Steve Justice

The Planning Commission reviewed and acted upon several residential property applications, including garage additions, shed and pavilion construction, fence installations, concrete work, and home expansion projects. Many of these projects received conditional approval pending the submission of updated plans or specific documentation regarding drainage, property lines, or material selection. Additionally, the commission discussed potential amendments to the municipal code regarding architectural review reporting procedures and garage door height restrictions.

The Board of Zoning Appeals met to review a variance application submitted by James and Grace Kozak for a property located at 2981 Silver Lake Blvd. The request involves a new home construction that exceeds the maximum building coverage percentage of 18 percent, as well as requested encroachments on the required front and rear yard setbacks. The Board noted that due to the extent of the requested setback variances, village code requires two separate meetings to be held to address the application.

The board reviewed a variance request for a new home construction project involving concerns over maximum building coverage, front yard setbacks, and rear yard setbacks. The board requested that the applicant provide property and building corner stakes to accurately assess the site and its relationship to neighboring properties and slopes. The board entered into an executive session to deliberate and ultimately decided to table the proposal until the applicant adjusts the footprint to comply with the eighteen percent coverage limit and provides additional required site documentation.

The meeting involves the review of two variance applications. The first application concerns a residential property addition with a proposed garage door height exceeding local regulations. The second application involves the installation of military branch flags and flag poles at the Veteran's Tribute Garden, which deviates from established yard, buffer, and light fixture height requirements.

The meeting focuses on a variance application submitted by Dave and Valerie Uhall regarding the construction of a detached workshop and garage at 2929 Kent Road. The proposal involves a structure totaling 1,003 square feet and a height of 25 feet 10.5 inches, which requires review against local area, yard, and height regulations for accessory uses.