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MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
April 14, 2025, 6:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Establishment of a Quorum.
Alderman Rebecca Stout called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Roll call found Aldermen John Banas, Melissa Birch Ferguson, Lori Chassee,
Christine Dettman, Jayme Sheahan, Rebecca Stout and Christopher Swiatek present.
Alderman Stout announced a quorum.
Also in attendance was Community Development Director, Tom Dabareiner and John
Sterrett, Assistant Director of Community Development.
2. Approval of Minutes.
A. February 10, 2025.
Alderman Swiatek moved, and Alderman Banas seconded the motion to approve
the minutes. Voting Aye: Aldermen Banas, Birch Ferguson, Chassee, Dettman,
Sheahan, Stout and Swiatek.
3. Public Participation.
One resident provided both written and oral comments objecting to the change of zoning
for the eastern side of the property at Ridgeland and Grove Ave. A second resident also
voiced an objection against the same issue.
4. Items for Consent.
A. 525 N Neltnor Blvd — Educare West DuPage, owner of the property at 525 N
Neltnor, seeks approval of an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to re-label the
western parcel, recently used as a church, from Residential to Corridor Commercial.
Also, the organization seeks approval of a Zoning Map Amendment from R-2 Single
Family Residential to B-2 General Business for the same area. The above received
unanimous votes (5-0) in favor. The petitioner withdrew the request for a Zoning Map
Amendment.
Alderman Chassee requested Item A. be removed from the consent agenda for further
discussion.
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B. 800 W Washington Street — Frain Industries, owner of 800 W Washington Street,
seeks to allow outside storage. Frain is located in the M Manufacturing District and a
Special Use Permit (SUP) is required to allow outside storage. Plan Commission
members voted unanimously (5-0) in support of the SUP.
A question was asked about whether the outdoor storage would be covered, and John
Sterrett responded that it would be.
Alderman Banas moved, and Alderman Sheahan seconded a motion to approve
Item B. for Consent. Voting Aye: Aldermen Banas, Birch Ferguson, Chassee,
Dettman, Sheahan, Stout and Swiatek.
Discussion ensued regarding Item A. 525 N Neltnor Blvd, and Tom Dabareiner
provided a staff update. Alderman Chassee clarified for those concerned that the
petitioner will now only pursue the daycare use. The eastern portion will no longer be
rezoned to R-6.
Alderman Chassee moved, and Alderman Swiatek seconded a motion to approve
Item A. for Consent. Voting Aye: Aldermen Banas, Birch Ferguson, Chassee,
Dettman, Sheahan, Stout and Swiatek.
5. Items for Discussion. None.
6. Unfinished Business. None.
7. New Business. None.
8. Reports from Staff. None.
9. Adjournment.
Alderman Chassee moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:12 p.m., and Alderman
Banas seconded the motion. With a voice vote of all ayes, the motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Jane Burke
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