Roselle resident asks board to waive driveway relocation rule; trustees say permit authority lies elsewhere
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Summary
A longtime Roselle resident asked the board to let him keep his driveway placement despite a two-foot setback rule; trustees and village staff said the board does not issue the permits the resident sought and offered to follow up after the meeting.
Dan Jurzak, a Roselle resident of 32 years, told the Village of Roselle board during the public-comment period that a new two-foot driveway setback rule would force him to move his driveway closer to his house and cause practical problems entering his garage.
Jurzak said his home was built about 50 years ago and that driveways on his block vary in placement; he said utilities use his driveway for cable and electric access and asked the board to "please just grant me this permit" because the requested change would affect only him. Jurzak described difficulty maneuvering into his garage and said the rule should apply to new construction rather than existing homes.
Board members clarified on the record that the village board "does not issue permits and can't really weigh in on this." A village attorney and the village administrator were present; the mayor asked Jurzak to provide his contact information and stay after the meeting for a brief discussion. Trustees and staff offered to follow up and review the matter outside the public meeting.
No board action was taken on the resident's request at the meeting and no formal appeal or variance was recorded during the session. Jurzak presented photographs and an impact argument for consideration; staff asked him to provide contact information so they could discuss next steps after the meeting.
