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A
Good
evening
this
is
a
public
hearing
of
the
Zoning
Board
of
Appeals.
The
zoning
ordinance
empowers
us
to
hear
references
from
the
City
Council
petitions
from
other
parties
for
variances
and
special
uses
and
appeals
from
decisions
of
the
Zoning
Administrator.
We
hear
testimony
from
those
in
attendance
and
then
make
formal
findings
of
fact,
based
on
the
evidence
presented,
which
consists
of
testimony
and
exhibits
and
on
our
knowledge
of
the
community.
A
We
then
either
make
a
determination
or
recommendation
to
the
City
Council
testimony
is
taken
under
oath,
although
we
do
not
apply
the
strict
rules
of
evidence
and
procedures.
We
ask
that
you
keep
your
testimony
relevant
to
the
proposal
as
it
relates
to
the
standards
contained
in
the
zoning
ordinance.
When
you
testify,
please
state
your
name
and
address
for
the
record
print
your
name
on
the
sign-in
sheet
provided
outside
the
door.
Each
case
will
be
introduced
by
staff
and
a
list
of
documents
will
be
read
into
the
record.
A
Then
the
applicant
will
give
an
explanation
of
the
proposal
after
that.
Those
who
wish
to
testify
as
either
proponents
or
opponents
of
the
case
will
have
the
chance
to
do
so,
and
then
the
applicant
will
have
a
chance
to
respond
any
case
not
concluded
at
tonight's
hearing
will
be
continued
to
our
next
meeting
Melissa.
Please
call
the
roll.
B
A
Tonight
we
have
two
cases
on
record
2035
Dodge
and
which
is
old
business
and
new
business
1215
Church
Street
in
1726,
1730
Ridge
Avenue
I,
will
now
swear
in
anyone
who
plans
to
give
testimony
in
any
of
the
cases
scheduled
for
tonight.
Will
you
raise
right
now?
Do
you
swear
and
affirm
that
the
testimony
you
will
provide
in
connection
will
this
case
will
be
the
truth,
the
whole
truth
and
nothing
but
the
truth?
Thank
you.
B
Jr
Anderson
property
owner
applies
for
major
zoning
relief
to
construct
a
two
family
residence
with
a
detached
garage
in
the
r32
family
residential
district.
The
applicant
requests
to
dwelling
units
on
a
total
lot
size
of
five
thousand
nine
hundred
and
forty
three
square
feet
where
a
minimum
seven
thousand
square
foot
lot
size
is
required
for
two
family
residence
zoning
code,
Section
six,
eight
four,
four,
the
Zoning
Board
of
Appeals
is
a
determining
body
for
this
case.
B
Documents
included
as
part
of
the
record
include
variation
application,
submitted,
March,
20th,
2018
zoning
analysis,
plat
of
survey,
site
plans
and
elevations,
revised
May,
8,
2008,
een,
image
of
property,
aerial
view
of
property,
zoning
map
of
property,
dapper
meeting
minutes,
excerpt
of
April
4th
2018
and
Deffer
draft
meeting
minutes
of
April
11th
2018.
Thank.
A
C
B
D
I
understand
that
the
revised
plan
only
requires
you
to
seek
one
variations,
that
your
understanding
as
well
correct.
That
variation
is
the
fact
that
this
two
family
residence
is
not
being
built
on
a
lot
large
enough
allowable
for
that
development
correct.
So
there
are
no
other
variations
being
sought
in
connection
with
this
development.
I.
D
E
E
And
I
saw.
F
D
A
D
I
appreciate
the
fact
that
mr.
Anderson
has
worked
so
hard
to
work
so
hard
with
the
city
to
achieve
what
I
believe
is
a
call
to
minimum
change
is
not
really
appropriate.
Given
this
application
because
there's
nothing,
he
can
do
to
change
the
lot
size
but
to
minimalize
the
impact
that
a
would
be
kind
of
oversized
development
for
the
lot
has
in
that
he's
complying
with
all
of
the
zoning
requirements
other
than
the
one
he
can't
comply
with
by
nature
of
this
development
and
the
size
of
a
lot.
D
D
E
G
I'm
in
favor
of
the
project,
I
will
extend
a
little
bit
my
duties
as
a
member
of
the
Zoning
Board
I
still
think
that
this
project
needs
improvement
as
a
facade.
So
please
work
with
your
architects.
We're
zoning
board.
It's
not
my
business,
but
we
still
want
decision
to
be
a
beautiful
city,
so
you
need
to
put
a
little
bit
more
effort
to
make
this
a
really
nice
building.
Otherwise,
as
a
zoning
issue,
I
don't
have
problem
with
it.
I
also.
A
Don't
have
a
problem
with
the
zoning
issue.
I
feel
like
this
community.
This
area
of
Evanston
really
needs
some
new
construction
and
it
needs
some
multifamily.
That's
affordable
as
well,
so
I
agree
with
this
project.
If
there
any
other
comments
for
my
board,
none
other
okay,
I'm
going
to
read
the
standards.
A
For
variation
to
be
approved,
the
CBA
must
find
that
the
proposed
variation
one
will
not
have
a
substantial
adverse
impact
on
the
use,
enjoyment
or
property
values
of
adjoining
properties.
With
a
revised
front
facade,
the
structure
will
blend
well
with
the
surrounding
neighborhood
and
complement
the
existing
housing
stock.
A
Number
two
is
in
keeping
with
the
intent
of
the
zoning
ordinance.
Although
the
property
does
not
meet
the
required
lot
size
for
two
family
residents,
the
proposed
structures
comply
with
all
other
zoning
regulations.
The
zoning
ordinance
allows
for
the
consideration
of
zoning
relief
when
a
public
benefit
such
as
an
affordable
housing
unit,
is
provided.
Number
three
has
a
hardship
or
practical
difficulty
that
is
particularly
the
property.
A
The
property
is
not
large
enough
to
meet
the
lot
size
requirement
for
two
family
residents,
as
required
by
the
zoning
ordinance,
but
it
is
large
enough
to
construct
a
two
family
residence
that
complies
with
all
other
zoning
regulations
that
is
also
appropriate
in
bulk
height
and
use
when
compared
to
the
surrounding
neighborhood
number.
Four,
the
property
owner
would
suffer
a
particular
hardship,
a
practical
difficulty
as
the
sting
from
a
mere
inconvenience.
A
Without
the
requested
zoning
relief,
the
property
can
only
feature
a
single-family
residence
which
would
not
provide
enough
cash
flow
for
the
unit
to
be
affordable
as
its
proposed
as
a
public
benefit.
Number
five
is
not
based
exclusively
upon
a
desire
to
extract
additional
income
from
the
property
or
a
public
benefit
to
the
whole
will
be
derived.
A
Additional
income
will
be
extracted
from
the
property,
but
one
on-site
three-bedroom,
affordable
unit
is
a
substantial
public
benefit
to
the
community,
as
well
as
the
new
construction
number
six
does
not
have
a
hardship
or
practical
difficulty
that
was
created
by
another
person
having
an
interest
in
the
property
the
property
was
planted
at
its
size.
Prior
to
the
current
ownership.
A
Number
seven
is
limited
to
the
minimum
change
necessary
to
alleviate
the
particular
hardship
or
practical
difficulty.
The
applicant
has
worked
with
staff
to
modify
the
proposal
multiple
times
to
eliminate
the
need
for
zoning
relief
beyond
the
requested,
lot
size
and
variation.
If
everybody
on
the
board
agrees
with
those
standards
and
the
results
I'd
like
to
hear
motion
I.
D
A
A
B
Karen
Karen
singer:
president
CEO
applies
for
a
special
use
permit
to
expand
a
community
center
public
and
Recreation
Center
public.
The
YWCA
Evanston
North
Shore
in
the
are
four
general
residential
district
zoning
Code
section.
Six,
eight
five
three,
the
Zoning
Board
of
Appeals,
makes
a
recommendation
to
City
Council
the
determining
body
for
this
case.
A
H
Thank
you,
madam
chairman.
Members
of
the
board.
Ladies
and
gentlemen,
my
name
is
Hal
Frank
I'm,
an
attorney
with
the
law
firm
of
Meltzer,
Purtill
and
stell.
My
office
is
at
1515
Eastwood
field
Road
in
Schaumburg
I'm.
The
attorney
for
the
YWCA
Evanston
North
Shore,
very
pleased
to
be
before
you
this
evening
on
the
request
that
mr.
Klotz
just
made
reference
to
for
a
special
use
permit
for
a
public
community
center.
H
I
just
wanted
to
give
you
a
little
bit
of
background,
which
you
have
more
extensive
background
in
your
application,
but
I've
been
working
with
the
wife
for
several
years
now
they
have
an
expansion
plan
that
they're
anticipating
will
take
two
to
three
years
and
they've
acquired
two
years
ago.
They
acquired
the
single-family
residence
at
1726,
Ridge
Avenue,
and
that
single-family
residence
was
demolished
last
year.
They
purchased
this
building
the
home.
H
H
No
they're
not
going
to
be
having
members
of
the
public
there
or
anything,
but
they
have
10
to
12
workstations
that
they'd
like
to
use
the
building
for
all
the
parking
I
believe
is
going
to
be
on
the
existing
in
the
existing
parking
lot
for
the
existing
y
campus,
and
that's
that's
about
it.
This
is
a
interim
use
until
they
know
what
the
long-term
campus
expansion
plan
is.
A
Very
good,
so
you
have
no
idea
how
long
the
interim
use
will
be
for
this.
Well
again,
two
to
three
years
is
the
plan.
Okay,
so
I
have
a
couple
of
questions
about
this,
because
I
did
go
over
there
and
look
at
it
the
front
door
that
we
require
that
we're
talking
about
with
a
DA
compliance.
That's
the
side
door,
it's
not
a
door
on
rich,
it's
on
the
side
of
the
building,
I!
Believe
that's
the
one
okay,
so
you
had
planned
a
ramp
for
that.
H
A
H
A
A
A
I
A
I
I
E
I
D
I
D
A
D
H
H
H
Right
again,
I,
don't
it's
not
a
problem?
It's
just
that
this
is
my
understanding
is,
is
what's
being
requested
and
proposes
a
separate
special
use
of
pressure,
and
so
we're
not
seeking
to
amend
the
existing
ordinance
without
condition.
So
I
was
a
little
confused
by
it,
but
it's
not
a
problem
yeah.
So.
B
To
clarify
that
condition
is
not
expressly
recommended
by
staff.
It's
just
noted
that
that
is
an
existing
condition,
so
this
new
ordinance
will
replace
the
existing
special
use
ordinance.
So
if
you
feel
that
that
condition
should
continue
on,
then
you
would
need
to
add
it
into
this
new
special
use
and.
A
A
Further
questions
from
the
board:
anybody
else
is
there
anyone
else
who
would
like
to
speak
to
this
project
in
the
audience?
Sir,
did
you
sign
it?
You
did.
Okay
can
I
have
swear
you
in
I.
Don't
think
you
were
here
when
we
did
the
original
all
please
approach
the
mic
and
give
me
your
name
and
address
for
the
record.
F
A
F
Yes
appreciate
the
presentation
from
the
group
here
and
obviously
as
a
neighbor
to
the
YWCA,
we're
a
big
supporter
of
what
they
do
for
the
neighborhood
and
for
the
community.
I
would
say
this
isn't
just
for
reference
for
approval
for
the
special
use
just
on
the
the
house
itself.
That's
in
question
now
for
the
future
expansion
of
the
community
center.
We.
F
F
The
YWCA
today
and
one
would
be
light
shed
from
the
existing
parking
lot
number
two
would
be
acoustic
noise
from
the
new
units
they
put
in
to
support
the
facility
itself,
so
I
think
as
we
go
forward
with
any
redevelopment
plans,
we
just
want
to
make
sure
we
keep
an
eye
on
sort
of
light,
shed
acoustical
issues
that
address
the
properties
abutting
to
the
west
side
of
property
there.
Those.
D
A
A
E
Think
as
an
interim
solution
in
advance
of
a
major
expansion,
this
is
very
reasonable
and,
from
all
appearances,
they've
taken
every
measure
to
assure
the
safety
of
their
employees
and
also
accommodation
for
adi
accessibility.
On
the
first
floor,
notwithstanding
the
fact
that
it
is
not
at
present
or
plan
to
be
a
public
space,
so
I
don't
have
any
objection
to
this,
but
the
YWCA
does
really
great
work
in
Evanston.
A
G
A
A
Okay,
with
that
I
will
read
a
special
youth
standards,
support
to
expand
a
community
center
public
and
Recreation
Center,
the
YMCA
Evanston
North
Shore
for
the
CBA
to
recommend
that
the
City
Council
grant
a
special
use
for
Z
ba
must
find
that
the
proposed
special
use.
One
is
one
of
the
listed
special
uses
for
the
zoning
district
in
which
the
property
lies.
A
community
senator
public
and
Recreation
Center
public
are
listed
uses
for
the
are
for
general
residential
district
number
two.
A
It
complies
with
the
purposes
and
policies
of
the
comprehensive
general
plan
and
the
zoning
ordinance
the
use
is
compatible
to
the
surrounding
neighborhood
subject
to
special
use
conditions.
The
comprehensive
plan
recognizes
the
importance
of
enhancing
the
existing
assets
of
neighborhoods
and
encouraging
a
mixture
of
residential
and
institutional
uses
in
neighborhoods
number
three
does
not
cause
a
negative
cumulative
effect.
A
In
combination
with
the
existing
special
uses
or
as
a
category
of
a
land
use,
there
are
no
other
large
lands,
large
scale
institutional
uses
in
the
immediate
area
and
the
proposed
special
use
expansion
will
not
increase
the
services
provided
by
the
Y
number.
Four
does
not
interfere
with
or
diminish
the
value
of
property
in
the
neighborhood.
The
proposal
is
for
the
temporary
use
of
an
existing
structure
for
approximately
three
years.
The
only
exterior
modifications
proposed
are
the
addition
of
an
ad
a
compliant
ramp
at
the
interest
of
17:30
Ridge
Avenue.
A
The
structures
will
continue
to
appear
as
a
single-family
residence
similar
to
other
structures
in
the
neighborhood
number.
Five
is
adequately
served
by
public
facilities
and
services.
The
property
is
adequately
connected
to
public
utilities
and
is
surrounded
by
diverse
transportation
options,
including
public
transportation.
Number
six
does
not
cause
undue
traffic
congestion.
The
expansion
will
not
increase
the
number
of
employees
or
residents
utilizing
the
facility,
so
traffic
should
not
be
impacted
in
any
way.
Number
seven
preserves
significant
historical
and
architectural
resources
that
is
not
applicable.
A
D
The
ordinance
has
revived
revised
by
an
approved
special
use
would
include
the
condition
that
the
two
properties
known
as
1217,
Church,
Street
and
1713
Asbury
Avenue
she'll,
be
sold
or
maintained
by
the
YWCA
and
all
successors
entitle
for
single-family
use.
Only
so
long
as
the
property
is
zoned
r1
and
a
covenant
agreement
to
this
condition
shall
be
submitted
in
recordable
form
for
each
property
by
the
appellant
or
I'm
sorry
by
the
applicant,
namely
the
YWCA
I.
Also.