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Zoning Petition ZONING-25-000057 River Forest Country Club
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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:
Variation to increase the height of a new flagpole from the permitted 24 feet to approximately 60 feet.
on the property hereinafter described:
THAT PART OF A SOUTH HALF OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTH QUARTER CORNER OF SECTION 24; THENCE WEST ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION, 111804 FEET; THENCE NORTHERLY ON A LINE FORMING AN ANGLE OF 90 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 50 SECONDS WITH THE LAST DESCRIBED LINE (SAID ANGLE BEING FORMED FROM THE SOUTH THE EAST) A DISTANCE OF 2004.03 FEET TO THE WESTERLY LINE OF BENSENVILLE FARMS SUBDIVISION; THENCE SOUTHERLY ON SAID SUBDIVISION LINE FORMING AND ANGLE OF 108 DEGREES 09 MINUTES WITH THE LAST DESCRIBED LINE (SAID ANGLE BEING FORMED FROM THE WEST TO THE SOUTH)) 1363.55 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 24; THENCE WEST ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION, 1316.92 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING.
ALSO, THAT PART OF THE NORTH HALF OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BOUNDING AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTH QUARTER, CORNER OF SAID SECTION 25; THENCE WEST ON THE NORTH LINE SAID SECTION, 1118.04 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY ON A LINE FORMING AND ANGLE OF 88 DEGREES 47 MINUTES WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION (SAID ANGLE BEING FORMED FROM EAST TO SOUTH, A DISTANCE OF 1415.3 FEET TO A POINT IN THE CENTER LINE OF GRAND AVENUE; THENCE EASTERLY ON THE CENTER LINE OF GRAND AVENUE, 1050.8 FEET TO AN ANGLE IN SAID CENTER LINE THENCE CONTINUING ON SAID CENTER LINE 1241.9 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTHERLY ON A LINE FORMING AN ANGLE OF 80 DEGREES 01 MINUTES WITH SAID CENTER LINE OF GRAND AVENUE (SAID ANGLE BEING FORMED FROM WEST TO NORTH) A DISTANCE OF 1573.2 FEET TO A POINT IN THE NORTH LINE IN SAID SECTION 25, 1019.04 FEET EAST OF SAID QUARTER CORNER; THENCE WEST ON SAID NORTH LINE, 1019.041 FFET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, 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 erect an accessory structure (flagpole) on the River Forest Country Club property which is approximately 73.93 acres in size.
B. That petitioner seeks the subject zoning variation to increase the flagpole to a height of 60 feet which will allow members and patrons of the facility to be able to see the pole on the golf course.
C. Petitioner testified that the average mature tree on the property is more than 75 feet and as such adjacent properties and roadways will be screened from viewing the flagpole from the existing tree canopy at the perimeter of the property.
D. That petitioner testified that as the flagpole is centralized on the over 75-acres facility it does not pose a danger to any adjacent properties and roadways, and should it be felled in any way it will fall only on the golf course property.
E. That petitioner seeks the subject zoning relief to provide an additional patriotic amenity and identification for club members typical of other similar facilities in the area.
STANDARDS FOR VARIATIONS:
1. That the Zoning Hearing Officer finds that the petitioner has 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 the petitioner has demonstrated that the granting of the Variation is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinance, and that the petitioner’s purpose for erecting the taller flagpole is for onsite amenity and identification for club members.
3. That the Zoning Hearing Officer finds that petitioner has demonstrated the granting of the Variation will not:
a. Impair an adequate supply of light and air to the adjacent property as petitioner has demonstrated that extended flagpole does not impair an adequate supply of light and air to the adjacent properties as the flagpole is located on the interior of the larger approximately 75-acre golf course.
b. Increase the hazard from fire or other dangers to said property as petitioner has demonstrated that the extended flagpole does not increase the hazard from fire or other dangers to said property as the flagpole is located on the interior of the larger approximately 75-acre golf course
c. Diminish the value of land and buildings throughout the County as petitioner has demonstrated that extended flagpole does not diminish the value of land and buildings throughout the County as the flagpole is located on the interior of the larger approximately 75-acre golf course
d. Unduly increases traffic congestion in the public streets and highways as petitioner has demonstrated that the extended flagpole does not unduly increase traffic congestion in the public streets and highways as the flagpole is located on the interior of the larger approximately 75-acre golf course
e. Increase the potential for flood damages to adjacent property as petitioner has demonstrated that the extended flagpole does not increase the potential for flood damages to adjacent property as the flagpole is located on the interior of the larger approximately 75-acre golf course
f. Incur additional public expense for flood protection, rescue or relief as petitioner has demonstrated that extended flagpole does not incur additional public expense for flood protection, rescue, or relief as the flagpole is located on the interior of the larger approximately 75-acre golf course.
g. Otherwise impair the public health, safety, comfort, morals or general welfare of the inhabitants of DuPage County as petitioner has demonstrated that the extended flagpole does not impair the public health, safety, comfort, morals, or general welfare as the flagpole is located on the interior of the larger approximately 75-acre golf course.
PETITIONER’S DEVELOPMENT FACT SHEET
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GENERAL ZONING CASE INFORMATION |
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CASE #/PETITIONER |
ZONING-25-000057 River Forest Country Club |
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ZONING REQUEST |
Variation to increase the height of a new flagpole from the permitted 24 feet to approximately 60 feet. |
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OWNER |
RIVER FOREST COUNTRY CLUB, 15W468 GRAND AVENUE, ELMHURST, IL 60126 / RIVER FOREST COUNTRY CLUB, PO BOX 557, ELMHURST, IL 60126 / AGENT: JEFF SCHENKEL, 15W468 GRAND AVENUE, ELMHURST, IL 60126 |
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ADDRESS/LOCATION |
15W468 GRAND AVENUE, ELMHURST, IL 60126 |
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PIN |
03-25-200-001/03-25-106-001 |
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TWSP./CTY. BD. DIST. |
ADDISON DISTRICT 1 |
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ZONING/LUP |
R-3 SF RES |
OPEN SPACE |
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AREA |
73.93 ACRES (3,220,391 SQ. FT.) |
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UTILITIES |
WELL/SEWER |
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PUBLICATION DATE |
Daily Herald: AUGUST 19, 2025 |
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PUBLIC HEARING |
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 |
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: |
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Building: |
No Objections. |
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DUDOT: |
Our office has no jurisdiction in this matter. |
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Health: |
No Objections with the concept of the petition. Additional information may be required at time of permit application. |
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Stormwater: |
Our office has no jurisdiction in this matter. |
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Public Works: |
“DPC Public Works doesn’t own any sewer or water mains in this area.” |
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EXTERNAL: |
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City of Bensenville: |
No Comments Received. |
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Village of Addison: |
No Comments Received. |
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City of Elmhurst: |
No Comments Received. |
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City of Chicago: |
No Comments Received. |
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Village of Franklin Park: |
No Comments Received. |
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City of Northlake: |
No Comments Received. |
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Addison Township: |
No Comments Received. |
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Township Highway: |
No Comments Received. |
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Bensenville Fire Dist.: |
No Comments Received. |
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Sch. Dist. 205: |
No Comments Received. |
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Forest Preserve: |
“The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County has reviewed the information provided for the ZONING-25-000057 River Forest Country Club case and we do not have any comments.” |
GENERAL BULK REQUIREMENTS:
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REQUIREMENTS: |
REQUIRED |
EXISTING |
PROPOSED |
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Height: |
24 FT |
N/A |
APPROX. 60 FT |
LAND USE:
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Location |
Zoning |
Existing Use |
LUP |
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Subject |
R-3 SF RES |
RECREATIONAL |
OPEN SPACE |
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North |
R-3 SF RES |
RECREATIONAL |
OPEN SPACE |
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South |
GRAND AVENUE AND BEYOND R-4 SF RES |
RESIDENTIAL |
0-5 DU AC |
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East |
VILLAGE OF BENSENVILLE |
COMMERCIAL |
VILLAGE OF BENSENVILLE |
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West |
VILLAGE OF BENSENVILLE |
INSTITUTIONAL |
VILLAGE OF BENSENVILLE |
WHEREAS, the Zoning Hearing Officer, having considered in relation to the above and at the recommendation meeting held on September 17, 2025, recommends to approve the following zoning relief:
Variation to increase the height of a new flagpole from the permitted 24 feet to approximately 60 feet.
ZHO Recommendation to Approve.
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 approve the following zoning relief:
Variation to increase the height of a new flagpole from the permitted 24 feet to approximately 60 feet.
Subject to the following conditions:
1. That the property be developed in accordance with the petitioner’s site plan made part of Zoning Petition #ZONING-25-000057 River Forest Country Club dated September 3, 2025.
2. That the owner/developer is to apply for and receive a Building Permit for all construction and/or excavation that occurs on the property.
3. That the property be developed in accordance with all other codes and Ordinances of DuPage County.
Development Committee VOTE (Motion to Approve): 6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Absent
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the County Board of DuPage County, Illinois that the following zoning relief be granted:
Variation to increase the height of a new flagpole from the permitted 24 feet to approximately 60 feet.
on the property hereinafter described:
THAT PART OF A SOUTH HALF OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTH QUARTER CORNER OF SECTION 24; THENCE WEST ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION, 111804 FEET; THENCE NORTHERLY ON A LINE FORMING AN ANGLE OF 90 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 50 SECONDS WITH THE LAST DESCRIBED LINE (SAID ANGLE BEING FORMED FROM THE SOUTH THE EAST) A DISTANCE OF 2004.03 FEET TO THE WESTERLY LINE OF BENSENVILLE FARMS SUBDIVISION; THENCE SOUTHERLY ON SAID SUBDIVISION LINE FORMING AND ANGLE OF 108 DEGREES 09 MINUTES WITH THE LAST DESCRIBED LINE (SAID ANGLE BEING FORMED FROM THE WEST TO THE SOUTH)) 1363.55 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 24; THENCE WEST ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION, 1316.92 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING.
ALSO, THAT PART OF THE NORTH HALF OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BOUNDING AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTH QUARTER, CORNER OF SAID SECTION 25; THENCE WEST ON THE NORTH LINE SAID SECTION, 1118.04 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY ON A LINE FORMING AND ANGLE OF 88 DEGREES 47 MINUTES WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION (SAID ANGLE BEING FORMED FROM EAST TO SOUTH, A DISTANCE OF 1415.3 FEET TO A POINT IN THE CENTER LINE OF GRAND AVENUE; THENCE EASTERLY ON THE CENTER LINE OF GRAND AVENUE, 1050.8 FEET TO AN ANGLE IN SAID CENTER LINE THENCE CONTINUING ON SAID CENTER LINE 1241.9 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTHERLY ON A LINE FORMING AN ANGLE OF 80 DEGREES 01 MINUTES WITH SAID CENTER LINE OF GRAND AVENUE (SAID ANGLE BEING FORMED FROM WEST TO NORTH) A DISTANCE OF 1573.2 FEET TO A POINT IN THE NORTH LINE IN SAID SECTION 25, 1019.04 FEET EAST OF SAID QUARTER CORNER; THENCE WEST ON SAID NORTH LINE, 1019.041 FFET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; and
The Zoning Relief is subject to the following conditions:
1. That the property be developed in accordance with the petitioner’s site plan made part of Zoning Petition #ZONING-25-000057 River Forest Country Club dated September 3, 2025.
2. That the owner/developer is to apply for and receive a Building Permit for all construction and/or excavation that occurs on the property.
3. That the property be developed in accordance with all other codes and Ordinances of DuPage County.
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, Addison Township, 401 North Addison Road, Addison, IL 60101.
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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