; DuPage County Treasurer; Paul J. Hoss, Zoning; State's Attorney's Office; DuPage County Health Department; DuPage County Division of Transportation; PROPERTY OWNER; and Township Assessor, Downers Grove Township, 4340 Prince Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515.

 

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Enacted and approved this 14th of October, 2025 at Wheaton, Illinois.

 

 

 

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DEBORAH A. CONROY, CHAIR

DU PAGE COUNTY BOARD

 

 

 

Attest: ___________________________________

 

JEAN KACZMAREK, COUNTY CLERK