Zoning Petition ZONING-25-000059 Fittanto
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on October 15, 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 allow a recreational vehicle (vintage Airstream RV) in front of the front wall.
on the property hereinafter described:
LOT 4, BLOCK 2 IN MC INTOSH BROTHERS, INC., GLEN ELLYN WOODS A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE WEST HALF OF SECTION 35 AND PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 34, T-39-N, R-10-E 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 November 5, 2025 does find as follows:
FINDINGS OF FACT:
A. That petitioner testified that they seek to keep the existing RV located in front of the front wall of the home on the property. The petitioner would like to keep the RV for traveling purposes in the future.
B. That petitioner testified that the RV is unable to be located on either side of the home due to one side being a stormwater drain and the other side not having enough space.
C. That petitioner testified that the RV does not impact the ability to access the driveway or the garage on the property.
D. That petitioner testified that the RV is not a safety concern. That petitioner testified that they have spoken to multiple neighbors who do not have an issue with the request.
E. That the Zoning Hearing Officer finds that petitioner has not demonstrated sufficient evidence for a practical difficulty or particular hardship in relation to the subject zoning relief for a Variation for a recreational vehicle (vintage Airstream RV) in front of the front wall.
STANDARDS FOR VARIATIONS:
1. That the Zoning Hearing Officer finds that petitioner has not 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 not demonstrated the granting of the Variation will not:
a. Impair an adequate supply of light and air to the adjacent property as petitioner has not demonstrated that the recreational vehicle does 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 not demonstrated that the recreational vehicle does not increase the hazard from fire or other dangers to said property.
c. Diminish the value of land and buildings throughout the County as petitioner has not demonstrated that the recreational vehicle does 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 not demonstrated that the recreational vehicle does not unduly increase traffic congestion in the public streets and highways.
e. Increase the potential for flood damages to adjacent property as petitioner has not demonstrated that the recreational vehicle does not increase the potential for flood damages to adjacent property.
f. Incur additional public expense for flood protection, rescue or relief as petitioner has not demonstrated that the recreational vehicle does 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 not demonstrated that the recreational vehicle does not impair the public health, safety, comfort, morals, or general welfare.
PETITIONER’S DEVELOPMENT FACT SHEET
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GENERAL ZONING CASE INFORMATION |
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CASE #/PETITIONER |
ZONING-25-000059 Fittanto |
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ZONING REQUEST |
Variation to allow a recreational vehicle (vintage Airstream RV) in front of the front wall. |
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OWNER |
SAMANTHA & DANIELLE FITTANTO, 22W753 TAMARACK DR, GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137 |
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ADDRESS/LOCATION |
22W753 TAMARACK DR, GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137 |
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PIN |
05-35-103-003 |
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TWSP./CTY. BD. DIST. |
MILTON |
DISTRICT 4 |
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ZONING/LUP |
R-4 SF RES |
0-5 DU PER ACRE |
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AREA |
0.488 ACRES |
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UTILITIES |
WELL / SEPTIC |
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PUBLICATION DATE |
Daily Herald: OCTOBER 1, 2025 |
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PUBLIC HEARING |
OCTOBER 15, 2025 |
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: |
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Building: |
Objects. |
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DUDOT: |
Our office has no jurisdiction in this matter. |
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Health: |
No Comments Received. |
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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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Village of Downers Grove |
No Comments |
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Village of Glen Ellyn |
Objects. See attached. |
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Village of Lombard |
No Comments. |
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City of Wheaton |
No Comments Received. |
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Milton Township: |
No Objections. |
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Milton Township Highway: |
No Comments Received. |
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Lisle-Woodridge Fire District: |
No Comments Received. |
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Sch. Dist. 89: |
No Comments Received. |
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Sch. Dist. 87: |
No Comments Received. |
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Forest Preserve: |
No Comments Received. |
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 |
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 November 5, 2025, recommends to deny the following zoning relief:
Variation to allow a recreational vehicle (vintage Airstream RV) in front of the front wall.
ZHO Recommendation to Deny.
WHEREAS, the County Board Development Committee on November 18, 2025, considered the above findings and recommendations of the Zoning Hearing Officer and recommends to concur with the findings and recommends to deny the following zoning relief:
Variation to allow a recreational vehicle (vintage Airstream RV) in front of the front wall.
Development Committee VOTE (Motion to Approve Failed): 0 Ayes, 5 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 recreational vehicle (vintage Airstream RV) in front of the front wall.
on the property hereinafter described:
LOT 4, IN BLOCK 2 IN MC INTOSH BROTHERS, INC., GLEN ELLYN WOODS A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE WEST HALF OF SECTION 35 AND PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 34, T-39-N, R-10-3 OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; and
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, Milton Township, 1492 N. Main Street, Wheaton, IL 60187.
Enacted and approved this 25th of November, 2025 at Wheaton, Illinois.
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DEBORAH A. CONROY, CHAIR
DU PAGE COUNTY BOARD
Attest: ___________________________________
JEAN KACZMAREK, COUNTY CLERK