TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Zoning Board of Appeals
DATE: September 5, 2013
SUBJECT: title
Ordinance granting variance petition on 0.24 acres to allow a double axle recreational trailer on a residential lot located at 1317 Plain Avenue, Aurora, Illinois (Joe Van Tellingen - AU23/2-13.216-V - JR - Ward 7).
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PURPOSE:
The petitioner, Joe Van Tellingen, is proposing a Variance Petition on 0.24 acres to allow a double axle recreational trailer on a residential lot located at 1317 Plain Avenue. The proposal consists of varying Section 5.13-3.8.1.C.iv. Size of trailer of the Aurora Zoning Ordinance to allow a double axle trailer unenclosed on the subject property, east of the detached garage. The trailer is used for the petitioner's recreational equipment.
BACKGROUND:
This Variance petition referred by the City Council to the Planning and Zoning Division on July 2, 2013. The Committee of the Whole returned this Variance petition back to Zoning Board of Appeals, since the petitioner executed the public notice incorrectly. Due public notice was given and a new public hearing was held on September 4, 2013 by the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Legislative History:
Date Review Body Motion Vote
9/4/2013 ZBA Conditional Approval unanimous
8/6/2013 Committee of the Whole Return to ZBA unanimous
7/25/2013 P&D Committee Conditional Approval unanimous
7/17/2013 ZBA Conditional Approval 2 Ayes and 1 Nay
7/2/2013 Planning Council Forward unanimous
DISCUSSION:
Evaluation: Staff reviewed the Variance petition, submitted by the petitioner. The Aurora Zoning Ordinance does not permit double axle trailers unenclosed on residential properties, per Section 5.13-3.8.1.C.iv. Size of trailer of the Aurora Zoning Ordinance. Currently a one axle trailer is allowed on a residential driveway if it is appropriately located and screened.
The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended Conditional Approval of the Variance petition with a condition that the varia...
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