Hinsdale Zoning Board schedules hearing on variance for backyard sports court at 5804 S. Garfield

A Petrona family representative (resident and applicant) asked the Hinsdale Zoning Board of Appeals on May 21, 2025, to schedule a public hearing on a variance to build a half-court sports court at 5804 South Garfield that would also convert for pickleball and tennis use.

The Petrona family representative said they had “discovered that we have some setback requirements” that prompted the request and described the project as a children’s recreational court, adding, “Aiden's dream to be an NBA basketball player. So we gotta help him, see that that dream comes true.” The board set the application for a public hearing next month and asked the applicants to supply additional information before that hearing.

Board members and staff focused on neighbour notification, screening and site layout. Gary (speaker) noted the mailing radius requirement, saying, “you're supposed to notify people within 250 linear feet.” Tim (staff member) described the notice and review process: after the meeting the office will run a 250-foot radius, the applicant will mail the certification packets and return receipts to the village, and notices to…