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Zoning Petition ZONING-26-000022 Starodub
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WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on June 3, 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 rear yard setback for a house addition from required 25 feet to approximately 10 feet, on the property hereinafter described:
LOT 82 IN BRANIGAR’S 1ST ADDITION TO WAYNE EASTGATE, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 25, AND OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 9, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JANUARY 7, 1969 AS DOCUMENT NO. R69-578, 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 June 17, 2026, does find as follows:
FINDINGS OF FACT:
1. That petitioner testified that the subject zoning relief is for a Variation to reduce the rear yard setback for a house addition from required 25 feet to approximately 10 feet.
2. That petitioner testified that they propose to construct an addition onto the residence consisting of a garage and a mudroom.
3. That petitioner testified that due to the location of the septic field they were unable to build a detached garage.
4. That petitioner testified that they have lived at the subject property for approximately four (4) years.
5. That the Zoning Hearing Officer finds that the Petitioner has demonstrated a practical difficulty and particular hardship warranting the requested Variations. Specifically, due to the lot configuration and the location of the septic field, limits the buildable area available on the lot.
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 the proposed addition 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 the proposed home and that it will be built pursuant to all DuPage County building codes.
c. Diminish the value of land and buildings throughout the County as petitioner has demonstrated that the proposed addition will be an added benefit to the surrounding area and 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 demonstrated that the proposed addition will not 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 will receive a building permit for the proposed addition and 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 will receive a building permit for the proposed addition and 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 that the proposed addition will meet all building requirements and will not impair the public health, safety, comfort, morals or general welfare of the inhabitants of DuPage County.
GENERAL ZONING CASE INFORMATION
CASE #/PETITIONER: ZONING-26-000022 Starodub
ZONING REQUEST: Variation to reduce the rear yard setback for a house addition from required 25 feet to approximately 10 feet.
OWNER: SARA L. STARODUB, 3N079 RIDGE VIEW STREET, WEST CHICAGO, IL 60185
ADDRESS/LOCATION: 3N079 RIDGE VIEW STREET, WEST CHICAGO, IL 60185
PIN: 01-25-306-017
TWSP./CTY. BD. DIST.: WAYNE / DISTRICT 6
ZONING/LUP: R-3 SF RES / 0-5 DU AC
AREA: 0.47 ACRES (20,473 SQ. FT.)
UTILITIES: WELL/SEPTIC
PUBLICATION DATE: DAILY HERALD: May 19, 2026
PUBLIC HEARING: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2026
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Building: No objections or concerns with the petition.
DUDOT: No Comments Received.
Health: No objection or concerns with the concept of the petition. Additional information may be required at time of permit application.
• “The private water well is in front of the house, close to the driveway and near the proposed new addition. Owners must take extra precautions during construction to protect the well.”
Stormwater: No objection 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 Carol Stream: “The Village of Carol Stream has no concerns about this proposed home addition.”
Village of Winfield: No Comments Received.
City of West Chicago: No Comments Received.
Wayne Township: No Comments Received.
Township Highway: No Comments Received.
Carol Stream Fire Dist.: No Comments Received.
Sch. Dist. 25: No Comments Received.
Sch. Dist. 94: No Comments Received.
Forest Preserve: “Forest Preserve District of DuPage County staff have reviewed the Public Notice for Cases ZONING-26-000016 771 Butterfield, LLC., ZONING-26-000022 Starodub, ZONING-26-000021 Prothe, and ZONING-26-000020 DeRose, and we don’t have any comments / concerns.”
GENERAL BULK REQUIREMENTS
• Corner Side Yard
o Required: 30 FT
o Existing: APPROX. 25.95 FT
o Proposed: APPROX. 30 FT
• Rear Yard
o Required: 25 FT
o Existing: APPROX. 24 FT
o Proposed: APPROX. 10 FT.
LAND USE
Subject Property:
• Zoning: R-3 SF RES / Existing Use: HOUSE / Land Use Plan (LUP): 0-5 DU AC
North of Subject Property:
• Zoning: TIMBER LANE AND BEYOND R-3 SF RES / Existing Use: HOUSE / Land Use Plan (LUP): 0-5 DU AC
South of Subject Property:
• Zoning: R-3 SF RES / Existing Use: HOUSE / Land Use Plan (LUP): 0-5 DU AC
East of Subject Property:
• Zoning: RIDGE VIEW STREET AND BEYOND R-3 SF RES / Existing Use: HOUSE / Land Use Plan (LUP): 0-5 DU AC
West of Subject Property:
• Zoning: R-3 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 June 17, 2026, recommends to approve the following zoning relief:
Variation to reduce the rear yard setback for a house addition from required 25 feet to approximately 10 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-26-000022 Starodub dated June 3, 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 July 7, 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 rear yard setback for a house addition from required 25 feet to approximately 10 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-26-000022 Starodub dated June 3, 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.
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 reduce the rear yard setback for a house addition from required 25 feet to approximately 10 feet, on the property hereinafter described:
LOT 82 IN BRANIGAR’S 1ST ADDITION TO WAYNE EASTGATE, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 25, AND OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 9, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JANUARY 7, 1969 AS DOCUMENT NO. R69-578, 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-26-000022 Starodub dated June 3, 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.
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; SARA L. STARODUB, 3N079 RIDGE VIEW STREET, WEST CHICAGO, IL 60185; and Township Assessor, Wayne Township, 27W031 North Avenue, West Chicago, IL 60185.
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Enacted and approved this 14th of July, 2026 at Wheaton, Illinois.
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DEBORAH A. CONROY, CHAIR
DU PAGE COUNTY BOARD
Attest: ___________________________________
JEAN KACZMAREK, COUNTY CLERK