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, February 19, 2026, 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, 02/19/2026 - 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) 01/15/2026 Zoning Board of Appeals Draft Minutes 3) Business from the Public 4) Old Business 5) New Business a) #VAR-2026-00059 Appellant: Debra and Barry Kravitz Property: 363 Woodland Rd Address: 363 Woodland Rd, Highland Park, IL 60035 Zoning District: R5 The petitioners and owners, Debra and Barry Kravitz, 363 Woodland Rd, Highland Park, IL 60035, request by authority of Section 150.1204(A)(1) of the Highland Park Zoning Code, a variation of provision Section 150.711, to encroach into the Established Building Setback. b) #VAR-2026-00060 Appellant: Ronald Nisson Property: 1550 Musuem Dr Address: 1550 Museum Dr, Highland Park, IL 60035 Zoning District: R2 The petitioner and owner Ronald Nisson of 1550 Museum Dr, Highland Park, Illinois 60035, requests by authority of Section 173.030, of the Highland Park Code, variations of provisions of Section 173.010(C), to exceed the maximum allowable four feet fence height requirement. 6) Staff Report 7) Miscellaneous 8) Adjournment Page 1 of 1 Page 1 of 45  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, January 15, 2026 7 8 MEETING LOCATION: Council Chambers, City Hall, 1707 St. Johns Avenue, Highland Park, IL 9 10 CALL TO ORDER 11 At 7:30 p.m., Chairperson Yablon 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 Yablon; Commissioners Aronoff, Harmelech, Treshansky, Weisberg, & 16 Zaransky 17 18 Commissioner Absent: Chase 19 20 Councilmember Absent: Center 21 22 Student Council Present: Zoe Heller 23 24 Staff declared that a quorum was present. 25 26 Guests Present: Mike Salazar, Sales Associate/Platinum Pool 27 28 Staff Present: Hoffmann 29 30 Others Present: Gale Cerabona, Recorder 31 32 Chairperson Yablon welcomed new Student Commissioner, Zoe Heller. 33 34 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 35 Regular Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals – November 20, 2025 36 37 Commissioner Weisberg moved to approve the November 20, 2025, regular meeting minutes as drafted. 38 Commissioner Treshansky seconded the motion. 39 40 On a roll call vote 41 Voting Yea Chairperson Yablon; Commissioners Aronoff, Treshansky, Weisberg, & Zaransky 42 Voting Nay: None 43 Abstain: Harmelech 44 45 Chairperson Yablon declared that the motion passed 5-0. 46 47 BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC 48 There was no Business from the Public. Zoning Board of Appeal Minutes January 15, 2026 - Page 1 Page 2 of 45  1 2 OLD BUSINESS 3 There was no Old Business. 4 5 NEW BUSINESS 6 1. #VAR-2025-00058 7 Property: 2021 Old Briar Road Appellant: Bogdan Opanasyuk 8 Zoning District: R4 Address: 2021 Old Briar Road, Highland Park, IL 60035 9 10 The petitioner and owner, Bogdan Opanasyuk, 2021 Old Briar Road, Highland Park, IL 60035 requests by 11 authority of Section 150.1204(A)(1) of the Highland Park Zoning Code, variations of provision Section 12 150.703, to encroach into the required side-yard setback for a pool and accessory structures. 13 14 Planner Hoffmann reviewed the proposal: 15 • Project Background 16 o R4 zoning district 17 o relief for a pool, pool equipment (buried underground), and gazebo 18 • Site Location 19 • Aerial View was shown 20 • Plat of Survey 21 • Property Photos were displayed 22 • Proposed Work 23 • Elevations were illustrated 24 o 6 ft. fence is proposed; not for discussion tonight 25 • Other Comments 26 o one public comment 27 • Review 28 29 Some ZBA comments for Staff are….. 30 • Commissioner Treshansky asked if the current owner built this house. Planner Hoffmann said no, a 31 company built the house prior to current ownership. 32 • Commissioner Zaransky asked if equipment would be in the gazebo footprint. Planner Hoffmann 33 said it would be underneath the gazebo, underground. 34 35 Chairperson Yablon swore in Petitioner Mike Salazar, Sales Associate with Platinum Pool who noted there 36 are two frontages which reduces buildable space. The concern is having the pool near the foundation. 37 38 Some ZBA comments for Petitioner are….. 39 • Commissioner Zaransky asked/stated: 40 o how deep the pool is. Mr. Salazar said 6’ deep. 41 o how far the pool is from the current house. Mr. Salazar replied 17’. 42 o other engineers stated pools can be 5.5’ from a foundation. He wonders what the hardship 43 is, and asked if the pool could be moved in the buildable footprint. Mr. Salazar informed 44 that his company typically goes 15-20’ away from the house. 45 o for an explanation on the pit and hardship for the gazebo. Mr. Salazar explained the pool 46 equipment vault is a buried concrete structure with drainage and lighting. He said there 47 could be a different location. Zoning Board of Appeal Minutes January 15, 2026 - Page 2 Page 3 of 45  1 o if there is a sump pump. Mr. Salazar said yes, there is drainage. He could provide more 2 information. 3 o if there is an exhaust. Mr. Salazar responded yes, further detail could be provided. 4 • Commissioner Treshansky asked if moving the pool or shrinking it was considered. Mr. Salazar 5 shared the pool initially was designed at 20x40. He noted the result ended up being 14x40. 6 • Chairperson Yablon asked if the foundation begins at the end of the porch or house. Mr. Salazar said 7 he is unsure. 8 • Commissioner Aronoff asked if the pit could be moved. Mr. Salazar advised he could inquire, and 9 noted equipment would be buried. 10 • Student Commissioner Heller asked if the gazebo and pit could be moved closer to the house. Mr. 11 Salazar stated he is unsure about the gazebo. Planner Hoffmann said in 2023-2024, the holding 12 company owned the house. He shared the owner built the house in 2025. 13 • Commissioner Weisberg asked/said: 14 o how close the pool is to the objecting neighbor. Planner Hoffmann said 12.5’ to the property 15 line. 16 o the other neighbor had no comments. That neighbor raised his hand from the audience. 17 • Commissioner Harmelech asked if the rest of the neighbors are 12’ away. Planner Hoffmann said 18 they are generally more than 12’ away, and noted it depends on their lot size. 19 20 Chairperson Yablon asked if anyone in the audience wishes to speak on this matter. The following came 21 forward: 22 • Marc Siegel stated he has lived on Red Oak for 15 years and in the area for 36 years. He shared he 23 spoke with the owner who wasn’t the original developer. Mr. Siegel raised standard #5 in the code 24 regarding affecting neighboring properties. He said he would be impacted as the pool would be in 25 view from their kitchen. Neighbors share common property lines. They are concerned with grading 26 and flooding; would be helpful to know this information in advance. Mr. Siegel understands this 27 may come later with engineering review. The shared neighbor has significant flooding as do others. 28 With more impervious area, there could be more flooding. The view is also a concern as well as the 29 vault with exhaust and noise from the pump, as it is near their kitchen. He noted there was a lot of 30 buckthorn, so landscaping is more desirable than the proposed wall (wrought-iron fence, etc.). The 31 gazebo would be a concern, as they would be viewing it. Other pools have landscaping. Mr. Siegel 32 would like further detail before an informed decision is made; creative options. 33 34 Chairperson Yablon asked if Mr. Siegel is concerned about light supply. Mr. Siegel replied no, he did 35 not perform a light analysis. He shared there originally was a pitched roof, and now there is a flat 36 roof, so that may omit any light concern. Though he then said he feels these items may block light. 37 38 Mr. Salazar stated it is part of the process to have an engineering review and landscape plan which 39 wasn’t required. 40 41 Final ZBA comments are….. 42 • Commissioner Harmelech asked how bad the exhaust is. Mr. Salazar advised he could obtain that 43 information. 44 • Commissioner Treshansky said, at this juncture, he would vote no due to the encroachment; a big 45 ask. He would like to see the pool be closer to the house to limit the ask. He shares neighbor 46 concerns. Zoning Board of Appeal Minutes January 15, 2026 - Page 3 Page 4 of 45  1 • Commissioner Zaransky concurred. He said he would decouple the pool and gazebo; move closer to 2 the house. The hardship didn’t really address the standards; doesn’t see a hardship for the gazebo. 3 Equipment should be placed by-right. Commissioner Zaransky is not in favor. 4 • Commissioner Weisberg concurred. The hardship is building a pool too close to the house. There is 5 nothing unique; perfect location for a pool doesn’t exist. He would like to see this continued with 6 alterations presented. Commissioner Weisberg is not in favor. 7 • Commissioner Aronoff concurred and would like engineering input. 8 • Commissioner Harmelech concurred and would like to see the owner speak with neighbors and pool 9 contractor to devise a better plan. 10 • Chairperson Yablon concurred, and stated the standards have not been met. She thanked the owner 11 for speaking with neighbors. 12 • Student Commissioner Heller said this plan could decrease neighbors’ property values. 13 • Commissioner Zaransky asked, and Planner Hoffmann said if more information is provided, 14 Engineering Staff could provide comments. 15 16 Planner Hoffman wonders if the pool and gazebo could be separated. Chairperson Yablon said the 17 pool equipment would still be buried. Planner Hoffmann said the pool would still require a variance. 18 19 Commissioner Zaransky stated a conceptual landscape plan could be provided. Planner Hoffmann 20 advised he would express that to the Petitioner. 21 22 • Commissioner Weisberg said it would help if the gazebo was gone. 23 • Commissioner Aronoff concurred that would be less of an ask. 24 • Chairperson Yablon asked, and Planner Hoffmann said fence information could be added to the 25 proposal. 26 • Commissioner Zaransky said he is not expecting the Petitioner to spend money on plans. Mr. Salazar 27 said the owner is working on landscape plans. 28 29 Commissioner Treshansky moved to continue this matter to a date uncertain. Commissioner Harmelech 30 seconded the motion. 31 32 On a roll call vote 33 Voting Yea Chairperson Yablon; Commissioners Aronoff, Harmelech, Treshansky, Weisberg, & 34 Zaransky 35 Voting Nay: None 36 37 Chairperson Yablon declared that the motion passed unanimously. Planner Hoffmann stated the 38 Applicant will re-notice the meeting for neighbors. 39 40 STAFF REPORT 41 There is no Staff Report. 42 43 MISCELLANEOUS 44 Chairperson Yablon reminded everyone that the ZBA should follow Roberts Rules of Order. 45 46 ADJOURNMENT Zoning Board of Appeal Minutes January 15, 2026 - Page 4 Page 5 of 45  1 Commissioner Treshansky moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 p.m. Commissioner Weisberg seconded 2 the motion. 3 4 On a voice vote 5 Voting Yea Chairperson Yablon; Commissioners Aronoff, Treshansky, Weisberg, Yablon, & 6 Zaransky 7 Voting Nay: None 8 9 Chairperson Yablon declared that the motion passed unanimously. 10 11 Respectfully Submitted, 12 13 14 Gale Cerabona 15 Recorder 16 17 MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 20, 2025, WERE APPROVED WITHOUT CORRECTIONS. Zoning Board of Appeal Minutes January 15, 2026 - Page 5 Page 6 of 45  Memorandum Date: February 19, 2026 To: Chair Alexis Yablon & Zoning Board of Appeals (“ZBA”) From: Patrick Hoffmann, Planner II & Staff Liaison Subject: 363 Woodland Rd Application Summary ________________________________________________________________________________________ APPLICATION SUMMARY: The petitioners and owners, Debra and Barry Kravitz, (the “Applicant”) of 363 Woodland Rd, Highland Park, IL 60035, (the “Property”) request by authority of Section 150.1204(A)(1) of the Highland Park Zoning Code, variation of provision Section 150.711 to encroach into the Established Building Setback (EBS) for a new addition. The subject property is located within the R5 zoning district and according to Lake County Assessor’s Office the home was built in 1935. The Applicant seeks relief from Section 150.711 by authority of Section 150.1204(A)(1): (i) To encroach into the Established Building Setback of 50.93 feet by 8.63 feet for a new addition; The applicant is proposing a new 554 SF second floor addition to the existing home. This addition will encroach into the EBS of 50.93’, but will sit outside of the required minimum front yard of 40’. The first floor of the existing home currently encroaches into the 40’ minimum front yard requirement and the applicant is not matching this encroachment. Only a variation to the EBS is required. In the event the variations are approved, the Applicant is required to get a building permit before construction. This is a request for Chapter 150 zoning variation and requires the ZBA to use the Article 12 Zoning Standards of Approval. NEIGHBOR & CITY COMMENTS: • There are no additional comments from other city staff. • 8 public comments in support have been submitted which you can find attached below. ATTACHMENTS: • Location Map & Copy of Legal Notice • Applicant’s Packet • Draft Approval Order 1 1 All Approval Orders are to be considered drafts and are not a recommendation by City Staff. The Board may approve, approve with conditions, deny, or continue an application. 1 Page 7 of 45 Page 8 of 45 Page 9 of 45 LEGAL NOTICE - Lake County News-Sun – 02/04/2026 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, February 19, 2026, 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-2026-00059 Petitioner: Debra and Barry Kravitz Zoning District: R5 Subject Property: 363 Woodland Rd Highland Park, Illinois 60035 The petitioners and owners, Debra and Barry Kravitz, 363 Woodland Rd, Highland Park, IL 60035, request by authority of Section 150.1204(A)(1) of the Highland Park Zoning Code, a variation of provision Section 150.711, to encroach into the Established Building Setback. The Subject Property, commonly known as 363 Woodland Rd, is legally described as follows: Lot 1 (except that part described as follows: commencing at the point of the common intersection of lots 1,2, and 3 of the wood lands subdivision of lot 4; thence northwesterly on the line between lots 1 and 2 as shown by the record plat thereof, 21.46 feet for a point of beginning; thence in a northwesterly direction on the line between lots 1 and 2 as shown by the record plat thereof; 63.43 feet to a point in the northwesterly boundary of lots 1 and 2, 93 feet northeast of the northwest corner of lot 1, according to the plat thereof, thence in a southwesterly direction along the northwest boundary of lot , 10 feet; thence in a southeasterly direction to the point of beginning) in woodlands subdivision of lot 4 in Ravinia woods a subdivision of the southwest quarter of the northeast quarter of section 36, township 43 north, range 12 east of the third principal meridian (except railroad rights of way) and of lot 4 in nelson’s addition to Ravinia woods in the north half of the northeast quarter of section 36, township 43 north, range 12 east of the third principal meridian, according to the plat thereof, recorded January 13, 1928, as document 311,523, in book “S” of plats, page 49, in lake county, Illinois. . PIN: 16-36-205-096-0000 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 | Alexis Yablon, Chairman Page 1 of 1 Page 10 of 45 CITY OF HIGHLAND PARK ZBA Application Letter of Situation and Hardship RE: 363 Woodland Road in Highland Park TO: Zoning Board of Appeals 363 Woodland Road is the home of Debra and Barry S. Kravitz. The existing home is considered non-conforming as the one-story garage encroaches into the 40’ minimum front yard setback by approximately 2’ and into the established front yard setback by almost 13’. Furthermore, significant front year landscaping exists screening the home’s front from the street The home’s existing primary bedroom and bathroom located on the second floor are undersized with limited closet space. The owners desire to update their primary bedroom and bathroom to provide more usable rooms consistent with modern living so as to ensure that the house remains relevant for future generations. The only logical place to increase the space for the primary bedroom and bathroom is over the existing non-conforming one-story garage. To minimize the appearance of additional bulk and to line up the new second story addition roof line with the existing second floor roof line, the proposed new addition is designed to allow for a step back on the second story over the first floor by approximately 4 feet. Thus, the new second floor addition will not encroach into the 40’ minimum front yard setback and will be less of an encroachment into the established front yard setback. As proposed, this improvement, among many others that do not require a variance, will update the existing home to allow the family to achieve their goal of more usable indoor family living space to accommodate a modern lifestyle while preserving the existing streetscape. Applying the standards set forth in the Code, the Zoning Board of Appeals should be able to make the following findings of fact based upon the evidence submitted herein and at the hearing: 1. The purpose of the variation is not based exclusively upon a desire to make more money from the property. Instead, the owners simply desire to improve their home for their personal use. They have no intention of selling their home, thus, they seek to improve the home for their use and enjoyment and not to further a desire to make more money from the property. Without the variance and the corresponding renovation, the property cannot yield a reasonable return if permitted to be used only under the condition set forth in the zoning code. Without periodic updating, the existing home could lose its value. There are many tear downs on the street and failing to update the current non-conforming home to allow for a larger primary bedroom and bathroom could lead to it not yielding a reasonable return if permitted to be used only under the conditions set forth in the code. Thus, the renovations, including a new primary bedroom and bathroom, would allow the owners to create value to preserve the existing home, thereby allowing them to receive a reasonable return on their investment. 2. The owners’ plight is due to unique circumstances, and the proposed variations will 1 Page 11 of 45  not merely serve as a convenience but instead will alleviate some demonstrable and unusual hardship which would result if the strict letter of the Code was carried out. Furthermore, this hardship is not generally applicable to other property within the same zoning district. The existing non-conforming home already encroaches in the encroaches into the 40’ minimum front yard and into the established front yard setback by almost 13’. The variance request is less of an encroachment than the existing condition. This situation contains unique challenges and makes it impossible to update the home without requesting the established front yard setback relief. The unique physical surrounding of how the house is sited on this lot and the home’s layout drive this request, wherein the house is existing non-conforming. Therefore, due to the unique site context of the lot, an unusual hardship exists which requires a variance from the code. This hardship is unique to the lot in question and is not generally applicable to other homes in the zoning district. But for the site context, the owners would be able to construct their additions without seeking a variance. 3. The unique physical surrounding of their home generates a particular hardship. As set forth above, the lot’s site context and the desire to upgrade an existing non- conforming home create the hardship. Thus, the hardship claimed herein was not originated by the owners. 4. The variations sought herein will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to other property in the neighborhood. 5. The home will not impair adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property, nor will it increase congestion in the public streets or increase the danger of fire, nor will it endanger the public safety or substantially diminish or impair property values on the neighborhood. 6. Since the addition is less than the existing non-conformity and the front yard is heavily landscaped, there will be little appearance of additional bulk. Thus, granting the variance will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood as it will not alter the existing streetscape. Further, granting the variances will preserve the essential character by updating an existing non-conforming home allowing it to stay relevant for many more decades. Finally, the proposed variation is in harmony with the spirit and intent of the code. Thank you for considering our request. 2 Page 12 of 45 Page 13 of 45 Page 14 of 45 Page 15 of 45 Page 16 of 45 Page 17 of 45 Page 18 of 45 Page 19 of 45 Page 20 of 45 Page 21 of 45 Page 22 of 45 Page 23 of 45 Page 24 of 45 Page 25 of 45 Page 26 of 45 VAR-2026-00059 363 Woodland Rd 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 DEBRA & BARRY KRAVITZ APPEAL NO. ZBA VAR-2026-00059 FOR VARIATION VARIANCE APPROVAL ORDER This order (“Order”) concerns the petitioners and owners Debra and Barry Kravitz of 363 Woodland Rd Road, 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 363 Woodland Rd, Highland Park, IL 60035 and legally described on Exhibit A attached to this Order (“Property”). 2. The Property is currently improved with a single family house. 3. The Property is located within the R5 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 150.711 of the City Code (the “Variation”), to construct a new addition as depicted on the Plans within Exhibit B. a. To encroach into the Established Building Setback of 50.93 feet by 8.63 feet for a new addition; 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 45 VAR-2026-00059 363 Woodland Rd 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 February 19, 2026. 8. The Board has jurisdiction pursuant to Section 150.1204.(A)(1) 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 encroach into the Established Building Setback of 50.93 feet by 8.63 feet for a new addition; 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 for 363 Woodland Rd by Downey Szafarz Architects, dated 1/15/2026, b. Proposed Elevations for 363 Woodland Rd by Downey Szafarz Architects, dated 1/15/2026; 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 contained herein shall inure solely to the benefit of, and be binding upon, the Applicant and their heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns. Page 28 of 45 VAR-2026-00059 363 Woodland Rd 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 February 19, 2026 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CITY OF HIGHLAND PARK LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS By: Alexis Yablon, Chairman # 5146803_v2 Page 29 of 45 VAR-2026-00059 363 Woodland Rd EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY The Subject Property, commonly known as 363 Woodland Rd, is legally described as follows: Lot 1 (except that part described as follows: commencing at the point of the common intersection of lots 1,2, and 3 of the wood lands subdivision of lot 4; thence northwesterly on the line between lots 1 and 2 as shown by the record plat thereof, 21.46 feet for a point of beginning; thence in a northwesterly direction on the line between lots 1 and 2 as shown by the record plat thereof; 63.43 feet to a point in the northwesterly boundary of lots 1 and 2, 93 feet northeast of the northwest corner of lot 1, according to the plat thereof, thence in a southwesterly direction along the northwest boundary of lot , 10 feet; thence in a southeasterly direction to the point of beginning) in woodlands subdivision of lot 4 in Ravinia woods a subdivision of the southwest quarter of the northeast quarter of section 36, township 43 north, range 12 east of the third principal meridian (except railroad rights of way) and of lot 4 in nelson’s addition to Ravinia woods in the north half of the northeast quarter of section 36, township 43 north, range 12 east of the third principal meridian, according to the plat thereof, recorded January 13, 1928, as document 311,523, in book “S” of plats, page 49, in lake county, Illinois. . PIN: 16-36-205-096-0000 Page 30 of 45 VAR-2026-00059 363 Woodland Rd EXHIBIT B [PLANS] Page 31 of 45 Page 32 of 45 Page 33 of 45  Memorandum Date: February 19, 2026 To: Chair Alexis Yablon & Zoning Board of Appeals (“ZBA”) From: Patrick Hoffmann, Planner II Subject: 1550 Museum Dr Application Summary ________________________________________________________________________________________ APPLICATION SUMMARY: The petitioner and owner, Ronald Nisson, (the “Applicant”) of 1550 Museum Drive, Highland Park, IL 60035, (the “Property”) is seeking approval of a Fence Code variation from Chapter 173 in order to allow a new fence of 8 feet along Point Ln. The subject property is located within the R2 Zoning District and is a peninsula lot that has 3 required front yards. According to Highland Park building records, the construction was complete in 2018. The Applicant seeks relief from Section 173.010(C): (i) To exceed the maximum allowable fence height of 4 feet by 4 feet to allow a fence 8 feet in height along Point Ln; The applicant is proposing an 8’ fence along Point Ln that will be 25’ away from both intersection to stay out of the visibility clearance area. This fence will exceed the fence height requirement by 4’. In the event the variation is approved, the Applicant is required to get a building permit before construction. This is a request for Chapter 173 fence code variation and requires the ZBA to use the Chapter 173 Standards of Approval. NEIGHBOR & CITY COMMENTS: No neighbor comments have been submitted prior to packet posting and there are no additional comments from other city divisions. ATTACHMENTS: • Location Map & Copy of Legal Notice • Applicants’ Packet • 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 34 of 45  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, February 19 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 173 of the Highland Park Code, as amended. VAR-2026-00060 Petitioner: Ronald Nisson Zoning District: R2 Subject Property: 1550 Museum Dr Highland Park, Illinois 60035 The petitioner and owner Ronald Nisson of 1550 Museum Dr, Highland Park, Illinois 60035, requests by authority of Section 173.030, of the Highland Park Code, variations of provisions of Section 173.010(C), to exceed the maximum allowable four feet fence height requirement. The subject property commonly known as 1550 Museum Dr, Highland Park, Illinois, is legally described as follows: LOT 8 IN ARCHITECTURE POINT, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF LOTS 12 AND 13 IN SCHOOL TRUSTEES' SUBDIVISION IN THE SOUTH ½ OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 12, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED DECEMBER 17, 1990 AS DOCUMENT 2973947 AND RE-RECORDED APRIL 11, 1991 AS DOCUMENT 3007168, IN LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN: 16-16-312-001-0000 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 Alexis Yablon, Chairman Page 1 of 1 Page 35 of 45 Regarding variance for 1550 Museum Dr. Highland Park, IL. To whom it may concern, The fence along the west side of the property (Point Dr) will be at least 25 feet from the intersection of Point Dr and Museum Dr. The existing fence along the south side of the property already stops 25 feet away from the intersection of Point Dr. and Half Day Rd. The new fence is requested to be 8 feet tall as opposed to the 4 foot tall approved height which would help eliminate the view of vehicle traffic coming in and out to see the old Jordan residence. For any questions or concerns, Please reach out to Tommy Palider who will be installing the fence, once permitted, at 773-339-7584 Page 36 of 45  IL2405.2185 BOUNDARY SURVEY LAKE COUNTY 33.0' MUS EUM DRI L2 5/8" FIR C-3 VE ( 3/4" 66' R FIP 10' U.E. /W ) 41.5' C-2 CL MUSEUM DR CONC. CURB & GUTTER (RAD. 60') ' 1 51.5' .5 .0 ' ' 4 .3 1 15 5/8" FIP 5/8" FIP 14 2. 5' 0' 50 ' S. C-4 0.33' W 0.38' W ' 4. B.L . 0.68' S L3 0.23' S .8 POINT 17 5' CONC. D/W 42 10' U.E 2. .7' . 50' S ' 0.3' ON ' .7 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 14 .9 5' 38 .B.L. LN (66 2. CS/W 10 C-5 1550 MUSEUM DRIVE, HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOIS 60035 ' 'U .5 4.1' 15.6 .E 17 8.3' ' .4 ' .8 ' . 4.1' ' R/W) 5.6' 7.8' 15.7 19 17 0.3' OFF SURVEY NUMBER: IL2405.2185 5.5' ' 4. 2' 4. 0' 1' 50' S.B. 5/8" FIP 1 STORY 8.4' 1 2. L. 86.5 CS/W 8. 2' 6. 5' 4' 184.1' 10' U ' DATE SIGNED: 05/14/24 FIELD WORK DATE: 5/13/2024 8.4' BRICK & STONE 7. .E. 8.4' '1 5.8' RES. #1550 21.5 8.6' 8.0 5.8' 50 ' ' CLF 1.1' 5.8' S. REVISION DATE(S): 6.0' 15.9 ' 8.8' 15.0 ' B. L. 15.0 6.1 (REV.4 1/8/2025) (REV.3 7/22/2024) (REV.2 7/19/2024) (REV.1 5/14/2024) ' ' 8.2' ' 195.1' CONC 8.4' 8.5 5/8" . POINTS OF INTEREST FIR 25' S.B.L. 1. RESIDENCE OVER 50' SETBACK LINE LOT 8 LOT 7 10' U.E. C-1 97.1' 114.4' CONC. CURB & GUTTER 5/8" FIR 50' S.B.L. 10' U.E. L1 5/8" FIP 33.0' VF 0.7' OFF CS/W ASPHALT S/W 0.5' ON ON LINE 0.3' ON 50.0' CL CONC. CURB & GUTTER CL HALF DAY RD (100' R/W) C-1 C-2 C-3 R= 167.00' (R&M) R= 233.00' (R&C) R= 169.51' (R&C) LINE TABLE: L= 37.23' (M), 37.25' (R) L= 60.39' (R&C) L= 72.49' (R&C) = = = CH= CH= CH= C-4 C-5 R= 230.49' (R&C) R= 60.00' (R&C) L= 91.98' (R&C) L= 68.50' (R&C) = = CH= CH= GRAPHIC SCALE (In Feet) 1 inch = 50' ft. SEE PAGE 2 OF 2 FOR LEGAL DESCRIPTION PAGE 1 OF 2 - NOT VALID WITHOUT ALL PAGES Page 37 of 45 PROPERTY ADDRESS: GENERAL SURVEYORS NOTES: SURVEYORS LEGEND: 1550 MUSEUM DRIVE, HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOIS 60035 1. The Legal Description used to perform this survey was supplied by others. This survey does not determine LINETYPES ABBREVIATIONS FIP - Found Iron Pipe Surveyor SURVEY NUMBER: IL2405.2185 nor imply ownership of the lands or any fences shown hereon. Unless the Title Commitment Number and (C) - Calculated FIPC - Found Iron Pipe & Cap PLT - Planter Date is referenced on this survey, an examination of the abstract of title was NOT performed by the signing Boundary Line (D) - Deed FIR - Found Iron Rod POB - Point of Beginning CERTIFIED TO: KRUNAL PATEL; CT; CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY surveyor to determine which instruments, if any, are affecting this property. Center Line (F) - Field FIRC - Found Iron Rod & Cap POC - Point of Chain Link or Wire (M) - Measured FN - Found Nail Commencement 2. The purpose of this survey is to establish the boundary of the lands described by the legal description Fence (P) - Plat FN&D - Found Nail & Disc PRC - Point of Reverse provided and to depict the visible improvements thereon for a pending financial transaction. Underground Curvature footings, utilities, or other service lines, including roof eave overhangs were not located as part of this survey. Easement (R) - Record FRRSPK - Found Rail Road Spike PRM - Permanent Reference Unless specifically stated otherwise the purpose and intent of this survey is not for any construction activities Edge of Water (S) - Survey Monument or future planning. A/C - Air Conditioning GAR - Garage Iron Fence PSM - Professional Surveyor & AE - Access Easement GM - Gas Meter DATE OF SURVEY: 05/14/24 3. If there is a septic tank or drain field shown on this survey, the location depicted hereon was either shown to Mapper Overhead Lines ANE - Anchor Easement ID - Identification the surveyor by a third party or it was estimated by visual above ground inspection. No excavation was PT - Point of Tangency BUYER: KRUNAL PATEL Structure ASBL - Accessory Setback Line IE/EE - Ingress/Egress performed to determine its location. PUE - Public Utility Easement Easement B/W - Bay/Box Window R - Radius or Radial LENDER: 4. This survey is exclusively for a pending financial transaction and only to be used by the parties to whom it is Survey Tie Line ILL - Illegible BC - Block Corner R/W - Right of Way certified. Vinyl Fence BFP - Backflow Preventer INST - Instrument TITLE COMPANY: CT RES - Residential INT - Intersection 5. Alterations to this survey map and report by other than the signing surveyor are prohibited. Wall or Party Wall BLDG - Building RGE - Range IRRE - Irrigation Easement COMMITMENT DATE: CLIENT FILE NO: 24GST125622SK 6. Dimensions are in feet and decimals thereof. Wood Fence BLK - Block ROE - Roof Overhang L - Length BM - Benchmark Easement LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 7. Any FEMA flood zone data contained on this survey is for informational purposes only. Research to obtain SURFACE TYPES LAE - Limited Access Easement BR - Bearing Reference RP - Radius Point LOT 8 IN ARCHITECTURE POINT, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF said data was performed at www.fema.gov and may not reflect the most recent information. Asphalt BRL - Building Restriction Line LB# - License No. (Business) S/W - Sidewalk LOTS 12 AND 13 IN SCHOOL TRUSTEES' SUBDIVISION IN THE SOUTH 1/2 LBE - Limited Buffer Easement OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 12, EAST OF THE THIRD 8. Unless otherwise noted “SIR” indicates a set iron rebar, 5/8 inch in diameter and twenty-four inches long. Brick or Tile BSMT - Basement SBL - Setback Line PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED LE - Landscape Easement 9. The symbols reflected in the legend and on this survey may have been enlarged or reduced for clarity. The Concrete C - Curve SCL - Survey Closure Line DECEMBER 17, 1990 AS DOCUMENT 2973947 AND RE-RECORDED APRIL LME - Lake/Landscape 11, 1991 AS DOCUMENT 3007168, IN LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. symbols have been plotted at the approximate center of the field location and may not represent the actual C/L - Center Line SCR - Screen Covered Area Maintenance Easement shape or size of the feature. C/P - Covered Porch SEC - Section LS# - License No. (Surveyor) Water C/S - Concrete Slab SEP - Septic Tank 10. Points of Interest (POI’s) are select above-ground improvements, which may appear in conflict with MB - Map Book Wood CATV - Cable TV Riser SEW - Sewer boundary, building setback or easement lines, as defined by the parameters of this survey. These POI’s may ME - Maintenance Easement CB - Concrete Block SIRC - Set Iron Rod & Cap not represent all items of interest to the viewer. There may be additional POI’s which are not shown or called- SYMBOLS MES - Mitered End Section CH - Chord Bearing SMWE - Storm Water out as POI’s, or which are otherwise unknown to the surveyor. Benchmark MF - Metal Fence Management Easement CHIM - Chimney MH - Manhole 11. Utilities shown on the subject property may or may not indicate the existence of recorded or unrecorded Center Line CLF - Chain Link Fence SN&D - Set Nail and Disc utility easements. MHWL - Mean High Water Line Central Angle or CME - Canal Maintenance SQFT - Square Feet NR - Non-Radial 12. The information contained on this survey has been performed exclusively by and is the sole responsibility of Delta Easement STL - Survey Tie Line NTS - Not to Scale Exacta Land Surveyors, LLC. Additional logos or references to third party firms are for informational purposes Common Ownership CO - Clean Out STY - Story NAVD88 - North American only. CONC - Concrete SV - Sewer Valve Control Point Vertical Datum 1988 COR - Corner SWE - Sidewalk Easement 13. Due to varying construction standards, building dimensions are approximate and are not intended to be NGVD29 - National Geodetic Catch Basin CS/W - Concrete Sidewalk TBM - Temporary Bench Mark used for new construction or planning. Vertical Datum 1929 Elevation CUE - Control Utility Easement OG - On Ground TEL - Telephone Facilities 14. Surveyor bearings are used for angular reference and are used to show angular relationships of lines only and CVG - Concrete Valley Gutter ORB - Official Records Book TOB - Top of Bank Fire Hydrant are not related or orientated to true or magnetic north. Bearings are shown as surveyor bearings, D/W - Driveway ORV - Official Record Volume TUE - Technological Utility and when shown as matching those on the subdivision plats on which this survey is based, they are to Find or Set Easement Monument DE - Drainage Easement O/A - Overall be deemed no more accurate as the determination of a north orientation made on and for those original DF - Drain Field TWP - Township Guywire or Anchor O/S - Offset subdivision plats. North 00 degrees East is assumed and upon preparation of this plat, the resulting bearing DH - Drill Hole TX - Transformer OFF - Outside Subject between found points as shown on this survey is the basis of said surveyor bearings as defined and required Manhole DUE - Drainage & Utility Property TYP - Typical to be noted by Illinois Administrative Code Title 68, Chapter VII, Sub-Chapter B, Part 1270, Section 1270.56, Easement UE - Utility Easement Tree OH - Overhang Paragraph B, Sub-Paragraph 6, Item k. ELEV - Elevation UG - Underground Utility or Light Pole OHL - Overhead Utility Lines 15. THIS SURVEY IS A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MINIMUM STANDARDS OF THE STATE EM - Electric Meter OHWL - Ordinary High Water UP - Utility Pole OF ILLINOIS. NO IMPROVEMENTS SHOULD BE MADE ON THE BASIS OF THIS PLAT ALONE. PLEASE REFER ALSO Well ENCL - Enclosure Line UR - Utility Riser TO YOUR DEED, TITLE POLICY AND LOCAL ORDINANCES. THIS DOCUMENT MAY ONLY BE USED BY THE ENT - Entrance ON - Inside Subject Property VF - Vinyl Fence PARTIES TO WHICH IT IS CERTIFIED. EOP - Edge of Pavement P/E - Pool Equipment W/C - Witness Corner EOW - Edge of Water PB - Plat Book W/F - Water Filter FLOOD ZONE INFORMATION: ESMT - Easement PC - Point of Curvature WF - Wood Fence EUB - Electric Utility Box PCC - Point of Compound WM - Water Meter/Valve Box F/DH - Found Drill Hole Curvature WV - Water valve FCM - Found Concrete PCP - Permanent Control Point Monument PI - Point of Intersection FF - Finished Floor PLS - Professional Land JOB SPECIFIC SURVEYOR NOTES: 07-19-24 REMOVED BUILDING LINES 01-08-25 ADDED BUILDING SETBACK LINES AS DIRECTED BY THE VILLAGE ZONING DEPARTMENT. SETBACK LINES DO NOT MATCH THE PLAT OF SUBDIVISION OR TITLE POLICY SEE PAGE 1 OF 2 FOR MAP OF PROPERTY PAGE 2 OF 2 - NOT VALID WITHOUT ALL PAGES Page 38 of 45 Page 39 of 45 VAR-2026-00060 – 1550 Musuem Dr Variance Approval Order 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 RONALD NISSON APPEAL NO. ZBA VAR-2026-00060 FOR VARIATION VARIANCE APPROVAL ORDER This order (“Order”) concerns the application of Ronald Nisson of 1550 Museum Dr, Highland Park, Illinois 60035 (the “Applicant”) 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 1550 Museum Drive, 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 R2 Zoning District of the City, as established by “The City of Highland Park Zoning Ordinance of 1997,” as amended (“Zoning Ordinance”). 4. The Applicants sought the following variation from Section 173.010(C) of the City Code (“Variation”), in order to construct an eight feet high fence within a required front yard. a. To exceed the maximum allowable fence height of 4 feet by 4 feet to allow a fence 8 feet height along Point Ln; 5. Notice of the meeting was served upon the adjacent and adjoining property owners or occupants, in accordance with Section 173.030(B)(2) of the City Code, and applicable law. -1- Page 40 of 45 VAR-2026-00060 – 1550 Musuem Dr Variance Approval Order 6. The application was heard by the Board at a public meeting of the Board on February 19, 2026. 7. The Board has jurisdiction pursuant to Section 173.030 of the City Code, to hear and determine the Applicants’ request for the Variation. 8. The Applicants entered into the record sufficient evidence of their ownership of the Property. 9. After the conclusion of the public meeting, the Board found that the requested Variation satisfy the standards set forth Section 173.030(C), to the extent required. 10. After the conclusion of the public meeting 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 Applicants’ request for the Variation for the Property shall be, and is hereby, approved for the reasons set forth in this Order. The Applicants will be allowed: i. To exceed the maximum allowable fence height of 4 feet by 4 feet to allow a fence 8 feet height along Point Ln; 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 Applicants 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. Fence Plan on a plat of survey for the property 1550 Museum Dr; C. The Applicants 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 contained herein shall inure solely to the benefit of, and be binding upon, the Applicants 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 Applicants obtain a building permit in furtherance of the Variation granted pursuant to this Order, the Applicants shall prosecute all work authorized by the building permit to completion without unnecessary delay. -2- Page 41 of 45 VAR-2026-00060 – 1550 Musuem Dr Variance Approval Order E. Upon the failure or refusal of the Applicants 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 Applicants 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 February 19, 2026 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CITY OF HIGHLAND PARK LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS By: Alexis Yablon, Chairman # 5146803_v2 -3- Page 42 of 45 VAR-2026-00060 – 1550 Musuem Dr Variance Approval Order EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY The subject property commonly known as 1550 Museum Dr, Highland Park, Illinois, is legally described as follows: LOT 8 IN ARCHITECTURE POINT, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF LOTS 12 AND 13 IN SCHOOL TRUSTEES' SUBDIVISION IN THE SOUTH ½ OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 12, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED DECEMBER 17, 1990 AS DOCUMENT 2973947 AND RE-RECORDED APRIL 11, 1991 AS DOCUMENT 3007168, IN LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN: 16-16-312-001-0000 Page 43 of 45 VAR-2026-00060 – 1550 Musuem Dr Variance Approval Order EXHIBIT B [PLANS] Page 44 of 45 Page 45 of 45