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ClTY OF
WEST CHICAGO
WHERE HISTORY & PROGRESS MEET
Approved December 8, 2025
MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
November 10, 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 Julieta Alcantar-Garcia, Denise Carreto-Mufioz, Matthew
Myers, Sergio Santiago, Rebecca Stout and Christopher Swiatek present. Alderman
Birch Ferguson attempted to join the meeting remotely, but she could not due to
technical difficulties. Alderman Stout announced a quorum.
Also in attendance was Interim Community Development Director, John Sterrett.
2. Approval of Minutes.
A.
September 8, 2025.
Alderman Swiatek moved, and Alderman Santiago seconded the motion to
approve the minutes. Voting Aye: Aldermen Alcantar-Garcia, Carreto-Muiioz,
Myers, Santiago, Stout and Swiatek.
3. Public Participation — There was no participation at this time. However, public
participation was incorporated later in the meeting. See Item 8 below — Additions to the
Agenda.
4. Items for Review and Recommendation from the Plan Commission
A.
Review and Recommendation of Ordinance 25-O-0051 — An ordinance approving
a Zoning Text Amendment to define the land use category of a Tattoo Parlor/Piercing
Studio and add it to the list of Special Uses in the B-1 Central Business District as
well as to define the land use category of Specialized Instructional Services and add it
to the list of Permitted Uses in the B-1 Central Business District.
John Sterrett provided a staff update. The proposed Text Amendment to Specialized
Instructional Services aims to allow for more contemporary types of instructional
services in the downtown, such as yoga studios or cooking classes.
Discussion followed and staff was asked to explain the genesis for this change. John
Sterrett stated that the current Zoning Code is too limited in its scope of instructional
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services allowed, and they look to both expand and provide better direction for future
zoning decisions. The Committee members expressed support for this proposal.
Next, John Sterrett provided background for the proposal. Based on a request made at
a recent City Council meeting, staff is recommending Tattoo Parlor/Piercing Studio
as a special use in the downtown area. Currently it is only allowed in B-3. As a future
special use, petitioners would be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and if concerns
exist, then conditions could be put in place to regulate the use. Discussion followed
with members voicing support of the proposal.
Alderman Swiatek moved, and Alderman Santiago seconded the motion to
approve Item 4.A. Voting Aye: Aldermen Alcantar-Garcia, Carreto-Mufioz,
Myers, Santiago, Stout and Swiatek.
5. Unfinished Business - None.
6. New Business - None.
7. Reports from Staff— None.
8. Addition to the Agenda (Public Participation)
Matt Waldow, a downtown business owner and potential petitioner of a Tattoo Parlor was
recognized to speak. He requested clarification between a permitted use and a special use.
Chairman Stout explained the difference. Mr. Waldow explained his family ties to the
community, his experience, and his interest in furthering the success of small businesses
downtown.
9. Adjournment.
Alderman Santiago moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:31 p.m., and Alderman
Alcantar-Garcia seconded the motion. With a voice vote of all ayes, the motion
carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Jane Burke
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November 10, 2025
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