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Zoning Petition ZONING-26-000026 Lipper
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WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on July 1, 2026, 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 reduce the corner side setback from required 30 feet to approximately 14.78 feet, for a detached garage remodel/addition, on the property hereinafter described:
LOT 22 IN BLOCK 2 IN GLENBARD ACRE HOMESITES IN THE NORTH ½ OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, 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 July 15, 2026, does find as follows:
FINDINGS OF FACT:
A. That petitioner testified that the proposed zoning relief is for a Variation to reduce the corner side setback from required 30 feet to approximately 14.78 feet, for a detached garage remodel/addition.
B. That petitioner testified that they are remodeling the existing detached garage to gain height, and that the footprint of the detached garage will not be altered.
C. That the petitioner testified that the existing detached garage has remained on the property for approximately thirty-five (35) years and that it was built too close to the corner side property line (approximately 14.78 feet).
D. That petitioner testified that he purchased the subject property in August 2016.
E. That petitioner testified that he requires additional storage space on the subject property and that remodeling the existing detached garage to gain additional height will allow him adequate storage space on the property.
F. That petitioner testified that they attempted to build a new detached garage with additional storage space, however due to their existing septic system location, they are unable to build a new detached garage and can only remodel the existing detached garage to add height.
G. That the Zoning Hearing Officer finds that petitioner has demonstrated a practical difficulty and particular hardship in relation to the subject zoning relief as petitioner is unable to build a new detached garage due to the location of the septic system. Therefore, the only way to increase storage on the subject property is to remodel the existing detached garage, which was built too close to the corner side property line.
STANDARDS FOR VARIATIONS:
1. That the Zoning Hearing Officer finds that 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 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 they are remodeling the existing detached garage to gain additional height and not changing the footprint and therefore will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to the adjacent property.
b. Increase the hazard from fire or other dangers to said property as petitioner has demonstrated that they will obtain a building permit for all remodeling of the existing detached garage and will not increase the hazard from fire or other dangers.
c. Diminish the value of land and buildings throughout the County as petitioner has demonstrated that they are remodeling the existing detached garage and that the remodeled detached garage will be an added benefit to the surrounding area and will not diminish the value of land and buildings.
d. Unduly increase traffic congestion in the public streets and highways as petitioner has demonstrated that they are remodeling the existing detached garage to gain height and therefore 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 demonstrated that they are not building a new garage and therefore 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 demonstrated that they are not building a new garage and will therefore not increase the potential for flood damages to adjacent property.
g. Otherwise impair the public health, safety, comfort, morals or general welfare of the inhabitants of DuPage County as petitioner has demonstrated that they are remodeling an existing detached garage to gain additional height and will therefore not impair the public health, safety, comfort, morals, or general welfare of the inhabitants of DuPage County.
GENERAL ZONING CASE INFORMATION
CASE #/PETITIONER: ZONING-26-000026 Lipper
ZONING REQUEST: Variation to reduce the corner side setback from required 30 feet to approximately 14.78 feet, for a detached garage remodel/addition.
OWNER: ALEXANDER LIPPER, 1S114 LLOYD AVENUE, LOMBARD, IL 60148
ADDRESS/LOCATION: 1S114 LLOYD AVENUE, LOMBARD, IL 60148
PIN: 05-24-203-027
TWSP./CTY. BD. DIST.: MILTON/DISTRICT 4
ZONING/LUP: R-4 SF RES/0-5 DU AC
AREA: 0.70 ACRES (30,492 SQ. FT.)
UTILITIES: WELL/SEPTIC
PUBLICATION DATE: DAILY HERALD: JUNE 16, 2026
PUBLIC HEARING: WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2026
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Building: No objection or concerns with the petition.
DUDOT: Our office has no jurisdiction in this matter.
Health: No objections or concerns with the concept of the petition. Additional information may be required at time of permit application.
Stormwater: No objections or concerns with the concept of the petition. Additional information may be required at time of permit application.
Public Works: “DPC Public Works doesn’t own any sewer or water mains in this area.”
EXTERNAL:
Village of Lombard: See attached documentation.
Village of Glen Ellyn: No Comments Received.
Village of Downers Grove: “The Village of Downers Grove has no comments.”
Milton Township: No Comments Received.
Township Highway: Our office has no jurisdiction in this matter.
Glenbard Fire Dist.: No Comments Received.
Sch. Dist. 89: No Comments Received.
Sch. Dist. 87: No Comments Received.
Forest Preserve: No Comments Received.
GENERAL BULK REQUIREMENTS
• Corner Side Yard
o Required: 30 FT
o Existing: APPROX. 14.78
o Proposed: APPROX. 14.78
LAND USE
Subject Property:
• Zoning: R-4 SF RES / Existing Use: HOUSE / Land Use Plan (LUP): 0-5 DU AC
North of Subject Property:
• Zoning: R-4 SF RES / Existing Use: HOUSE / Land Use Plan (LUP): 0-5 DU AC
South of Subject Property:
• Zoning: PERSHING AVENUE AND BEYOND R-4 SF RES / Existing Use: HOUSE / Land Use Plan (LUP): 0-5 DU AC
East of Subject Property:
• Zoning: LLOYD AVENUE AND BEYOND R-4 SF RES / Existing Use: HOUSE / Land Use Plan (LUP): 0-5 DU AC
West of Subject Property:
• Zoning: R-4 SF RES / Existing Use: HOUSE / Land Use Plan (LUP): 0-5 DU AC
WHEREAS, the Zoning Hearing Officer, having considered in relation to the above and at the recommendation meeting held on July 15, 2026, recommends to approve the following zoning relief:
Variation to reduce the corner side setback from required 30 feet to approximately 14.78 feet, for a detached garage remodel/addition.
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-26-000026 Lipper dated July 1, 2026.
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.
ZHO Recommendation to Approve
WHEREAS, the County Board Development Committee on August 4, 2026, 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 reduce the corner side setback from required 30 feet to approximately 14.78 feet, for a detached garage remodel/addition.
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-26-000026 Lipper dated July 1, 2026.
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 petitioner maintains the existing landscaping around the perimeter of the subject property.
Development Committee VOTE (Motion to Approve): 5 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Absent
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the County Board of DuPage County, Illinois that the following zoning relief be granted:
Variation to reduce the corner side setback from required 30 feet to approximately 14.78 feet, for a detached garage remodel/addition, on the property hereinafter described:
LOT 22 IN BLOCK 2 IN GLENBARD ACRE HOMESITES IN THE NORTH ½ OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, 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-26-000026 Lipper dated July 1, 2026.
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 petitioner maintains the existing landscaping around the perimeter of the subject property.
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; ALEXANDER LIPPER, 1S114 LLOYD AVENUE, LOMBARD, IL 60148; and Township Assessor, Milton Township, 1492 N. Main Street, Wheaton, IL 60187.
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Enacted and approved this 11th day of August, 2026 at Wheaton, Illinois.
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DEBORAH A. CONROY, CHAIR
DU PAGE COUNTY BOARD
Attest: ___________________________________
JEAN KACZMAREK, COUNTY CLERK