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MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
March 11, 2024, 6:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Establishment of a Quorum.
Alderman Melissa Birch Ferguson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Roll call found Aldermen Melissa Birch Ferguson, Lori Chassee, Christine Dettman,
Jayme Sheahan, and Christopher Swiatek present. Alderman Birch Ferguson
announced a quorum.
Also in attendance was Community Development Director, Tom Dabareiner.
2. Approval of Minutes.
A. February 12, 2024.
Alderman Swiatek moved, and Alderman Sheahan seconded a motion to approve
the minutes. With a voice vote of four ayes, zero noes, and one abstention, the
motion carried.
3. Public Participation. None.
4. Items for Consent.
A. Zoning Text Amendments (Design Standards) — Staff proposes a Zoning Text
Amendment to Sec. 7.13(C) of Appendix A (the Zoning Code) of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of West Chicago.
B. Approval of the 2024 Zoning Map — Annual required approval of the City’s official
zoning map.
Alderman Chassee moved, and Alderman Swiatek seconded a motion to approve the
Items for Consent. With a voice vote of all ayes, the motion carried.
5. Items for Discussion.
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New City Hall Draft Site Plan — A few CD staff put together elements of a draft
site plan for a future City Hall/public use area north of Washington Street and west
of Fremont Street. It includes the City Hall pre-designed by an architect under
contract to Public Works and makes suggestions on neighboring properties intended
to address economic development and planning goals. A rough draft is included with
the packet and Staff seeks Committee member review, questions, comments, and
recommendations.
Tom Dabareiner provided a staff update. A brief discussion followed about the old
train station nearby on Washington Street. Per Mr. Dabareiner, bids have been
requested for the cleanup of the interior, which would lead to eventual rehabbing to
use the space. The Committee members expressed favorable opinions about the draft
site plan.
6. Unfinished Business. None.
7. New Business. None.
8. Reports from Staff.
Mr. Dabareiner informed the members about the upcoming April meeting.
9. Adjournment.
Alderman Chassee moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:11 p.m., and Alderman
Sheahan seconded the motion. With a voice vote of all ayes, the motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Jane Burke
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March 11, 2024
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