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Zoning Petition ZONING-23-000062 Murphy
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WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on September 27, 2023, 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 allow a 6’6”/100% closed (privacy) fence within the 10’ corner side yard setback, on the property hereinafter described:
LOT 117 IN GEO. F. NIXON AND CO’S SIXTH ADDITION TO GOLFVIEW HILLS, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 24, 1954 AS DOCUMENT NO. 721132, 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 27, 2023, does find as follows:
FINDINGS OF FACT:
A. That the Zoning Hearing Officer finds that petitioner has demonstrated evidence for a Variation to allow a 6’6”/100% closed (privacy) fence within the 10’ corner side yard setback.
B. That petitioner testified that he requires a 6’6”/100% closed privacy fence within the 10’ corner side yard setback for additional privacy and security due to increased noise, vehicle, and pedestrian traffic.
C. That petitioner testified that Lakeside Drive now acts as a cut-through for 55th Street and becomes a “highway” during peak traffic times.
D. That Hearing Officer finds that petitioner has demonstrated that a Variation to allow a 6’/100% closed (privacy) fence within the 10’ corner side yard setback will not have any impact on adjacent properties and roadways, will not impact on drainage, and will not impede ventilation and light to the subject property or adjacent properties.
E. Furthermore, that Hearing Officer finds that petitioner has demonstrated evidence for a practical difficulty and particular hardship in relation to the location of the subject property, and that that the increase in noise, vehicle, and pedestrian traffic required petitioner to request a Variation to allow a 6’/100% closed (privacy) fence within the 10’ corner side yard setback.
STANDARDS FOR VARIATIONS:
*Per Zoning Code Section 37-1411.3
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 the proposed privacy fence 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 demonstrated that the proposed privacy fence will not increase in the hazard from fire or other dangers and that he will receive a building permit for the proposed fence.
c. Diminish the value of land and buildings throughout the County as petitioner has demonstrated that the proposed privacy fence will not diminish the value of land and buildings throughout the County and will be an added benefit to the neighborhood.
d. Unduly increase traffic congestion in the public streets and highways as petitioner has demonstrated that the proposed privacy fence will not unduly increase traffic congestion in the public streets and highways, and that it will not impact line-of-sight clearance for vehicles.
e. Increase the potential for flood damages to adjacent property as petitioner has demonstrated that the proposed privacy fence will not increase the potential for flood damages to adjacent properties.
f. Incur additional public expense for flood protection, rescue or relief as petitioner has demonstrated that proposed privacy fence 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 demonstrated the proposed privacy fence will be an added benefit to the neighborhood, and will not impair the public health, safety, comfort, morals, or general welfare of the inhabitants of DuPage County.
PETITIONER’S DEVELOPMENT FACT SHEET
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GENERAL ZONING CASE INFORMATION |
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CASE #/PETITIONER |
ZONING-23-000062 MURPHY |
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ZONING REQUEST |
Variation to allow a 6’6”/100% closed (privacy) fence within the 10’ corner side yard setback. |
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OWNER |
CHRISTOPHER MURPHY, 5644 S MONROE STREET, HINSDALE, IL 60521 |
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ADDRESS/LOCATION |
5644 S MONROE STREET, HINSDALE, IL 60521 |
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PIN |
09-14-206-011 |
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TWSP./CTY. BD. DIST. |
DOWNERS GROVE |
DISTRICT 3 |
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ZONING/LUP |
R-4 SF RES |
0-5 DU AC |
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AREA |
0.31 ACRES (13,504 SQ. FT.) |
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UTILITIES |
WATER AND SEWER |
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PUBLICATION DATE |
Daily Herald: SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 |
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PUBLIC HEARING |
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 |
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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: |
Our office has no jurisdiction in this matter. |
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Stormwater: |
No Objections with the concept of the petition. Additional information may be required at time of permit application. |
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Public Works: |
Our office has no jurisdiction in this matter. |
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EXTERNAL: |
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Village of Hinsdale: |
No Comments Received. |
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Village of Clarendon Hills: |
No Comments Received. |
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Village of Westmont: |
No Comments Received. |
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City of Darien: |
No Objections. |
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Village of Willowbrook: |
No Comments Received. |
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Village of Burr Ridge: |
No Comments Received. |
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Downers Grove Township: |
No Comments Received. |
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Township Highway: |
No Comments Received. |
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Golfview Hills Fire District/Westmont: |
No Comments Received. |
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Sch. Dist. 60: |
No Comments Received. |
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Forest Preserve: |
“The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County staff has reviewed the information provided in this notice and due to the sizable distance between the subject property and District property, we do not have any specific comments. Thank you.” |
GENERAL BULK REQUIREMENTS:
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REQUIREMENTS: |
REQUIRED |
EXISTING |
PROPOSED |
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Height: |
4’6” |
NA |
6’6” |
LAND USE
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Location |
Zoning |
Existing Use |
LUP |
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Subject |
R-4 SF RES |
HOUSE |
0-5 DU AC |
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North |
LAKESIDE DRIVE AND BEYOND R-4 SF RES |
HOUSE |
0-5 DU AC |
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South |
R-4 SF RES |
HOUSE |
0-5 DU AC |
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East |
MONROE STREET AND BEYOND R-4 SF RES |
HOUSE |
0-5 DU AC |
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West |
R-4 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 27, 2023, recommends to approve the following zoning relief:
Variation to allow a 6’6”/100% closed (privacy) fence within the 10’ corner side yard setback.
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-23-000062 Murphy dated September 27, 2023.
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 November 7, 2023, 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 allow a 6’6”/100% closed (privacy) fence within the 10’ corner side yard setback.
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-23-000062 Murphy dated September 27, 2023.
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 (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 allow a 6’6”/100% closed (privacy) fence within the 10’ corner side yard setback, on the property hereinafter described:
LOT 117 IN GEO. F. NIXON AND CO’S SIXTH ADDITION TO GOLFVIEW HILLS, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 24, 1954 AS DOCUMENT NO. 721132, 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-23-000062 Murphy dated September 27, 2023.
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; CHRISTOPHER MURPHY, 5644 S MONROE STREET, HINSDALE, IL 60521; and Township Assessor, Downers Grove Township, 4340 Prince Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515.
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Enacted and approved this 14th day of November, 2023 at Wheaton, Illinois.
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DEBORAH A. CONROY, CHAIR
DU PAGE COUNTY BOARD
Attest: ___________________________________
JEAN KACZMAREK, COUNTY CLERK