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Zoning Petition ZONING-26-000024 Calahan
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WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on June 17, 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 increase the height of fence in the corner side yard from permitted 6'6" to approximately 8', on the property hereinafter described:
LOT 55 IN FIRST ADDITION TO BELMONT PARK, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED DECEMBER 1, 1922 AS DOCUMENT 161104 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 July 1, 2026, does find as follows:
FINDINGS OF FACT:
A. That petitioner testified that the subject zoning relief is for a Variation to increase the height of fence in the corner side yard from permitted 6'6" to approximately 8'.
B. That petitioner testified that they are replacing an existing fence that is approximately twenty-five (25) years old.
C. That petitioner testified that, along the west side of the property, where the existing fence is six (6) feet in height, they are requesting approval to install a fence approximately eight (8) feet in height.
D. That petitioner testified that an eight (8) foot tall fence is necessary to provide adequate privacy due to the elevation of Lomond Avenue being higher than the elevation of the subject property.
E. That the Zoning Hearing Officer finds that the Petitioner has demonstrated a practical difficulty and particular hardship supporting the requested Variations, specifically because the elevation of Lomond Avenue is higher than the subject property, thereby justifying the need for an approximately eight (8) foot tall privacy fence.
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 fence 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 fence 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 fence 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 fence will not be near the corner of the subject property and 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 fence 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 fence nd 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 fence 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-26-000024 Calahan
ZONING REQUEST: Variation to increase the height of fence in the corner side yard from permitted 6'6" to approximately 8'.
OWNER: EDWARD AND JANET CALAHAN, 2520 COLLEGE ROAD, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60516
ADDRESS/LOCATION: 2520 COLLEGE ROAD, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60516
PIN: 08-13-106-009
TWSP./CTY. BD. DIST.: LISLE / DISTRICT 2
ZONING/LUP: R-4 / 0-5 DU AC
AREA: 1.38 ACRES (60,113 SQ. FT.)
UTILITIES: WATER / SEPTIC
PUBLICATION DATE: DAILY HERALD: JUNE 2, 2026
PUBLIC HEARING: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 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.
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 Downers Grove: I object or have concerns with the petition. (See attached letter from the Village of Downers Grove)
Village of Woodridge: Our office has no jurisdiction in this matter.
Village of Lisle: Our office has no jurisdiction in this matter. “The subject property is outside of the Village’s boundary agreement.”
Lisle Township: No Comments Received.
Township Highway: No objections or concerns with the petition.
Darien-Woodridge Fire Dist.: “We do not have any comments on this proposed project.”
Sch. Dist. 58: No Comments Received.
Sch. Dist. 99: Our office has no jurisdiction in this matter.
Forest Preserve: “Forest Preserve District of DuPage County staff have reviewed the information provided regarding cases: ZONING-26-000009 Mats Property Group, LLC; ZONING-26-000025 Ulisano; ZONING-26-000024 Calahan; and Zoning Petition ZONING-26-000017 First Baptist Church, and we do not have any comments.”
LAND USE
Subject Property:
• Zoning: R-4 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE / Existing Use: RESIDENTIAL / Land Use Plan (LUP): 0-5 DU AC
North of Subject Property:
• Zoning: R-4 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE / Existing Use: VACANT
/ Land Use Plan (LUP): 0-5 DU AC
South of Subject Property:
• Zoning: R-4 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE / Existing Use: RESIDENTAIL
/ Land Use Plan (LUP): 0-5 DU AC
East of Subject Property:
• Zoning: R-4 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE / Existing Use: RESIDENTIAL
/ Land Use Plan (LUP): 0-5 DU AC
West of Subject Property:
• Zoning: R-4 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE / Existing Use: RESIDENTIAL
/ 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 July 1, 2026, recommends to approve the following zoning relief:
Variation to increase the height of fence in the corner side yard from permitted 6'6" to approximately 8'.
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-26-000024 Calahan dated June 17, 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 August 4, 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 increase the height of fence in the corner side yard from permitted 6'6" to approximately 8'.
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-26-000024 Calahan dated June 17, 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): 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 increase the height of fence in the corner side yard from permitted 6'6" to approximately 8', on the property hereinafter described:
LOT 55 IN FIRST ADDITION TO BELMONT PARK, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED DECEMBER 1, 1922 AS DOCUMENT 161104 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-26-000024 Calahan dated June 17, 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; EDWARD AND JANET CALAHAN, 2520 COLLEGE ROAD, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60516; and Township Assessor, Lisle Township, 4721 Indiana Avenue, Lisle, IL 60532
Enacted and approved this 11th day of August, 2026 at Wheaton, Illinois.
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DEBORAH A. CONROY, CHAIR
DU PAGE COUNTY BOARD
Attest: ___________________________________
JEAN KACZMAREK, COUNTY CLERK