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HomeMy WebLinkAboutG-1272 - 06/10/2025 - TEXT AMENDMENT - OrdinancesITEM 8.A.4. BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING O A K1 B R K , SAMUEL E. DEAN BOARD ROOM ii elf.) BUTLER GOVERNMENT CENTER 1200 OAK BROOK ROAD OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS 630-368-5000 AGENDA ITEM Board of Trustees Regular Meeting of June 10, 2025 SUBJECT: Ordinance G-1272 FROM: Rebecca Von Drasek, Development Services Director BUDGET SOURCE/BUDGET IMPACT: NIA RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move that the Village Board approve Ordinance G-1272, an amendment to Ordinance G-1261 as it relates to the effective date of the amendments to Title 13 Therein. BackurouncUHistory: Following discussions with Village elected officials and the discussion of the Village Board at their May 27, 2025 meeting, staff was directed to draft a policy providing temporary relief from the Zoning regulations adopted in October 2024. The reason for this amendment is to allow individuals who were already in the design stage of projects to complete their permit applications without adherence to the new, more restrictive regulations. When residents engage with design professionals, the process can cost tens of thousands of dollars and require months of work prior to submitting a Building Permit application. When the Village adopted the Zoning Code Ordinance update on October 22, 2024 many individuals were already well engaged in design and the regulations adopted would cause expense, delays, and re -design for those residents. Furthermore, the regulations may temper the overall size of their new builds, with many of these property owners having purchased these properties based upon valuations commensurate with their expectations as to what they could build. The attached Ordinance is intended to provide a grace period for residents who purchased their properties and were actively engaged in residential design 18-months prior to the adoption of Ordinance G-1261, provided that they submit a Building Permit within 18-months of that same ordinance adoption (until April 22, 2026). Based upon current discussions with property owners, staff believes this would apply to approximately five homes currently pending permit review and/or submission. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Village Board approve Ordinance G-1272, an amendment to Ordinance G- 1261 as it relates to the effective date of the amendments to Title 13 Therein. Attachments• 1. 2025-ZO-TA-G-1272 2. Exhibits for G-1272 - Effective Dates THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK COOK AND DUPAGE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS ORDINANCE NUMBER 2025-ZO-TA-G-1272 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 2024-ZO-TA-G-1261, AS IT RELATES TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 13 PROVIDED THEREIN LAURENCE E. HERMAN, Village President NETASHA SCARPINITI, Village Clerk NAVEEN JAIN MICHAEL MANZO MELISSA MARTIN JAMES NAGLE A. SURESH REDDY EDWARD TIESENGA Village Board Published in pamphlet form by authority of the President and the Board of Trustees of the Village of Oak Brook on this 101h day of June 2025 ORDINANCE NO. 2025-ZO-TA-G-1272 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 2024-ZO-TA-G-1261, AS IT RELATES TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 13 PROVIDED THEREIN WHEREAS, the Village of Oak Brook is a municipal corporation with authority provided for and granted pursuant to the Illinois Municipal Code to exercise certain powers and perform certain functions pertaining to its local government and affairs; WHEREAS, the Village has in full force and effect a codified set of ordinances which are of a general and permanent nature, which said codified set is known and designated as the Village Code of Ordinances of the Village of Oak Brook, as amended; WHEREAS, the Village has the authority to adopt ordinances and to promulgate rules and regulations that pertain to its government and affairs that protect the health, safety, and welfare of its residents including the adoption and imposition of certain taxes; WHEREAS, Title 13 (Zoning Regulations) of the Village Code is the Village's Zoning Ordinance; WHEREAS, on October 22, 2024, the Village adopted Ordinance No. 2024-ZO-TA-G- 1261, which provided a comprehensive amendment to Title 13 of the Village of Oak Brook Code of Ordinances; WHEREAS, the Village President and Board of Trustees (collectively the "corporate Authorities") understands that several property owners were already well into the design phase of their respective buildings based on the then -effective zoning regulations immediately prior to the adoption of Ordinance No. 2024-ZO-TA-G-1261; WHEREAS, the Corporate Authorities further recognize the undue burden and financial hardship associated with requiring those certain property owners to redesign or redraft entire design plans under the amended zoning regulations provided by Ordinance No. 2024-ZO-TA-G- 1261; WHEREAS, the Corporate Authorities now desire to amend Ordinance No. 2024-ZO-TA- G-1261 to provide temporary relief to property owners who had initiated substantial design efforts prior to the adoption of the amended zoning regulations; and WHEREAS, the Corporate Authorities of the Village of Oak Brook are of the opinion that that it is in the best interests of the safety, health, and welfare of residents to amend the effective date of 2024-ZO-TA-G-1261 for certain qualifying individuals, as set forth herein. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, in open meeting assembled, by the Village President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Oak Brook, DuPage and Cook Counties, Illinois as follows: Section One — Recitals I+• The Corporate Authorities hereby find that all of the recitals hereinbefore stated as contained in the preamble to this Ordinance are full, true, and correct and do hereby, by reference, incorporate and make them part of this Ordinance as legislative findings. Section Two —Amendment to Ordinance No. 2024-ZO-TA-G-1261 Section Four (Effective Date) of Ordinance No. 2024-ZO-TA-G-1261 is hereby repealed in its entirety and replaced with the following: Unless provided otherwise by this Section Four, this Ordinance (Ordinance No. 2024-ZO-TA-G-1 26 1) shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a completed application concerning residential -zoned property submitted to the Development Services Department within eighteen (18) months from the effective date of this Ordinance (Ordinance No. 2024-ZO-TA-G-1261) by any property owner able to demonstrate the following requirements, to the satisfaction and in the sole discretion of the Development Services Director, shall be permitted to proceed with their application under the Village's existing zoning regulations without consideration of the amendments contemplated herein: 1. Proof of Purchase. The property owner obtained title to the property within the eighteen (18) months prior to the effective date of this Ordinance (No. 2024-ZO-TA-G-1261); 2. Substantial Design Efforts. The property owner initiated or undertook substantial design efforts within the eighteen (18) months prior to the effective date of this Ordinance (No. 2024-ZO-TA-G-1261); and 3. Proof of Engagement. The property owner must submit to the Village's Development Services Department any documentation of such acquisition, engagement, or undertaking, e.g., deed, executed contracts, invoices, concept plans, design drafts, correspondence, or other tangible evidence, detailing said design efforts that show reliance upon any relevant zoning regulations effective prior to the date of this Ordinance (No. 2024-ZO-TA-G-1261). Section Three -- Effective Date This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law. Section Four - Publication This Ordinance shall be published in book or pamphlet form as provided by the Illinois Municipal Code. Section Five — Saving Clause If any section, paragraph, clause or provision of this Ordinance is declared by a court of law to be invalid or unconstitutional, the invalidity or unconstitutionality thereof shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of the Village's Municipal Code, which are hereby declared to be separable. Section Six — Recording 3 This Ordinance shall be entered into the minutes and upon the journals of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Oak Brook. Remainder of page intentionally left blank; roll call to follow 4 Ayes: PASSED THIS 101" day of June 2025. Trustees Jain, Manzo, Martin, Nagle, Reddy, Tiesenga Nays: None Absent: None APPROVED THIS 10" day of June 2025. ATTEST: E ASHA SCARPINITI, Village Clerk 4 LAURENCE E. HERM Village President THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK COOK AND DUPAGE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS ORDINANCE NUMBER 2024-ZO-TA-G-1261 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 13 (ZONING REGULATIONS) OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK CODE OF ORDINANCES LAURENCE E. HERMAN, Village President NETASHA SCARPINITI, Village Clerk NAVEEN JAIN MICHAEL MANZO MELISSA MARTIN JAMES NAGLE A. SURESH REDDY EDWARD TIESENGA Village Board Published in pamphlet form by authority of the President and the Board of Trustees of the Village of Oak Brook on this the 22nd day of October 2024 ORDINANCE NO. 2024-ZO-TA-G-1261 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 13 (ZONING REGULATIONS) OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK CODE OF ORDINANCES WHEREAS, the Village of Oak Brook is a municipal corporation with authority provided for and granted pursuant to the Illinois Municipal Code to exercise certain powers and perform certain functions pertaining to its local government and affairs; WHEREAS, the Village has in full force and effect a codified set of ordinances which are of a general and permanent nature, which said codified set is known and designated as the Village Code of Ordinances of the Village of Oak Brook, as amended; WHEREAS, the Village has the authority to adopt ordinances and to promulgate rules and regulations that pertain to its government and affairs that protect the health, safety, and welfare of its residents including the adoption and imposition of certain taxes; WHEREAS, Title 13 (Zoning Regulations) of the Village Code is the Village's Zoning Ordinance; WHEREAS, the Village of Oak Brook Planning & Zoning Commission (the "Commission") held a public hearing after proper notice was published pursuant to State law beginning on May 22, 2024 to discuss an comprehensive amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to clarify and correct certain sections and otherwise recommend modifications to the existing Code; which, after a series of continuances, the Commission reached a consensus and issued a positive recommendation for the Village Board to consider; WHEREAS, the Village President and Board of Trustees (collectively the "corporate Authorities") finds it necessary and proper pursuant to its authority provided by the Illinois Municipal Code to amend said the Village Code as set forth herein; and WHEREAS, the Corporate Authorities of the Village of Oak Brook are of the opinion that that it is in the best interests of the safety, health, and welfare of residents to amend Title 13 (Zoning Regulations) of the Village Code, as set forth herein. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, in open meeting assembled, by the Village President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Oak Brook, DuPage and Cook Counties, Illinois as follows: Section One - Recitals The Corporate Authorities hereby find that all of the recitals hereinbefore stated as contained in the preamble to this Ordinance are full, true, and correct and do hereby, by reference, incorporate and make them part of this Ordinance as legislative findings. Section Two - Amendment to Title 13 Title 13 (Zoning Regulations) of the Village Code shall be amended in accordance with Commission's recommendations, a copy of said recommended amendments is attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A. K Section Three — Codification The title, chapter(s) and section(s) adopted by this Ordinance shall be numbered and placed in an appropriate title, chapter(s), and sections(s) sections when and during the codification of the Oak Brook Municipal Code. Section Four -- Effective Date This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law. Section Five - Publication This Ordinance shall be published in book or pamphlet form as provided by the Illinois Municipal Code. Section Six — Saving Clause If any section, paragraph, clause or provision of this Ordinance is declared by a court of law to be invalid or unconstitutional, the invalidity or unconstitutionality thereof shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of the Village's Municipal Code, which are hereby declared to be separable. Section Seven — Recording This Ordinance shall be entered into the minutes and upon the journals of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Oak Brook. Remainder of page intentionally left blank; roll call to follow 3 PASSED THIS 221111 day of October 2024. Ayes: Nays. Abstain' Trustees Jain, Manzo, Martin, Reddy, Tiesenga None Trustee Nagle APPROVED THIS 22"d day of October 2024 ATTEST NETA9HA SCARPINITI, Village Clerk al vl(I LAURENCE E. HER AN, Village President Abstain: 0 None Absent: 0 None Motion Passed Ordinance G-1272, An Ordinance Amending Ordinance Number 2024-ZO-TA-G-1261, As it Relates to the Effective Date of the Amendments to Title 13 Provided Therein Development Services Director Von Drasek reviewed the discussion from the Board of Trustees Meeting of May 27, 2025 and presented the Board with the option to allow property owners who engaged in the design of their homes prior to the adoption of the new regulations in October 2024, eighteen (18) months from that date to submit application for building permits thereby allowing the owners to utilize regulations prior to the October passage. The cut-off date will be in April 2026. President Herman stated that to the best of his knowledge, this relief will affect about 5 homes in total. Development Services Director Von Drasek stated there were actually 6 homes in total. MOTION: To Approve Ordinance G-1272, An Ordinance Amending Ordinance Number 2024-ZO- TA-G- 126 1, As it Relates to the Effective Date of the Amendments to Title 13 Provided Therein Motioned: Trustee Manzo Seconded: Trustee Reddy ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: 6 Trustees Jain, Manzo, Martin, Nagle, Reddy, 'Uesenga Nays: 0 None Abstain: 0 None Absent: 0 None Motion Passed 5. Ordinance G-1273, An Ordinance Amending Title 13 (Zoning Regulations) of the Village of Oak Brook Code of Ordinances: Floor Area Ratio (FAR) Regulations President Herman discussed the Ordinance G-1273 amending the zoning regulations in the Village addressing the calculations of the Floor Area Ratio (FAR). He provided a brief recap of the discussion at the last Board Meeting and stated that the previous Ordinance inadvertently included basements in the FAR, affecting homeowners' ability to build within the set limits of a 40% FAR, a 37% lot coverage ratio, and a 20% principal coverage ratio. He explained that the intent was to allow for two-story homes with a 20% footprint per floor, totaling 40%. However, including basements in the FAR calculation was not initially considered because it does not impact the visible bulk of the house from the street. President Herman mentioned that Trustee Nagle raised additional concerns regarding the definition of FAR for residential and commercial properties.. He spoke about modifying the definition to exclude areas such as stairways and mechanical rooms from calculations. President Herman stated that Development Services Director Von Drasek prepared two alternative options for the Board to consider and asked for a motion on the first option, which excludes basements from the FAR definition with the exception of the partially exposed basements. Trustee Tiesenga recalled past attempts to amend the zoning code initially beginning in 2015 and commended President Herman for streamlining the process, resulting in a successful overhaul of the zoning regulations with significant contributions from the Planning and Zoning Commission. He supported option one for revising the Residential Floor Area Ratio definition, suggesting further discussion of the rules surrounding commercial buildings, and advocating for a unified definition for both residential and commercial spaces. Trustee Manzo spoke in opposition to option two, explaining that it goes directly against the Village Board of Trustees Minutes Page 7 of 11 Regular Meeting of June 10, 2025 12. DuPage Convention & Visitor Bureau - 1st Quarter 2025 - 25% of 1% - $24,707,49 l3. Alex Meneges - Bond Refund for Property at 1017 Birchwood Road - $27,674.00 14. Chicagoland Pool Management - June I st Payment on Pool Management Contract - $51,582.00 15. Du -Comm - Police Department Quarterly Shares May 1, 2025 - July 31, 2025 - $137,224.75 16. DuPage Water Commission - Water Consumption - April 2025 - $334,872.54 17, Intergovernmental Risk Management Agency - April 2025 Deductible - $43,291.24 18. Trotter and Associates, Inc. - Water System Disinfection Modernization - $24,725.00 19. Enterprise FM Trust - Vehicle Leases - May 2025 - $43,191.86 20. Performance Delivery, Inc. d.b.a. Cover The Tees - Golf Driving Range Construction Project - $159,340.20 B. Approval of Payroll Paydatc: May 01, 2025 - $946,191.12 May 15, 2025 - $954,574.81 C. Village of Oak Brook — Monthly Financial Reports D. Authorization to Pay Bills For the Second Meeting in June, July and August E. Public Works Week Proclamation F. Authorization to Seek Bids or Proposals or Negotiate Contracts: 1. RFP for Public Relations & Social Media Services MOTION: Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda and Authorize the expenditures as Presented. Motioned: Trustee Manzo Seconded: Trustee Nagle ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: 5 Trustees Jain, Manzo, Martin, Nagle, Tiesenga Nays: 0 None Abstain: 0 None Absent: 1 Trustee Reddy Motion Passed 7. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA None 0 8 BOARDS AND COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION A VOB - Text Amendment - Floor Area Ratio (FAR) Definition - Zoning Regulations President Herman provided an overview of the item, pointing out house size in relation to the lot size, a review of current zoning regulations and the creation of new zoning regulations to address community concerns. He noted that those regulations included considerations of the ratio of the principal lot coverage, past limits of house footprint to 20% of the lot, a floor area ratio (FAR) limiting total interior space to 40% of the lot, and an overall lot coverage cap of 37% including the Board of Trustees Minutes Page 4 of 14 Regular Meeting of May 27, 2025 accessory structures such as a pool or tennis courts. He mentioned the regulation requiring that a minimum of 50% of a house's exterior be stone or brick to maintain appearance standards. After implementing these rules, it was discovered that the original zoning code included basements in the FAR, which conflicted with the intended regulation. As a result, the issue was sent back to the Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) for further review, focusing on whether basements should be excluded from the FAR calculation, leading to extensive deliberations. Development Services Director Von Drasek stated that the Village's Planning and Zoning Commission recommended a FAR of .3 with 50% for R3 and R4 districts, to include basements in the calculation. She said that the P&Z Commission was seeking direction to finalize the FAR definition and whether to extend time for residents working with designers before regulations were approved in October. President Herman summarized the P&Z Commission deliberations regarding whether to modify the definition of the floor area ratio to include basements for residential purposes. The P&Z Commission decided that basements should be excluded but voted to lower the recommended ratio from 0.4 to 0.3, specifically for the R3 and R4 districts. These areas include older subdivisions with non -conforming lot sizes. He expressed disagreement with the decision to lower the floor area ratio and to have different ratios for different districts. He then opened the floor to the Trustees for discussion. Trustee Jain articulated his opposition to having a 50% brick rule, arguing that the brick requirement stifles creativity and innovation. He expressed concerns about not consulting real estate experts and builders, and highlighted the difficulties with handling issues through variances, suggesting that a more thoughtful approach was needed moving forward. Trustee Jain stated going from 40% to 30% ratio and having the 50% brick regulations do not make sense and should be rethought. President Herman clarified that members of the public raised issues with items not related to this topic that were passed by the Board in the past and reminded everyone that the current discussion is regarding the FAR rule only. He noted that the board would discuss the possibility to grandfather projects that were submitted prior to the rule change and additional parameters that need consideration could be sent back to the Planning and Zoning Commission for further deliberations and recommendations. He asked that the discussion be limited to the definition of the floor area ratio and that the P&Z Commission recommendation not include the basements for the residential area and to lower the ratio from .4 to .3. Trustee Manzo added that the inclusion of changes within the discussion regarding the basements in the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) calculations was not a recent change and referred to regulations dating back to 1958. He stated that full underground basements should not be included in the FAR calculations, suggesting that walkout basements in other communities only include 50% of the calculation. He emphasized the need for a consistent set of rules across all zones and opposed lowering the FAR ratio calculation. Trustee Manzo explained that part of the problem is that some of the homes are built too large for their lots and in the past, many were approved without the Board's initial review, leading to resident complaints. He suggested that an expedited variance process should be considered for homeowners caught in the regulation changes. Trustee Martin asked if the current variance issues were under scrutiny due to people being in the process of approval while the changes took place or will this continue to pose an issue if developers know the problems that they will face under the current rules in obtaining the variance. Development Services Director Von Drasek explained that with by merging the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals, there was an attempt to streamline the processes. However, a variation is still a specific action that requests relief from the Board and must by statute meet certain standards and that the Planning and Zoning Commission offers judgment as to whether Board of Trustees Minutes Pagc 5 of 14 Regular Meeting of May 27, 2025 the standards have been met when they make those recommendations to the Board of Trustees President Herman echoed comments made by Development Services Director Von Drasek, adding his reluctance to solve the issue of expediting these variances on a case -by -case basis with expectations based on hardship as outlined in the Village Code, adding that it would be challenging to consider a `rule change' a hardship. He noted that discussion regarding applicants caught in the middle of the rule change will follow. Trustee Nagle expressed agreement with Trustee Manzo's comments emphasizing the need for clear definitions of what should be included in the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) and Floor Area Coverage (FARC) to avoid confusion. He highlighted issues arising with areas that include mechanical rooms, utility closets, and hallways, generally excluded from FAR calculations in many other towns but are included in the Village's calculations. He stated that inclusion of such systems could lead to complications and safety concerns. Trustee Nagle pointed out the importance of staying consistent with other communities, explaining that most communities exclude the mechanical system spaces because they don't contribute to occupancy or usable space. He stressed the need for a unified definition to ensure safety and consistency in building regulations throughout all zones. He stated that the definition for establishing FAR in commercial and residential districts as written, has the same wording in the Village Code. President Herman reminded Trustee Nagle that the current discussion and motion on the table was to define the Floor Area Ratio in the residential zones and that discussions regarding the FAR in the commercial districts can take place at a future meeting. Development Services Director Von Drasek stated that the current definitions in the Village Code were different for residential districts and commercial districts. She said that the Village uses the International Building Code for the commercial properties and the residential code for residential properties. She agreed with Trustee Nagle's comment, stating that the definition within the zoning ordinance for floor area ratio has a caveat for business and office districts, but they are all the same definition. Further discussion took place regarding the definition of including and excluding basements, mechanical rooms and commercial and residential buildings between Trustee Nagle, President Herman and Development Services Director Von Drasek resulting in Trustee Nagle making an amended motion to exclude mechanical rooms and have one consistent set of definitions for every type of real estate in the Village. Trustee Tiesenga seconded Trustee Nagle's modified motion. Village Manager Summers clarified that the P&Z Commission recommendation was to carve out the definition for all residential districts and separate from commercial districts. He added that there has not been a proposal to carve out basements from the commercial district or to modify the mechanical hallways noting that all those areas were currently included. He suggested that one way to look at the issue was to decipher whether the spaces in question add to density or bulk. He pointed out that if the spaces are located above ground they add bulk and while the basement areas add bulk they do not add density if they are not usable space. The fundamental question was to determine if the Board was attempting to regulate bulk or density. Development Services Director Von Drasek mentioned that the carve out could include the commercial districts as well. She confirmed that the definition of floor area ratio currently includes the basement. The direction was to exclude the basements noting that floor area ratio and bulk overall once under ground would not add to the floor area of a building. She added that within the FAR definition for office and business districts, the horizontal area in every story of a building devoted to enclosed off-street parking and off-street loading facilities shall not be included in the floor area, and the separation of the two would be acceptable. Board of TCLISCCCS Minutes Page 6 of 14 Regular Meeting of May 27, 2025 Trustee Nagle attempted to clarify the fact that the presented vote was to have one set of FAR definitions for the Commercial and Residential zones. Trustee Manzo stated that the vote at this meeting was to provide Development Services Director Von Drasek and the P&Z Commission with direction moving forward with drafting the definition or definitions for residential and commercial areas as it relates to calculation of the basements. He requested that data from neighboring communities be gathered. Consensus was reached among the Board members to withdraw Trustee Nagle's amended motion and to consider the original motion to draft a FAR definition encompassing provisions to grandfather those that were caught in cross -fire of regulatory changes, adjustment of the capped size to 40%, for the definition to be consistent across all zones and to be included in the text amendment presented at the next Board meeting for approval. B. 23 Concord Drive — Floor Area Ratio (FAR) Setback Variation Development Services Director Von Drasek presented the item asking the Board to provide the applicant an opportunity to speak on his proposed home considering that the homeowner submitted the application prior to Planning & Zoning Commission's deliberations. President Herman stated that based on the discussions of the previous Agenda item, the applicant would qualify for the variation and suggested that it might be wise to table the item until the next meeting if the applicant is willing to wait until the Board makes a final decision and votes on the FAR definition. He invited the applicant to speak. Mr. Pete Baftiri introduced himself and explained that as the owner of 23 Concord Drive and A&E Luxury Builders, Inc., he has built many luxury homes within the Village over the years. He stated that after taking the Board's comments into consideration, he would prefer that the Board vote tonight on the variation for the sake of time and the fact that the home currently meets all other requirements except for the undecided FAR coverage and is ready to be built exactly as presented. President Herman agreed that the applicant had the right to have the variation deliberated and based on the memo included in the Agenda packet and the current definition of FAR, the home would be within permissible limits. Motion: To Overrule the Denial From Planning & Zoning Commission and Allow the Request for Variation from Sections 13.6-D3.0 of the Zoning Regulations to Allow the Proposed Principal Structure at 23 Concord Dr. as the Commission Motioned: Trustee Manzo Seconded: Trustee Nagle ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: 5 Trustees Jain, Manzo, Martin, Nagle, Tiesenga Nays: 0 None Abstain: 0 None Absent: 1 Trustee Reddy Motion Passed ACTIVE BUSINESS A. Ordinances & Resolutions Board of Trustees Minutes Page 7 of 14 Regular Meeting of May 27, 2025