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Committee backs homeowner's request to formalize second driveway at 9402 Wright Avenue
Summary
The committee forwarded Resolution 47R26 to the board with a positive recommendation after staff said the gravel driveway at 9402 Wright Avenue has existed since 2001 without a permit and the current owner wants to pave it and establish a second driveway with a reduced setback.
The Public Improvements and Safety Committee voted to forward Resolution 47R26, which would establish and permit a second driveway at 9402 Wright Avenue, to the full village board with a positive recommendation.
Staff member Vizy told the committee the driveway has existed since 2001 but no permit was on file; it is currently gravel and the current owner wishes to pave it. Because only one driveway is permitted per lot under current rules, a variance is required. Vizy said the proposal would reduce the setback from the property boundary to roughly 6 inches but would not be inconsistent with the existing character of the area. "This would officially establish the driveway," Vizy said, and staff supported paving and formalizing the drive.
The property owner, who identified the household name as Williams and confirmed the address as 9402 Wright Avenue, told the committee they have lived at the property for about 18 years and want to pave and widen one side of the garage area to park a motor home. "We just wanted to widen it on one side of the garage before so we could put our motor home in there," Williams said.
Motion to recommend the resolution was recorded as made by Miss Nelson and seconded by Mr. James; after roll call the committee announced it will send Resolution 47R26 to the next board meeting with a positive recommendation.
