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Monee planning board approves fence setback variance after staff cites IDOT sight‑distance rules
Summary
The Monee Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance for a fence at 25740 West Iris Court after staff said the proposed fence must be set back 8 feet and include a 4‑foot corner triangle to meet Illinois Department of Transportation sight‑distance guidance; the applicant agreed to a slightly larger setback at the corner.
The Monee Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance for a fence at 25740 West Iris Court after staff said the original plan did not meet Illinois Department of Transportation line‑of‑sight guidance and proposed an adjusted setback.
Interim director Lance Beckvar told the board the department’s Bureau of Local Roads and Streets guidance requires a 280‑foot sight distance at the intersection adjacent to the property and that, based on a site visit using cones and measuring tools, the applicant must set the fence back 8 feet from the east side of the sidewalk on Will Center Road. Beckvar also said the corner must include a 4‑foot triangle — rather than a square corner — and that landscaping in the sight triangle must be low so it does not obstruct visibility.
"Using the side of the east side of the sidewalk on the east side of Will Center Road, mister Perry needs to go 8 feet off of that to give the line of sight of 280 feet," Beckvar said. He described the site test and the measurement methods the team used during the inspection.
The applicant, who spoke during the continued public hearing, said he had "come to an agreement" with staff on what would be a proper setback and added that he planned to set the corner back slightly further for symmetry. A board member said the solution "sounds like it's gonna be good to go." The transcript identifies the applicants in the filing as Aaron and Tyler Perry.
After closing the public hearing, the board moved and voted on the variance. A roll‑call recorded affirmative votes from members identified in the transcript as Lindstrom, Trevino, Brophy and Linner; the motion passed. The transcript does not clearly identify which board member formally moved or seconded the final approval on the record, and the minutes should be checked for explicit mover/second attributions.
The board adjourned after handling the variance. No other public comments on the agenda item were recorded in the transcript.
Why this matters: Fence setbacks and sight‑distance requirements affect driver visibility at intersections and are standard considerations in local zoning reviews; following IDOT guidance is intended to reduce crash risk at stop lines.
What happens next: The board approved the variance on the record and adjourned; the transcript does not specify additional follow‑up steps or conditions beyond the setback, so any permit issuance or enforcement steps will be handled according to staff procedures.
