Zoning Administrator

Regular Meeting

Winnetka, IL · May 1, 2025

Minutes

1 ZONING ADMINISTRATOR 2 MAY 1, 2025 MEETING MINUTES 3 4 Village Staff: Scott Mangum, Community Development Director 5 Christopher Marx, Associate Planner 6 7 Call to Order: 8 Mr. Mangum called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. roll call was taken of those present. 9 10 Public Comment: 11 No comments were made at this time. 12 13 New Applications: 14 a. Case No. 25-06-ZA - 1034 Westmoor Road: An application seeking approval of a zoning variation to 15 allow structural changes necessary to provide new window openings and one-for-one replacement of a portion 16 of the foundation in the legally nonconforming east side building wall of the existing residence at 1034 17 Westmoor Road. 18 Jeff Harting, the architect, presented the request on behalf of the property owners, Larry and Kristina Baker. 19 20 Mr. Marx asked Mr. Mangum if he had any questions for Village staff. No questions were raised at this time. Mr. 21 Harting stated the request would reduce the amount of nonconformity by reducing portions of the front 22 nonconforming façade by pushing it back as well as changing the garage door on the front. He also described the 23 change to the existing change to portion of the home which necessitated the changes to the windows and the 24 doors. Mr. Mangum asked Mr. Harting if it would be a hardship to conform to the 12-foot setback in making those 25 modifications. Mr. Harting responded it would be next to impossible due to the practicality and that leaving the 26 existing windows where there are in the front of the garage would result in them falling with the new structural 27 corner of the new revised wall. He also stated due to other interior renovations, it would be impossible to leave 28 them in their existing location. Mr. Mangum stated the request would become more conforming and the amount 29 of glazing would be reduced as well as there being a reduced impact on the neighbors. Mr. Harting added the 30 request was discussed with the next-door neighbors who are fine with the request. 31 32 Mr. Marx noted no public comment was received. Mr. Mangum noted there is no one in the audience to provide 33 public comment. Mr. Harting stated the accommodation would make the home more usable and in the only place 34 a garage can fit. He also stated to remove 12 feet from that setback would result in taking 6.5 feet off the home 35 which would make it impractical to have a garage. 36 37 Mr. Mangum stated in considering the applicant’s testimony and the information provided in the packet of 38 materials as well as the responses to the standards for variations, he agreed there is a hardship, the standards 39 have been met and he granted the approval of both variations. 40 41 Adjournment: 42 The meeting adjourned at 4:05 p.m. 43 44 Respectfully submitted, 45 46 Antionette Johnson 47 Recording Secretary

Agenda

Packet

Village of Winnetka Zoning Administrator Meeting May 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM Winnetka Village Hall - 510 Green Bay Road AGENDA 1. Call to Order & Roll Call 2. Public Comments 3. New Applications a. Case No. 25-06-ZA - 1034 Westmoor Road: An application seeking approval of a zoning variation to allow structural changes necessary to provide new window openings and one-for-one replacement of a portion of the foundation in the legally nonconforming east side building wall of the existing residence at 1034 Westmoor Road. 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). Page 1 of 42 NOTICE OF WINNETKA ZONING ADMINISTRATOR PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Winnetka Zoning Administrator on THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2025, AT 4:00 PM in the Council Chambers of Winnetka Village Hall at 510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, Illinois for the purpose of considering the following: CASE NO. 25-06-ZA 1034 WESTMOOR ROAD – RESIDENTIAL RENOVATION An application submitted by Larry and Kristina Baker (collectively, the “Applicant”), as the owners of the property located 1034 Westmoor Road (the “Subject Property”) to allow work beyond ordinary repair and maintenance to a portion of the existing legally nonconforming residence on the Subject Property. The Applicant has filed an application seeking approval of the following: 1. A variation to allow structural changes necessary to provide new window openings in the legally nonconforming east side building wall that provides less than the minimum required setback of 12 feet; and 2. A variation to allow the one-for-one replacement of a portion of the legally nonconforming east side building wall foundation that provides less than the minimum required side yard setback of 12 feet. The Subject Property (Parcel Index Number 05-17-314-004-0000) is generally located on the south side of Westmoor Road between Rosewood Avenue and Locust Street and is zoned R-3 Single Family Residential. The Subject Property contains an existing two-and-a-half story residence with an attached garage. PUBLIC COMMENT & APPLICATION INFORMATION At said public hearing and at any continuance 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 Friday, April 25, 2025. Persons seeking additional information concerning this application are directed to email inquiries to planning@winnetka.org or by calling 847-716-3587. 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. Page 2 of 42 Page 3 of 42 Page 4 of 42 Page 5 of 42 Page 6 of 42 Page 7 of 42 Page 8 of 42 Page 9 of 42 Page 10 of 42 Page 11 of 42 Page 12 of 42 Page 13 of 42 Page 14 of 42 Page 15 of 42 Page 16 of 42 Page 17 of 42 Page 18 of 42 Page 19 of 42 Page 20 of 42 Page 21 of 42 Page 22 of 42 Page 23 of 42 Page 24 of 42 Page 25 of 42 Page 26 of 42 Page 27 of 42 Page 28 of 42 Page 29 of 42 Page 30 of 42 Page 31 of 42 Page 32 of 42 Page 33 of 42 Page 34 of 42 Page 35 of 42 Page 36 of 42 Page 37 of 42 Page 38 of 42 Page 39 of 42 Page 40 of 42 Page 41 of 42 Page 42 of 42