Zoning Board of Appeals

PUBLIC NOTICE In accordance with the Statutes of the State of Illinois and the Ordinances of the City of Highland Park, the next regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Highland Park is scheduled to be held at the hour of 7:30 P.M. on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at City Hall, 1707 St Johns Avenue, Highland Park, Illinois, during which meeting it is anticipated that there will be a discussion of the following items. The City, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests that persons with disabilities who require certain accommodations to allow them to observe and/or participate in this hearing, or who have questions about the accessibility of the meeting facilities, contact the City’s ADA coordinator Emily Taub at etaub@cityhpil.com or 847.926.1005. The City encourages individuals to sign-up for its eNews for important information from the City and its government partners. The City updates its web site daily and also posts on social media daily. To sign-up for the eNews, visit www.cityhpil.com. At the meeting, it is anticipated that there will be a discussion of the following items: CITY OF HIGHLAND PARK ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Public Hearing Thursday, 11/20/2025 - 7:30 P.M. Council Chambers City Hall, 1707 St Johns Avenue, Highland Park, Illinois AGENDA 1) Call to Order 2) Approval of Minutes a) 11/06/2025 Zoning Board of Appeals Draft Minutes 3) Business from the Public 4) Old Business 5) New Business a) #VAR-2025-00057 Appellant: Brett Caplan Property: 1331 Hilary Ln Address: 1331 Hilary Ln, Highland Park, IL 60035 Zoning District: R6 The petitioners and owner, Brett Caplan of 1331 Hilary Ln, Highland Park, IL 60035, request by authority of Section 150.1204(A)(4) of the Highland Park Zoning Code, variations of provisions Sections 150.703.3 to construct a screen porch addition that will exceed the allowable Floor Area Ratio. 6) Staff Report 7) Miscellaneous a) Outgoing Member 8) Adjournment Page 1 of 1 Page 1 of 35  1 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING 2 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS COMMISSION 3 OF THE CITY OF HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOIS 4 5 6 MEETING DATE: Thursday, November 6, 2025 7 8 MEETING LOCATION: Council Chambers, City Hall, 1707 St. Johns Avenue, Highland Park, IL 9 10 CALL TO ORDER 11 At 7:31 p.m., Chairperson Bay called the meeting to order. This Commission meeting takes place on-site. 12 Staff was asked to call the roll. 13 14 ROLL CALL 15 Commissioners Present: Chairperson Bay; Commissioners Aronoff, Chase, Treshansky, Weisberg, Yablon, & 16 Zaransky 17 18 Councilmember Present: Center 19 20 Student Council Absent: Duenow 21 22 Staff declared that a quorum was present. 23 24 Guests Present: Megan Coyle, Architect/Roll Studio LLC 25 Howard Dardick, CEO/Tip Top Builders 26 27 Staff Present: Hoffmann 28 29 Others Present: Gale Cerabona, Recorder 30 31 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 32 Regular Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals – October 16, 2025 33 34 Commissioner Yablon moved to approve the October 16, 2025, regular meeting minutes as drafted. 35 Commissioner Weisberg seconded the motion. 36 37 On a roll call vote 38 Voting Yea Chairperson Bay; Commissioners Aronoff, Chase, Treshansky, Weisberg, Yablon, & 39 Zaransky 40 Voting Nay: None 41 42 Chairperson Bay declared that the motion passed unanimously. 43 44 BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC 45 There was no Business from the Public. 46 47 OLD BUSINESS 48 There was no Old Business. Zoning Board of Appeal Minutes November 6, 2025 - Page 1 Page 2 of 35  1 2 NEW BUSINESS 3 1. #VAR-2025-00056 4 Property: 2789 Oak Street Appellant: Megan Coyle, Founder & Architect, Roll Studio LLC 5 Zoning District: R4 & R5 Address: 606 W. Aldine Avenue, 3W, Chicago, IL 60657 6 7 The petitioner, Megan Coyle of Roll Studio LLC, at 606 W. Aldine Avenue, 3W, Chicago, IL 60657, on behalf of 8 the owners Rachel & David Chaimovitz, of 2789 Oak Street, Highland Park, IL 60035, requests by authority of 9 Section 173.030 of the Highland Park Zoning Code, a variation of provision of Section 173.010(C), to exceed 10 the maximum allowable 4’ fence-height requirement within a required front yard. 11 12 Planner Hoffmann reviewed the proposal: 13 • Project Background 14 o R4 & R5 15 o new single-family home 16 • Site Location (corner lot along the lake; two frontages) 17 • Plat of Survey 18 • Property Photos 19 • Proposed Work 20 o proposing a 6’ fence when 4’ is allowed per code 21 • Fence elevations and materials were shown 22 • Other Comments 23 o two neighbor comments 24 • Review 25 26 Chairperson Bay asked about if this were not a corner lot. Planner Hoffmann said if this was an interior lot, 27 the 6’ fence would be allowed. 28 29 Chairperson Bay swore in Megan Coyle, Founder & Architect from Roll Studio LLC, who introduced the team 30 and explained the need for the variance. She noted Walker Avenue doesn’t function as a normal street. It 31 has a parking lot with a chain-link fence adjacent to and abutting this site. There is a private access drive to 32 Highwood’s water-treatment facility. A landscaping buffer and a wall is not being requested. A 4’ fence is 33 not high enough; would like privacy. Regarding the standards, this is not detrimental, it doesn’t endanger 34 safety or diminish property values. This won’t alter the character, is in harmony with the neighborhood, etc. 35 36 Some ZBA comments are….. 37 • Chairperson Bay: 38 o asked if this fence is uniform all the way around. Ms. Coyle responded not in height due to 39 topography. The style is stone that faces Oak Street then transitions to wood near the 40 Steep Slope Zone/SSZ 41 o asked where the driveway/gate is. Ms. Coyle said an auto gate will be there for vehicle 42 access. 43 o said the fence appears to be a wall. Ms. Coyle noted it is opaque/solid, and they believe it 44 meets code. 45 o asked Staff how it’s measured. Planner Hoffmann said it’s measured from where it’s 46 installed. Zoning Board of Appeal Minutes November 6, 2025 - Page 2 Page 3 of 35  1 • Commissioner Yablon asked why a 6’ fence is needed rather than landscaping. Ms. Coyle said for 2 safety and privacy reasons. She noted this family has small children. 3 • Commissioner Chase asked if this is a private drive to the north (east of parking lot). Planner 4 Hoffmann said there is a fence, so people can’t access the water-treatment facility. He illustrated 5 and explained same. 6 7 Chairperson Bay swore in Howard Dardick, CEO of Tip Top Builders, who said if this is not granted, the fence 8 would drop down to 4’. 9 10 More ZBA comments are….. 11 • Chairperson Bay: 12 o asked if the Petitioner has spoken with the neighbors. Ms. Coyle said she has, and feedback 13 is the limitation of use. She said her team believes the views would be enhanced; view 14 should be the same. Open space and trees will be present. The stone fence is being called a 15 wall. It is a unique circumstance and unusual condition. 16 o asked about the first standard. Ms. Coyle said it is compatible with existing structures on the 17 property rather than a chain-link fence. 18 o asked if this is in Highwood or Ft. Sheridan. Planner Hoffmann said this is still Highland Park. 19 o asked if notice had to be provided to neighbors in Highwood. Ms. Coyle said yes, in 20 Highwood and Lake County Forest Preserve Staff. 21 • Commissioner Yablon asked if any portion of the wood fence has been built yet. Ms. Coyle said just 22 the footings. 23 24 Chairperson Bay asked if anyone in the audience wishes to speak on this matter. The following came 25 forward and were sworn in: 26 • Julie Gartner said she lives across the street and expressed it is allowed to be back 40’. Mr. Dardick 27 concurred. 28 29 • Meno Passini said the parking lot next door is owned by the City of Highland Park. Visitors to the 30 park have been parking everywhere. He doesn’t have an issue with the 6’ fence along Walker 31 Avenue. Other neighbors abut parks and have a 6’ fence to keep people out. Mr. Passini has no 32 objections to this being a wall; it is nothing unusual. He noted, when the Temple expanded, a wall 33 was suggested. This is desirable, as they want to keep the neighborhood having single-family homes. 34 Mr. Passini would appreciate it if the ZBA would offer relief to this Petitioner. 35 36 Final ZBA comments are….. 37 • Commissioner Zaransky said this makes a lot of sense; goes with the character. The hardship is the 38 unusual lot. There are a lot of municipal vehicles there. It is a functioning side yard. 39 • Commissioner Aronoff said the variance is only 2’. He supports this. 40 • Commissioner Weisberg concurred. 41 • Commissioner Chase: 42 o asked if this is a fence. Planner Hoffmann confirmed it is 1’ or less and is allowed. He stated 43 there are no design standards for single-family homes. 44 o believes the standards have been met. Neighbors believe it fits in. She is in favor. 45 • Commissioner Treshansky believes the standards have been met. Neighbors are okay with it. 46 • Commissioner Yablon said the standards have been met. The 6’ fence would be in perpetuity. 47 • Chairperson Bay appreciates the presentation. There is no opposition. He would support this. Zoning Board of Appeal Minutes November 6, 2025 - Page 3 Page 4 of 35  1 2 Commissioner Yablon moved to adopt the variance as drafted. Commissioner Treshansky seconded the 3 motion. 4 5 On a voice vote 6 Voting Yea Chairperson Bay; Commissioners Aronoff, Chase, Treshansky, Weisberg, Yablon, & 7 Zaransky 8 Voting Nay: None 9 10 Chairperson Bay declared that the motion passed unanimously. 11 12 STAFF REPORT 13 1. 2026 Meeting Resolution 14 Planner Hoffmann advised the April 3, 2026, meeting has been removed from the schedule. 15 16 Commissioner Chase moved to approve the 2026 Meeting Resolution. Commissioner Weisberg seconded 17 the motion. 18 19 On a voice vote 20 Voting Yea Chairperson Bay; Commissioners Aronoff, Chase, Treshansky, Weisberg, Yablon, & 21 Zaransky 22 Voting Nay: None 23 24 Chairperson Bay declared that the motion passed unanimously. 25 26 MISCELLANEOUS 27 There are no Miscellaneous items. 28 29 ADJOURNMENT 30 Commissioner Zaransky moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:11 p.m. Commissioner Yablon seconded the 31 motion. 32 33 On a voice vote 34 Voting Yea Chairperson Bay; Commissioners Aronoff, Chase, Treshansky, Weisberg, Yablon, & 35 Zaransky 36 Voting Nay: None 37 38 Chairperson Bay declared that the motion passed unanimously. 39 40 Respectfully Submitted, 41 42 43 Gale Cerabona 44 Recorder 45 46 MINUTES OF OCTOBER 16, 2025, WERE APPROVED WITHOUT CORRECTIONS. Zoning Board of Appeal Minutes November 6, 2025 - Page 4 Page 5 of 35  Memorandum Date: November 6, 2025 To: Jami Bay & Zoning Board of Appeals (“ZBA”) From: Patrick Hoffmann, Planner II & ZBA Staff Liaison Subject: 1331 Hilary Ln Application Summary ________________________________________________________________________________________ APPLICATION SUMMARY: The petitioner and owner, Brett Caplan (the “Applicant”) located at 1331 Hilary Ln, Highland Park, IL 60035, (the “Property”) is seeking approval of zoning variations from Chapter 150 in order to construct a new addition that will exceed the allowable Floor Area Ratio (FAR). The subject property is located within the R6, and meets the minimum area of 7,260 SF. It is a trapezoid shaped interior lot that fronts Hilary Ln. According to the Lake County Assessor, the home was constructed in 2000. The Applicant seeks relief from Section 150.703.3.(A): (i) To exceed the allowable Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 30.48% (4,080 sq. ft.) for a residence that already exceeds the permitted FAR to construct a 382 sq. ft. addition for a proposed total FAR of 42.69% (5,713.9 sq. ft.); The applicants’ proposal is to add a one story addition behind the home for an additional 382 SF of space and proposing a new FAR of 42.69 % or 5,713 SF. The maximum FAR for the property is 30.48% or 4,080 SF, however, in 200 the property received an approval from the ZBA, Approval Order #06-10-VAR-075, allowing an addition (450 SF) to exceed the allowable FAR for a new allowable FAR of 35.67% or 4,751 SF. The applicant has confirmed the FAR totals for the existing property as it exceeds what was approved in 2006. In the event the variation is approved, the Applicant is required to get building permit before construction. This is a request for Chapter 150 zoning variations and requires the ZBA to use the Article 12 Zoning Standards of Approval. NEIGHBOR & CITY COMMENTS: • No comments from other City divisions. • No public comments have been received. ATTACHMENTS: • Location Map & Copy of Legal Notice • Applicants’ Packet • Approval Order #06-10-VAR-075 • Draft Approval Order 1 1 All Approval Orders are to be considered draft and are not a recommendation by City Staff. The Board may approve, approve with conditions, deny, or continue an application. Page 6 of 35 LEGAL NOTICE - Lake County News-Sun – 11/05/2025 PUBLIC NOTICE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CITY OF HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOIS Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held at City Hall, 1707 St Johns Avenue, in the City of Highland Park, Lake County, Illinois, on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 7:30 P.M. Said Public Hearing will be conducted by the Zoning Board of Appeals for variation of provisions of the Zoning Ordinance of 1997, being Chapter 150 of the Highland Park Code, as amended. VAR-2025-00057 Petitioner: Brett Caplan Zoning District: R6 Subject Property: 1331 Hilary Ln Highland Park, Illinois 60035 The petitioners and owner, Brett Caplan of 1331 Hilary Ln, Highland Park, IL 60035, request by authority of Section 150.1204(A)(4) of the Highland Park Zoning Code, variations of provisions Sections 150.703.3 to construct a screen porch addition that will exceed the allowable Floor Area Ratio. The subject property commonly known as 1331 Hilary Ln, Highland Park, Illinois, is legally described as follows: LOT 20 IN HIGHLAND LAKES SUBDIVISION, BEING A RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 2 AND OUTLOT "A" IN HIGHLAND PARK TOWERS RESUBDIVISION UNIT 1, IN THE SOUTH 1/2 OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 12, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MARCH 10, 1992 AS DOCUMENT 3126572 IN LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS PIN: 16-22-305-029-0000 If you have questions about the application, public hearing, or any other questions, you may contact Patrick Hoffmann, Planner II, with the Community Development Department, by email at phoffmann@cityhpil.com or by phone at 847.926.1612. At the public hearing, the Zoning Board of Appeals will accept and consider all testimony and evidence pertaining to the application, and will consider any zoning actions or relief that may be necessary or convenient to allow development of the type described in this notice, or development that is less dense than the type described in this notice, including, without limitation, special use permits, variations, map or text amendments, or other special approvals. Any person who also desires to appear as an "interested party" with the right to cross-examine others at the hearing must complete and file an appearance form with the Highland Park City Clerk at the Highland Park City Hall, 1707 St Johns, Highland Park, Illinois, no later than three business days before the date of the hearing. Appearance forms are available at the Finance Department on the first floor of the Highland Park City Hall, 1707 St Johns, Highland Park, Illinois, during regular business hours. The City, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests that persons with disabilities who require certain accommodations to allow them to observe and/or participate in this hearing, or who have questions about the accessibility of the meeting facilities, contact the City’s ADA coordinator Emily Taub at etaub@cityhpil.com or 847.926.1005. Zoning Board of Appeals Jami Bay, Chairman Page 1 of 1 Page 7 of 35 Page 8 of 35 Page 9 of 35 Brett Caplan 1331 Hilary Lane Highland Park, IL 60035 October 13, 2025 Zoning Board of Appeals City of Highland Park 1707 St. Johns Avenue Highland Park, IL 60035 Subject: Request for Zoning Variance – Screened Porch Construction Dear Members of the Zoning Board of Appeals, I am writing to respectfully request approval of a zoning variance for my property located at 1331 Hilary Lane in Highland Park, Illinois. The proposed project involves constructing a screened-in porch attached to the rear of my existing single-family residence. This improvement is intended to provide a safe, enclosed outdoor space for year-round enjoyment while maintaining the architectural character of the home and surrounding neighborhood. The porch will exceed the maximum allowable FAR by approximately 1,633.90 square feet, resulting in a 12.21% overage beyond the allowable lot coverage under the current zoning ordinance. This variance is the only relief being requested; all other dimensional requirements, including setbacks and height, will remain compliant. Alternatives Considered: • Reducing Porch Size: A smaller porch was considered; however, reducing the footprint would compromise functionality and safety, making it unsuitable for intended family use. • Unscreened Deck or Patio: An open deck or patio was explored as an alternative, but these options do not provide protection from insects or weather, defeating the purpose of creating a usable outdoor space. • Relocation: Relocating the porch to another part of the property was not feasible due to existing structures, landscaping, and compliance with setback requirements. Page 10 of 35 Each alternative either fails to meet the intended purpose or introduces new compliance issues. Hardship if Variance is Denied: Strict enforcement of the zoning ordinance would impose a practical difficulty and particular hardship because: • The property’s existing configuration and lot shape limit options for expansion without exceeding coverage limits. • The inability to construct the porch would significantly reduce the property’s usability and enjoyment, particularly for outdoor living in a climate where screened protection is essential. • The proposed porch does not negatively impact neighboring properties, public welfare, or the intent of the zoning ordinance, which is to preserve neighborhood character and prevent overcrowding. Without the variance, I cannot reasonably achieve the intended improvement, resulting in diminished property functionality and value. Conclusion: The requested variance is the minimum necessary to allow construction of the screened porch while maintaining compliance with all other zoning requirements. The project aligns with the spirit and intent of the Highland Park Zoning Code and will not adversely affect adjacent properties or the community. Thank you for your consideration of this request. Sincerely, Brett Caplan Page 11 of 35  PLAT OF SUR Highland Lakes Subdivision, being a Resubdivision of Lot 2 a Lot 20 in the South 1/2 of Sectio Highland Park Towers Resubdivision Unit 1, in 12, East of the Third Principa l Meridian , according to the North, Range County, Illinoi 10, 1992 recorded March 10, os document 3126572 in Lake LOT 19 BLOCK RET. WALL: 0.7' N. 125.00' REC. S90.00,00"E FOUND 11 125.00' MEAS. S89*58'52 E CORNE 2 WOOD FENCE FENCE POST: :0 37.2' FENCE POST 0.5' S. 22.0' 1. 0.6' E'ly 8.2 1.4' S. 17.6' 0.21 NCE CONCRETE 1.8' PUBLIC CHAINLINK FE 10' DRIVEWAY SEMENT 0.2 EA UTILITY 9 18.9' C 2-STORY ' M 0.2 17 BRICK & FRAME 172.208.'08 A RESIDENCE 37.7' FRAME #1331 1.0- NE REC. 2.5 DECK DETENTION 0.6 ORM WA 2.5 57.6' 0.9. 0.60.9 24-02 27 20 ENST EAS. TION EASEMENT 25 0.9 1.0 w TER 0.53 ;9'0 5” 1.0 ’4 19.3' OUTLOTА 4.0 52 W 5" 1* 52 2'' 41' LOT 20 4 19.9' NN004'44* 20.9 S4 1' S4 0'48"W 6 1.6 6.0' う。 y 54"W 'l SE PO FENCE POST: CE S 1.1' NW E EN FE NC LOT 21 OF E ODD NC Wo FE OD CHAINLINK WO AP O PR LU F OXI NE 2 M S. PE5 AT R BU E L DOILD OC ME A : C I A N G TIO 31 ST SA N Page 12 of 35 Page 13 of 35  PROJECT LOCATION DRAWING INDEX A-1 OF 5 SHEETS SHEET NO. 9-16-25 DATE: 9-18-25 10-28-25 APPLICABLE CODES 1331 HILLARY LANE ZONING INFORMATION ADDITION FLOOR AREA CALCULATIONS GENERAL NOTES HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOIS 60035 25 8. .2 10 01 EXISTING SITE PLAN 02 PROPOSED SITE PLAN PHONE: 847-498-0900 SCALE: 1/16"=1'-0" SCALE: 1/16"=1'-0" CONSTRUCTION NOTES FRAMING NOTES & MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS ELECTRICAL NOTES TOWN STUDIOS, INC. WWW.TOWNSTUDIOS.COM ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION NOTES 1297 SHERMER ROAD NORTHBROOK, ILLINOIS 60062 ED ARCHI NS T L IC T E CLIFFORD EC TOWN 001-012279 ST IS A TE O N OF I L L I EXP. 11/26 10/28/25 Page 14 of 35  A-3 OF 5 SHEETS SHEET NO. FLASHING METAL ROOF MATCH EXISTING SIDING ALUMINUM GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS DATE: 9-16-25 SCREEN 9-18-25 TREX PRE-FAB. ALUMINUM RAILING @ 36" MIN. ABOVE DECK 1331 HILLARY LANE LATTICE SCREEN ADDITION HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOIS 60035 01 EXISTING SCALE: 1/4"=1'-0" NORTH ELEVATION (RIGHT SIDE) 02 PROPOSED SCALE: 1/4"=1'-0" NORTH ELEVATION (RIGHT SIDE) PHONE: 847-498-0900 TOWN STUDIOS, INC. WWW.TOWNSTUDIOS.COM FLASHING METAL ROOF ALUMINUM GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS SCREEN 1297 SHERMER ROAD MATCH EXISTING SIDING LATTICE SCREEN NORTHBROOK, ILLINOIS 60062 03 EXISTING SCALE: 1/4"=1'-0" SOUTH ELEVATION (LEFT SIDE) 04 PROPOSED SCALE: 1/4"=1'-0" SOUTH ELEVATION (LEFT SIDE) Page 15 of 35  A-4 OF 5 SHEETS SHEET NO. DATE: 9-16-25 9-18-25 1331 HILLARY LANE ADDITION HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOIS 60035 01 EXISTING SCALE: 1/4"=1'-0" WEST ELEVATION (REAR) PHONE: 847-498-0900 TOWN STUDIOS, INC. WWW.TOWNSTUDIOS.COM FLASHING METAL ROOF ALUMINUM GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS SCREEN TREX PRE-FAB. ALUMINUM RAILING @ 36" MIN. ABOVE DECK 1297 SHERMER ROAD MATCH EXISTING SIDING LATTICE SCREEN NORTHBROOK, ILLINOIS 60062 02 EXISTING SCALE: 1/4"=1'-0" WEST ELEVATION (REAR) Page 16 of 35 FAR Calculations of Neighborhood For FAR variation requests, the Zoning Board of Appeals compares the F.A.R. of the property under consider- ation with other properties in the neighborhood. Floor area and lot area can be obtained from the following sources: † Lake County Assessment Office website at: http://www.lakecountyil.gov/Assessor/AssessmentInformation/PropertyTaxAssessmentInfo/Default.htm † Tax assessor’s office: - Moraine Township Assessor: (847) 432-2100 - West Deerfield Township Assessor: (847) 945-3020 Note that information obtained from the tax assessor or Lake County will result in rough estimates only. Be sure to add garage space, as this is listed separately in the County data. The total square footage provided by the township or county may be inaccurate as floor area is defined by the City of Highland Park. Basement area is ex- cluded; garage area is included in F.A.R calculations – please refer to the “Useful Definitions” insert in this packet for more information. Please indicate the FAR for neighboring properties in the table below. Include several homes on both sides of the subject property, across the street, as well as property directly adjacent to the rear of the subject property. FAR TABLE Source Circle: a) Lake County Website b) Assessor’s Office c) Other________________________________ Address Actual Setback Lot Area Source/Notes Subject Property: 1306 Hilary Lane 5820 19024.91 1310 Hilary Lane 4524 13713.88 1320 Hilary Lane 4080 12777.53 1321 Hilary Lane 4465 9902.3 1311 Hilary Lane 4152 9683.95 1291 Hilary Lane 4297 9763.51 3543 11174.64 1271 Hilary Lane 1261 Hilary Lane 3604 9491.84 1251 Hilary Lane 3975 9545.64 1290 Hilary Lane 4154 11546.87 1270 Hilary Lane 3422 11655.76 Zoning Variation Application Page 12 of 18 Page 17 of 35  1622305029 1331 HILARY LN, HIGHLAND PARK, IL, 60035 October 27, 2025 1:1,342 0 0.01 0.03 0.05 mi Tax Parcel Lines Land Area Sq Ft Labels Tax Parcel Information 0 0.02 0.04 0.07 km Living Area Sq Ft Labels Address Labels Citations County of Lake, IL, Esri Canada, Esri, HERE, Garmin, INCREMENT P, USGS, EPA, USDA, Lake County, Illinois GIS Division Lake County IL Assessment and Tax office Page 18 of 35 ZBA 406 -10 -VAR -075 - 1331 Hilary Lane - Granted Order STATE OF ILLINOIS) SS. COUNTY OF LAKE ) BEFORE THE BOARD OF APPEALS CITY OF HIGHLAND PARK LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE APPEAL OF Michael and Denise Caplan APPEAL NO. ZBA # 06- 1 O -VAR -075 FOR VARIATION GRANTED ORDER This matter coming on to be heard on the application of Michael and Denise Caplan for variations from the requirements of 150. 703 of the Highland Park Zoning Ordinance of 1997 ( the Zoning Ordinance"), as amended, and upon proofs being taken and adduced before the Board of Appeals, City of Highland Park ( the " Board"), and the Board being duly advised in the premises, DOES FIND AS FOLLOWS: 1. That said application was heard by the Board, and proofs were taken and adduced before the Board at a regular meeting of the Board held in the City Hall of the City of Highland Park, on October 19, 2006. 2. That there were present in person at said meeting of the Board a quorum of the members of the Board for the conduct of the Board' s business. 3. That after the conclusion of said hearing, by affirmative vote of 6 members in attendance at said hearing, being a majority of the members of the Board and a majority of those members who were present, the Board granted said application for variations to the extent and subject to the terms and conditions contained in this Order. 4. That the Board has jurisdiction under Sections 150. 1201, 150. 1204 and following of the Zoning Ordinance to hear and determine the request for variations as applied for herein. 5. That due notice of the time and place of such hearing was duly published in The Highland Park News, a paper of general circulation in the City of Highland Park, not more than 30 days nor less than 15 days previous to said hearing, in accordance with the provisions of applicable statutes of the State of Illinois and of the Zoning Ordinance and proof of publication thereof was made a part of the record herein. Page 19 of 35  6. That due notice of said hearing, in addition to the aforesaid publication, was served upon adjacent and adjoining property owners or occupants by certified or registered mail, and/ or was served in person by the applicant, and that proof of said service in accordance with the rules of the Board was made a part of the record herein. 7. That further, in accordance with the rules of the Board, evidence of ownership by the applicants of the real property subject to said request for variations ( the " Property") was duly produced and admitted as evidence into the record herein. 8. That the Property is legally described as follows: Lot 20 in Highland Lakes Subdivision Being a resubdivision of Lot 2 and Outlot ' A" in Highland Park Towers Resubdivision Unit 1 in the South 1/ 2 of Section 22, Tsp. 43 North, Range 12, East of the Third Principal Meridian, According to the Plat thereof, Recorded March 10, 1992, as Doc. # 3126572, in Lake County, IL. and commonly known as 1331 Hilary Lane, in the City, County and State aforementioned. 9. That the Property is improved with a single- family residence. 10. That the aforedescribed Property is located within the R6 zoning district, as established by the aforesaid Zoning Ordinance, and that variations were sought from the following requirements generally applicable to all property affected by such zoning classification as provided in 150. 703: to exceed the permitted Floor Area Ratio ( FAR) of 30. 51% ( 4, 063 sq. ft.) for a residence that already exceeds the permitted FAR by 1. 78% ( 238 sq. ft.) for an addition of 450 square feet for a total FAR area ratio of 35. 67% ( 4, 751 square feet) in order to construct an addition to an existing single family residence. 11. That a strict application of the terms and provisions of the Zoning Ordinance imposes upon the applicant exceptional practical difficulties or particular hardships for reasons stated in the application and transcript of this hearing, and amounts to a practical confiscation of the Property due to circumstances unique to the subject Property. 12. That the granting of variations will not serve as a mere convenience to the applicant, will not cause substantial detriment to the public good, will not substantially impair the general purpose and intent of the Master Plan as established by ordinance, will not alter the essential character of the locality, will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property, will not unreasonably increase congestion in the public streets, will not increase the danger of fire or endanger the public safety, and will not unreasonably diminish or impair established property values within the surrounding area, or in any other respect impair the public health, safety, comfort, morals or welfare of the inhabitants of the City of Highland Park. Page 20 of 35  13. That unless variations are granted in accordance with this application, the Property in question cannot yield a reasonable return, in that the house is situated on the lot in such a way as to make alternatives unreasonably expensive and prohibitive; and in that the plight of the owner was due to unique circumstances; and in that the variations requested are consistent with the purposes and intent of said Zoning Ordinance and Master Plan; and for additional reasons set forth in the application and transcript of this hearing. IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED AS FOLLOWS: That variations from the strict application of the Zoning Ordinance, and, in particular, 150. 703 thereof, are hereby granted as to the real Property hereinabove described, in that the petitioners will be allowed to exceed the permitted Floor Area Ratio ( FAR) of 30. 51% ( 4,063 sq. ft.) for a residence that already exceeds the permitted FAR by 1. 78% ( 238 sq. ft.) for an addition of 450 square feet for a total FAR area ratio of 35. 67% ( 4, 751 square feet) in order to construct an addition to an existing single family residence. That this Order is to take effect only upon compliance with the following conditions: a) All structures will be in substantial conformance with the submitted plans prepared by John Zabor Architects dated August 25, 2006. b) Issuance of a building permit by the City of Highland Park. This Order shall be valid for a period of no longer than twelve ( 12) months from the date of this Order unless a building permit is obtained within such period and the erection or alteration of a building is started, or unless the use is commenced within such period; and, in any case where a building permit shall be obtained for the erection or alteration of a building, unless such erection or alteration shall proceed to completion without unnecessary delay. Order granted on October 19, 2006. BOARD OF APPEALS CITY OF HIGHLAND PARK LAI im. 3- Page 21 of 35  k r M - Oe MfE- EXISTC REOURED SVE YARD 6- P SIDE YARD NON CONFORMING SET BACX SIDE YARD ) I j i 208,& STORY hXISTGNt E ESIDE tb on AC- lUAL - SUE YARD I STDR Y SET BACK L PLOT PLAN 47. 02' A NS DATAL IAKEN FROMPLAT OF SURVEY P ffUSSIONALS ASSOICIATE0 u IN C. HIGHLAND PARK It., DATED 6- 20- 99 HILARY LN\ CAPLAN RESIDENCE HWLAND PARK IL. 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BRICK BRICK SILL SILL JOHN ZA DETAIL DETAIL ARCHITE TS 2065 5000 BONNIE BRAE NSNS RIDGERIDGE BEAMBEAM DETAILDETAIL RICHMOND IL B- 25- 06 60071 NSNS 815- 678- 6046 815- 678- 7046fx 3 3 Page 26 of 35 VAR-2025-00057 1331 Hilary Ln After recording, please return to: City of Highland Park Department of Community Development Planning Division 1150 Half Day Road Highland Park, IL 60035 STATE OF ILLINOIS ) ) SS. COUNTY OF LAKE ) BEFORE THE BOARD OF APPEALS CITY OF HIGHLAND PARK LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE APPEAL OF BRETT CAPLAN APPEAL NO. ZBA VAR-2025-00057 FOR VARIATION VARIANCE APPROVAL ORDER This order (“Order”) concerns the petitioner and owner, Brett Caplan, (the “Applicant”), of 1331 Hilary Ln, Highland Park, IL 60035, for the variation described herein for the property described herein. The Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Highland Park (“Board”), being duly advised in the premises, DOES FIND AS FOLLOWS: 1. The Property that is the subject of this Order is commonly known as 1331 Hilary Ln, Highland Park, IL 60035 and legally described on Exhibit A attached to this Order (“Property”). 2. The Property is currently improved as a single-family home. 3. The Property is located within the R6 Zoning District, as established by “The City of Highland Park Zoning Ordinance of 1997,” as amended (“Zoning Ordinance”). 4. The Applicant sought the following variations from of Section 150.703.3.(A) of the City Code (the “Variation”), to construct a new addition as depicted on the Plans within Exhibit B. a. To exceed the allowable Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 30.48% (4,080 sq. ft.) for a residence that already exceeds the permitted FAR to construct a 382 sq. ft. addition for a proposed total FAR of 42.69% (5,713.9 sq. ft.); 5. Notice of the time and place of the hearing was duly published in Lake County News-Sun, a newspaper of general circulation in the City, not more than 30 days nor less than 15 days previous to the hearing, in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance and all applicable law. Page 27 of 35 VAR-2025-00057 1331 Hilary Ln 6. Notice of the hearing was served upon the adjacent and adjoining property owners or occupants, in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance, Section 150.1203, and applicable law. 7. The application was heard by the Board at a public hearing of the Board on November 20, 2025. 8. The Board has jurisdiction pursuant to Section 150.1204.(A)(4) of the City Code, to hear and determine the Applicant’s request for the Variation. 9. The Applicant entered into the record sufficient evidence of their ownership of the Property. 10. After the conclusion of the public hearing, the Board found that the requested Variation satisfy the standards set forth in Section 150.1205, to the extent required. 11. After the conclusion of the public hearing the Board granted the application for the Variation, by a vote of the majority of the members of the Board. IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED AS FOLLOWS: A. Subject to and contingent upon the conditions, restrictions, and provisions set forth in Section B of this Order, the Applicant’s request for the Variation for the Property shall be, and is hereby, approved for the reasons set forth in this Order. The Applicant will be allowed: (i) To exceed the allowable Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 30.48% (4,080 sq. ft.) for a residence that already exceeds the permitted FAR to construct a 382 sq. ft. addition for a proposed total FAR of 42.69% (5,713.9 sq. ft.); B. Notwithstanding any use or development right that may be applicable or available pursuant to the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance, or any other rights the Applicant may have, the variation granted in Section A of this Order shall be, and are hereby, expressly subject to and contingent upon the construction, use, and maintenance of the Property in compliance with each and all of the following conditions: i. The construction, development, use, operation, and maintenance of the Property shall comply with the Zoning Ordinance and all other applicable City ordinances, as the same have been or may be amended from time to time, except to the extent specifically provided otherwise in this Order. ii. Except for minor changes and site work approved by the Director of Community Development or the City Engineer (for matters within their respective permitting authorities) in accordance with all applicable City standards, the construction, development, use, operation, and maintenance of the Property shall substantially comply with the following plans: a. Proposed Site Plan, Addition for 1331 Hilary Ln by Town Studios Inc. date 10/28/2025, sheet A-1, b. Proposed Elevations, Addition for 1331 Hilary Ln by Town Studios Inc. date 09/18/2025, sheets A-3 & A-4, C. The Applicant shall permit a copy of this Order to be recorded against the Property in the office of the Lake County Recorder of Deeds. This Order and the privileges, obligations, and provisions Page 28 of 35 VAR-2025-00057 1331 Hilary Ln contained herein shall inure solely to the benefit of, and be binding upon, the Applicant and their heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns. D. This Order shall be valid for a period not to exceed 12 months from the date hereof, unless, within such period and in accordance with this Order, the Applicant commences either (i) erection or alteration of a building or structure, pursuant to a valid building permit for construction on the Property, or (ii) the use contemplated by this Order. In the event that the Applicant obtain a building permit in furtherance of the Variation granted pursuant to this Order, the Applicant shall prosecute all work authorized by the building permit to completion without unnecessary delay. E. Upon the failure or refusal of the Applicant to comply with any or all of the conditions, restrictions, or provisions of this Order, in addition to all other remedies available to the City, the Variation granted pursuant to this Order shall, at the sole discretion of the Board, by order duly adopted, be revoked and become null and void; provided, however, that the Board may not so revoke such Variation unless it shall first provide the Applicant with two months advance written notice of the reasons for revocation and an opportunity to be heard at a regular meeting of the Board. In the event of revocation, the development and use of the Property shall be governed solely by the applicable regulations of the Zoning Ordinance. Order approved November 20, 2025 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CITY OF HIGHLAND PARK LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS By: Jami Bay, Chairman # 5146803_v2 Page 29 of 35 VAR-2025-00057 1331 Hilary Ln EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY The subject property commonly known as 1331 Hilary Ln, Highland Park, Illinois, is legally described as follows: LOT 20 IN HIGHLAND LAKES SUBDIVISION, BEING A RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 2 AND OUTLOT "A" IN HIGHLAND PARK TOWERS RESUBDIVISION UNIT 1, IN THE SOUTH 1/2 OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 12, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MARCH 10, 1992 AS DOCUMENT 3126572 IN LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS PIN: 16-22-305-029-0000 Page 30 of 35 VAR-2025-00057 1331 Hilary Ln EXHIBIT B [PLANS] Page 31 of 35  PROJECT LOCATION DRAWING INDEX A-1 OF 5 SHEETS SHEET NO. 9-16-25 DATE: 9-18-25 10-28-25 APPLICABLE CODES 1331 HILLARY LANE ZONING INFORMATION ADDITION FLOOR AREA CALCULATIONS GENERAL NOTES HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOIS 60035 25 8. .2 10 01 EXISTING SITE PLAN 02 PROPOSED SITE PLAN PHONE: 847-498-0900 SCALE: 1/16"=1'-0" SCALE: 1/16"=1'-0" CONSTRUCTION NOTES FRAMING NOTES & MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS ELECTRICAL NOTES TOWN STUDIOS, INC. WWW.TOWNSTUDIOS.COM ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION NOTES 1297 SHERMER ROAD NORTHBROOK, ILLINOIS 60062 ED ARCHI NS T L IC T E CLIFFORD EC TOWN 001-012279 ST IS A TE O N OF I L L I EXP. 11/26 10/28/25 Page 32 of 35  A-3 OF 5 SHEETS SHEET NO. FLASHING METAL ROOF MATCH EXISTING SIDING ALUMINUM GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS DATE: 9-16-25 SCREEN 9-18-25 TREX PRE-FAB. ALUMINUM RAILING @ 36" MIN. ABOVE DECK 1331 HILLARY LANE LATTICE SCREEN ADDITION HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOIS 60035 01 EXISTING SCALE: 1/4"=1'-0" NORTH ELEVATION (RIGHT SIDE) 02 PROPOSED SCALE: 1/4"=1'-0" NORTH ELEVATION (RIGHT SIDE) PHONE: 847-498-0900 TOWN STUDIOS, INC. WWW.TOWNSTUDIOS.COM FLASHING METAL ROOF ALUMINUM GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS SCREEN 1297 SHERMER ROAD MATCH EXISTING SIDING LATTICE SCREEN NORTHBROOK, ILLINOIS 60062 03 EXISTING SCALE: 1/4"=1'-0" SOUTH ELEVATION (LEFT SIDE) 04 PROPOSED SCALE: 1/4"=1'-0" SOUTH ELEVATION (LEFT SIDE) Page 33 of 35  A-4 OF 5 SHEETS SHEET NO. DATE: 9-16-25 9-18-25 1331 HILLARY LANE ADDITION HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOIS 60035 01 EXISTING SCALE: 1/4"=1'-0" WEST ELEVATION (REAR) PHONE: 847-498-0900 TOWN STUDIOS, INC. WWW.TOWNSTUDIOS.COM FLASHING METAL ROOF ALUMINUM GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS SCREEN TREX PRE-FAB. ALUMINUM RAILING @ 36" MIN. ABOVE DECK 1297 SHERMER ROAD MATCH EXISTING SIDING LATTICE SCREEN NORTHBROOK, ILLINOIS 60062 02 EXISTING SCALE: 1/4"=1'-0" WEST ELEVATION (REAR) Page 34 of 35  PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, Jami Bay has served, with distinction, as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals since January 2017, leading and participating in consideration of cases essential to the improvement of this community, its neighborhoods and the quality of life therein, and WHEREAS, Jami Bay was responsible for promoting and increasing community awareness of the need for sound residential and commercial planning and the need to appropriately design public and private improvements in Highland Park during their tenure on the Zoning Board of Appeals, and WHEREAS, in being the institutional memory for the Zoning Board and in serving with honor, their public service attests to their steadfast integrity, wisdom and excellence of character, BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the members of the Zoning Board of Appeals of Highland Park do hereby recognize Jami Bay for their dedicated and untiring public service a Member of the Board on behalf of the residents of the City and, IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that as an expression of our respect and grateful appreciation to Jami Bay’s service, we hereby adopt this resolution as a permanent record thereof on the 20th Day of November, 2025, in Highland Park, Illinois. __________________________________ _______________________________ Alexis Yablon, Vice-Chair Brad Zaransky, Board Member __________________________________ _______________________________ Jonathan Treshansky, Board Member Irene Chase, Board Member __________________________________ _______________________________ Scott Weisberg, Board Member Jeffrey Aronoff, Board Member __________________________________ _________________________________ Jon Center, Council Liaison Patrick Hoffmann, Staff Liaison Page 35 of 35