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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
July 23, 2026 MEETING #87
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Council Chambers
109 James Street 1. Call to Order
Geneva IL, 60134
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Agenda
TIME 4. Approval of Minutes: July 9, 2026
7:00 P.M. 5. Public Hearing:
a. 813 Elm Avenue Porch Variations: Requests for: 1) Variation to
reduce the side yard setback from 6 ft. to 4.7 ft.; and 2) Variation
COMMISSIONERS to increase the allowable lot coverage from 45% to 59.4% for a
John Mead, Chair front porch.
Tim Moran, Vice-Chair
Applicant: Jeff and Ann Douglas
Mim Evans
Michael Slifka Location: 813 Elm Avenue
Rebecca Holoman 6. Public Comment
Adam Matyskiel When recognized by the Chair, proceed to the podium, state your
Brittany Eve Baker name for the record, and provide your public comments. Please
understand this is your time to be heard and the public body’s time
to listen. No discussion or debate will follow.
STAFF LIASION 7. Other Business
Matt Buesing
8. Adjournment
City Planner
Phone: (630) 845-9654
Email: mbuesing@geneva.il.us
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PROCEDURES FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS
It is the Planning and Zoning Commission’s job to conduct public hearings in order to receive testimony
for and against petitions for comprehensive plan amendments, zoning map amendments, zoning
ordinance text amendments, special use permits and variations.
The procedure followed for public hearings is as follows:
• First, the Planning and Zoning Commission secretary or the designated representative will
read or describe written items, reports, and plans into the record.
• Second, staff will present a brief summary of their report to the Commission.
• Third, the petitioner will present testimony in favor of the petition and will present any
supporting plans or exhibits.
• Fourth, the Commission members will have an opportunity to question the petitioner.
• Fifth, the Commission will then receive citizen testimony both for and against the petition.
Questions about the proposal may be directed to the petitioner or petitioner’s witnesses,
and questions about the Planning and Zoning Commission process may be directed to the
Chairman. Following such testimony, the petitioner and the Planning and Zoning
Commission may respond to and ask questions of those who testified.
• Finally, the petitioner may provide a rebuttal to any testimony in opposition.
When all the testimony is brought into the record the hearing will be closed and the Planning and
Zoning Commission will make a recommendation to the City Council in the form of a motion or
motions.
• Participants giving testimony will need to remember to speak directly into the
microphone to be heard. Participants must first begin their testimony by stating their
name. If participants speak additional times, they will need to state their name each time
for the record.
• It is asked that presented testimony remain concise. If a point has already been made, it
is not necessary to repeat it. Each of these points is recorded and will be considered as
the Commission develops findings of fact and a recommendation or recommendations.
• Participants may provide testimony in written form, but such written testimony must be
presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission secretary or the designated
representative prior to the closing of the public hearing.
• After the process is completed and everyone wishing to present testimony has spoken,
the Commission will then decide whether it has heard adequate testimony in order to
make a decision. If it has, the public hearing will be closed.
After a public hearing is closed, the Planning and Zoning Commission will refrain from receiving any
additional testimony either for or against the petition.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES
City of Geneva
109 James Street - City Council Chambers
July 9, 2026 — Meeting #86
1. Call to Order
Chairman Mead called the meeting of the Geneva Planning and Zoning Commission to order at 7:00
p.m. and read a prepared statement of procedures for the meeting. He swore in any individuals planning
to speak during the hearing.
2. Roll Call
Present: Commissioners Baker, Evans, Matyskiel, Moran, Slifka; Chairman Mead
Absent: Commissioner Holomon
Staff Present: City Planner Matt Buesing
3. Approval of the Agenda
Motion by Commissioner Moran, seconded by Commissioner Evans to approve the agenda.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote, 6-0.
4. Approval of Meeting Minutes, June 11, 2026
Motion by Commissioner Moran, seconded by Commissioner Matyskiel to approve the minutes of the
June 11, 2026, meeting. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote, 6-0.
5. Public Hearing
5a. Chianti’s Text Amendment & Special Use: Requests for: 1) Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to add
“Restaurant” as a special use in the D-IM (Light Industrial Mixed-Use) zoning district; and 2) a Special
Use for a restaurant at 321 Stevens Street, Suite N.
Applicant: Joe Stanton
Location: 321 Stevens Street, Suite N
City Planner Matt Buesing presented the staff report. He explained that the property had previously
operated as a restaurant under the former I-1 zoning district; however, the previous Special Use approval
lapsed when the restaurant ceased operating in 2014. Following the City's 2019 downtown zoning
update, the property was rezoned to the D-IM (Light Industrial Mixed-Use) district, where restaurants
are no longer identified as a Special Use.
Buesing reviewed the applicant's requests to amend the Zoning Ordinance to allow restaurants as a
Special Use within the D-IM district and to approve a Special Use Permit for a 20-seat restaurant at the
subject property. He noted that the district contains approximately 17 parcels with a variety of industrial,
office, and commercial uses and already permits similar food-related uses, including catering operations
and production breweries with on-site dining.
Staff reviewed the applicable Special Use Standards and found that the requests met all required
standards. Buesing then invited the applicant to present the proposal.
Applicant Joe Stanton described Chianti's plans to convert the existing catering and carry-out operation
into a small sit-down restaurant in response to customer demand. He stated that City staff, the Fire
Department, and Building Department reviewed the proposal prior to submission and confirmed the
space could accommodate approximately 20 seats without significant modifications.
Mr. Stanton explained that no exterior changes were proposed and that the building owner has been
transitioning the property toward office and service-oriented tenants. He also noted that many
anticipated customers already visit the property for nearby businesses and the Playhouse, minimizing
additional parking impacts. If approved, the applicant would subsequently seek to modify its existing
liquor license to allow on-site dining.
Commissioner Questions
Commissioners questioned the applicant and staff regarding:
• the possibility of future outdoor seating, which the applicant indicated is not planned at this
time;
• the restroom configuration, confirming that the restroom accessed from the common hallway
serves only the Chianti's tenant space;
• the similarities between the current request and the previous restaurant approval for the
property; and
• the proposal's parking accommodations.
Public Testimony
Jeff Lescher, 416 Stevens Street, expressed concerns regarding increased commercial activity in the
area, including parking, noise, outdoor events, and the cumulative impacts of recent restaurant and
brewery approvals. He questioned whether approving additional restaurant uses could gradually
transform the area into an entertainment district and encouraged the Commission to consider the impacts
on nearby residential properties.
In response, staff explained that future restaurant proposals would continue to require individual Special
Use approval and that issues such as outdoor seating, entertainment, and operating conditions could be
addressed through Special Use conditions or Code Enforcement, as appropriate.
MOVE TO CLOSE
Motion by Commissioner Moran to close the public hearing.
Seconded by Commissioner Slifka.
AYE: Baker, Evans, Matyskiel, Moran, Slifka, Mead
NAY: None MOTION CARRIES 6-0
Commission Discussion
Commissioners discussed the resident's concerns regarding the long-term evolution of the D-IM district
and agreed that future restaurant or entertainment proposals should continue to be evaluated individually
through the Special Use process, with appropriate conditions considered when warranted.
Commissioner Moran asked staff about the City's decision to prepare the parking study rather than
require one from the applicant. Staff explained that, due to the limited scale of the proposal and the 20-
seat maximum, a consultant was not necessary and staff determined through its own parking analysis
that adequate parking existed to support the proposed use.
Commissioner Evans thanked the nearby resident for providing public testimony and asked staff how
future restaurant uses, outdoor seating, entertainment, and similar activities would be regulated within
the district. Buesing explained that such elements may require separate approvals, could be addressed
through Special Use conditions when appropriate, and that noise-related issues would be handled
through the City's Code Enforcement process. Commissioners agreed that each future Special Use
request should continue to be evaluated on its own merits.
Commissioners generally agreed that the proposed 20-seat restaurant represented a modest expansion
of the existing use and was unlikely to create significant impacts on surrounding properties.
During deliberations, the applicant was permitted to clarify that a recent food truck event at the property
had been a one-time operational test conducted with the property owner's permission and was not
intended to become a recurring event. He also explained that the requested liquor license modification
would allow indoor dining under the existing business rather than establish a new entertainment venue.
MOVE TO APPROVE
Motion by Commissioner Moran to approve the request to amend Section 114A-4 of the
Geneva Zoning Ordinance to add Restaurant as a Special Use in the D-IM (Light Industrial
Mixed-Use) zoning district, subject to the staff findings of fact.
Seconded by Commissioner Slifka.
AYE: Baker, Evans, Matyskiel, Moran, Slifka, Mead
NAY: None MOTION CARRIES 6-0
MOVE TO APPROVE
Motion by Commissioner Moran to approve the request for designation as a Special Use for a
restaurant in the D-IM zoning district at 321 Stevens Street, Suite N, subject to the staff findings
of fact.
Seconded by Commissioner Evans.
AYE: Baker, Evans, Matyskiel, Moran, Slifka, Mead
NAY: None MOTION CARRIES 6-0
The recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for final consideration on July 20,
2026.
6. Public Comment
No public comment was offered.
7. Other Business
City Planner Matt Buesing provided the following updates:
• The proposed solar farm project, originally scheduled for City Council consideration on July
6, was postponed and is now anticipated to be considered by the City Council on July 20, 2026.
• Assistant Planner Jessie Malkosky welcomed a baby boy, and staff extended congratulations.
• Chairmen Mead formally welcomed Commissioner Brittany Baker to the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
8. Adjournment
Commissioner Evans moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion was carried unanimously by voice
vote. The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:34 p.m.
Community Development Department Report
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
July 23, 2026 AGENDA ITEM 5.A – 813 Elm Ave. Porch Variations
APPLICANTS
Jeff & Ann Douglas
LOCATION
813 Elm Avenue
PIN 12-02-128-019
REQUESTS
(1) Variation from Section 11-
5F-4(B)(1) to reduce the side
yard setback from 6 ft. to 4.7
ft. for a front porch; and
(2) Variation from Section 11-
5F-4(C)(1) to increase the
allowable lot coverage from
45% to 59.4%.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff may provide a
recommendation at the
conclusion of the public hearing. Figure 1. Location Map. Prepared by Geneva Planning Division, July 2026.
STAFF LIASION BACKGROUND
Matt Buesing As shown in Figure 1, the subject property is located northeast of the
City Planner
High Street and Elm Avenue intersection. The site is an interior lot with
Phone: (630) 845-9654
frontage along Elm Avenue and features a single-family residential
Email: mbuesing@geneva.il.us
dwelling with a rear-yard detached garage. Access to the garage is
granted from a driveway at the north end of the site, which is shared
with the abutting neighbor. The property is also sited directly across
the street from Elm Park.
The home does not currently have a front porch or other front yard
living space. As such, the applicants are proposing a covered front
porch that would span the front façade of the home. According to the
applicants, the proposed porch would enhance the safety,
functionality, and architectural character of the home, while also
providing an outdoor living space to enjoy the surrounding area.
The subject property is located in the R4 High Density Single-Family
Residential zoning district and is permitted a maximum lot coverage
of 40% with an additional 5% bonus because the property features a
rear-yard detached garage. The existing improvements on the subject
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property combine to a nonconforming total lot coverage of 57.5% (this includes the home, garage, shed,
driveway, rear-yard patio, and walkways). As part of their application, the applicants are also proposing
to reduce certain hardscape elements (flagstone and paver block walkways) to minimize total lot coverage
on the site as much as reasonably possible. The total lot coverage with the proposed porch would be
59.4%.
The proposed porch would align with the existing dwelling, which has a nonconforming south side yard
setback of 4.7 ft. (instead of the required 6 ft. side yard setback for principal buildings). The zoning
ordinance allows for additions to existing nonconformities in the side or rear yards to be expanded
vertically and horizontally to the same extent as the existing nonconformity. The proposed porch would
also not encroach into the street yard. Therefore, the proposed porch is permitted by-right to be set back
4.7 ft. in the side yard instead of the required 6 ft. While the proposed encroachment is technically
allowed, the applicant is requesting a variation to reduce the side yard setback to memorialize the
nonconformity.
REQUESTS
The applicants are requesting the following:
• A Variation from Section 11-5F-4(B)(1) to reduce the side yard setback from 6 ft. to 4.7 ft.; and
• A Variation from Section 11-15F-4(C)(1) to increase the allowable lot coverage from 45% to 59.4%
for a proposed front porch.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
The subject property is located in the R4 High Density Single-Family Residential zoning district and is
identified by the City’s Comprehensive Plan for Single-Family Residential. Please see Table 1 below and
Figures 2 and 3 on the following pages for surrounding property information, including existing zoning,
existing land uses, and future land use designations.
COMPREHENSIVE
LOCATION ZONING DISTRICT LAND USE
PLAN
R4 High Density Single- Single-Family Single-Family
Subject Property
Family Residential Residential Residential
R4 High Density Single- Single-Family Single-Family
North
Family Residential Residential Residential
R4 High Density Single- Single-Family Single-Family
South
Family Residential Residential Residential
R4 High Density Single- Single-Family Single-Family
East
Family Residential Residential Residential
West RR Rural Residential Park Open Space
Table 1. Surrounding Property Information. Prepared by Geneva Planning Division, July 2026.
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Figure 2. Zoning Map of Subject Properties and Surrounding Area. Prepared by Geneva Planning Division, July 2026.
Figure 3. Future Land Use Designation of Subject Properties and Surrounding Area, based on the 2003 Comprehensive Plan.
Prepared by the Geneva Planning Division, July 2026.
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ANALYSIS OF REQUESTS
Variations
Staff has prepared an analysis of the request in relation to the four variation standards, as set forth in
Section 11-14-5 of the Zoning Ordinance. The applicant has also prepared responses to the four standards,
which are attached to this report for the Planning & Zoning Commission’s review and consideration. Based
on evidence and testimony provided at the public hearing, the Planning and Zoning Commission may
choose to use this analysis as the basis for its findings of fact, adopt the applicant’s responses, or formulate
its own findings.
1. Reasonable Return: The property in question cannot yield a reasonable return if to be permitted
to be used only under the regulations of the district in which it is located.
A. Setback
The existing dwelling is set back 4.7 ft. from the south side yard, an encroachment of 1.3 ft.
into the required 6 ft. side yard setback. The applicant is requesting a variation to memorialize
the nonconforming setback, which would enable the home and any other encroaching
improvements to be rebuilt in the nonconforming location. Due to the narrow width of the
lot and the shared driveway at the north side yard, the property may not be able to yield a
reasonable return without the reduced side yard setback. The request meets Standard #1.
B. Lot Coverage
The applicants would be unable to construct any size front porch to the property without
either first obtaining a variation or removing a significant portion of the site improvements
because of the existing nonconforming lot coverage. By the nature of the variation request,
however, the subject property’s existing condition features an overabundance of site
improvements (i.e., principal dwelling, detached garage, rear-yard patio, walkways, and
driveway) than would be permitted by-right. Therefore, the applicants would be expected to
yield a reasonable return on the property without the proposed front porch. While covered
front porches can be found on many homes throughout the city, the lack of a front porch
would not prevent the subject property from yielding a reasonable return. The request does
not meet Standard #1.
2. Unique Hardship or Practical Difficulty: The shape, topography, or other conditions of the land is
such that it is extremely difficult to comply with the regulations generally applicable to the
property.
A. Setback
The proposed porch would maintain the existing dwelling’s side yard setback of 4.7 ft. Per
Section 11-13-3 of the Zoning Ordinance, nonconforming buildings and structures may be
expanded horizontally to the same degree as the existing encroachment into the side or rear
setback. The proposed variation is technically permitted by the code, but the request is being
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made to memorialize the existing nonconforming setback for both the porch and the home.
Standard #2 is met.
B. Lot Coverage
The subject property has an existing total lot coverage of 57.5%, which is 12.5% above the
maximum 45% allowed in the R4 zoning district. Based on historical aerial imagery for Kane
County, the subject property appears to have had the same site configuration since at least
1970. In conjunction with the construction of the proposed front porch, the applicants are
also proposing to remove about 3% of their existing lot coverage. The proposed front porch
would add about 5% to the total lot coverage, but with the removal of paver block and
flagstone walkways, the final lot coverage increase would be limited to about 2%. The total
proposed lot coverage would be 59.4%, which is 14.4% more than the zoning ordinance
allows.
The applicants note that the existing lot size and site improvements make it impossible to
construct a front porch while also meeting the lot coverage requirement. While this is correct,
the lot size is approximately 50 ft. by 140 ft., with a total lot area of 7,038 sq. ft. The minimum
lot area for the R4 zoning district is 6,500 sq. ft., so the subject property is not an undersized
lot. The existing site improvements do make it impossible for any addition to be made to the
property without first obtaining a variation, but this does not constitute a land-based
hardship. The request does not meet Standard #2.
3. Character of the Area: The applicant must show that the variation requested will not be materially
detrimental to the public welfare or materially injurious to the enjoyment, use or development of
property or improvements permitted in the vicinity; will not materially impair an adequate supply
of light and air to properties and improvements in the vicinity; will not substantially increase
congestion in the public streets due to traffic or parking or increase the danger of flood or fire; will
not unduly tax public utilities and facilities in the area; or will not endanger the public health,
safety or welfare.
A. Setback
The proposed front porch would maintain the existing home’s nonconforming encroachment
into the south side yard. The surrounding neighborhood is comprised of narrow, 50 ft. lots
where it was common for homes to be constructed within several feet of the side yard
property lines. Many homes in the area, including the subject property, also feature detached
garages, which require driveways to run along one side yard, thereby further pushing the
homes closer to the opposite property line. The proposed setback variation memorializes the
existing encroachment and would not be out of character for the area. Standard #3 is met.
B. Lot Coverage
As previously noted, the proposed front porch addition and associated work would increase
the total lot coverage for the site by about 2%, or about 140 sq. ft. A front porch is consistent
with the architectural character of the surrounding area and the city as a whole, and a porch
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would not be detrimental to the public welfare. The proposed porch would also not restrict
or hinder development on neighboring properties, but would rather allow the applicants to
create a welcoming and safe entrance and a functional outdoor living space at the front of
their home. Standard #3 is met.
4. Minimum Variation: Any variation considered by the planning and zoning commission shall be
considered the minimum variation necessary for the reasonable use of the land.
A. Setback
The proposed porch would not encroach any further into the side yard than the existing home.
The porch would be 8 ft. in depth and would comply with the required front street yard
setback. The requested variation would memorialize the 4.7 ft. side yard setback for both the
home and the front porch, and is therefore the minimum variation required. Standard #4 is
met.
B. Lot Coverage
The applicants are requesting a front porch addition that spans the full front façade of the
principal dwelling; the porch would add about 350 sq. ft. Due to the nonconforming status of
the property in regard to lot coverage, a front porch addition of any size would result in the
need for a variation. In staff’s opinion, the front porch could be reduced in size to, at a
minimum, maintain the existing lot coverage percentage. A porch with about 215 sq. ft. of
coverage would be the maximum size that maintains the existing lot coverage (in conjunction
with the proposed removal of paver block and flagstone walkways). The proposed porch and
associated improvements result in an increase of the existing nonconformity by 2%. The
request does not meet Standard 4.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff will provide a recommendation at the conclusion of the public hearing.
REVIEW/APPROVAL PROCESS: NEXT STEPS*
1. August 3, 2026 – City Council consideration of requests
*This timeline is provided for informational purposes only; exact dates are subject to change.
ATTACHMENTS
Project Narrative
Response to Variation Standards
Architectural Drawings
Plat of Survey
June 23, 2026
Planning and Zoning Commission
City of Geneva
22 South First Street
Geneva, IL 60134
Jeffrey and Ann Douglas
813 Elm Avenue
Geneva, IL 60134
Dear City of Geneva Planning and Zoning Commission,
We are the owners and occupants of the single-family residence located at the above address. We
respectfully submit this Letter of Intent in support of our application for zoning variations to
allow the construction of a covered front porch on our home.
The proposed porch is intended to enhance the safety, functionality, and architectural character
of our residence while remaining consistent with the established character of the surrounding
neighborhood. Due to existing lot conditions and the configuration of the home, drive and
garage, strict compliance with the zoning ordinance creates a practical difficulty. As such, we are
requesting the following variations:
1. Side Setback Variation
We are requesting a variation to permit a 4.7-foot side yard setback, where a greater setback is
otherwise required by the zoning ordinance.
The proposed covered front porch would extend modestly into the side yard setback area. This
encroachment is minimal in scale and is limited to the porch structure only. The primary
structure of the home remains unchanged.
2. Lot Coverage Variation
We are requesting a variation to permit lot coverage of 59.4 % to accommodate the covered front
porch.
The addition of the porch marginally increases total lot coverage. The increase is limited to what
is necessary to construct a functional, code-compliant porch and does not materially alter site
drainage, open space, or the overall balance of built versus unbuilt area on the lot.
For the reasons stated above, we respectfully request approval of the setback and lot coverage
variations. Granting these variations will relieve a practical difficulty, allow a reasonable
residential improvement, and remain consistent with the intent and spirit of the zoning ordinance.
We appreciate your consideration of this request and are happy to provide any additional
information or documentation as needed.
Respectfully,
Jeffrey and Ann Douglas
Standards for Variations Compliance Evidence
A. Reasonable Return
Strict enforcement of the zoning regulations would prevent us from constructing a covered front
porch of reasonable size and functionality. A covered porch is a common and desirable
residential feature that provides weather protection, improves accessibility, enhances safety by
providing a stable, sheltered transition area at the front entrance, and supports safer access during
rain, snow, and icy conditions. It also enhances the everyday use of the home.
Without the requested variations, the porch would either be infeasible or so reduced in size as to
be impractical, thereby depriving us of a reasonable residential improvement that is consistent
with similar homes in the area.
B. Unique Hardship or Practical Difficulty
The hardship is not self-created but arises from the existing lot size, lot coverage, and the
placement of the home on the lot, which limits the ability to add a porch while complying with
current setback and lot coverage requirements.
These conditions are unique to this parcel and are not generally applicable to other properties
within the zoning district. Compliance with the ordinance, as written, imposes a practical
difficulty that makes the proposed improvement extraordinarily difficult without relief.
C. Character of the Area
The proposed covered front porch is designed to be architecturally compatible with the existing
home and surrounding residences. Front porches are a common feature in the neighborhood and
contribute positively to streetscape character, walkability, and neighborhood interaction.
The porch will not negatively impact light, air, privacy, or property values of neighboring
properties and will maintain the established residential character of the area.
D. Minimum Variation Necessary
The requested variations represent the minimum relief necessary to allow for the construction of
a modest, functional covered front porch. The design has been carefully considered to limit
encroachment into the setback and to minimize additional lot coverage.
No additional variations beyond those listed are being requested.
For the reasons stated above, we respectfully request approval of the setback and lot coverage
variations. Granting these variations will relieve a practical difficulty, allow a reasonable
residential improvement, and remain consistent with the intent and spirit of the zoning ordinance.
We appreciate your consideration of this request and are happy to provide any additional
information or documentation as needed.
Current Coverage
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Client:
Scale: l "= 20' Eric C. Pokorny, P.L.S. 3818, Exp. 11/30/2026 Jeffrey Douglas
Book #· sheets Drawn B . ER.ME2 Plat #· 1257
O=Found 3/4" Dia. Iron Pipe
®=Found 3/4" Dia. Iron Rod Reference:
6 =Found Mag Nail
(XX.XX')= Record Distance
XX.XX'= Measured Distance
N= North £= East
Tovv SuRVEYINCi Professional Land Surveying Services
Field Work Completed: 02/17/2026
easement revisions
S= South W= West "Cornerstone Surveying PC"
X X X = Fence 759 John Street, Suite D
c=:J= Concrete/Asphalt Yorkville, IL 60560 Project Number:
Phone: 630-892-1309 / Email: info@toddsurvey.com
~FFFrn= Loose Paver Blocks 2026-0118
lffl= Flagstone Survey is only valid if original seal is shown in red.
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