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Zoning Petition ZONING-25-000039 Porter
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WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on July 16, 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 reduce the interior side setback for a new shed from required 10' to approximately 3', on the property hereinafter described:
LOT 13 IN ANNA SARGENT MACK'S SECOND ADDITION TO OAK LANE, A SUBDIVISION IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 9, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED APRIL 25, 1969 AS DOCUMENT NO. R69-17589, 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 August 20, 2025 does find as follows:
FINDINGS OF FACT:
A. That petitioner testified that the subject zoning relief is for a Variation to reduce the interior side setback for a new shed from required 10' to approximately 3'.
B. That petitioner testified that more than half (1/2) of her property is underwater when it rains and that the subject property is essentially a runoff lot at the end of a cul-de-sac.
C. That petitioner testified that the only location to construct a shed on the subject property is three (3) feet from the interior side property line, in an area where the subject property does not flood.
D. That the Zoning Hearing Officer finds that petitioner has demonstrated evidence for a practical difficulty and particular hardship with the land, as the subject property is prone to flooding and the only location to construct a shed is approximately three (3) feet from the interior side property line, in an area that does not flood.
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 shed will be built three (3) feet from the interior side property line and 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 the proposed shed will be built in accordance with all building codes 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 the proposed shed will be constructed in an area of the subject property that does not flood and therefore will be an added benefit to the surrounding area.
d. Unduly increase traffic congestion in the public streets and highways as petitioner has demonstrated that the proposed shed will be constructed behind the front wall of the house and 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 the proposed shed will be constructed in an area of the subject property that does not flood 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 the proposed shed will be constructed in an area of the subject property that does not flood and therefore 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 shed will be an added benefit to the surrounding area and will not impair the public health, safety, comfort, morals, or general welfare.
PETITIONER'S DEVELOPMENT FACT SHEET
GENERAL ZONING CASE INFORMATION
CASE #/PETITIONER
ZONING-25-000039 Porter
ZONING REQUEST
Variation to reduce the interior side setback for a new shed from required 10' to approximately 3'.
OWNER
LARRY AND KATHERINE PORTER, 2S315 LOST MEADOWS LANE, WARRENVILLE, IL 60555
ADDRESS/LOCATION
2S315 LOST MEADOWS LANE, WARRENVILLE, IL 60555
PIN
04-27-204-007
TWSP./CTY. BD. DIST.
WINFIELD
DISTRICT 6
ZONING/LUP
R-2 SF RES
0-5 DU AC
AREA
0.74 ACRES (32,234 SQ. FT.)
UTILITIES
WELL/SEPTIC
PUBLICATION DATE
Daily Herald: JULY 1, 2025
PUBLIC HEARING
WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 2025
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Building:
No Objections.
DUDOT:
Our office has no jurisdiction in this matter.
Health:
No Objection with the concept of the petition. Additional information may be required at time of permit application.
Stormwater:
No Objections.
Public Works:
"DPC Public Works doesn't own any sewer or water mains in this area."
EXTERNAL:
City of Warrenville:
No Objections.
City of West Chicago:
No Comments Received.
Winfield Township:
Our office has no jurisdiction in this matter.
Township Highway:
Our office has no jurisdiction in this matter.
Warrenville Fire Dist.:
No Comments Received.
Sch. Dist. 200:
No Comments Received.
Forest Preserve:
"We do not have any comments."
GENERAL BULK REQUIREMENTS:
REQUIREMENTS:
REQUIRED
EXISTING
PROPOSED
Int. Side Yard:
10 FT
NA
3 FT
LAND USE:
Location
Zoning
Existing Use
LUP
Subject
R-2 SF RES
HOUSE
0-5 DU AC
North
R-2 SF RES
HOUSE
0-5 DU AC
South
R-2 SF RES
HOUSE
0-5 DU AC
East
R-2 SF RES
FOREST PRESERVE
0-5 DU AC
West
LOST MEADOWS LANE AND BEYOND R-2 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 August 20, 2025, recommends to approve the following zoning relief:
Variation to reduce the interior side setback for a new shed from required 10' to approximately 3'.
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-25-000039 Porter dated July 16, 2025.
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.
4. 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 September 2, 2025, 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 interior side setback for a new shed from required 10' to approximately 3'.
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-25-000039 Porter dated July 16, 2025.
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.
4. That the property be developed in accordance with all other codes and Ordinances of DuPage County.
Development Committee VOTE (Motion 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:
Variation to reduce the interior side setback for a new shed from required 10' to approximately 3', on the property hereinafter described:
LOT 13 IN ANNA SARGENT MACK'S SECOND ADDITION TO OAK LANE, A SUBDIVISION IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 9, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED APRIL 25, 1969 AS DOCUMENT NO. R69-17589, 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-25-000039 Porter dated July 16, 2025.
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.
4. 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; LARRY AND KATHERINE PORTER, 2S315 LOST MEADOWS LANE, WARRENVILLE, IL 60555; and Township Assessor, Winfield Township, 130 Arbor Avenue, West Chicago, IL 60185.
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Enacted and approved this 9th of September, 2025 at Wheaton, Illinois.
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DEBORAH A. CONROY, CHAIR
DU PAGE COUNTY BOARD
Attest: ___________________________________
JEAN KACZMAREK, COUNTY CLERK