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Naperville Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting – February 4, 2026

City Council — Wednesday, February 4, 2026
BodyNaperville, Illinois
SessionCity Council
DateWednesday, February 4, 2026
StatusFILED
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And zoning commission meeting for February 4th, 2026 to order.

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Thank you.

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And I would like to start by introducing our our other planning and zoning student representatives.

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Could you please say your name?

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I I think I would completely murder the name.

0:15

So I apologize.

0:17

Um it's obvious.

0:18

Oh, great.

0:19

Thank you, Abina.

0:20

Who is a junior at Nekwa High School?

0:22

Our student representatives are encouraged to provide their insight on cases heard before the PCC, but will not have voting capacity.

0:30

Thank you.

0:30

Welcome.

0:31

Secretary Wright, please conduct roll call.

0:34

Abbobaker?

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Here.

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Bonzo.

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Here.

0:37

Here.

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Long.

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Here.

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McDaniel.

0:41

Here.

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Not Ms.

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Here.

0:43

Rachelia.

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Robins.

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Here.

0:47

Right, Ms.

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President.

0:48

Student Rajarama.

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Here.

0:51

And student Rev.

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Raman.

0:53

Here.

0:54

Well, I'm sure we have a quorum.

0:56

Great.

0:56

Thank you.

0:57

The first order of business tonight is the public forum.

1:00

During the public forum, members of the public have the opportunity to address the planning and zoning commission on iss issues which are not part of tonight's agenda.

1:08

Please keep your comments limited to three minutes.

1:11

Also, for the sake of all those in attendance, please refrain from clapping or shouting out in response to comments made by any speaker.

1:18

Secretary Wright, do we have anyone signed up for public forum?

1:21

No one tonight.

1:22

All right.

1:23

Thank you.

1:24

Our next order of business in public hearings for each hearing we will begin with a staff presentation, our introduction followed by the petitioner's presentation.

1:32

We will then take public testimony to ensure that we have the opportunity to hear from each person wishing to speak.

1:39

Please keep your comments specific to the request under the consideration and try to avoid repetitive comments.

1:45

Also, for the sake of all those in attendance, please refrain from clapping or shouting out in response to comments made by any speaker.

1:52

Following all public testimony, the petitioner will provide closing remarks just prior to the closure of the public hearing.

1:59

No further public testimony will be taken after the petitioner begins their closing remarks or during the planning and zoning commission deliberations.

2:06

I will now swear in any member of the public wishing to speak.

2:11

Anyone are you going to be speaking?

2:20

Yes.

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All right.

2:22

Those who wish to provide testimony, please stand up.

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Please raise your right hand and respond.

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I do.

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I swear to tell the truth, but nothing but the truth.

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Summary of Proceedings

Naperville Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting – February 4, 2026

The Naperville Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) met on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers. The single public hearing considered a variance request for a garage addition at 693 Cottage Avenue. The meeting concluded with approval of the variance and the previous meeting's minutes, adjourning at 7:10 p.m.

Public Forum

  • No members of the public signed up to speak during the public forum.

Public Hearings

  • DEV-0154-2025 – Variance to Section 6-6C-7:1 (Yard Requirements) for a garage addition at 693 Cottage Avenue.
    • Staff Presentation: Therese Egner, Community Planner, explained the request: a 650-square-foot attached garage addition to a single-family home that would encroach five feet into the required 25-foot rear yard setback. The property is zoned R2 (single-family and low-density multiple-family residence district) and is approximately 8,548 square feet. Currently, the property is nonconforming because it lacks an on-site garage; the petitioner uses a detached garage at 695 North Fremont Street, which is also nonconforming. The proposed garage would provide two enclosed parking spaces (meeting the one-space requirement) and would be accessed via a new driveway from Cottage Avenue. If approved, the existing detached garage and driveway at 695 North Fremont would be removed, bringing that property into compliance. Staff supported the request, citing compliance with accessory structure and off-street parking regulations and compatibility with the neighborhood.
    • Petitioner Presentation: Douglas May, the petitioner, presented the case. He stated that both adjacent property owners support the variance and agree there will be little impact on drainage, visibility, privacy, or spaciousness. He praised staff guidance.
    • Commission Questions: Commissioners asked about future development on the adjacent lot to the north (owned by the petitioner's parents and likely to be sold), and clarified that the requested variance is for the rear (east) yard setback, not the north side. Commissioners also inquired about impacts on neighboring properties; the petitioner reiterated support from adjacent owners.
    • Public Testimony: No members of the public signed up to speak.
    • Closing Remarks: The petitioner offered no further comments.
    • Vote: The public hearing was closed at 7:09 p.m. via voice vote. Commissioner Naumes moved to adopt the findings of fact and recommend approval; Commissioner McDaniel seconded. The motion passed unanimously (8-0; Commissioner Richelia was absent).

Reports and Recommendations

  • Approval of Minutes (January 21, 2026): Commissioner Castagnoli moved to approve the minutes; Commissioner McDaniel seconded. The motion carried by voice vote.

Key Outcomes

  • Variance Approved (8-0): The PZC recommended approval of DEV-0154-2025, allowing a garage addition to encroach five feet into the rear yard setback at 693 Cottage Avenue.
  • January 21, 2026 Minutes Approved (voice vote).
  • Meeting Adjourned at 7:10 p.m.

Meeting Transcript

And zoning commission meeting for February 4th, 2026 to order. Thank you. And I would like to start by introducing our our other planning and zoning student representatives. Could you please say your name? I I think I would completely murder the name. So I apologize. Um it's obvious. Oh, great. Thank you, Abina. Who is a junior at Nekwa High School? Our student representatives are encouraged to provide their insight on cases heard before the PCC, but will not have voting capacity. Thank you. Welcome. Secretary Wright, please conduct roll call. Abbobaker? Here. Bonzo. Here. Here. Long. Here. McDaniel. Here. Not Ms. Here. Rachelia. Robins. Here. Right, Ms. President. Student Rajarama. Here. And student Rev. Raman. Here. Well, I'm sure we have a quorum. Great. Thank you. The first order of business tonight is the public forum. During the public forum, members of the public have the opportunity to address the planning and zoning commission on iss issues which are not part of tonight's agenda. Please keep your comments limited to three minutes. Also, for the sake of all those in attendance, please refrain from clapping or shouting out in response to comments made by any speaker. Secretary Wright, do we have anyone signed up for public forum? No one tonight. All right. Thank you. Our next order of business in public hearings for each hearing we will begin with a staff presentation, our introduction followed by the petitioner's presentation. We will then take public testimony to ensure that we have the opportunity to hear from each person wishing to speak. Please keep your comments specific to the request under the consideration and try to avoid repetitive comments. Also, for the sake of all those in attendance, please refrain from clapping or shouting out in response to comments made by any speaker.

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