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Meeting Name: Zoning and Building Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 1/14/2026 9:30 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Cook County Building, Board Room, 118 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois
Issued on: 01/08/2026
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26-0621 1  Committee MinutesCOMMITTEE MINUTES Approval of the minutes from the meeting of 12/17/2025.   Not available Not available
26-0438 1 VA 25-0060 George MadappallilZoning Board of Appeals RecommendationRECOMMENDATION OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Request: Variation VA 25-0060 Township: Northfield County District: 14 Property Address: 3475 Whirlaway Drive, Northbrook, IL. 60062. Property Description: The Subject Property is 1.2 acres located on the west side of Whirlaway Drive approximately 680 feet north of Cornflower Lane in Section 17. Owner: George Madappallil, 8345 W. Maynard Rd., Niles, IL 60714 Agent/Attorney: Same as above. Current Zoning: R-4 Single Family Residence District Intended use: Applicant seeks a variance to increase the height of the fence in the front yard setback from the maximum allowed 3 feet to proposed 3.66 feet (44”) for an ornamental fence located between the 5’4 feet (64”) tall masonry columns with limestone caps. Recommendation: ZBA Recommendation is that the application be granted. Conditions: None Objectors: Eileen Gamerdino, 3483 Whirlaway Dr., Northbrook, IL 60062 History: Zoning Board Hearing: 12/3/2025 Zoning Board Recommendation date: 12/3/2025 County Board extension granted: N   Not available Not available