Village of Buffalo Grove Planning and Zoning Commission met Nov. 6.
Here is the minutes provided by the commission:
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM by Chairman Frank Cesario
Public Hearings/Items For Consideration
1. Consider a Variation to the Sign Code for Temporary Development Signs for Link Crossing (Request to Continue to the November 20, 2019 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting) (Trustee Johnson) (Staff Contact: Chris Stilling)
Com. Weinstein made a motion to approve the request to continue the consideration of a variation to the sign code for temporary development signs for Link Crossing to the November 20, 2019 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting.
Com. Khan seconded the motion.
RESULT: TABLED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Cesario, Goldspiel, Khan, Weinstein, Richards, Worlikar
ABSENT: Adam Moodhe, Matthew Cohn, Amy Au
2. Consider a Variation for a 8 Foot High Fence at 810 Woodhollow Lane (Trustee Weidenfeld) (Staff Contact: Chris Stilling)
Mr. Guercio was sworn in.
Mr. Guercio described his request for a variation to install an 8 foot solid fence along McHenry Road on the rear property line of his property.
Com. Goldspiel asked the petitioner if he considered trying to match his neighbors.
Mr. Guercio replied that his intention is to match his neighbors.
Com. Weinstein asked staff if the motion should be amended to read that the petitioner consider matching his neighbors fence style.
Village Planner Akash spoke to Mr. Guercio clarifying fence style and the difference between his proposed solid style and the board on board style.
Mr. Guercio replied to the Commissioners that he would prefer to keep his original request for a solid style fence.
Village Planner Akash referenced the other fences and their respective styles in the areas. There have been 15 approved 8 foot fences in the area, 11 are solid, similar to the petitioners request.
Chairperson Cesario clarified the petitioners request and asked why he was going from a 5 foot fence to an 8 foot fence.
Mr. Guercio responded that he wants it taller for privacy and for his dogs.
Chairperson Cesario entered the staff report as exhibit 1 and the additional sheet as exhibit 2.
The public hearing closed at 7:40 PM
Chairperson Cesario told the petitioner that he was in support of the request for several reasons and thanked the petitioner for coming out.
Commissioner Weinstein made a motion to approve the variation for an 8 foot solid wood fence to be installed in the rear property line of the subject property along McHenry Road subject to the following consideration:
1. The petitioner considers the board on board scalloped fence style.
Com. Cohn seconded the motion.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Cesario, Goldspiel, Khan, Weinstein, Richards, Worlikar
ABSENT: Adam Moodhe, Matthew Cohn, Amy Au
Regular Meeting
Other Matters for Discussion
None.
Approval of Minutes
1. Planning and Zoning Commission - Regular Meeting - Oct 2, 2019 7:30 PM
RESULT: ACCEPTED [5 TO 0]
AYES: Cesario, Goldspiel, Weinstein, Richards, Worlikar
ABSTAIN: Zill Khan
ABSENT: Adam Moodhe, Matthew Cohn, Amy Au
Chairman's Report
None.
Committee and Liaison Reports
None.
Staff Report/Future Agenda Schedule
Village Planner Akash spoke to the Commissioners about the next meeting items.
Deputy Community Development Director Woods gave an update on Adult Use Cannabis and the Village's Comprehensive Plan.
Public Comments and Questions
None.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 PM
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