Village of Northbrook Zoning Board of Appeals met Sept. 29

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Village of Northbrook Zoning Board of Appeals met Sept. 29

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

1. ROLL CALL

2. MINUTES APPROVAL

A. Minutes for Approval – July 28, 2025

Review and approve the July 28, 2025 Zoning Board of Appeals meeting minutes.

3. PUBLIC COMMENT TIME

This agenda item is reserved for members of the public who desire to address the Public Body on a topic that is within purview and jurisdiction of the Public Body, but that is not listed in another location on the agenda. If you would like to speak about a matter that is listed on the agenda, we ask that you wait until that agenda item is called, and we will give you an opportunity to speak then. Anyone desiring to speak should fill out a written speaker form (located in the back of the meeting room) and submit it to the Staff Liaison. “Public Comment Time” is not a forum for open dialogue or engagement with members of the Public Body.

Rather, it is intended as an opportunity for you to make comments to the Public Body. While the Public Body will not immediately respond to public comments at this meeting, or engage in a back and forth discussion during the meeting, please be assured that the Public Body is actively listening to all comments, thoughts, and suggestions. All speakers will be limited to a total of three minutes. We request that everyone be respectful, civil, and non-repetitive; and we ask that members of the audience refrain from applauding or making any other comments during or after any speaker. Thank you for your understanding and taking the time to contribute to the success of our community.

4. PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF PETITIONS

A. DOCKET NO. ZBA25-0008 (1507 Windy Hill) – Petition by Jordan and Lauren Dubnow, for an exception to increase the height of a fence to 6’ in a corner side yard setback. The R-4 zoned property (PINs: 04-15-206-002-0000) is the site of a single-family residence. The exception has been requested to increase security and restrict access to the yard.

Homeowners, Jordan and Lauren Dubnow, request an exception to increase fence height in the corner side yard of their residence which is located within the R-4 Single Family District.

B. DOCKET NO. ZBA25-0009 (1601 Walters) – Petition by Rachael Hardy Powers, for an exception to increase the height of a fence to 5’ in a corner side yard setback. The R-5 zoned property (PIN: 04-10-319-076-0000) is the site of a single-family residence. The exception has been requested to comply with pool safety requirements as well as maintain the functionality of the yard.

Homeowner, Rachael Hardy Powers, seeks an exception to increase the height of a fence in the corner side yard of their residence which is located in the R-5 single family residential district.

5. DISCUSSION TOPICS

6. REMARKS FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER

7. ADJOURN

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