Board grants variance to allow standby generator at 11347 Arrowhead Trail

The Board approved an ordinance granting relief from village code section 6‑3‑65 so that a residential standby generator at 11347 Arrowhead Trail may be located on the southern side of the house rather than in the rear yard. Brandon, planning staff, explained the request: the rear yard contains multiple windows and doors and the generator manufacturer requires at least five feet from openings; the proposed location meets the side‑yard setback and will be about 27 feet from the side property line. The proposed unit’s maximum sound is 67 decibels, below the village 75‑decibel limit.

Planning staff said the Planning & Zoning Commission reviewed the petition and recommended approval; Brandon also noted the applicant provided neighbor consent letters (Tom and Marlene Moran at 11339 Arrowhead Trail) and staff confirmed those were included in the packet. Trustees asked about proximity to adjacent dwellings and setbacks; staff said the village code requires the unit be within five feet of the principal structure but that side yard setbacks are respected in this case. The ordinance passed by roll call.