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Zoning Petition ZONING-23-000093 Courtney
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WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on December 6, 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:
Conditional Use to allow the good side of the fence to face inward instead of outward to adjacent property, on the property hereinafter described:
LOTS 34 AND 35 IN BLOCK “E” IN FIRST ADDITION TO LIBERTY PARK, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED DECEMBER 9, 1925 AS DOCUMENT 204461, 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 December 6, 2023 does find as follows:
FINDINGS OF FACT:
A. That petitioner testified that the subject zoning relief is to allow the finished side of fence to face inward instead of outward toward the adjacent property.
B. That petitioner testified that they have lived at the subject property since 2017.
C. That petitioner testified that the previous fence fell down in a storm and that they replaced the subject fence as it previously existed when the purchased the home, with the finished side facing inward instead of outward.
D. That Hearing Officer finds that petitioner has demonstrated that subject zoning relief to allow the finished side of fence to face inward instead of outward toward the adjacent property does not have any impact on adjacent properties and roadways, does not impact on drainage, and does not impede ventilation and light to the subject property or adjacent properties.
STANDARDS FOR CONDITIONAL USES:
1. That the Zoning Hearing Officer finds that petitioner has demonstrated that the granting of the Conditional Use 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; and specifically, that the granting of the Conditional Use will not:
a. Impair an adequate supply of light and air to the adjacent property as petitioner has demonstrated that the subject fence does not impact or impair the supply of light and air to adjacent properties.
b. Increase the hazard from fire or other dangers to said property as petitioner has demonstrated that they will apply for a building permit from the County for the subject fence.
c. Diminish the value of land and buildings throughout the County as petitioner has demonstrated that the subject fence does not diminish the value of land and buildings throughout the County, as the fence replaced a previously existing fence in the same orientation with the good side facing inward.
d. Unduly increase traffic congestion in the public streets and highways as petitioner has demonstrated that the subject fence is located behind the front wall of the home and does not impact traffic.
e. Increase the potential for flood damages to adjacent property as petitioner has demonstrated that the County’s Stormwater Department has no objections to the subject fence.
f. Incur additional public expense for flood protection, rescue or relief as petitioner has demonstrated that the County’s Stormwater Department has no objections to the subject fence.
g. Otherwise impair the public health, safety, comfort, morals, or general welfare of the inhabitants of DuPage County as petitioner has demonstrated that the subject fence does not have any impact on adjacent properties and roadways, does not impact on drainage, and does not impede ventilation and light to the subject property or adjacent properties.
PETITIONER’S DEVELOPMENT FACT SHEET
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GENERAL ZONING CASE INFORMATION |
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CASE #/PETITIONER |
ZONING-23-000093 Courtney |
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ZONING REQUEST |
Conditional Use to allow the good side of the fence to face inward instead of outward to adjacent property. |
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OWNER |
JASON AND ANNA COURTNEY, 4005 N GRANT STREET, WESTMONT, IL 60559 |
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ADDRESS/LOCATION |
4005 N GRANT STREET, WESTMONT, IL 60559 |
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PIN |
09-04-212-002 |
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TWSP./CTY. BD. DIST. |
DOWNERS GROVE |
DISTRICT 2 |
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ZONING/LUP |
R-4 SF RES |
0-5 DU AC |
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AREA |
0.34 ACRES (14,810 SQ. FT.) |
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UTILITIES |
WELL / SEWER |
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PUBLICATION DATE |
Daily Herald: NOVEMBER 21, 2023 |
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PUBLIC HEARING |
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 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: |
No Objections. |
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Stormwater: |
Our office has no jurisdiction in this matter. |
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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 Westmont: |
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Village of Downers Grove: |
“The Village of Downers Grove has no comments.” |
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Village of Oak Brook: |
No Comments Received. |
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Village of Clarendon Hills: |
No Comments Received. |
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Downers Grove Township: |
No Comments Received. |
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Township Highway: |
Our office has no jurisdiction in this matter. |
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Westmont Fire Dist.: |
No Comments Received. |
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Sch. Dist. 201: |
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.” |
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 |
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 |
R-4 SF RES |
HOUSE |
0-5 DU AC |
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West |
GRANT STREET AND BEYOND 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 December 6, 2023, recommends to approve the following zoning relief:
Conditional Use to allow the good side of the fence to face inward instead of outward to adjacent property.
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-23-000093 Courtney dated December 6, 2023.
2. That the Conditional Use zoning relief shall expire after five (5) years from the date of approval of the subject zoning relief by the DuPage County Board or upon one of the following circumstances, whichever shall come first:
a. The structure or use is destroyed or damaged by fire or other casualty or act of God to the extent that the cost of restoration for the above ground portion of the building, structure, or use to the condition it was prior to the destruction or damage exceeds fifty percent (50%) or more of its replacement value.
b. The structure is voluntarily removed.
3. That the owner/developer is to apply for and receive a Building Permit for all construction and/or excavation that occurs on the property.
4. That petitioner maintains the existing landscaping around the perimeter of the subject property.
5. 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 January 16, 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:
Conditional Use to allow the good side of the fence to face inward instead of outward to adjacent property.
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-23-000093 Courtney dated December 6, 2023.
2. That the Conditional Use zoning relief shall expire after five (5) years from the date of approval of the subject zoning relief by the DuPage County Board or upon one of the following circumstances, whichever shall come first:
a. The structure or use is destroyed or damaged by fire or other casualty or act of God to the extent that the cost of restoration for the above ground portion of the building, structure, or use to the condition it was prior to the destruction or damage exceeds fifty percent (50%) or more of its replacement value.
b. The structure is voluntarily removed.
3. That the owner/developer is to apply for and receive a Building Permit for all construction and/or excavation that occurs on the property.
4. That petitioner maintains the existing landscaping around the perimeter of the subject property.
5. That the property be developed in accordance with all other codes and Ordinances of DuPage County.
Development Committee VOTE (to Approve): 4 Ayes, 0 Nays, 2 Absent
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the County Board of DuPage County, Illinois that the following zoning relief be granted:
Conditional Use to allow the good side of the fence to face inward instead of outward to adjacent property, on the property hereinafter described:
LOTS 34 AND 35 IN BLOCK “E” IN FIRST ADDITION TO LIBERTY PARK, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED DECEMBER 9, 1925 AS DOCUMENT 204461, 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-23-000093 Courtney dated December 6, 2023.
2. That the Conditional Use zoning relief shall expire after five (5) years from the date of approval of the subject zoning relief by the DuPage County Board or upon one of the following circumstances, whichever shall come first:
a. The structure or use is destroyed or damaged by fire or other casualty or act of God to the extent that the cost of restoration for the above ground portion of the building, structure, or use to the condition it was prior to the destruction or damage exceeds fifty percent (50%) or more of its replacement value.
b. The structure is voluntarily removed.
3. That the owner/developer is to apply for and receive a Building Permit for all construction and/or excavation that occurs on the property.
4. That petitioner maintains the existing landscaping around the perimeter of the subject property.
5. 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; JASON AND ANNA COURTNEY, 4005 N GRANT STREET, WESTMONT, IL 60559; and Township Assessor, Downers Grove Township, 4340 Prince Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515.
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Enacted and approved this 23rd day of January, 2024 at Wheaton, Illinois.
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DEBORAH A. CONROY, CHAIR
DU PAGE COUNTY BOARD
Attest: ___________________________________
JEAN KACZMAREK, COUNTY CLERK