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Applicant Tammy Petco wins variance to keep shed and add accessible deck at 26033 South Locust Place
Summary
The Monee Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance Dec. 17 for homeowner and applicant Tammy Petco at 26033 South Locust Place to allow a shed inside the 5-foot setback, a side greenhouse/pergola and a deck to provide pool access for her handicapped mother. The vote was taken by roll call and passed unanimously among recorded votes.
The Monee Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals on Dec. 17 approved a variance for 26033 South Locust Place that allows homeowner and applicant Tammy Petco to keep a backyard shed inside the five‑foot lot‑line setback and to construct a greenhouse/pergola and an accessible deck to reach a backyard pool.
Petco, who said she purchased the duplex in 2022 and lives in one unit while her handicapped mother occupies the other, told the board she needs the deck so her mother can use water therapy. "My mother is handicapped," Petco said. "...it's 3 feet instead of five." She described the shed as used for gardening and the greenhouse/pergola as open‑framed with clear panels and snow guards so runoff would not damage a neighbor's bushes.
Lance Becker, interim director of building services, said a complaint about the shed arrived Oct. 22 and that he inspected the property. "The shed is three I think it's three and a half ft from the fence," Becker said, noting the village's usual setback requirement of five feet from the lot line. Becker also confirmed the pool itself has the required permits and is about 10 feet from the house, garage and fence, and that the proposed deck would encroach on the fence line and therefore requires a variance.
Board members asked whether the applicant had sought building‑department guidance before installing the shed. Petco acknowledged she did not obtain a permit for the shed and said she was unaware the village required permits for sheds. She said she has obtained permits for other renovations to the house.
After discussion the board moved, seconded and approved the variance by roll call. The final recorded roll call on the approval showed affirmative votes from members recorded as Broy/Brophy, Colt, Ler/Litter, Lindström and Trevino; the motion passed in that recorded count. The motion and second were not recorded by name on the transcript.
The board directed Petco that she may attend the next meeting, scheduled by staff for Jan. 14, to follow up on any administrative steps. The item as recorded in the meeting minutes is now approved; staff and the applicant will complete any necessary permit or inspection work to finalize compliance.
