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APRIL 3, 2000
ClTY OF MCHENRY
� IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF ) Z-497
HARRIS BANK WOODSTOCK, AS TRUSTEE ) Carey Electric
UNDER TRUST N0. 1167, FOR A VARIANCE ) Variance
PURSUANT TO THE CITY OF MCHENRY ) 3309 Waukegan Rd
ZONING ORDINANCE,MCHENRY COUNTY, )
ILLiN01S. )
REPORT OF THE
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TO THE
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF MCHENRY, ILLINOIS
A hearing on the above•captioned petition was heid on April 3, 2000.
Motion by Ekstrom, seconded by Cadotte to appoint John Howell temporary Chairman
of the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Voting Aye: Cadotte, Doherty, Ekstrom.
Voting Nay: None.
Not Voting: None.
Abstaining: Howell.
Absent: Franzen, Meyer, Semrow.
Motion carried 4-0.
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Temporary Chairman Howell called the hearing to order at 7:30 p.m. The following
persons were in attendance:
1. Zoning Board Members: George Cadotte, Steve Doherty, Darick Franzen <arrived
at 7:38 p.m.), Paula Ekstrom, John Howe11. Absent: Meyer, Semrow.
2. Attorney for Zoning Board: David McArdle.
3. Recording Secretary: None.
4. City Planner: Phillip Maggio.
5. Petitioner: Tom Carey, Carey Electric, 3309 Waukegan Road, McHenry I L 60050.
6. Attorney for Petitioner: Cowlin and Cowlin, represented by Jim Cowlin, 4108A
West Crystal Lake Road, McHenry IL 60050.
7. City Council Members/Staff: None.
8. Court Reporter: None.
� 9. Registered Observers/Objectors: None.
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� NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Notice ot this hearing was published in the PVorthwest Herald on March 14, 2000.
Publisher's Certificate of Publication is on file with regard to this matter in the City
Clerk's Office. Notices were mailed to abutting property owners. An affidavit of service
via certif�ed mailing is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
L�CATION
The location of the subject property is 3309 West Waukegan Road, McHenry.
SUMMARY
The Petitioners are requesting the subject property be granted a variance to permit a
0' sideyard setback along the east property line.
TESTIMONY
Temporary Chairman Howell swore in the following witnesses for the Petitioners:
1. Tom Carey, 3909 West Waukegan Road, McHenry Il. 60050
2. Rick Watson, Condor Construction.
Petitioner Carey stated the subject property is owned by Harris Bank Trust No. 1167.
He stated the Carey Family, owners of Carey Electric industrial electric contractors,
are beneficiaries of the trust. Carey Electric has been in business since 1923. The
`„ subject property is currently zoned 0-1 Local Office District. The building located at
3309 West Waukegan Road contains both business offices and storage of electrical
materials and trucks. The main office is located at 3407 West Waukegan Road. The
building located at 3309 West Waukegan Road was constructed in 1958. The
Petitioners own the adjacent property to the south and west of the subject property.
The property to the east is owned by Ken Bruce and is the site of the Riviera Yacht
Basin Marina. Attorney Cowlin noted the property to the east would be impacted by
the Petitioner's request as it abuts the proposed 0' setback. The Petitioner stated he
has spoken with Mr. Bruce regarding the proposed variance.
Petitioner Carey stated the use of the property would not change if the variance is
granted.
QUESTtONS BY MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
Ekstrom asked the exact location of the proposed addition on the property. Mr. Watson
stated the addition would extend 80' to the south of the existing building.
CLOSING STATEMENT BY PETITIONER
Attorney Cowlin asked the Board to recommend the variance be granted for a 0'
setback on the east property line as stated in the Petition.
Temporary Chairman Howell said, "there being no further testimony before the Board
L, with regard to this matter, the Chair will entertain a motion with regard to the Petition,
unless there is a motion to recess by a member of the Board. There bein� no motion
to recess, the Chair will entertain a motion with regard to this Petition."
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DELIBERATION AND RECOMMENDATION
Motion by Doherty, seconded by Cadotte, to recommend to the City Council that
the Petitioners' request for a variance to permit a 0' setback along the east
property line, to allow an 80' addition to the existing building located at
3309 West Waukegan Road; and that Table 32, the Approval Criteria for
Variances, pages 377-378 of the Zoning Ordinance, has been met.
Voting Aye: Cadotte, Doherty, Ekstrom, Franzen, Howell.
Voting Nay: None.
Not Voting: None.
Abstaining: None.
Absent: Meyer, Semrow.
Motion carried 5•0.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Cadotte, seconded by Doherty, to adjourn the hearing at 7:50 p.m.
Voting Aye: Cadotte, Doherty, Ekstrom, Franzen, Howell.
� Voti ng Nay: None.
Not Voti ng: None.
Abstaining: None.
Absent: Meyer, Semrow.
Motion carried 5-0.
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R ectf II su mitted,
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John well, emporary Chairman
Zoning ard of Appeals
c: Zoning Board of Appeals Members (7), Plan Commis ion Members (7), City
Administrator, Planner, PW Administration, City Engineers, Aldermen Reference
Copy, Petitioner, B & Z Zoning File, Landmark Commission Chairman,
Northwest Herald, The Sun, File Copy. Z-497
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