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Tinley Park board approves first reading for front-yard deck variation despite Plan Commission denial
Summary
The Board approved first-reading ordinance 2025-0-003 allowing a front-yard deck/porch at the property listed in the staff report, after extensive trustee debate and despite a 1–4 Plan Commission recommendation for denial; second reading will occur Feb. 18.
The Tinley Park Board of Trustees on Feb. 4 granted a first reading of Ordinance 2025-0-003, which would allow a variation from the zoning ordinance to permit a deck within a required front yard at the property identified in the staff report (transcript lists as “7542160 Third Place”). The Plan Commission held a public hearing on Jan. 16, 2025 and voted 1–4 to recommend denial; the board voted 6–0 on first reading to approve the ordinance and scheduled a second reading for Feb. 18.
Trustees debated the request at length. Several trustees said…
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