Village of Malta Plan Commission/Board of Appeals met Oct. 8.
Here is the agenda provided by the commission and the Board:
1. Call to Order
2. Accept the Minutes
3. Citizen’s & Guest Hearing regarding zoning variance request Arndt Real Estate Holding Applicant, 6’ fence request in front side yard.
4. Sec. 70-224. Standards for variance.
The board of appeals shall not grant any variance unless, based upon the evidence presented to them, they determine that:
(1) The proposed variance is consistent with the general purpose of this chapter;
Board of Appeals finding ____________________________________________
(2) Strict application of the district requirements would result in great practical difficulties or hardship to the applicant and prevent a reasonable return on the property;
Board of Appeals finding ____________________________________________
(3) The proposed variance is the minimum deviation from such requirements that will alleviate the difficulties/hardships and allow a reasonable return on the property;
Board of Appeals finding ____________________________________________
(4) The plight of the applicant is due to peculiar circumstances not of his own making;
Board of Appeals finding ____________________________________________
(5) The peculiar circumstances engendering the variance request is not applicable to other property within the district, and therefore, that a variance would be a more appropriate remedy than an amendment (rezoning); and
Board of Appeals finding____________________________________________
(6) The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the area where the premises in question are located nor materially frustrate implementation of this municipality's comprehensive plan.
Board of Appeals finding____________________________________________
Sec. 70-225. Terms of relief; findings of fact.
The board of appeals shall render a decision on every variance request within a reasonable time after the public hearing. In accordance with state law (65 ILCS 5/11-13-11), the board of appeals shall specify the terms of relief granted, if any, in one statement and their findings of fact in another statement. The findings of fact shall dearly indicate the board's reasons for granting or denying any requested variance.
5. Zoning Board of Appeals recommendation to the Village Board of Trustees:
Motion to approve as requested, approve with modifications, deny.
6. Adjournment
https://www.villageofmalta.net/10082020ArndtRealEstateHoldingHearingAgenda.pdf
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