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Commission recommends variance to allow larger accessory building at 10520 Banyan Drive
Summary
The commission recommended approval of ordinance 15-26 to permit accessory structures totaling 1,452 square feet at 10520 Banyan Drive—above the 1,000-square-foot limit—subject to conditions that vehicles be kept in the garage or driveway and storage not be rented; the matter is scheduled for the May 4 committee meeting.
The Machesney Park Planning and Zoning Commission on April 27 recommended approval of a variance that would allow a homeowner at 10520 Banyan Drive to increase accessory building area above the 1,000‑square‑foot limit.
Planning staff explained the homeowner proposes a 624‑square‑foot addition to an existing 728‑square‑foot detached garage, producing a total detached accessory area of 1,452 square feet when including a 100‑square‑foot shed. Staff noted the lot backs up to agricultural land…
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