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Plan Commission approves lot-line adjustment and initiates review of residential design standards
Summary
The commission approved a lot-line adjustment between two Wilmot Road parcels to resolve a fence encroachment and passed Resolution 24-13 to direct staff to review potential zoning text amendments related to single- and two-family dwelling design standards, with staff expecting proposals in about a month.
The Plan Commission approved a lot-line adjustment requested by the owner of 10225 Wilmot Road and the executor of the estate of 10235 Wilmot Road to resolve a fence encroachment and ensure the fence sits on the correct parcel. Staff said both properties are zoned R4 (urban single-family residential) and the proposed adjustment complies with village zoning and land-division rules. Commissioners confirmed the parcels are served by sewer and water before voting to approve the adjustment on a voice vote.
On item 6d, staff presented Plan Commission Resolution 24-13 to initiate staff review of possible zoning text amendments related to design standards for single-family and two-family dwellings (the transcript references chapter "4 20" of the municipal code). Staff emphasized the resolution only initiates review and public hearing scheduling — it does not make determinations on the merits of potential changes. The village engineer prompted the review by raising foundation and basement standards in areas with flooding or high-water concerns; staff told the commission they expect to return with proposed changes in about a month. The commission voted to approve initiating the review by voice vote.
Both actions were procedural approvals that direct staff to carry out follow-up work: record the lot-line change and draft zoning amendments for future commission consideration and required public hearings.
