Planning & Zoning Board of Appeals

City of Prospect Heights Plan/Zoning Board of Appeals January 28, 2026 I. MEETING COMMENCEMENT: The regular meeting of the Plan/Zoning Board of Appeals was called to order at 7:00 pm by Chairman Kempa, at City Hall, 8 N. Elmhurst Road, in Prospect Heights, Illinois. II. ROLL CALL: Present: Chairman Kempa, Commissioners DeGraf, Simmons, Mishevski and Kiefer Absent: Commissioner Patel and Saewert Quorum is present. Present at the meeting: Director of Building & Development Daniel A. Peterson and Recording Secretary: Jenn Myzia Pledge of Allegiance III. APPROVAL OF November 19, 2025, MINUTES Motion made by Commissioner DeGraf seconded by Commissioner Mishevski to approve the meeting minutes with corrections. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Commissioners DeGraf, Simmons, Mishevski, Kiefer and Chairman Kempa NAYS: ABSENT: Commissioner Patel and Saewert ABSTAIN: Motion carried 5:0 IV. Old Business: V. New Business: 1. PZBA Case #26-01 V- Public Hearing Fence Variation Applicant: Darrion Roszkowiak Address: 201 W. Kenilworth Ave., Prospect Heights, IL 60070 Description of Request: Applicant is seeking a variation to Section 5-3-4 H1f(2) of the City of Prospect Heights Zoning Code to allow the reduction of the required corner yard setback from 25’ to 0’ for the construction of a 6’ clay colored vinyl fence. Chairman Kempa requests a motion to open the public hearing for 26-01V at 7:01 pm Motion by Commissioner Simmons Second by Commissioner DeGraf VOICE VOTE: AYES: Commissioners Simmons, Mishevski, Kiefer, DeGraf and Chairman Kempa NAYS: Plan/Zoning Board of Appeals Hearing Minutes 1 January 28, 2026 ABSENT: Commissioner Patel and Saewert ABSTAIN: Approved: 5:0 Director Peterson describes the case to be presented. Chairman Kempa swears in all wanting to speak to this case. Darrion Roszkowiak of 201 W Kenilworth presents his application. Director Peterson states that if the fence is built to the 0’ foot line any shrubbery toward the street would be in the City right of way and would require approval from the City Engineer. Anne Czechorski of 201 North Parkway requests that the fence be brought in from the 0’ lot line to make space for shrubbery to keep the property in character of the neighborhood. Director Peterson describes the reason behind the corner lots not being allowed to place a fence on the lot line for various reasons such as a line of sight and or safety issue. These fences could potentially block and create drainage issues. Commissioner DeGraf states that in the construction of 201 W Kenilworth the catch basin was sinking and the new owners reset the catch basin and brought it up to grade themselves with the City providing the materials. Chairman Kempa asks for questions from the commissioners. Chairman Kempa requests a motion to close case 26-01 V at 7:12 pm Motion by Commissioner Kiefer Second by Commissioner Mishevski ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners DeGraf, Simmons, Mishevski, Kiefer and Chairman Kempa NAYS: ABSENT: Commissioner Patel and Saewert ABSTAIN: Approved 5:0 Chairman Kempa requests a motion to accept into the public record the evidence presented this evening for case 26-01 V at 7:13 pm Motion by Commissioner Mishevski Second by Commissioner DeGraf ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Mishevski, Simmons, Kiefer, DeGraf and Chairman Kempa NAYS: ABSENT: Commissioner Patel and Saewert ABSTAIN: Approved 5:0 Chairman Kempa requests a motion to recommend that City Council approve Case 26-01 V for consideration of a Variation to Section 5-3-4 H1f(2) of the City of Prospect Heights Zoning Code to allow the reduction of the required corner yard setback from 25’ to 0’ for the construction of a 6’ clay colored vinyl fence with the condition of landscaping including the fence with shrubbery 25’ to 0’. Plan/Zoning Board of Appeals Hearing Minutes 2 January 28, 2026 Motion by Commissioner DeGraf Second by Commissioner Simmons ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Kiefer, DeGraf, Mishevski, Simmons and Chairman Kempa NAYS: ABSENT: Commissioner Patel and Saewert ABSTAIN: Approved 5:0 This case will be presented to City Council on February 9, 2026 VI. Public Comment – Non-Agenda Items VII. Previous Application Updates 1. 20-02 SU, 10 E Camp McDonald – cell tower repairs seem to be holding well 2. 25-02 V, 10 E Camp McDonald – this approved variation has now been submitted for permit review 3. 20-08 MAP, TA, - PUD, SU – a new developer has signed a purchase agreement and this expired approval is coming back for new approval for the same plan of 69 units. VIII. Communications – there will be a February ZBA meeting IX. Adjournment Chairman Kempa requests a motion to adjourn at 7:25 pm Motion by Commissioner DeGraf Second by Commissioner Patel VOICE VOTE: AYES: Commissioners Mishevski, Kiefer, DeGraf, Simmons and Chairman Kempa NAYS: ABSENT: Commissioner Patel and Saewert ABSTAIN: Approved: 5:0 Plan/Zoning Board of Appeals Hearing Minutes 3 January 28, 2026