S-535 - 07/24/1984 - VARIATION - Ordinances ORDINANCE NO. S- 535
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION FROM THE PROVISIONS OF
SECTION VII(E)(6)(a) OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
ORDINANCE G-60 AS AMENDED RELATIVE TO THE DETERMINATION OF STRUCTURE HEIGHT
(David and Lillian Chui - Lot 41 - Midwest Club)
.WHEREAS, an application has been filed requesting a variation from the
provisions of Section VII(E)(6)(a) of the Oak Brook Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance
G-60, as amended; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing on such application was conducted by the
Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village on July 3, 1984 pursuant to due and
appropriate legal notice; and
WHEREAS, a recommendation has been made by the said Zoning Board of
Appeals that the variation requested be granted; and
WHEREAS, the said Zoning Board of Appeals made explicit findings that
the variation requested meets the applicable standards set forth in Section
%III(G)(4) of the Oak Brook Zoning Ordinance and that the unique soil and
groundwater conditions of the subject property pose a genuine hardship to
development of the property in strict compliance with the Oak Brook Zoning
Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Oak
_Brook concur with the recommendation and adopt the findings made by the said
Zoning Board of Appeals as set forth in the Zoning Board's minutes dated July 3,
1984;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK, DU PAGE AND COOK COUNTIES, ILLINOIS as follows:
Section 1 : That the provisions of the preamble hereinabove set forth
are hereby ad— opted as if fully set forth herein.
Section 2: That a variation is hereby granted from the provisions of
Section VII(E 6 a) of the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Oak Brook so as to
allow the construction of a building on the property described in Section 3
hereof with a structure height 3.0 feet greater than the maximum structure height
otherwise permitted, provided that the structure height of the completed building
shall not exceed 33.0 feet from the natural ground level of the property.
Section 3: That this Ordinance is limited and restricted to the
property located ted at 607 Midwest Club, Oak Brook, Illinois, which property is
legally described as:
Lot 41 in Midwest Club Phase 1 , being
a subdivision of part of the North
half of Section 33 and the Northwest
Quarter of Section 34, all in Township
39 North, Range 11 , East of the Third
Principal Meridian in the Village of
Oak Brook, Du Page County, Illinois,
according to the subdivision plat
thereof recorded on December 6th, 1978
as Document Number R78-116577 in the
Recorder's Office of Du Page County,
Illinois.
Section 4: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from
and after its passage and approval as provided by law.
Ordinance No. S- 535
An Ordinance Granting A
Variation From The Provisions
Of Section X(B)(4) Of The Zoning
Ordinance Of The Village Of Oak Brook
Ordinance G-60, As Amended Relative
To The Determination Of Structure
Height (David and Lillian Chui -
Lot 41 - Midwest Club)
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PASSED this 24th day of July- 1984.
Ayes: Trustees Imrie, Maher, Watson and President Cerne
Nays: None
Absent: Trustees Listecki, Philip and Rush
APPROVED this 24th day of July , 1984.
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Village President
ATTEST:
Village Clerk
Approved As To Form:
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Village Attorney
Published
Date Paper
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1200 OAK BROOK ROAD
OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS
654-2220
July 25, 1984
Mr. & Mrs. David Chui
510 North Walnut
Elmhurst, Illinois 60126
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Chui:
The Village President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Oak Brook at its
meeting of Tuesday, July 24, 1984 considered an Ordinance granting a variation
from the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Oak Brook relative to the deter-
mination of structure height.
After careful consideration the Village Board passed and approved Ordinance No.
S-535 granting a variation to the Zoning Ordinance as relates to the structure height
for the property located at 607 Midwest Club, Lot 41, in Midwest Club Subdivision
Phase I in the Village of Oak Brook.
Enclosed herewith is a copy of Ordinance No. S-535 for your records. Should you
have any questions regarding the action taken please feel free to contact us at
your convenience.
Sincerely,
Bruce F. Kapff
Assistant to Village Manager
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cc: John H. Brechin - Village Manager
Richard A. Martens - Village Attorney
James E. Clark - Building Commissioner
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1200 OAK BROOK ROAD
OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS
654-2220
July 11, 1984
Mr. & Mrs. David Chui
2121 South Mannheim Road
Westchester, Illinois 60153
Dear Mr. & Mrs Chui:
The Village President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Oak Brook at its
meeting of July 10, 1984 considered your request for a structure height variation
for Lot 41 in Midwest Club. The Village Board at that time directed the Village
Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance to grant such a variation for further
consideration by the Village Board at its next regular meeting of July 24, 1984.
The Village Board further authorized the issuance of a foundation permit for that
lot recognizing the hardships attendant to further delays in the construction of
your residence.
Should you have any questions concerning the variation or the foundation permit
process please contact our Building Department who can assist you in responding to
any of your questions.
Sincerely,
Jo H. Brechin
Vil ge Manager
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cc: Bruce F. Kapff - Assistant to Village Manager
Richard A. Martens - Village Attoreny
James E. Clakr - Building Commissioner
Arrianne Lakosil - Assistant to Building Commissioner
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1200 OAK BROOK ROAD
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654-2220
July 11, 1984
Mr. & Mrs. David Chui
2121 South Mannheim Road
Westchester, Illinois 60153
Dear Mr. & Mrs Chui:
The Village President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Oak Brook at its
meeting of July 10, 1984 considered your request for a structure height variation
for Lot 41 in Midwest Club. The Village Board at that time directed the Village
Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance to grant such a variation for further
consideration by the Village Board at its next regular meeting of July 24, 1984.
The Village Board further authorized the issuance of a foundation permit for that
lot recognizing the hardships attendant to further delays in the construction of
your residence.
Should you have any questions concerning the variation or the foundation permit
process please contact our Building Department who can assist you in responding to
any of your questions.
Sincerely,
John H. Brechin
Vil ge Manager
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cc: Bruce F. Kapff - Assistant to Village Manager
Richard A. Martens - Village Attoreny
wJ',!fmes E. Clakr - Building Commissioner
Marianne Lakosil - Assistant to Building Commissioner
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654-2220
July 6, 1984
MEMO TO: John H. Brechin, Village Manager
FROM: Bruce F. Kapff, Assistant to Village Manager
SUBJECT: Chui - Structure Height Variation - Lot 41 - Midwest Club
The Village Board, at its meeting of June 26, 1984, declined to take any action
with respect to this application and chose, instead, to refer same to the next
available Zoning Board of Appeals meeting.
The Zoning Board of Appeals considered this application at its. July 3, 1984
'hearing making a recommendation to the Village Board for approval of the requested
3-foot structure height variation.
The Village Board, therefore, has at least the following three options with respect
to this subject:
C any rP1 i Pf t a 3-foot structure height variation such that the maximum height of the D
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the current 707.5 to 710.5.
Respectfully submitted,
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Assistant to Village Manager
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July 5, 1984
Village President & Board of Trustees
Village of Oak Brook
1200 Oak Brook Road
Oak Brook, Illinois 60521
RE: Chui - Structure Height Variation - Lot 41 - Midwest Club
Dear President & Board of Trustees:
The Zoning Board of Appeals, at its regular meeting of July 3, 1984, considered the
application of David and Lillian Chui for a Variation from the provisions of Section
VII(E) (6) (a) to increase the permitted structure height from 30 feet to 33 feet
resulting in a 3-foot Structure Height Variation.
The Zoning Board of Appeals recommends to the President and Board of Trustees approval
of the requested Variation for reasons that the plight of the owner is due to unique
circumstances and, further, that the Variation, if granted, would not alter the
essential character of the neighborhood.
This recommendation was made on a motion by Member Bartecki, seconded by Member Savino
and approved on a Roll Call Vote of five (5) ayes: Members Bartecki, Crouch, Savino,
Winters, Acting Chairman Hodges; zero (0) nays; two (2) absent: Member Fullan,
Chairman Baroni.
Sincerely,
George A. Hodges
Acting Chairman
Zoning Board of Appeals
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ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes -2- July 3, 1984
IV CHUI - STRUCTURE HEIGHT VARIATION - LOT 41 - MIDWEST CLUB
The Secretary noted that the required Legal Notice was published in the Oak Brook
DOINGS on June 14, 1984 and that surrounding property owners were notified of this
hearing on June 28, 1984.
Mr. Ed McGah, Attorney; John Coleman, Contractor; and Mrs. Chui were present
representing this application.
Mr. McGah made the following statements concerning the application:
1) Excavation began the first week of March resulting in excessive ground water
filling basement necessitating a raising of the entire house and, as a result,
exceeding the calculated structure height as measured from the Natural Ground
Level.
2) The resultant house top of foundation will still be below curb level.
3) The proposed house peak will be 13 feet below the house across the street.
4) This property is essentially an island lot surrounded on two sides by streets
and the other two sides by open community area.
5) No opposition to the requested Variations has been expressed by either the
Midwest Club Association or from abutting property owners.
6) The Chuis are presently living in a rented house in Elmhurst and are anxious to
begin construction on their Oak Brook house in order that their children would
be able to start school in the Fall avoiding the need to change schools
midterm.
Mr. McGah stated that their application is for a 3-foot structure height variation.
In response to Acting Chairman Hodges, Mr. Coleman stated that the foundation would
be raised approximately 3 feet due to the excessive ground water situation. He
also noted that minor grading work will also be accomplished relating to the
increased height of the foundation.
In response to Member Savino, Mr. Coleman stated that a change in the roof pitch
would not help.
Acting Chariman Hodges indicated that a revised roof pitch would permit the house
to conform with the structure height ,requirements, at the same time as raising the
basement out of the ground water,
Member Crouch noted that the plans submitted with the application noted
approximately 11 feet between the basement and first floor elevations indicating
that, perhaps, the basement floor could be raised out of the ground water without
the need to raise the rest of the house.
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes -2- July 3, 1984
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ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes -3- July 3, 1984
IV CHUI - STRUCTURE HEIGHT VARIATION - LOT 41 - MIDWEST CLUB (Continued)
Mr. Coleman stated that plans call for 8 feet between the basement and first floor
elevations despite what the architectural plans indicate. He further noted that he
was unaware as to the exact level of water within the excavation with respect to
the proposed basement level.
In response to Member Winters, Mr. Coleman stated that there appear to be similar
difficulties with other lots within the Midwest Club. Member Winters inquired as
to whether there would be a better overall cure addressing this type of ground
water problem as opposed to the structure height variation route.
Building Commissioner Clark stated that the Village, in the past, had asked the
development company to investigate such remaining lots and, if necessary, come in
with a revised grading plan which could then be approved by the Village Board. He
noted that the development company has repeatedly refused to follow this course of
action. Building Commissioner Clark also noted that the Village Board, in
reviewing the current application, suggested that Staff find out if other similar
problems exist within the Subdivision. He noted that Staff's preliminary estimate
is approximately 12 lots which might be similarily affected, although soil borings
would be required to determine whether problems actually exist.
Member Winters noted that he had previously been able to obtain soil reports on a
number of Midwest Club lots, and inquired as to whether this was a standard
procedure.
Building Commissioner Clark noted that if a Village Building Inspector feels such
borings are warranted, he will direct such to be taken.
Member Winters stated that the Zoning Ordinance requires variations to exhibit
unique hardship and inquired as to whether the Chuis would reasonably have had any
knowledge of the high ground water level.
Building Commissioner Clark stated that a typical home owner lacking any
construction knowledge would not have anticipated such a problem.
Member Winters suggested that perhaps the Chuis high ground water condition is not
very unique within Midwest Club.
In response to Member Winters, Building Commissioner Clark noted that Midwest Club,
within this portion of the Subdivision, requires a clay tile roof and that the
pitch of the roof, presently designed, could not be reduced any further based on
drainage characteristics of such a roof. He noted that Midwest Club probably would
not approve a shorter house.
Acting Chairman Hodges noted that the Zoning Board of Appeals must act on the
current application and is not is a position to analyze other potential problems
within the Midwest Club Subdivision.
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes -3- July 3, 1984
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes -4- July 3, 1984
IV CHUI - STRUCTURE HEIGHT VARIATION - LOT 41 - MIDWEST CLUB (Continued)
In response to the Acting Chairman, Mr. McGah stated that their hardship was
definitely not of their own making.
The Acting Chairman noted that there were no members of the audience expressing
support for or opposition to the proposed Variation.
A motion was made by Member Bartecki, seconded by Member Savino to recommend to the
President and Board of Trustees approval of the requested 3-foot structure height
variation which would raise the top of the structure to an elevation of 740.5 for
reasons that the plight of the owner is due to unique circumstances and, further,
that the variation, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the
locality. "
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ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: (5)
Members Bartecki, Crouch,
Savino, Winters, Acting
Chairman Hodges
Nays: (0)
Absent: (2)
Member Fullan, Chairman
Baroni
MOTION CARRIED. . . .
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes -4- July 3, 1984
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VI LLAGE OF OAK BROOK
1200 OAK BROOK ROAD
OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS
654-2220
July 6, 1984
MEMO TO: John H. Brechin, Village Manager
FROM: Bruce F. Kapff, Assistant to Village Manager
SUBJECT: Chui - Structure Height Variation - Lot 41 - Midwest Club
The Village Board, at its meeting of June 26, 1984, declined to take any action
with respect to this application and chose, instead, to refer same to the next
available Zoning Board of Appeals meeting.
The Zoning Board of Appeals considered this application at its. July 3, 1984
'hearing making a recommendation to the Village Board for approval of the requested
3-foot structure height variation.
The Village Board, therefore, has at least the following three options with respect
to this subject:
1) Deny any relief.
2) Grant a 3-foot structure height variation such that the maximum height of the
structure would be 740.5.
3) Grant a revised grading plan which would raise the Natural Ground Level from
the current 707.5 to 710.5.
Respectfully submitted,
Bruce F. Kapff
Assistant to Village Manager
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1200 OAK BROOK ROAD
OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS
654-2220
July 5, 1984
Village President & Board of Trustees
Village of Oak Brook
1200 Oak Brook Road
Oak Brook, Illinois 60521
RE: Chui - Structure Height Variation - Lot 41 -Midwest Club
Dear President & Board of Trustees:
The Zoning Board of Appeals, at its regular meeting of July 3, 1984, considered the
application of David and Lillian Chui for a Variation from the provisions of Section
VII(E) (6) (a) to increase the permitted structure height from 30 feet to 33 feet
resulting in a 3-foot Structure Height Variation.
The Zoning Board of Appeals recommends to the President and Board of Trustees approval
of the requested Variation for. reasons that the plight of the owner is due to unique
circumstances and, further, that the Variation, if granted, would not alter the
essential character of the neighborhood.
This recommendation was made on a motion by Member Bartecki, seconded by Member Savino
and approved on a Roll Call Vote of five (5) ayes: Members Bartecki, Crouch, Savino,
Winters, Acting Chairman Hodges; zero (0) nays; two (2) absent: Member Fullan,
Chairman Baroni.
Sincerely,
George A. Hodges
Acting Chairman
Zoning Board of Appeals
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ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes -2- July 3, 1984
IV CHUI - STRUCTURE HEIGHT VARIATION - LOT 41 - MIDWEST CLUB
The Secretary noted that the required Legal Notice was published in the Oak Brook
DOINGS on June 14, 1984 and that surrounding property owners were notified of this
hearing on June 28, 1984.
Mr. Ed McGah, Attorney; John Coleman, Contractor; and Mrs. Chui were present
representing this application.
Mr. McGah made the following statements concerning the application:
1) Excavation began the first week of March resulting in excessive ground water
filling basement necessitating a raising of the entire house and, as a result,
exceeding the calculated structure height as measured from the Natural Ground
Level.
2) The resultant house top of foundation will still be below curb level.
3) The proposed house peak will be 13 feet below the house across the street.
4) This property is essentially an island lot surrounded on two sides by streets
and the other two sides by open community area.
5) No opposition to the requested Variations has been expressed by either the
Midwest Club Association or from abutting property owners.
6) The Chuis are presently living in a rented house in Elmhurst and are anxious to
begin construction on their Oak Brook house in order that their children would
be able to start school in the Fall avoiding the need to change schools
midterm.
Mr. McGah stated that their application is for a 3-foot structure height variation.
In response to Acting Chairman Hodges, Mr. Coleman stated that the foundation would
be raised approximately 3 feet due to the excessive ground water situation. He
also noted that minor grading work will also be accomplished relating to the
increased height of the foundation.
In response to Member Savino, Mr. Coleman stated that a change in the roof pitch
would not help.
Acting Chariman Hodges indicated that a revised roof pitch would permit the house
to conform with the structure height requirements, at the same time as raising the
basement out of the ground water.
Member Crouch noted that the plans submitted with the application noted
approximately 11 feet between the basement and first floor elevations indicating
that, perhaps, the basement floor could be raised out of the ground water without
the need to raise the rest of the house.
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes -2- July 3, 1984
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes -3 July 3, 1984
IV CHUI - STRUCTURE HEIGHT VARIATION - LOT 41 - MIDWEST CLUB (Continued)
Mr. Coleman stated that plans call for 8 feet between the basement and first floor
elevations despite what the architectural plans indicate. He further noted that he
was unaware as to the exact level of water within the excavation with respect to
the proposed basement level.
In response to Member Winters, Mr. Coleman stated that there appear to be similar
difficulties with other lots within the Midwest Club. Member Winters inquired as
to whether there would be a better overall cure addressing this type of ground
water problem as opposed to the structure height variation route.
Building Commissioner Clark stated that the Village, in the past, had asked the
development company to investigate such remaining lots and, if necessary, come in
with a revised grading plan which could then be approved by the Village Board. He
noted that the development company has repeatedly refused to follow this course of
action. Building Commissioner Clark also noted that the Village Board, in
reviewing the current application, suggested that Staff find out if other similar
problems exist within the Subdivision. He noted that Staff's preliminary estimate
is approximately 12 lots which might be similarily affected, although soil borings
would be required to determine whether problems actually exist.
Member Winters noted that he had previously been able to obtain soil reports on a
number of Midwest Club lots, and inquired as to whether this was a standard
procedure.
Building Commissioner Clark noted that if a Village Building Inspector feels such
borings are warranted, he will direct such to be taken.
Member Winters stated that the Zoning Ordinance requires variations to exhibit
unique hardship and inquired as to whether the Chuis would reasonably have had any
knowledge of the high ground water level.
Building Commissioner Clark stated that a typical home owner lacking any
construction knowledge would not have anticipated such a problem.
Member Winters suggested that perhaps the Chuis high ground water condition is not
very unique within Midwest Club.
In response to Member Winters, Building Commissioner Clark noted that Midwest Club,
within this portion of the Subdivision, requires a clay tile roof and that the
pitch of the roof, presently designed, could not be reduced any further based on
drainage characteristics of such a roof. He noted that Midwest Club probably would
not approve a shorter house.
Acting Chairman Hodges noted that the Zoning Board of Appeals must act on the
current application and is not is a position to analyze other potential problems
within the Midwest Club Subdivision.
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes -3- July 3, 1984
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes -4- July 3, 1984
IV CHUI - STRUCTURE HEIGHT VARIATION - LOT 41 - MIDWEST CLUB (Continued)
In response to the Acting Chairman, Mr. McGah stated that their hardship was
definitely not of their own making.
The Acting Chairman noted that there were no members of the audience expressing
support for or opposition to the proposed Variation.
A motion was made by Member Bartecki, seconded by Member Savino to recommend to the
President and Board of Trustees approval of the requested 3-foot structure height
variation which would raise the top of the structure to an elevation of 740.5 for
reasons that the plight of the owner is due to unique circumstances and, further,
that the variation, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the
locality.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: (5)
Members Bartecki, Crouch,
Savino, Winters, Acting
Chairman Hodges
Nays: (0)
Absent: (2)
Member Fullan, Chairman
Ba roni
MOTION CARRIED. . . .
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes -4- July 3, 1984
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1200 OAK BROOK ROAD
OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS
654-2220
June 29, 1984
MEMO TO: Zoning Board of Appeals
FROM: Bruce F. Kapff, Assistant to Village Manager
SUBJECT: Chui - Structure Height Variation - Lot 41 - Midwest Club
Mr. and Mrs. David Chui, as owners of the above property, have made application to
construct a single-family residence as detailed on the attached plans received
June 28, 1984.
The Site Plan on page 1 of the plans notes two topographies. That shown in a
dashed line is the existing grade,.while the solid lines show proposed final
grading. The principle four or five corners of the proposed structure, when
superimposed on the existing grade, determine the Natural Ground Level and,
thereby, the permitted structure height. The Natural Ground Level of approximately
707.5 therefore permits the house no higher than 737.5 (30-foot structure height) .
As indicated on the plans, the highest point of the structure is proposed at 740.5
thus requiring a 3-foot structure height variation.
The Chui's application was reviewed by the Village Board at their meeting of June 26,
1984 with the thought that perhaps the Village Board would raise the Natural Ground
Level by the required 3 feet and, thus, eliminating any need for a structure height
variation. As noted in John Brechin's letter of June 28, 1984, the Village Board
determined that such was really a structure height variation request and, therefore,
required a hearing before the Zoning Board of Appeals.
As indicated by the applicant, the property is totally surrounded by community area
with a detention lake directly to the North. The Chui's original building plans
totally conformed with the Village's structure height requirements, although following
initial excavation, it was determined that high ground water levels necessitated the
requested 3-foot height variation in order to raise the proposed structure above the
ground water level.
Respectfully submitted,
Bruce F. Kapff
Assistant to Village Manager
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1200 OAK BROOK. ROAD
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June 28, 1984
Dear Resident,
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The Oak Brook Plan Commission and/or Zoning Board of Appeals, and the Village
Board will be considering a:
% Variation
Preliminary Plat Special Use
Final Plat Zoning Amendment
at the meetings as scheduled on the reverse side of this notice.
The application has been filed by David and Lillian Chui
Name of applicant
2121 South Mannheim Road
Westchester, Illinois 60153
Address
Relationship of applicant
to property Owner
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Name of Subdivision (if applicable)
The property in question is situated at: 607 Midwest Club - Lot 441
We have attached a map of the area to assist you in determining your relation-
ship to the property in question. The request which has been made is as follows:
Variation to increase Structure Height from 30 feet permitted to 33 feet,
as measured from the Natural Ground Level.
If you desire more detailed information, we would suggest that you contact
Mr. Bruce F. Kapff, Assistant to the Village Manager, at the Village Hall
to review the file on this application. We will be looking forward to your
attendance at the public meetings.
Respectfully yours,
4ohn H. Br.echin
JHB/ms Village Manager
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All meetings are held in the Samuel E. Dean Board Room of the Oak Brook
Village Hall, on Oak Brook Road (31st Street) and Spring Road, Oak Brook,
Illinois
Plan Commission Meeting. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .7:30 P.M. Monday N/A
Zoning Board of Appeals. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .7:30 P.M. Tuesday July 3, 1984
Board of Trustees Meeting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7:30 P.M. Tuesday July 10, 1984
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OFFICIAL FILE
JUN 2 81984
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�COUNtr'� •
VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK, IL.
VI LLAC E OF OAK B ROOKDMINISTRATION
1200 OAK BROOK ROAD
OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS
654-2^20
June 28., 1984
Mr. & Mrs. David Chui
2121 South Mannheim Road
Westchester, Illinois 60153
Re: Lot 41
607 Midwest Club
Oak Brook, Illinois
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Chui:
The Village President and Board of Trustees at its meeting of Tuesday, June 26,
1984 considered your request for a structure height variation. After careful
consideration of this matter the Village Board referred this request to the
Zoning Board of Appeals for hearing at their meeting July 3, 1984.
Should you have any questions regarding this action please feel free to contact
us at your convenience.
Sincerely,
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�)Vil H. Brechin
age :Manager
JHB/cak
cc: Bruce F. Kapff - Assistant to Village .Tanager
James E. Clark -- Building Commissioner
Marianne Lakosil - Assistant to Building Commissioner
VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
A G E N D A
TUESDAY, JUNE 26, 1984 7:30 p.M.
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER:
Roll Call
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting of June 11, 1984
Regular Meeting of June 12, 1984
III. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, VARIATIONS, PLATS, ETC. :
A. Hyatt - Oak Brook Hotel Company: 1909 Spring & 1S209 Spring Road
1) Ordinance Granting Flood Plain Special Use Permit
2) Ordinance Rezoning North Parcel
3) Ordinance Rezoning East Parcel
4) Resolution Approving Final Plat of Subdivision
S) Ordinance Granting Parking Variation
B. Ordinance Ascertaining the Prevailing Rate of Wages for
Laborers, Workmen & Mechanics Employed on Public Works
in the Village of Oak Brook
C. Ordinance Amending Personnel Rules and Regulations
D. Ordinance Adopting Rules & Regulations Regarding the Freedom
of Information Act
E. Butterfield Road/22nd Street/Camden Court
1) Village of Oak Brook/IDOT Agreement
,2)' Ordinance Regulating Parking at Intersection
3) Ordinance Prohibiting Connection of Sewers to
Storm Water Drainage System
IV. FINANCIAL:
No Business
V. OLD BUSINESS:
A. Sports Core Building - Alternative Sites
B. Janitorial Services - Village Hall & Library
C. Stabling Tract - Request by Butler Co.
D. Report of Activities:
1) Finance & Library -
2) Personnel -
3) Public Safety & Traffic -
4) Public Works - Well #2 Progress Report
S) Sports Core -
6) Zoning & Planning -
VI. NEW BUSINESS:
A. 1984 Paving Project No. 84-1106
1) Recommendation - Award of Contract
2) Recommendation - Soil Testing
B. Request - Change of Grade - Lot 41 (607 Midwest Club) .
C. Sports Core - Sealing Wells
D. McDonald's Improvement Plan - Ronald Lane North of Oak Brook Road
E. Open Forum
VII. ADJOURNMENT: r
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VILLAGE O F OAK BROOK
1200 OAK BROOK ROAD
OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS
654-2220
June 22, 1984
MEMO TO: John Brechin, Village Manager
FROM: James E. Clark, Building Commissioner
SUBJECT: Chui Residence, Lot #41 - Midwest Club
2/6/84 - Permit issued for a residence 2510" from top of foundation
to highest roof elevation. Water filled the hole,as excavation
progressed.
5/11/84 - Revised site plan approved with the residence reduced in
height to 22.67' from revised top of foundation elevation
of 714.83' and the highest point of structure measured at
737.5' .
Application for structure height is to measure from "Natural ground
elevation", therefore the highest roof ridge cannot exceed 737.7' .
For the applicant to raise the top of foundation higher than the 714.83'
elevation, it would necessitate a further reduction of the structure
height in such a manner so as not to exceed the 737.7' limitation.
For review, I have attached pages 4 and 5 from a memo relating to
"Structure Height" dated 1/27/78, which might shed some light as to
the intent and application of the ordinance.
As a revised grading plan for the entire subdivision was not required of
the developer at the time of final plat approval, some lots within the
Midwest Club .subdivision has been or will be faced with a similar
problem. Saddle Brook and Trinity Lakes Subdivisions did file revised
grading plans to alleviate situations such as this, where the structure
does not exceed the 29.5' height restriction from top of foundation.
The applicant has requested acceptace of a revised topographic plat to
be approved as an additional supporting document to the Final Plat
of Midwest Club Subdivision. His next alternative would be to seek
relief through the variation procedure.
Respectfully submitted,
James E. Clark
Building Commissioner
Att.
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OAT BR,00K
>1 1200 Oak Brook Road Oak Brook, Illinois 60521 654-2220
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Name C ,,� Address Ion"? IN) ,c w c•_•1 Club
ZONING ORDINANCE - SECTION XIV - DEFINITIONS
141 - STRUCTURE HEIGHT - The height of a structure as measured from a base elevation
determined by averaning the elevations of the principal corners in the perimeter
wall of the structure at natural ground level to the highest point of the structurt
111.1 - PRINCIPAL CORNERS - Not more than five (5) corners of a structure, two (2) of whirl
are the corners having the lowest and next lowest elevations of all corners in the
structure at the point where they intersect natural ground level.
95.1 - NATURAL GROUND LEVEL - The existing elevation prior to any movement of organic or
non-organic matter which would require the issuance of a permit under Ordinance No
S-210, Section 2(c) as amended (12-362(c) of the Code of Ordinances) or as other-
wise expressly determined by the Village.
Ordinance 210, Sec. 2(c) - /12-362(c)/ - No excavation, dumping, filling or movement of
twelve (12) cubic yards or more of organic or non-organic matter shall be permitter
without permit issued by the Village Engineer. The Village Engineer shall issue
such a permit if the applicant has provided sufficient safeguards to prevent hazarc
to persons and damage to property resulting from the proposed work, and the propost
work presents no danger to the public health or welfare. The application for such
permit shall include diagrams of the existing and proposed resulting ground eleva-
tions.
A. Average of Natural Ground Level To The Highest Point Of The Structure:
Principal Corner Locations @ Elevation
1 - lam t - '/0 a 3 d)i f 0
2 - &xt lc&ms
3 -
Q q, 3
4 -
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0�3'tal�— off.5F_ Average ` Max, Max.
Principal Grade Height Roo lev.
Corners Elevs. Permitted
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B. As Submitted Elevations: _ `�/ �. �3 + o7a .G 7�7, .5 /
o" op off— Ttructure Highest Point ,
Foundation Height of Structu_ /
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C. Difference Between "A" and "B" = 7 3 7. '7 - 3 7, i"_ OR
A ,B Under Too ig
Note: If "natural ground elevations" are in question, refer to i age apnproved Sub-
division grading plan or T/F pad elevations in Trinity Lakes Subdivision.'
Natural Ground Elevation - 4 - January 27, 1978
M. FRASER: I don't think, if I were a developer coming in, that I would have
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MR. BIANUCCI: At the time that is done, a new natural ground level is established.
NR. MSER: Not unless the Village Board approves it.
MR. Bl"CCI: The Village Board approves final plats as a matter of course.
NR. FRASER: May I ask theChief : question? I want to see how this is going to
work. I am a developer. I c n wid get a royal to alter the Uound level,
and at Uecemes ie new natura ground level. Or does it become the new natural
oun leve13 hat oe is is t become?
M. BUN'UCCI: I believe it becomes the new natural r� ound level.
M. BARONI: It becomes another ground level that has been approved by the Village Board,.
M. BIANUCCI: Precisely, for this reason. Now, we are talking about Your example
I presume, as encompassing a subdivision?
M. FRASER: Say I am a subdivider i, comes in and gets a permit and everything
is all ri-t, so we _ ave a new top&,.*, .. iiF ap.
M. BIANUCCI: Let's assume he has a final lat, �--i.thout the necessity of a
permit, as such un er ins -Tovision, ecause 1.r, 'j).e final plat process t�.;t
tfihiis p_a_n_e_. is app rovin tF �al plat process results in the esta lss,* "nt
of a natural ground`le el.
P. Z. FRASER: I agree. A permit is issued in some form, but, go ahead. He has
a new topographic map, okay. So then he sells his lots of-f, and John Jones
decided he warts to build a home on that lot, and this particular lot ha:
raised 15 feet. Now, the way this ordinance reads, it says, ".. .. no strl.,.-ure
shall be erected, converted, or structurally altered to exceed the height limit
above natural ground level established for the district in which the structure
is located. Structural height may be measured from base elevation other than the
natural ground level elevation only with the express approval of the Village of
Oak Brook."
Now, this individual wanting to build a home, does he have express. approval from
the Village of Oak Brook to build his?
MR. BIANUCCI: No.
MR. FRASER: Then are we confronted with a new problem?
I.R. BIANUCCI: What is that new problem?
Natural Ground Elevation - 5 - January 27, 1978
Am. FRASER: Well, he should be able to build a 30 foot hhi h residence, for
exa�m�le,Without coiiti.na tote VYlla e Boar ,-but can he do so under the reading
'H-this ordinance? '
b R. BIANUCCI: I don't see why he would not be able to.
W. FRASER: I want to see that these things are perfectly clear.
CHIEF EHLE: The natural ground level, at that point in time, is the approved
ground level by the Village Board when they approve the plot plan, and that's
where it's at and that's where he builds from.
M. FRASER: . . I don't want to see'a lot of people try to build houses and be
confronted with a problem. I want to make sure the ordinance is written so it
will be interpreted the way you intended. If you have a new topographic map, .
you are accepting it as a new elevation, but it doesn't say so.
I think that these discussions will help enlighten us so that in the future you
will have something to go back to.
M. BIANUCCI: I really can't see the problem myself.
M. BARONI: I think the problem is in the underscored last sentence. The
reference is, "Structure height may be measured from base elevation other than
natural ground level with the express approval of the grillage of Oak Brook." The
natural ground level is established today. The caan ap rp ove a topographic
map, okay, but when the rove a to ogra hi_c ma t��lso a ) roving each
man-'s ability to bu.1 a structure at a height which may a measured from that
new elevation. 1-think that's what Ed is getting at.
AiR. BIANUCCI: I think that's the pract1 -_il effect of it, yes.
W. BARONI: Okay.
MR. BIANUCCI:. I get some blank stares. That's the way I approach it. That's my
understanding and that's how I read the provisions, okay?
M. FRASER: That's the purpose of these discussions. Now, it's on record
that what is intended, if a new topographic map is issueJ, Uiat becomes iNe
new natural gro, d level, regardless of wording.
1R. BIANUCCI: That's the intent. It personifies that intent. If there is any
problem in the implementation of that Untent, it shoulU be raised.
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ThE: MIDWE:3T CLUB
1100 Midwest Club,Oak Brook,Illinois 60521 Phone(312)655-9002
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June 21, 1984
President and Board of Trustee's
Village of Oak Brook, Illinois 60521
Gentlemen:
This letter is being written at the request of Mr. and Mrs.
David Chui. Their problem along with a request for this letter
was presented to The Midwest Club Architectural and Landscape
Control Committee on June 14, 1984.
Based on the Committee's valued judgement, we have no objection
to the petition of David and Lillian Chui, owners of Lot 41 in
The Midwest Club, that they be permitted to measure the
structure height of their proposed home from a base elevation
three feet above the natural ground level.
We as an Architectural and Landscape Control Committee in no
way speak in behalf of the Board of Trustees of The Midwest
Club.
In its review of Architectural and Landscape Plans, the primary
concern of the Committee relates to aesthetic factors, and the
presentation of the same. The Committee does not specifically
concern itself with the actual or intended use of any space
within any residential structure, nor does it make any
judgement as to the conformity of any such plans with any
applicable provision of Local, State or Federal Law. Any
approvals granted by the Committee pertain only to the
aesthetic factors reviewed, and do not convey or imply any
degree of approval other than the authority of the Committee
directly delegated by The Midwest Club Declaration of Trust.
Submitted By The Midwest Club
Architectural and Landscape
Control Committee
Ad
���'C� Charles L. Salem
Chairman
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OF OAK BROOD'
"A VERY PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL CLUB"
AMERICAN GROWTH GROUP
Distinctively Separate Companies Dedicated to Growth on American Principles.
1550 Spring Road • Oak Brook, Illinois 60521 • (312)833.9300
THE MIDWEST CLUB COMPANY
June 21, 1984
To: The President and Board of Trustees
Village of Oak Brook
Oak Brook, Illinois 60521
Mr. and Mrs . David Chui
and
To Whom It May Concern
Re : Letter dated June . 13, 1984 from Mr. & Mrs . David Chui to
President and Board of Trustees, Village of Oak Brook
We note the contents of the referenced letter. It is apparent
that the severe hardship being experienced on Lot #41 can be most
appropriately and expeditiously resolved by the establishment of
the grade elevation as requested.
Lot #41 is contiguous to no other private Lot in The Midwest
Club. It is literally an "island" Lot . Adjustment of the grade as
requested will not negatively impact any other Lot, or any other
element of The Midwest Club. Such adjustment would not in any way
be apparent after construction is completed, because even the
resultant top of foundation would be below the curb line elevation.
As Developers of The Midwest Club, we strongly support and
endorse the request being made for the establishment of an appro-
priate house grade elevation, as requested.
The subject situation is so unique that the hardship solution
requested could in no way to apply as a precedent for a similar
solution for any other problem on any other Lot in The Midwest
Club.
THE MID T C UB COMPANY
JBy: Everett' can Gr wth-Midwest, Inc . ,
ing artner
A. Si son
Its : President
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2121 South Mannheim Road
Westchester, IL 60153
312/345-44W
June 13, 1984
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P esident and Board of 'Trustees
Village of Oak Brook, Illinois 60521
Gentlemen:
We, the undersigned, David Chui and Lillian Chui, are the owners of
Lot 41 in Midwest Club and we are seeking your aid in an emergency
situation.
Approximately two months ago our contractor began construction of our
new home on our lot and we discovered that the lot presented us with
subsoil and water conditions which have caused the emergency.
The natural ground level on our lot is such that our basement floor
will be below the water level unless we are permitted to measure the
height g of our home from a
base elevation e ation approximatel Y three feet
above the natural ground level. Your code of t "
p n s out that "structure
height may be measured from a hasf, elevation other than natural g round
level only with the express approval of the Village of Oak Brook. (Ord.
No. G-180, Par 2, 4-13-76)• "
We have been uriable to proc,•ed .i tho house bevond the excavation and
the putting in place of thirty six ' .,adi Of st(_)n(-. There is standing water
even when it has not rained, and we, our contractor and your building
department staff have c onferrcd :m(I ni-t and, we believe, agreed that
the reasonable remedy :s to raise the point from which the allowable
thirty foot structure height maN hip measured. Our home would still be
substantially below any of the neighbors, and below the adjacent curb.
We had to sell our o-her house and move into temporary rented quarters
in Elmhurst. We have four children, and we must get them settled for
the fall school term.
1.�11'iall.�l. WAtli) M.
2121 South Mannheim Road
Westchester. IL 80153
3121345-4400
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June 13, 1984
Our purpose in writing you is to ask to be placed on the agenda for
your June 26, 1984, meeting with an opportunity to present our
problem.
Very truly yours,
David Chui
Lillian Chui
LEGAL NOTICE.
VItLAGEOF OAK BROOK
DU PAGE ANDCOOK COUNTIES.ILLINOIS4
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing before the'•
g Board of Appeals of the Village of Oak Brook.DuPage and
Counties.Illinois.will be held on July 3.1484 at 7:30 p.m.in
the Oak Brook Village Commons.1200 Oak Brook Road.Oak Brook. ,
Illinois for the purpose of considering the application of David s, PUBLISHERS CERTIFICATE
Lillian Chui.2121 5 Mannheim Rd..westchester,III.for a variation
in structure height as provided under Section klll K;1 of the Zoning
Ordinance of the Village of Oak Brook.Illinois.Di4inance Cr60,as
amended. TMS IS TO CERTIFY That the notice, a true copy of which is attached to this
A variation from the following Sections of the Zoning Ordinance c certificate, Has published in THE OAK BROOK DOINGS once each week for
- requested;A variation from average base elevation as defined ii.Sec-,
Lion V iKi and Section der Sectionra IIaE 95.1 and 141
of the OakaBro applies
uk Zon.
the subject pr pc y
ing Ordinance. .one•.... ... weeks successively• that the date
_ The progeny may be generally de�nbed as 711 Jorie Boulevard. °- ,
EXHIBIT A follows,
Oak Brook.Illinois and the le I description of which is as f
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF 607 Midwest Club, Lot 41. 4 of the first publication was the...........14th
Midwest Club Phase I.being a subdivision of part of the North 1 l� ................................................day Of
half of Section 33 and the Northwest Quarter of Section 34,all in I
- Township 39 North,Range I 1 East of the Third Principal Meri- 1 p
than in the Village of Oak Brook.DuPage County.Illinois,accor- ,____dune-.............A.D., 19.84.. and that the date of the last publication was
ding to the subdivision plat thereof recorded on December 6th.
1978 as Document Number 878 116577 in the Recorders Office `.
A arsons desiring or to provision thereof,will tz afforded an op-
portunity •• "" __....._...dfl Of..•^.................................A.D. 19...........
Y' opposition to the y
All persons desiring to be heard in support of Or in oppos ,
to do so and may submit their statements orally or in AND IT IS FURTHER CERTIFIED That THE OAK BROOK DOINGS is a
writing or both.The hearing may be recessed to another date if notice secular newspaper of general circulation, published weekly in the Village
of time and place thereof is publicly announced at the hearing or is
given by newspaper publication not less than five 151 days prior to the of Hinsdale, County of DuPage, State of Illinois, and circulated generally
date of the recessed hearing. MARIANNE LAKOSIL in the Villages of Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills, Oak Brook, Willowbrook, Burr
village Clerk Ride adjacent unincorporated and incorporated areas and in DuPa a and
Published at the direction of Chef V Ie 6"p Oak Brook,Du Page and� Cook Counties, Illinois, nd in other areas; that said THE OAK BROOK
CBoard of Appea Be
Counties,Illinois. DOINGS is a "newspaper" as defined by the Illinois Statutes made and pro-
- Published to the Oak brook Doings June 14,1984. {
vided for such situations, to wit; by Section 5 of "An Act to revise the law
The Doings• Thursday,June 14,t984 6 P89 a in relation to notices", 1874, Feb. 13, R.S. 1874, p. 723, 4 5, as amended 1959,
July 17, Laws 1959, p. 1494, 111; and is also a "newspaper" as defined by
Section 1 of "An Act concerning the publication of legal notices", 1909, June
8, Laws 1909, P. 288, 11, as amended 1927, June 29, Laws 1927, p. 603, 11, and
as further amended 1945, April 12, Laws 1945, p. 1089, 4 1, and as further
amended in 1957, July 9, Laws 1957, p. 2270, 41, and as further amended
1959,July 17,Laws 1959, p. 1496, 11; and that said THE OAK BROOK DOINGS
has been continuously published at regular intervals of at least once each
week with a minimum of 50 issues per year for over one year prior to the
first publication of the attached notice.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, one of the co-publishers of said THE
OAK BROOK DOINGS has affixed his hand and seal this
---........15th .......day of..........June................... A.D. 19.84...
Publishers Marge.$ 3.50
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1N111:IZIAL WO)RIJ) INC.
2121 South Mannheim Road
Westchester, IL 60153
312/345-4400
June 13, 1984
President and Board of Trustees
Village of Oak Brook, Illinois 60521
Gentlemen:
We, the undersigned, David Chui and Lillian Chui, are the owners of
Lot 41 in Midwest Club and we are seeking your aid in an emergency
situation.
Approximately two months ago our contractor began construction of our
new home on our lot and we discovered that the lot presented us with
subsoil and water conditions which have caused the emergency.
The natural ground level on our lot is such that our basement floor
will be below the water level unless we are permitted to measure the
height of our home from a base elevation approximately three feet
above the natural ground level. Your code points out that "structure
height may be measured from a base elevation other than natural ground
level only with the express approval of the Village of Oak Brook. (Ord.
No. G-180, Par 2, 4-13-76). "
We have been unable to proceed on the house beyond the excavation and
the putting in place of thirty six loads of stone. There is standing water
even when it has not rained, and we, our contractor and your building
department staff have conferred and met and, we believe, agreed that
the reasonable remedy is to raise the point from which the allowable
thirty foot structure height may be measured. Our home would still be
substantially below any of the neighbors, and below the adjacent curb.
We had to sell our other house and move into temporary rented quarters
in Elmhurst. We have four children, and we must get them settled for
the fall school term.
EN 1114HIAL WORLD INC.
2121 South Mannheim Road
Westchester, IL 60153
312/345-4400
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June 13, 1984
Our purpose in writing you is to ask to be placed on the agenda for
your June 26, 1984, meeting with an opportunity to present our
problem.
er truly yours,
V
David Chui
i ian Chui
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1200 OAK BROOz: ROAD APPEAL " ` VARIATION
OAR BROOK, ILLINOIS 60521 $100 $300
654-2220
VARIATION SPECIAL USE
$300 L_.._l $675
APPLICATION FOR PUBLIC HEARING
AMENDMENT
TO BE FILED WITH VILLAGE CLERK $650
SPECIAL USE
$400
(Section 2-225, 8/11/81)
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY PROPER FEE, PLAT OF SURVEY, AND (18) COPIES OF A SCALE
DRAWING, SHOWING ALL PERTINENT APPLICABLE INFORMATION, i.e. , PROPERTY LINES, EXISTING BUILDINGS,
LOCATION OF PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION, ANY BUILDINGS ON ADJACENT PROPERTY WITHIN 100 FEET OF SUBJECT
PROPERTY.
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE -- FOR OFFICE USE ONLY '
Date Filed:y 1 a� g Board of Trustees Ref erral
Notice Publ ed: 6�lL/ g� Newspaper: �o 5
Date Adjacent Property Owners Notified: 6Z2 1 194- Staff Referral: 61o?0/r��
Public Hearing Dates: Plan Commission Zoning Board of App is
Board of Trustees Board of Trustees /
(Ap ova of 0 dinance)
FEE PAID: $ 2 Receipt No. : / Received By: _ �n2 c &t-Q,
Village CleilC
APPLICANT TO COMPLETE
LOCATION OF SUBJECT PROPERTY: PERMANENT PARCEL NUMBER Oho 3,3 1Z0/ o p29
LOT NO. 4 1 SUBDIVISION NIoywESr CL06'ADDRESS 40-7
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PROPERTY INTEREST OF APPLICANT: OWNER CONTRACT PURCHASER ' AGENT .
OWNER(S) OF RECORD / .� O PHONE NUMBER
ADDRESS /�(��1 ZIP
BENEFICIARY(IES) OF TRUST: �'(1G� C G �� ( C PHONE NUMBER 400
ADDRESS 1� / �✓� /tom, �Q _� - -.ZIP
NAME OF APPLICANT �C rQ �- ,w `X'`�` ^ C K"'`-� PHONE NUMBER 3 4 S--4 4 O v
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I (we) certify that all of the above statements and the statements contained in any papers
or plans submitted herewith are true to the best of my (our) knowledge and belief.
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(signature Applicant bate 7signAture App licant Date
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS
Filing Schedule
VARIATION: N'UST BE RECEIVED APPROXIMATELY SIX (6) WEEKS PRIOR TO n1E
PUBLIC HEARING HELD ON THE FIRST TUESDAY OF EACH MON'T'H.
AMENDMENT OR
SPECIAL USE: MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE 15TH OF THE MONTH FOR PLAN
OOMMISSION HEARING ON THE THIRD MONDAY OF THE FOLLOWING
MONTH, WITH ZONING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING TO FOLLOW.
A Variation is a zoning adjustment which permits minor changes of district require-
ments where individual properties are both harshly and uniquely burdened by the
strict application of the law. The power to var;T is restricted and the degree of
Variation is limited to the minimum change necessary to overcome the inequality
inherent in the property.
1. A Variation recognizes that the same district requirements do not affect all
properties equally; it was invented to permit minor changes to allow hardship prop-
erties to enjoy equal opportunities with properties similarly zoned. You must
prove that your land is affected by special circumstances or unusual conditions.
These must result in uncommon hardship and unequal treatment under the strict ap-
plication of the Zoning Ordinance. Where hardship
conditions ex tend to other prop-
erties -
erties
a Variation cannot b e granted.ant e d. Th e
remedy for general hardship is a
change
of the map or the text of the Zoning Ordinance.
2. You must prove that the combination of the Zoning Ordinance and the uncommon
conditions of your property prevents you from making any reasonable use of your
land as permitted b y y our present zoning district. Since zonin g regulates land and
not people, the following conditions cannot be considered pertinent to the applica-
tion for a Variation: (1) Proof that a Variation would increase the financial re-
turn from the land, (2) Personal hardship, (3) Self-imposed hardship. In the last
case, the recognition of conditions created after the enactment of the Zoning Ordi-
nance would encourage and condone violation of the law.
3. No Variation may be granted which would adversely affect surrounding property
or the general neighborhood. All Variations must be in harmony with the intent and
purposes of the Zoning Ordinance.
Names of Surrounding Property Owners
Following are the names and addresses of surrounding property owners from the
property in question for a distance of 250 feet in all directions, and the number
of feet occupied by all public roads, streets, alleys, and public ways have been
excluded in computing the 250-foot requirement. Said names are as recorded in the
office of the County Recorder of Deeds (or the Registrar of Titles of the County)
and as- appear from the authentic tax records of this County.
Name Address
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NOTICE TO APPLICANTS
Filing Schedule
VARIATION: MUST BE RECEIVED APPROXIMATELY SIX (6) WEEKS PRIOR TO THE
PUBLIC HEARING HELD ON THE FIRST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH.
AMENDMENT OR
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COMMISSION HEARING ON THE THIRD MJNDAY OF THE FOLLOWING
MWIH, WITH ZONING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING TO FOLLOW.
A Variation is a zoning adjustment which permits minor changes of district require-
ments where individual properties are both harshly and uniquely burdened by the
strict application of the law. The power to vary is restricted and the degree of
Variation is limited to the minimum change necessary to overcome the inequality
inherent in the property.
1. A Variation recognizes that the same district requirements do not affect all
properties equally; it was invented to permit minor changes to allow hardship prop-
erties to enjoy equal opportunities with properties similarly zoned. You must
prove that your land is affected by special circumstances or unusual conditions.
These must result in uncommon hardship and unequal treatment under the strict ap-
plication of the Zoning Ordinance. Where hardship conditions extend to other prop-
erties a Variation cannot be granted. The remedy for general hardship is a change
of the map or the text of the Zoning Ordinance.
2. You must prove that the combination of the Zoning Ordinance and the uncommon
conditions of your property prevents you from making any reasonable use of your
land as permitted by your present zoning district. Since zoning regulates land and
not people, the following conditions cannot be considered pertinent to the applica-
tion for a Variation: (1) Proof that a Variation would increase the financial re-
turn from the land, (2) Personal hardship, (3) Self-imposed hardship. In the last
case, the recognition of conditions created after the enactment of the Zoning Ordi-
nance would encourage and condone violation of the law.
3. No Variation may be granted which would adversely affect surrounding property
or the general neighborhood. All Variations must be in harmony with the intent and
purposes of the Zoning Ordinance.
Names of Surrounding Property Owners
Following are the names and addresses of surrounding property owners from the
property in question for a distance of 250 feet in all directions, and the number
of feet occupied by all public roads, streets, alleys, and public ways have been
excluded in computing the 250-foot requirement. Said names are as recorded in the
office of the County Recorder of Deeds (or the Registrar of Titles of the County)
and as- appear from the authentic tax records of this County.
Name Address
Midwest Club 508
34. Dr_ Edwin Dol .n Court 5 Oak Brook .IL 60521
Warren Ave.
33. John A. Wendell Downers Grove, IL 60515
• 644 S. County Line Rd
32. E. Thomas Marquardt Hinsdale. IL 60521
19 Carriage Ct.
27. Lloyd and Darlene boo ey Oak Brook, IL 60521
2021 bpring Rd
66. Oak Brook Bank Tr #8-1719 Oak Brook, IL 60521
2701 W. 35th St.
35. Dr. Getilal Raichand Oak Brook IL 60521
208 Rogers Ct.
36. _ Krishan C. & Sucharita Nagpal Willawhrook TT. 60514
603 Midwest Club
37. Kee & Aisook Kim Court 6 Oak Brook TL 60521
2 S 704 Williamsburg Ct.
38. Theodore Mierlak (yak Brook. IL 60521
2625 Somerset Dr.
39. Wilfred Boettcher WPSt� PCtP?- TT 60153
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40. Wilfred Boettcher 2625 Somerset Dr.
Westchester, IL 60153
21. Glenview State Bank Tr #2491 800 Waukegan Road
Glenview, IL 60025
22. Chicago Title & Trust Co. , 111 W. Washington St.
Tr #1072358 Chicago, IL 60602
23. Chicago Title & Trust Co., 111 W. Washington St.
Tr #1072411 Chicago, IL 60602
26. Hugh G. & Norma S. Kepner 382 Aberdeen Ct.
Elmhurst, IL 60126
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VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK INAUID
SWITHOUT
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• 1200 OAK BROOK ROAD
OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS 44448*
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REPORT OF SUBSURFACE EXPLORATION
FOR PROPOSED RESIDENCE
LOT 41, MIDWEST CLUB
OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS
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PREPARED FOR
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JOHN COLEMAN
737 OAKWOOD COURT
WESTMONT, ILLINOIS
BY
TESTING SERVICE CORPORATION
457 EAST GUNDERSEN DRIVE
CAROL STREAM, ILLINOIS
TESTING SERVICE CORPORATION
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REPORT OF SUBSURFACE EXPLORATION
FOR PROPOSED RESIDENCE
LOT 41, .MIDWEST CLUB
OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS
INTRODUCTION
This report covers the results of field and laboratory
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work performed to determine the general subsurface conditions for the
proposed house to be located on Lot 41 in the Midwest Club, Oak Brook,
Illinois. The site is located at the northeast corner of Midwest Club
Parkway and Midwest Club Court 6. The lot was somewhat skew with the
following dimensions; 171.39 feet along the southwest side, 202.05 feet
along the southeast side, 259.6 feet along the northwest side and
145.17 feet along the northeast side.
The site was fairly hilly with the direction of slope
being primarily from the southeast to the northwest. In addition, a
pond was located approximately 25 feet north of the property line.
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When we visited the site we observed the excavation for
the house had been partially excavated. In addition, standing water
was observed in the north and southwest portion of the excavation. Ground
cover throughout the remainder of the site was observed to consist of
grass.
The purpose of the TESTING SERVICE CORPORATION work was
to make soil borings and water table observations so that specific
recommendations could be made for the development of the proposed house.
The results of this work are included in this report.
FIELD INVESTIGATION AND LABORATORY TESTING
Five (5) soil borings were made for this study. The
location of these borings is shown on the Boring Location Plan which
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is included in the Appendix of this report.
The borings were field staked and the elevations were
obtained by an engineer from TESTING SERVICE CORPORATION.
The borings were made by a truck mounted drill rig with
the.holes being advanced by flight auger methods and the samples being
obtained with a split spoon sampler. All samples were obtained according
to currently recognized ASTM procedures. A copy of these procedures is
included in the Appendix of this report.
The split spoon samples were described in the field
with representative portions of these samples being placed in glass
jars with screw type lids so they could be transported to our laboratory
for testing.
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Once in the laboratory the sample's descriptions were
confirmed or revised as needed. In addition, water contents, unconfined
compression strength measurements and/or pocket penetrometer measurements
were performed on all nonorganic cohesive soils. The unconfined compress-
ion strength value is usually considered to represent the design bearing
capacity of the soil. The pocket penetrometer is an instrument used to
determine the approximate unconfined compression strength value of the
soil. The pocket penetrometer value is used in conjunction with the
unconfined compression strength value in obtaining the design bearing
capacity of the soil.
The results of field work, laboratory testing and water
level observations are shown on the Boring Logs included in the Appendix
of this report.
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DISCUSSION OF TEST DATA
Elevations of the boreholes were referenced to a hub
located at the southeast corner of the proposed building which had an
elevation of 710.33. Boring elevations ranged from a high of 709.7
at Boring 3 to a low of 705.0 at Boring 5. In addition, the top of
the water in the excavation was observed to be 705.0 while the present
lake level was at 700.9. During flood stages the lake reportedly reaches
an elevation of 704.0.
A black clayey topsoil was observed at the surface of
all of the borings. As Boring 5 was located in the excavation the
topsoil was observed to be only 3 inches thick. At the four remaining
borings the topsoil was observed to a depth of 3 feet.
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Below the topsoil, predominately salty clays in a tough
to a very tough condition were observed. The exceptions to this are
as follows:
1) A stiff silty clay was observed between 5.5 and 8.0 feet
at Boring 2 and between 3 and 5.5 feet at Borings 3 and 4.
This stiff silty clay was also observed between a depth of
3 inches and 5.5 feet at Boring 5.
2) A loose clayey silt was observed between a depth of
5.5 and 8.0 feet at Boring 1. It was also observed between
a depth of 6.5 and 7.0 feet and between 8.0 and 9.5 feet at
Boring 5.
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3) A loose clayey sand was observed between a depth of 7 and
j8 feet at Boring 5.
The unconfined compression strength data for the five
borings is summarized below:
SUMMARY OF UNCONFINED COMPRESSION STRENGTH DATA
IN TONS PER SQUARE FOOT
BORING
NUMBER 1.0-2.5 3.5-5.0 6.0-7.5 8.5-10.0 11.0-12.5 13.5-15.0
1 TS 1.25* Clayey SILT 2.81 1.46 1.59
2 TS 2.68 0.61 2.0* 2.01 2.50*
3 TS 0.64 2.75 3.75* 1.19 2.75*
4 TS 1.16 2.07 4.0* 1.71 2.0*
5 2.50* 0.98/0.85 1.50* 3.0 2.20 1.75*
(3a) (4b)
TS - TOPSOIL
(3a) &
(4b) - These numbers denote the sample numbers.
* - Indicates approximate unconfined compression strength
based on measurements with a calibrated pocket
penetrometer. Maximum reading = 4.5 tons per square foot
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Water table reading were made at each of the borings;
while drilling, at the end of the boring and at the completion of the
job. These readings are shown on the boring logs included in the
Appendix of this report. Final water readings ranged from a high of
-2.0 feet at Borings 1 and 4 to a low of -13.5 feet at Boring 2.
RECOMMENDATIONS
After reviewing our field and laboratory information,
our main concern with this site would not be as much in the bearing
capacity of the soils as it would be with the high water table. When
we visited the site the proposed basement floor elevation was to be
located at elevation 703.5. This would be 1.5 feet lower than the
water observed in the excavation and also six inches lower than the
flood stage of the lake.
Mr. John Coleman indicated the water in the excavation was
almost entirely due to the groundwater table and not due to rainwater
runoff as the excavation began to fill up shortly after it was excavated.
It is our opinion that future water problems will result
if the basement floor slab is not raised. On Wednesday, May 2, 1984,
I discussed the potential water problem with the architect, Mr. Phil
Kupritz. As a result of this conversation it was decided that the top
of the basement floor slab should be raised to an elevation of 706.0.
This would raise the floor slab above the observed perched water table
and also above the flood stage of the lake.
When the house is built, we would recommend that sump
pumps with emergency backup systems be installed. In addition to the
sump pump, we would recommend a gravity type drain system be installed
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between the lake and the house. We would recommend the discharge pipe
be located a minimum of 42 inches below the surface of the lake to pre-
vent it from freezing.
We have listed below the depths and elevations at which
soils capable of supporting a design bearing stress of 4000 pounds per
square foot were encountered. This table also presents the "End of Job"
water table reading obtained at each of the borings.
SOILS CAPABLE OF SUPPORTING
A DESIGN BEARING STRESS OF 4000 PSF
GROUND DEPTH TO
BORING SURFACE GROUND WATER
NUMBER ELEVATION (In Feet) DEPTH ELEVATION
1 705.4 - 2.0 8.0 697
2 708.1 -13.5 8.0 700
! 3 709.7 - 7.0 6.0 703
4 705.3 - 2.0 6.0 699
5 705.0 - 6.0 10.0 695
Depths and elevations have been rounded to the nearest
whole number.
At Boring 5, we do not believe it will be necessary to
locate the footings directly on the 4000 pound bearing
soil.
Instead, we would recommend the loose and wet soils be
removed. Therefore, we would recommend the footing trench at Boring 5
be advanced to a minimum depth of 5 feet below existing grade. The
footing trench should be 4 to 5 feet wide at its bottom. This will
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permit the footing stress to be distributed by granular fill soils and
thus reduce the required bearing capacity of the soil. Once the trench
is dug it should be backfilled with a crushed limestone having a maximum
size of 3 inches and a minimum size of 1/2 inch. The crushed limestone
should be placed in 12 inch lifts (loose measurement) and compacted with
the bucket of a backhoe or other mechanical means. This will cause
interlocking of the gravel.
When the house is constructed we would make the following
additional recommendations:
1) The bearing capacity at the bottom of the footing
trenches should be verified prior to the placement of any
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granular fill soils or concrete. If it is necessary to
over-excavate the footing trenches they should be widened
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by one foot for every additional foot the trench is extended.
This will allow for the proper distribution of stresses.
When the trench is backfilled, we would recommend that a
crushed limestone having a minimum size of 1/2 inch and a
maximum size of 3 inches be used. The stone should be placed
in 12 inch lifts and compacted with a backhoe prior to the
addition of succeeding layers.
2) The contractor should be aware of the high water table
and must be prepared to keep the excavation dewatered. This
may entail having a pump operate on a 24 hour basis.
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3) It is recommended that the foundation walls for the
proposed structure be reinforced with a minimum of two No. 5
bars being placed approximately 3 inches from the top of the
wall and two No. 5 bars being placed approximately 3 inches
from the bottom of the wall. The steel should be bent at
corner and wall intersections at least 24 inches. Where bars
are lapped, the overlap should be at least 18 inches. This
reinforcement will permit the foundation wall to behave as a
deep beam and localized soft or loose areas may be spanned
without causing undue settlement or cracking the foundation.
4) The basement walls should be designed to withstand a
lateral soil pressure of 45 pounds per square foot of depth
of granular soils and 60 pounds per square foot of depth for
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clay soils.
The backfill should not be placed until the basement floor
slab has been constructed. It is also important that the walls
are restrained at their top by either the first floor or by
bracing.
5) The basement walls should be damp-proofed to minimize
the migration of moisture through the concrete.
6) We would recommend that a perimeter drain be installed
around the building. This perimeter drain should then be
connected to a permanent sump and pump arrangement. The
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sump pump should have an auxillary power source so it can
operate if necessary through a power outage. We believe a
gravity type drain would be useful in keeping the water table
within acceptable limits.
7) All the vegetation and black clayey topsoil should be
removed below the building floor slab. The area should then
be brought up to the required grade with an engineered fill.
As the building would be rather small for the economical
compaction of cohesive soils, we would recommend a coarse
granular backfill be used. The backfill should be placed in
12 inch lifts and compacted to a minimum of 90 per cent of its
optimum moisture as determined by laboratory designation.
If a crushed limestone gravel having a minimum particle size
of 1/2 inch and a maximum particle size of 3 inches is used
it will not be necessary to verify the compaction of each
layer prior to the placement of succeeding layers.
8) It is extremely important that pressure relief valves
be built into the swimming pool. These valves should prevent
the pool from being damaged from hydraulic uplift pressure
in the event the pool is drained.
The analyses and recommendations submitted in this report are
based upon the data obtained from the five (5) soil borings performed at
the locations indicated on the Boring Location Plan. This report does
not reflect any variations which may occur between these borings. The
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nature and extent of variations between the borings may not become
evident until during the course of construction. If variations then
appear evident, it will be necessary for a re-evaluation of the
recommendations of this report to be made after performing on-site
i observations during the construction period and noting the characteristics
of any variations.
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It has been a pleasure assisting you with this project.
If you have any questions concerning this project, please contact us.
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Prepared by:
Lawrence A. DuBose Charles DuBose, P.E.
Registered Structural Engineer I1. No. 62-041049
Illinois No. 2421
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APPENDIX
PROCEDURES FOLLOWED IN FIELD
INVESTIGATION AND LABORATORY TESTING
ASTM D 1586-67 (Reapproved 1974)
"Standard Method for PENETRATION TEST
AND SPLIT-BARREL SAMPLING OF SOILS"
UNIFIED CLASSIFICATION CHART
LEGEND FOR BORING LOGS
BORING LOGS
BORING LOCATION PLAN
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PROCEDURES FOLLOWED
IN FIELD INVESTIGATION AND LABORATORY TESTING
These borings were made using a truck-mounted drill rig with the
bore holes being advanced by continuous auger flight methods. Samples were
taken according to currently recommended ASTM Procedures for Split Spoon
Sampling of Soils. A copy of the Procedure which is entitled "Standard
Method for PENETRATION TEST AND SPLIT-BARREL SAMPLING OF SOILS, ASTM Desig-
nation: D 1586-67 (Reapproved 1974)" is included in the Appendix. The Split
Spoon sampler had an outside diameter of 2 inches, an inside diameter of
1-3/8 inches and a length of 2 feet. This sampler was advanced by driving
with a 140-pound weight falling freely from a height of 30 inches. The pen-
etration resistance was the number of blows required to advance the sam-
pling spoon a distance of 12 inches after an initial driving of 6 inches
has been used to seat the sampler. The penetration resistance or the "N"
value is a measure of the softness or the toughness of a clay soil and is,
in general, related to the bearing capacity of the material. Other factors
are usually taken into consideration in arriving at a design bearing capac-
ity value and these include the type of soil, the type of .loading, the di-
mensions and depths of footings below the ground surface and the proximity
of the ground water table to the base of the footings.
Representative portions of the Split Spoon samples were placed in
glass containers with screw-type lids and taken to the laboratory for fur-
ther examination and testing. Laboratory work consisted in the water con-
tent determinations for most of the samples with unconfined compression
strength tests being performed for representative samples. Also approximate
measurements of the unconfined compression strengths were made for some of
the samples using a calibrated pocket penetrometer. The pocket penetrometer
is an indirect method for evaluating the compression strength of a clay
soil. Usually the unconfined compression strength of a clay soil is con-
sidered to represent the bearing capacity which may be used for design pur-
poses for footings placed on clay. All samples were examined by a quali-
fird geotechnical engineer with the field classifications being verified.
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'ISjM Designation: D 1686 – 67 (Reapproved 1974)
Standard Method for
PENETRATION TEST AND SPLIT-BARREL
SAMPLING OF SOILS'
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 1586;the number immediately following the designation indicates the
year of original adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last
reapproval.
This method has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense and for listing in the DoD Index of
Specifications and Standards.
1. Scope mm)(minimum diameter)vent ports and shall
1.1 This method describes a procedure for contain a ball check valve. If sizes other than
using a split-barrel sampler to obtain repre- the 2-in. (50.8-mm)sampler are permitted,the
sentative samples of soil for identification size shall be conspicuously noted on all pene-
purposes and other laboratory tests, and to tration records.
obtain a measure of the resistance of the soil to 2.3 Drive Weight Assembly—The assembly
penetration of the sampler. shall consist of a 140-lb (63.5-kg) weight, a
driving head,and a guide permitting a free fall
2. Apparatus of 30 in. (0.76 m).Special precautions shall be
2.1 Drilling Equipment—Any drilling equip- taken to ensure that the energy of the falling
ment shall be acceptable that provides a rea- weight is not reduced by friction between the
sonably clean hold before insertion of the drive weight and the guides.
sampler to-ensure that the penetration test is 2.4 Accessory Equipment—Labels, data
performed on undisturbed soil, and that will sheets, sample jars, paraffin, and other neces-
permit the driving of the sampler to obtain the sary supplies should accompany the sampling
sample and penetration record in accordance equipment.
with the procedure described in Section 3. To 3. Procedure
avoid"whips" under the blows of the hammer,
it is recommended that the drill rod have a 3.1 Clear out the hole to sampling elevation
stiffness equal to or greater char.the A-rod.An using equipment that will ensure that the
"A" rod is a hollow drill rod or"steel"having material to be sampled is not disturbed by the
an outside diameter of Ise in. (41.2 mm) and operation. In saturated sands and silts with-
an inside diameter of 118 in. (28.5 mm), draw the drill bit slowly to prevent loosening of
through which the rotary motion of drilling is the soil around the hole. Maintain the water
transferred from the drilling motor to the level in the hole at or above ground water level.
cutting bit. A stiffer drill rod is suggested for 3.2 In no case shall a bottom-discharge bit
holes deeper than 50 ft (15 m). The hole shall be permitted.(Side-discharge bits are permissi-
be limited in diameter to between 2!4 and 6 in. ble.) The process of jetting through an open-
(57.2 and 152 mm).' tube sampler and then sampling when the
2.2 Split-Barrel Sampler—The sampler
shall be constructed with the dimensions in- 'This method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Com-
dicated in Fig. 1. The drive shoe shall be of mittee D-18 on Soil and Rock.
Current edition approved Oct.20,1967.Orivinal1v issued
hardened steel and shall be replaced or re- 1958. Replaces D 1596 - 64 T.
paired when it becomes dented or distorted. =Hvorslev, M.1..Sur%ace Exploration and Sampling of
Soils for Civil Engineering Purposes, The Engineering
The coupling head shall have four t-2-in. (12.7- Foundation,345 East 47th St. New York,N. Y. 10017.
4S1M 01586
DRIVING SHOE SAMPLER HEAD
SUITABLE
SEATING 4 VENTS
SPLIT BARREL DIA(mint
A
:•� �.--- 6" (min)
LSTEEL BALL I.O.D.PREFERABLY
IS"(min.) COATED WITH A MATERIAL OF
SHORE HARDNESS OF 30 TO 40
27" (min.) (OPEN)
NOTE 1—Split barrel may be 1!is in. inside diameter provided it contains a liner of 16-gage wall thickness.
NOTE 2—Core retainers in the driving shoe to prevent loss of sample are permitted.
NOTE 3—The corners at A may be slightly rounded.
Metric Equivalents
in. mm in. mm
'/IS(16 gage) 1.5 2 50.8
1/2 12.7 3 76.2
X 19.0 6 152.4
% 221 18 457.2
1 X 34.9 27 685.8
11/1 38.1
FIG. I Standard Split Barrel Sampler Assembly.
77ie American Society for Testing and Materials takes no position respecting the-validity of any patent rights asserted in
connection with any item mentioned in this standard Users of this standard are expressly advised that determination of the validity
of any such patent rights,and the risk of infringement of such rights,are entirely their own responsibility.
771ir standard is subject to revision at any time by the responsible technical committee and must be reviewed every fve years
and if not revised,either reapproved or withdrawn. Your comments are invited either for revision of this standard or for additional
standards and should be addressed to ASTM Headquarters Your comments will receive careful consideration at a meeting of the
responsible technical committee,which you may attend If you feel that your comments have not received a fair hearingyou should
make your views known to the ASTM Committee on Standards, 1916 Race St.,Philadelphia,Pa. 19103.
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MAJOR DIVISIONS GROUP TYPICAL
SYMBOLS NAMES CLASSIFICATION CRITERIA
O Well-graded grovels and 0 ; r C =D /D Greater than 4
e e o O a r G W grovel- sand mixtures, ee t o U `DO 1210
w w� a m z little or no tines e e CZ.DIOXD60 Between I and 3
e7 CL •e D r i ' n
N
o 31, Poorly graded grovels and N iv
O o e GP grovel-sand mixtures, ° o o NOT MEETING BOTH CRITERIA FOR GW
f7 0 1• in little or no fines I J o v
o °
O e
e.
Z D D e o e e ' Atterberg limits plot below"A" line
y Silty grovels,gravel-sand- _ o z z e AfterDe► limits plotting
e +1 f G7 GM G. o o 0 g 0 9
a silt mixtures ° or plasticity index less than 4 in hatched area are
CL
< e o O p 0 w
pz • En � o e O borderline classifications
o a rn Clayey grovels, grovel-sand- _ « t Atterberg limits plot above "A" line requiring use of dual
z
cloy ixtures
m GC y and plasticity index greater than 7 symbols
z p
0
Well-graded sands and m �,
N N o n; U, r D C1 f - CU= D60/DIO Greater than 6
O O o 0 o z m S W gravelly sands o . _
O r M 0 w O D n (D )2
US w + y z little or no fines C _ 30 Between I and 3
4 N N y Z D 10 D60
.o D n ; E
•o a graded sands and gravelly v
anal �^ SP sands, little or no fines NOT MEETING BOTH CRITERIA FOR SW
0O °
IN
Atterberg limits plot below "A" line Afterberg limits plotting
•` ^ f > SM Silty sonds, sand- silt mixtures
y z -1 z in hatched area are
m = G or plasticity index less than 4
in aI borderline classifications
SC Clayey sonds,sond-clay mixtures
Atterberg limits plot above"A" line requiring use of dual and plasticity index greater than 7 symbols
ai 1- Inorganic silts, very fine
ML ao
O O a sands, rock flour , silty or PLASTICITY CHART
�a $ S. to Clayey fine sands FOR CLASSIFICATION OF FINE-SEAINED
{- ° 6 SOILS AND FINE FRACTION OF COARSE-
o r o 0 Inorganic Cloys of low to medium S° GRAINED SOILS
In
m CL CL plasticity. gravelly Cloys, ATTERBERS LIMITS PLOTTING IN NATCMEO
'
sandy. cloys, silty AREA ARE BORDERLINE CLASSIFICATIONS CH
3
.� • rl
cloys, Icon ctoYs °O REQUIRING USE OF DUAL SYMBOLS.
A D ° EQUATION Of A-LINE.
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Organic silts and organic vx.o.rs ILL-20)
--A-LINE
N clays Of law
C OL silty Y plasticity j; so
w Oz (a � r Inorganic silts,micoceous so c
e o e M H or diatomaceous fine sands
111 01 p�C r ep� or silts, elastic silts - w CIA H 0 OH
4
]S,CL
AB ' __ H N CH Inorganic cloys of high to
i o 3 plasticity, fat cloys
• OH Organic clays of medium ,
---
to high plosticiry oo ID 20 w GD so Bo tD 00 so loo
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Dry unit weight in pounds
TUBE SAMPLE SS = Split Spoon Sample OD
A = Auger Sample WC = In situ water content per cubic foot
N = Penetration Resistance in Blows per Foot - by driving 2° 0. D. Split Spoon Sampler
a distance of 12 inches with a 140-pound weight freely falling 30 inches
V= water level at end of boring • = water level after elapsed time interval
Qua V;water level while Drilling
Unconfined compression strength in Tons per Square Foot
* = Denotes strength was based on pocket penetrometer measurements . Maximum range = 5. 0
MATERIAL SIZE RANGE
BOULDER Over 8 inches
COBBLE 8 inches to 2-1/2 inches
Coarse GRAVEL 2- 1/2 inches to I inch
Medium GRAVEL I inch to 3/8 inch
Small GRAVEL 3/8 inch to No. 4 sieve
Coarse SAND No. 4 sieve to No. 20 sieve
Medium SAND No. 20 sieve to No. 60 sieve
Fine SAND NO. 60 sieve to No. 200 sieve
SILT or CLAY Finer than No. 200 sieve
COHESIVE SOILS COHESIONLESS SOILS
Classification Ou Classification N
Very Soft 0. 35 Very Loose Q - 4
Soft 0.35 to 0. 59 Loose 5 - 9
Stiff 0. 60 to 0. 99 Firm 10 - 29
Tough t .00to 1 . 99 Dense 30 - 49
Very Tough 2.00 to 3. 99 Very Dense 50 and over
Hard 4.00 and over
Modifying Term Per Cent by Weight
Trcce I - 10
Little 1.0 - 20
Some 20 - 35
And 35 - 50
PRO.ECT PROPOSED RESIDENCE; LOT 41, MIDWEST CLUB, OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS
CLIENT JOHN COLEMAN, 737 OAKWOOD COURT, WESTMONT, ILLINOIS 60559
BORING 1 DATE STARTED 4-27-84 DATE COMPLETED 4-27-84 SOB 20,465
ELEVATIONS DATER TABLE
GROUND SURFACE 705.4 AT END OF BORING -3.0--Feet
END OF BORING 690.4 END OF JOB -2.0 Feet _
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Black clayey TOPSOIL, moist
Z 1 SS 16 35.1 (OH)
2- 3.0 702.4
2 SS 5 29.4 1.25 Tough brown silty CLAY, trace
5 organic, moist (CL)
5.5 699.9
3 SS 7 24.0 Loose brown and gray clayey SILT,
some fine to coarse sand, moist
3.0* 8.0 697.4 (ML)
4 SS 14 13.8 2.81
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2.0* Very tough to tough gray silty
5 SS 13 14.6 1.46 CLAY, trace sand and gravel,
° moist (CL)
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PRO,ECT PROPOSED RESIDENCE: LOT 41, MIDWEST CLUB, OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS
CLIENT JOHN COLEMAN, 737 OAKWOOD COURT, WESTMONT ILLINOIS 60559
BORING 2 DATE STARTED 4-27-84 DATE COMPLETED 4-27-84 JOB 20,465
ELEVATIONS MATER TABLE
GROUND SURFACE 708.1 AT END OF BORING DRY
END OF BORING 693.1 END OF JOB -13.5 Feet _
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1 SS 8 33.1 Black clayey TOPSOIL
(OH)
r 3.0* 3.0 705.1
2 SS 9 19.0 2.68 Very tough brown and gray silty
5 ' CLAY, trace sand and gravel,
1.0* 5.5 702.6 moist CL
3 SS 7 061 Stiff brown and gray silty CLAY,
30.0 . very moist (CL)
8.0 700.1
4 SS 10 17.4 2.0* Tough to very tough brown and
10 gray silty CLAY, trace sand,
r 3.0* 10.5 697.6 trace layered silt, moist (CL)
5 SS 12 13.8 2.01
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6 SS 15 14.2 2.50 very silty clay layers after
15 13 feet moist (CL)
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PRO,ECT PROPOSED RESIDENCE: LOT 41, MIDWEST CLUB, OAK- BROOK, ILLINOIS
CLIENT JOHN COLEMAN 737 OAKWOOD COURT WESTMONT ILLINOIS 60599
BORING 3 DATE STARTED 4-27-84 DATE COMPLETED 4-27-84 joB 20 4
ELEVATIONS WATER TABLE
GROUND SURFACE 709.7 AT END OF BORING -13.0 Feet
END OF BORING 694.7 END OF JOB -- 7.0 Fep-
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1 SS 8 28.7 Black clayey TOPSOIL (OH)
0.75c 3.0 706.7
2 SS 7 21.8 0.64 Stiff brown and gray silty CLAY,
S little sand and gravel, moist
2.25 5.5 704.2 CL
3 SS I10 16.8 2.75 Very tough brown and gray silty
S- ! CLAY, little sand, moist (CL)
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1 8.0 701.7
4 SS 16 14.8 3.75 Very tough brownish gray silty
CLAY, trace sand and gravel, moist
V 0 1.50 10.5 699.2 (CL)
r 5 SS 9 16.1 1.19 Tough to very tough gray silty
CLAY, trace sand and gravel,
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6 SS 14 15.5 2.75
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PRO.ECT PROPOSED RESIDENCE: LOT 41, MIDWEST CLUB, OAK BROOK ILLINOIS
CLIENT JOHN COLEMAN, 737 OAKWOOD COURT, WESTMONT, ILLINOIS 60559
BORING 4 DATE STARTED 4-27-84 DATE COMPLETED 4-27-84 SOB 20,465
ELEVATIONS MATER TABLE
GROUND SURFACE 705.3 AT END OF BORING —12.0 Feet
END OF BORING 690.3 END OF JOB — 2.0 Fee.
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�L 1 SS 9 37.9 Black clayey TOPSOIL, very moist
1.50
3.0 702.3 COH)
2 SS 6 28.2 1.16 Stiff brown and gray silty CLAY,
5 trace organic, moist (CL)
3.25 5.5 699.8
° 3 SS 11 15.8 2.07 Very tough brown silty CLAY,
° trace sand and gravel, moist (CL)
8.0 697.3
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° 4 SS 15 12.4 4.0* Very tough gray silty CLAY,
trace sand and gravel, moist (CL
2.0* 10.5 694.8
-9— 4, 5 SS 13 15.9 1.71 Tough gray silty CLAY, trace
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6 SS 14 1 15.7 2.0*
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PRO.ECT PROPOSED RESIDENCE: LOT 41, MIDWEST CLUB, OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS
CLIENT-JOHN COLEMAN 737 OAKWOOD COURT WESTMONT ILLINOIS 60559
5 4-29-84 4-29-84 SOB 20,465
BORING DATE STARTED DATE COMPLETED
ELEVATIONS MATER TABLE
GROUND SURFACE 705.0 AT END OF BORING 6.0 Feet
END OF BORING 690.0 END OF JOB -
> WHILE DRILLING -10-5 Feet
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W ,, N WC Q„ DRY DEPTH ELEV. SOIL DESCRIPTIONS
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3" Black clayey TOPSOIL, moist COW
1 SS 9 25.4 2.50 Stiff to tough brown and gray
silty CLAY, moist to very moist
To 34.1 0.98 (CL)
5 2 B t,SS 5 28.2 0.85
.G A 17.2 1.50 5.5 699.5
3B SS 6 13.1 6.5 698.5 Tough brown very silty clay, moist
C 18.2 7.0 698.0 L
8.0 697.0 Loose ra clayey SILT moist (ML)
4A SS 9 Loose gray clayey medium SAND,
B 11.7 3.0* 9.5 695.5 trace shale moist (SC)
Loose gray clayey SILT, moist (ML)
2.50
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13.0 92.0 sand, moist (CL)
6 SS 12 36.6 1.75 Tough gray silty CLAY, some sand,
15 moist (CL)
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