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ClTY OF
WEST CHICAGO
WHERE HISTORY & PROGRESS MEET
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Monday, November 11, 2024
6:00 P.M. - Council Chambers
AGENDA
Call to Order, Roll Call, and Establishment of a Quorum
Approval of Minutes
A. October 14, 2024
Public Participation
The opportunity to speak to the Development Committee is provided for those who have a
question or comment on an agenda item or a City of West Chicago issue. The Development
Committee appreciates hearing from our residents and your thoughts and questions are
valued. The Development Committee strives to make the best recommendations for the
City and public input is very helpful.
Respect for the duties of the Development Committee and for the democratic process will
be adhered to — in this regard, civility and a sense of decorum will be strictly followed. All
speakers must address their comments to the Chairperson. Comments that are personally
condescending will not be permitted. Speakers shall be courteous and should not make
statements that are personally disrespectful to members of the Development Committee or
City staff.
Please use the podium in the center aisle. Please announce your name and address (if
acceptable) before commencing — all public comments are limited to three (3) minutes and
each citizen will be permitted to speak only once. It is the Development Committee’s
policy not to engage in dialogue during Public Comment. Any questions raised will be
addressed by City staff or an elected official outside of the Development Committee
meeting.
Items for Consent
A. Zoning Text Amendment — A text amendment is proposed to allow data centers in
the M-Manufacturing District (24-O-0042). Plan Commission members supported the
Amendment unanimously.
B. Redwood Apartments — A Zoning Map Amendment (24-0-0043), Preliminary Plat
and Planned Unit Development (24-O-0044) are all required as part of the approval of
the 139-unit Redwood Apartments to be located north of the intersection of Route 64
and Atlantic Drive. Plan Commission members supported the Ordinances
unanimously. 475 Main Street T (630) 293-2200
West Chicago, Illinois F (630) 293-3028 Ruben Pineda Michael L. Guttman
60185 westchicago.org MAYOR CITY ADMINISTRATOR

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. Pioneer School — School District 33 proposes to construct an 18-stall parking lot on
the east side of the building. A Zoning Map Amendment (24-O-0039) and Special
Use Permit (24-O-40) are required. Plan Commission members supported the
Ordinances unanimously.
Leman Middle School — School District 33 proposes to expand its parking lot with
96 new stalls. The school requires a Special Use Permit (24-O-0038). Plan
Commission members supported the Ordinance unanimously.
Woodland Court — Habitat for Humanity seeks to construct four townhouse
buildings (with 4-units each), however the property is zoned R-3 Single Family. The
zoning must be revised to R-6 Multi-Family (24-O-0041) before a townhouse
development may occur. Plan Commission members supported the Ordinance
unanimously.
Items for Discussion
F.
Downtown Retail and Restaurant Grant Program — Comprehensive revisions are
being sought by the Economic Development Commission to make the program more
accessible and user-friendly. Staff will highlight the changes and recommend
approval of 24-R-0085.
Downtown Investment Program — A new program is proposed by the Economic
Development Commission, which would replace the underutilized Fagade Grant
Program. The goal is to create a more attractive and user-friendly program. Staff will
highlight the changes and recommend approval of 24-O-0044.
Unfinished Business
New Business
Reports from Staff — Turner School parking lot expansion continued to December Plan
Commission meeting.
Adjournment — Next Meeting December 9, 2024