Zoning Administrator
Regular MeetingWinnetka, IL · May 13, 2024
Minutes
1 ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
2 MAY 13, 2024 MEETING MINUTES
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4 Village Staff: David Schoon, Director of Community Development
5 Ann Klaassen, Assistant Director of Community Development
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7 Call to Order:
8 Mr. Schoon called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m.
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10 Public Comment:
11 No comments were made at this time.
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13 New Application:
14 a. Case No. 24-11-ZA - 151 Meadow Lane: An application seeking approval of zoning variations to
15 allow construction of an addition to the existing residence. The requested variations would permit the
16 addition to (i) exceed the maximum permitted width for a front-facing attached garage; and (ii) exceed
17 the maximum permitted width of front-facing garage doors. The Zoning Administrator has final
18 jurisdiction on this request.
19 Mr. Schoon confirmed he had reviewed the materials and asked for the applicant's presentation. Paul
20 Konstant, the architect for the project, stated the home would be undergoing extensive renovation and
21 that the applicants are current Winnetka residents who planned to move into the home. He stated one
22 issue is that the garage is very shallow and the only way for it to work is to add to the front of it. Mr.
23 Konstant noted there are currently three front facing garage doors and with regard to the ordinance, they
24 planned to have two front facing garage doors with the third garage door setback back from the other
25 two garage doors that would help shield the third garage door from the street.
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27 Mr. Schoon noted there are no members present to speak to the application. He described the request as
28 straightforward and reasonable given the depth of the two existing spaces due to the stairs in the existing
29 garage. Mr. Schoon then stated he found that the request met the standards for granting the variations
30 and approved the request.
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32 Adjournment:
33 The meeting adjourned at 4:08 p.m.
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35 Respectfully submitted,
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37 Antionette Johnson
38 Recording Secretary
Agenda
Village of Winnetka
Zoning Administrator Meeting
May 13, 2024 at 4:00 PM
Winnetka Village Hall Council Chambers
510 Green Bay Road
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Public Comments
3. New Applications
a. Case No. 24-11-ZA - 151 Meadow Lane: An application seeking approval of
zoning variations to allow construction of an addition to the existing
residence. The requested variations would permit the addition to (i) exceed the
maximum permitted width for a front-facing attached garage; and (ii) exceed the
maximum permitted width of front-facing garage doors. The Zoning
Administrator has final jurisdication on this request.
4. Adjournment
NOTICE
Public comment is permitted on all agenda items at the meeting. If you wish to provide testimony or comments
prior to the meeting, you may provide them one of two ways: (1) by sending an email to planning@winnetka.org; or
by sending a letter to Community Development, Village of Winnetka, 510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, IL 60093. All
agenda materials are available at www.villageofwinnetka.org/agendacenter.
The Village of Winnetka, 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 meeting or have
questions about the accessibility of the meeting or facilities contact the Village ADA Coordinator at 510 Green Bay
Road, Winnetka, Illinois 60093, (Telephone (847) 716-3543; T.D.D. (847) 501-6041).
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Village of Winnetka
Zoning Administrator Meeting
May 13, 2024 at 4:00 PM
Winnetka Village Hall Council Chambers
510 Green Bay Road
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Public Comments
3. New Applications
a. Case No. 24-11-ZA - 151 Meadow Lane: An application seeking approval of
zoning variations to allow construction of an addition to the existing
residence. The requested variations would permit the addition to (i) exceed the
maximum permitted width for a front-facing attached garage; and (ii) exceed the
maximum permitted width of front-facing garage doors. The Zoning
Administrator has final jurisdication on this request.
4. Adjournment
NOTICE
Public comment is permitted on all agenda items at the meeting. If you wish to provide testimony or comments
prior to the meeting, you may provide them one of two ways: (1) by sending an email to planning@winnetka.org; or
by sending a letter to Community Development, Village of Winnetka, 510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, IL 60093. All
agenda materials are available at www.villageofwinnetka.org/agendacenter.
The Village of Winnetka, 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 meeting or have
questions about the accessibility of the meeting or facilities contact the Village ADA Coordinator at 510 Green Bay
Road, Winnetka, Illinois 60093, (Telephone (847) 716-3543; T.D.D. (847) 501-6041).
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NOTICE OF WINNETKA ZONING ADMINISTRATOR PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Winnetka Zoning Administrator on MONDAY,
MAY 13, 2024, AT 4:00 PM in the Council Chamber of the Winnetka Village Hall at 510 Green Bay Road,
Winnetka, Illinois for the purpose of considering the following:
CASE NO. 24-11-ZA
151 MEADOW LANE – RESIDENTIAL ADDITION
An application submitted by Patrick Salvi II and Julianna Salvi (collectively, the “Applicant”), as the owners of
the property located at 151 Meadow Lane (the “Subject Property”) to allow the construction of an addition
to the existing residence on the Subject Property. The Applicant has filed an application seeking the
following variations from the Zoning Ordinance:
1. A variation to exceed the maximum permitted width for a front-facing attached garage; and
2. A variation to exceed the maximum permitted width of front-facing garage doors.
The Subject Property (Parcel Index Number 05-20-407-009-0000) is generally located on the east side of
Meadow Lane, north of Hill Road, and is zoned R-2 Single Family Residential. The Subject Property contains
an existing three-story residence with an attached garage.
PUBLIC COMMENT & APPLICATION INFORMATION
At said public hearing and at any adjournment thereof, all persons interested are invited to attend and be
heard. The agenda and materials for the meeting will be posted on the Village’s website -
www.villageofwinnetka.org/agendas no later than Thursday, May 9, 2024. Persons seeking additional
information concerning this application are directed to email inquiries to planning@winnetka.org or by
calling 847-716-3525.
If you wish to provide testimony or comments prior to the meeting, you may provide them one of two ways:
1) By sending an email to planning@winnetka.org; or
2) By sending a letter to Community Development, Village of Winnetka, 510 Green Bay Rd, Winnetka,
IL 60093.
The Village of Winnetka, 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 meeting
or have questions about the accessibility of the meeting facilities, contact the Village ADA Coordinator at 510
Green Bay Road, Winnetka, Illinois 60093 [Telephone: (847) 716-3543; T.T.Y.: (847) 501-6041.
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24-11-ZA
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RE: Variation Application for 151 Meadow Lane, Winnetka, IL
The applicant is seeking a variation to modify the footprint of the existing front-facing garage. The existing garage is
nonconforming both in total width per 17.30.110-B-1 (22’ maximum permitted; 31’-3 1/2” existing width) and in total
garage door width per 17.30.110-A (18’ maximum total permitted; 24’-0” existing width).
The homeowner plans to renovate the existing home and aims to maintain the existing historic architectural character
while modernizing portions of the home for today’s living. Two of the existing garage stalls are only 17’-9” in depth,
so the homeowner proposes a modest addition to bring the garage depth in line with today’s parking standards. This
addition also serves to effectively shield the third garage door from the street.
The proposed addition will not change the total garage width (31’-3 1/2” existing width to remain unchanged), and the
proposed 8’-6” wide garage doors are narrower than the Village maximum of 9’-0” for front-facing doors. The addition
does not project beyond the line of the adjacent portion of the house, and the proposed setback from the street line of
95’-3” far exceeds the minimum required front setback of 50’-0”. Architecturally, the massing of the garage addition
will be integrated with the existing roof slope to maintain the existing visual hierarchy which de-emphasizes the garage
relative to the central massing of the home. By breaking the continuous plane of the existing garage, the massing
emphasizes a two-car garage width (<22’) and minimizes the impact of the third door.
Given the existing configuration of the front-facing garage and insufficient depth of two existing garage stalls,
modifying the existing home to comply with Village standards would necessitate significant demolition/reconfiguration
and present clear practical difficulties. Please see the notes below addressing the Village’s eight standards for granting
of zoning variations:
1. The property in question cannot yield a reasonable return if permitted to be used only under the conditions
allow by regulations in that district. The existing front-facing garage is nonconforming in width and of
insufficient depth to meet current parking standards, and cannot otherwise be easily modified to remedy that
insufficiency. This sizeable house is located on on a sizeable lot and has inadequate garage space, which
negatively affects property value and may have contributed to its being on the market for a long time.
2. The plight of the owner is due to unique circumstances. Such circumstances must be associated with the
characteristics of the property in question, rather than being related to the occupants. The circumstances are
entirely due to the existing nonconforming features of the front-facing garage, and changes over time to
parking standards. These issues are not related to the specific occupants.
3. The variation, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. As demonstrated in the project
renderings and elevations, every effort has been made to minimize the visual impact of the garage addition and
maintain the essential character of the existing home.
4. An adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property will not be impaired. The proposed addition does not
extend closer to the front or side property lines than the existing structure, and is tied into the existing roofline
to minimize impact on light and air.
5. The hazard from fire and other damages to the property will not be increased. The proposed addition does not
extend closer to the front or side property lines than the existing structure, and the setbacks far exceed the
minimum requirements of 50’ front and 12’ side.
6. The taxable value of the land and buildings throughout the Village will not diminish. The proposed addition is
intended to maintain the existing character of the home and neighborhood, while improving the property value
by providing usable garage space.
7. The congestion in the public street will not increase. No increase in traffic is indicated, as the total number of
garage stalls is not increasing.
8. The public health, safety, comfort, morals and welfare of the inhabitants of the Village will not be otherwise
impaired. No change in use or density is being proposed; only a small modification to the footprint of the
existing home.
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PLAT of SURVEY
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TEL. (847) 864-6315 / FAX (847) 864-9341
E-MAIL: SURVEYOR@BHSUHR.COM
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A VARIATION APPLICATION FOR
151 MEADOW LANE, WINNETKA, IL
APRIL 26, 2024
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Existing Conditions
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Proposed Addition
Konstant Architecture Planning
5 3 0 0 G o l f R o a d S k o k i e I l l i n o i s 6 0 0 7 7 8 4 7 - 9 6 7 - 6 1 1 5 - I n c.
Private Residence
151 Meadow Lane, Winnetka
Job No: 2321
Date: 4/26/2024
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Konstant Architecture Planning
5 3 0 0 G o l f R o a d S k o k i e I l l i n o i s 6 0 0 7 7 8 4 7 - 9 6 7 - 6 1 1 5 - I n c.
Private Residence
151 Meadow Lane, Winnetka
Job No: 2321
Date: 4/26/2024
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Konstant Architecture Planning
5 3 0 0 G o l f R o a d S k o k i e I l l i n o i s 6 0 0 7 7 8 4 7 - 9 6 7 - 6 1 1 5 - I n c.
Private Residence
151 Meadow Lane, Winnetka
Job No: 2321
Date: 4/26/2024
Date: 4/26/2024
Family Room
Planning 8 4 7 - 9 6 7 - 6 1 1 5 - I n c.
Existing Slate Patio
Greenhouse
Private Residence 151 Meadow Lane, Winnetka
Kitchen
Architecture
6 0 0 7 7
I l l i n o i s
Dining Room
Garage
Living Room
S k o k i e
Sunroom
Entry
Hall
Konstant
R o a d
Office/Library Hall
Vest.
G o l f
Pwd
5 3 0 0
NORTH
Existing First Floor Plan
Job No: 2321
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Date: 4/26/2024
Planning 8 4 7 - 9 6 7 - 6 1 1 5 - I n c.
Existing Slate Patio
Breakfast Room Screened Porch
Architecture
Private Residence 151 Meadow Lane, Winnetka
6 0 0 7 7
Kitchen
I l l i n o i s
Dining Room
Garage
Butlery
S k o k i e
Sunroom Living Room
Entry
Hall
Mud/Entry
Office/Library Pwd
BACIFIORE
L20308_00
SINGLE
16 GAUGE
BASIN
STAINLESS
ENTERTAINMENT
STEEL SINK
Konstant
R o a d
Vest.
G o l f
Pwd
5 3 0 0
NORTH
Proposed First Floor Plan
Job No: 2321
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Date: 4/26/2024
Planning 8 4 7 - 9 6 7 - 6 1 1 5 - I n c.
Architecture
Private Residence 151 Meadow Lane, Winnetka
Sitting Room Bath #4
Bedroom #2 6 0 0 7 7
I l l i n o i s
Bath #2 Laundry
Gym
Bath W.I.C Primary Bedroom
Hall Upstairs Playroom/Bedroom #5
S k o k i e
Bath #3
Bath W.I.C
Office/Bedroom #6
Konstant
R o a d
Bedroom #4 Bedroom #1
Bath #1 G o l f
5 3 0 0
Proposed Second Floor
NORTH
Existing Second Floor Plan NORTH Dormer Addition
Job No: 2321
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Bunk Room
Unfinished Attic
Bunk Bath
Storage
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Closet
Cedar Closet
NORTH
NORTH
Existing Attic Plan Proposed Attic Plan
Konstant Architecture Planning
5 3 0 0 G o l f R o a d S k o k i e I l l i n o i s 6 0 0 7 7 8 4 7 - 9 6 7 - 6 1 1 5 - I n c.
Private Residence
151 Meadow Lane, Winnetka
Job No: 2321
Date: 4/26/2024
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Proposed Front (West) Elevation Existing Front (West) Elevation
Konstant Architecture Planning
5 3 0 0 G o l f R o a d S k o k i e I l l i n o i s 6 0 0 7 7 8 4 7 - 9 6 7 - 6 1 1 5 - I n c.
Private Residence
151 Meadow Lane, Winnetka
Job No: 2321
Date: 4/26/2024
Date: 4/26/2024
Planning 8 4 7 - 9 6 7 - 6 1 1 5 - I n c.
Architecture
Private Residence 151 Meadow Lane, Winnetka
6 0 0 7 7
Existing Side (North) Elevation Existing Side (South) Elevation
I l l i n o i s
S k o k i e
Konstant
R o a d
G o l f
5 3 0 0
Proposed Side (North) Elevation Proposed Side (South) Elevation
Job No: 2321
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Page 17 of 17 Proposed Rear (East) Elevation Existing Rear (East) Elevation
Konstant Architecture Planning
5 3 0 0 G o l f R o a d S k o k i e I l l i n o i s 6 0 0 7 7 8 4 7 - 9 6 7 - 6 1 1 5 - I n c.
Private Residence
151 Meadow Lane, Winnetka
Job No: 2321
Date: 4/26/2024