02/11/1980 Board of Public Works Minutes

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LIAPAM REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 11, 1950 asked her if she had any drawings or sketches of the proposed improvements. Ms. Bridges submitted to the Board the contract for the foundation work and indicated that a plot plan had been submitted. Mr. Kernan asked if the area was considered a subdivision and wondered if there were any codes specific to that area which would have to be complied with. The resident of 212 South Dundee indicated that she was not sure of any restrictions. She indicated that, in the beginning, all the homes were required to be built within a two -year period and had to be new homes. Mr. Walz indicated that this had been a restriction made by the Redevelopment Department. Ms. Bridges indicated that, as far as she was aware, there were no restric- tions other than the front, side and rear setback requirements which she intended to comply with. Mrs. Blake indicated that when the homes were originally built, Redevelopment had been very strict about the area. Mr. Walz stated that, if the move was granted subject to certain conditions, he wondered how the Board could foresee what might happen if the conditions were not met. He felt that, if that happened, it would be too late for the residents to do anything about it since the house would have already been moved. Mr. Hill indicated that the ordinance dealing with house moves was fairly broad in terms of the public interest. He stated that, if someone bought a property or lot, it would be a matter of zoning, and he did not feel the Board would put a property owner in a different situation because the house was not a new one. He stated that the home would have a brick front which would be comparable to the other homes in the area, and the square footage would be increased. He questioned how the steps could be taken to assure that the home, when completed, would enhance the other homes. Deputy City Attorney Terry Crone suggested that the Board could approve the move subject to a site plan. Mr. Hill felt the concerns of the residents were valid, but he was also concerned about setting a precedent where a neighborhood could almost have a veto power on what went in the neighborhood. Mr. Walt wondered what sort of criteria the Board would consider if the move was granted subject to the compliance of certain conditions. 11'r. Hill indicated that the Board of Public Works must be concerned about the effect the move would have on traffic lights and utility lines, the watermains and the streets over which the structure would be moved, and how this move would be accomplished without physical damage to public property. He indicated that the Board was being asked to consider square footage and property values. He felt this was reasonable, but he wondered how far the Board should go on that matter. Mr. Walz stated that, if the home was a ranch - style, it would be more compatible to the other homes. He stated that the residents' concerns fell within the general well being of the neighborhood. Ms. Bridges stated that, if that was the case, she probably would be permitted to build a bungalow since it would be new construction, but the present structure would not comply since it was not a new home. Mr. Kernan expressed his concern for the residents and their neighborhood. He felt the neighbors were to be commended for their homes and he stated that he was concerned about the square footage of the home and how it could compare to the other homes. His second concern was how the home would fit into the neighborhood and how the home would comply with the standards set by the neighborhood. He indicated that Ms. Bridges has expressed an intent to do things to make the home compatible to the other homes. He was concerned, as Mr. Hill had indicated, about the Board dealing with what types of homes could go into a certain neighborhood. He stated that, if the home was completely incompatible, he would not hesitate as to what exactly would be done with the home if moved, spelling out in detail how it would be set, where the garage would be, the type of landscaping, etc. He made a motion to approve the move