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City of Crystal Lake Planning and Zoning Commission met Feb. 16.

Here are the minutes provided by the commission:

The meeting was called to order by Mr. Jouron at 7:00 p.m.

CALL TO ORDER

Mr. Jouron called the meeting to order. On roll call, members Atkinson, Gronow, Jouron, Repholz, Skluzacek and Teetsov were present. Member Greenman was absent.

Kathryn Cowlin, Director of Community Development and Katie Rivard, Assistant City Planner were present from Staff.

Mr. Jouron said this meeting is being recorded for broadcast and future playback on the City’s cable channel. He led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.

APPROVE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 19, 2022 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING

Mr. Skluzacek moved to approve the minutes from the January 19, 2022 regular Planning and Zoning Commission meeting as presented. Mr. Gronow seconded the motion. On roll call, members Gronow, Jouron, Teetsov, Repholz, Skluzacek, and Atkinson voted aye. Motion passed.

2022-15 – 60 CAROLINE STREET – SIMPLIFIED RESIDENTIAL VARIATIONS

Simplified Residential Variations for a new detached garage

Michael and Mandy Montford were present to represent the petition. Ms. Montford stated the existing garage will be torn down. She explained reasons why they are seeking the variations to construct a new detached garage. She stated their home has limited room for storage and they need more storage to be able to stay in their home. She further stated the existing parking area does not have adequate space for the five drivers in their household. It also made it difficult to have guests over. She noted they have a narrow corner lot, and the proposed garage would keep the same interior side yard and rear yard setbacks as the existing. They would also like to preserve the existing maple tree in their yard. She spoke to the variation for the dormer, and that the dormer was included in the plans they found online.

Mr. Jouron opened the public hearing. There was no one who wanted to speak, Mr. Jouron closed the public hearing.

Mr. Skluzacek said he understood the requests and noted there are serval other two-story garagesin the area. He asked if the existing shed would be torn down. Ms. Montford responded yes.

Mr. Gronow stated this is a unique situation, and it would be difficult to build any additional structures on the property. He noted a similar two-story garage on Crystal Lake Avenue that recently received variations. He asked if the garage would match the color of the house. Ms. Montford responded yes. He asked if the second story would be used for storage. Ms. Montford responded yes.

Ms. Repholz stated she is in favor of the petition. She thinks it will be good for the value of the home.

Mr. Atkinson said he understood the hardship due to the number of drivers and limited space for storage. He had no concerns with the variations.

Ms. Teetsov stated this will make Downtown look nicer. She was appreciative they were preserving the existing tree.

Mr. Skluzacek asked about the floor drains shown on the plans. Ms. Montford indicated that Mr. McGinnis felt it would be a good idea and they could connect to the existing sanitary sewer service.

Mr. Gronow asked the petitioners if they agreed with all the recommended conditions of approval. Ms. Montford agreed to the conditions of approval.

Staff member Ms. Rivard, presented the information about the request. She explained the requested variations and spoke to the existing conditions of the property.

Mr. Skluzacek asked the petitioners if they would remove the existing shed on the property. Ms. Montford confirmed the shed would also be removed.

Mr. Jouron stated they have met the Findings of Fact.

Mr. Gronow made a motion to approve the variations for a new detached garage with the following recommended conditions:

1. Approved plans, reflecting staff and advisory board recommendations, as approved by the City Council:

A. Application (Montford, dated 01/25/2022, received 01/26/2022)

B. Plat of Survey (Montford, received 01/26/2022)

C. Site Plan (Montford, received 01/26/2022)

D. Garage Plans (Drummond House Plans, dated 05/10/2018, received 01/26/2022)

E. Specifications (Montford, received 01/26/2022)

2. The proposed detached garage should match the existing exterior house in material, color, and style of roof.

3. The petitioners must provide the existing and proposed impervious amounts with the permit application for review.

4. The petitioners shall address all of the review comments and requirements of the Community Development and Engineering Departments.

REPORT FROM PLANNING

Ms. Rivard summarized the items that were approved by City Council and noted the items scheduled for the next PZC meeting, March 2, 2022.

COMMENTS FROM THE COMMISSION

There were no comments from the Commission.

ADJOURNMENT

Mr. Atkinson made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Teetsov seconded the motion. On voice vote, all members voted aye. The meeting was adjourned at 7:19 p.m.

https://ecode360.com/documents/CR2206/public/648491002.pdf