City of Fairview Heights Zoning Board of Appeals met Dec. 5.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
The Fairview Heights Zoning Board of Appeals meeting was held in the Council Chambers at the Fairview Heights Municipal Complex, 10025 Bunkum Road, Fairview Heights, Illinois and was called to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. by Chairman, Cheryl Bunfill.
1. ROLL CALL found the following members present: Cheryl Bunfill(Chairman), Chuck Peterson, Cleater Wicks, Terry Fowler, and R.J. Abernathy. Also, present were Andrea Riganti, (Director of Land Use & Development), Kendra Tucker (Secretary), and Andrew Hoerner(City Attorney).
2. MINUTES - Mr. Abernathy made a motion to approve the minutes of October 3, 2019. Ms. Wicks seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous.
3. COMMUNICATIONS
None.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
ZBA03-19, Area Bulk Variance - John Hunn, 9800 St. Clair Avenue, Fairview Heights, IL. 62208 (03-30.0-106-012)
Director Riganti presented the board with the staff advisory.
The applicant was present. John Hunn of 9800 St. Clair Avenue, Fairview Heights, IL was sworn in.
Mr. Hunn explained the request to the board, provided the board with a five-page project report, and a letter of support from his neighbor.
The board requested clarification of what materials would be used on the accessory structure. The applicant stated it would have a shingled roof and match the primary structure.
Mr. Peterson asked the applicant if this structure was intended for commercial use. The applicant stated that it was for his personal use only.
Mr. Abernathy makes a motion for approval.
Based upon review of the request, Board member Abernathy moves to recommend approval of ZBA03-19, an Area Bulk Variance to allow an accessory structure in the "C" Conservation District to exceed the square footage of the principal structure and be constructed at 2,400 square feet. for the property addressed as 815 Lincoln Highway, Fairview Heights, Illinois. St. Clair Co. PIN 03 27.0-215-027 for the following reason(s):
Area/Bulk Variance
1. The request will not be injurious or detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare.
2. The applicant is requesting a variance for the use of the property due to the property being of an adequate size to accommodate structure.
3. Strict application of the Code would deprive the applicant of reasonable use of the property (land).
4. The request would not alter the essential character of the area.
5. The request will not extend the nonconformity.
Ms. Wicks seconded
VOTE: 4 YEAS; Abernathy, Fowler, Wicks, and Bunfill
1 NAYS; Peterson 2 ABSENT; Prescott & Petroff
ZONING BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS
Based upon the application materials and proposed plans, the Zoning Board of Appeals recommends Approval of the aforementioned Area Bulk Variance contained in ZBA03-19, for property located at 9800 St. Clair Avenue.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
6. NEW BUSINESS - None
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS - Ms. Riganti thanked the members of the board that attended the Planning and Zoning Workshop.
8. ADJOURNMENT -- Abernathy moved and Wicks seconded to adjourn. This meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:20 p.m.
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Fairview Heights Zoning Board of Appeals is Thursday, January 2, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at the Fairview Heights Municipal Complex, 10025 Bunkum Road, Fairview Heights, Illinois.
https://www.cofh.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_12052019-1161
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