Palatine, IL

Joint Review Board

Fire and Police Commission

The Palatine Fire and Police Commission is holding a special meeting to conduct a closed session, interview a lateral police officer candidate, and consider the permanent appointment of probationary officer Nick Heuertz. The meeting also includes a police department update and public comment.

• Closed session as required
• Police officer lateral candidate interview
• Consider permanent appointment of probationary officer Nick Heuertz
• Police department update
• Public comment

Joint Review Board

The Palatine Joint Review Board is holding a special meeting to select a public member and chairman, approve prior minutes, and conduct its annual review of the performance of four Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts. The board will discuss the Downtown Area, Rand/Lake Cook, Rand Road Corridor, and Dundee Road and IL-53 TIF districts. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Nomination and selection of public member
• Nomination and selection of chairman
• Approval of minutes from June 16, 2025 annual meeting
• Annual review of Downtown Area TIF District
• Annual review of Rand/Lake Cook, Rand Road Corridor, and Dundee Road and IL-53 TIF districts

Planning and Zoning Commission

Fire Pension Board

Village Council

Village Council

Liquor Commission

Planning and Zoning Commission

Foreign Fire Tax Board

Village Council

Beautification Commission

Planning and Zoning Commission

Village Council

Liquor Commission

Village Council

Planning and Zoning Commission

Village Council

Planning and Zoning Commission

Village Council

Fire and Police Commission

Village Council

Liquor Commission

Fire Pension Board

Police Pension Board

Planning and Zoning Commission

Village Council

Beautification Commission

Planning and Zoning Commission

Village Council

Planning and Zoning Commission

Foreign Fire Tax Board

Village Council

Liquor Commission

Village Council

Planning and Zoning Commission

Liquor Commission

Planning and Zoning Commission

Planning and Zoning Commission

Village Council

The Palatine Village Council will hold its regular meeting and Committee of the Whole, considering several ordinances and motions. Key items include a mid-year financial review, second-quarter budget adjustments, declaring surplus revenue in two TIF districts, and zoning variations for a religious use and a residential property. The consent agenda bundles routine items like a warrant approval and a water main contract change order.

• Ordinance for Planned Development Amendment for RCCG Citadel of Hope at 1254 W. Northwest Highway
• Ordinance granting variations for accessory structure and driveway at 1530 N. Elm Street
• Discussion of 2026 Mid-Year Financial Review
• Ordinance amending 2026 Budget (2nd Quarter Adjustments)
• Ordinances declaring surplus revenue in Rand/Lake Cook and Downtown TIF Districts

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Palatine Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three development proposals: a new single-family home at 25 W. Michigan Avenue, a group home special use at 315 S. Oak Street, and a 38-unit townhouse development at 1490 N. Quentin Road and 885 W. Dundee Road. The commission will also consider approval of minutes from the July 28, 2026 meeting. No other substantive items are listed.

• Final Planned Development for 1 new single-family home at 25 W. Michigan Avenue
• Preliminary and Final Plat of Subdivision for 1-lot residential subdivision at 25 W. Michigan Avenue
• Special use for a group home with 5 persons plus staff at 315 S. Oak Street
• Annexation from unincorporated Cook County for 1490 N. Quentin Road and 885 W. Dundee Road
• Final Planned Development, Final Plat of Subdivision, and rezoning for 38-unit townhouse development

Police Pension Board

The Palatine Police Pension Board will review and approve the actuarial valuation report, the Village contribution request, and compliance reports. It will also approve a retirement benefit for Officer Chad Felde and handle new member enrollments and officer elections.

• Payment to Puchalski for $4,799.10 for legal services
• Review and approve actuarial valuation report and Village contribution request
• Approve retirement benefit for Ofc. Chad Felde: $83,174.26 annually, initial benefit date 12/13/2026
• New Tier 2 members: Liam P McGuffin (hire 08/02/26) and Richard Schlecht (hire 05/18/26)
• Update on McGee disability application and Castillo application

Fire Pension Board

The Palatine Fire Pension Board is holding its regular meeting to approve minutes, review quarterly financial reports, authorize payments to vendors, and discuss administrative items including new members, retirement applications, and setting 2027 meeting dates. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of May 11, 2026 minutes
• Review of VOP and IFPIF quarterly reports
• Payments to Reimer Dobrovolny & LaBardi, Lauterbach & Amen, Northwest Community Hospital, and IPPFA Certified Trustee Program
• Discussion of new members and retirement applications
• Set 2027 meeting dates

Liquor Commission

Village Council

Village Council

The Village Council will review a special use transfer for a restaurant at 1660 N. Rand Road. The body is also considering contracts and change orders for the Fire Station 84 Training Tower Renovations Project.

• Special Use Transfer for a restaurant with drive-through at 1660 N. Rand Road
• Contract award and Change Order 1 for Fire Station 84 Training Tower Renovations Project
• Agreement for design engineering services for Combined Services Facility Fuel System Replacement
• Security deposit reduction and release for Dundee Park Subdivision at 1532, 1544, 1556, and 1568 N. Haven Drive
• Approval of Warrant 2026 #15

The Village Council approved a special use transfer for a restaurant with a drive-through at 1660 N. Rand Road (Smoothie King), with operations unchanged and only ownership changing. They also awarded a $241,000 contract to Stuckey Construction for Fire Station 84 Training Tower renovations, approved a $15,630 change order reducing the project cost to $225,370, and authorized a design engineering agreement with Robinson Engineering for fuel system replacement at the Combined Services Facility and Police Department. All items were approved unanimously by voice vote or roll call, with Councilman Brad Helms absent.

• Approved special use transfer for restaurant with drive-through at 1660 N. Rand Road (unanimous)
• Awarded $241,000 contract to Stuckey Construction for Fire Station 84 Training Tower renovations (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order 1 reducing Fire Station 84 project cost by $15,630 to $225,370 (unanimous)
• Authorized Village Manager to execute design engineering agreement with Robinson Engineering for fuel system replacement ($168,500 for Combined Services Facility, $23,500 for Police Department) (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Warrant 2026 #15, security deposit reduction for Dundee Park Subdivision, and closed session minutes review (unanimous)

General

General

General

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two properties. The body will consider requests for structure and driveway variations at one residence and a use amendment for a commercial property.

• 1530 N. Elm Street: Variation for a 365 square-foot front yard accessory structure
• 1530 N. Elm Street: Variation to increase total accessory structure area to 1,235 square feet
• 1530 N. Elm Street: Variation to exceed 30-foot maximum driveway width
• 1254 W. Northwest Highway: Planned Development Amendment for Institutional Religious Use
• 1254 W. Northwest Highway: Variation for 6 additional parking spaces

The Planning and Zoning Commission denied a request for variances to allow a 365 sq ft accessory structure in the front yard and exceed the accessory structure square footage limit at 1530 N. Elm Street, voting 7-0 to deny. The Commission approved a separate variance to allow a driveway wider than the 30-foot maximum, voting 6-1, with conditions. The Commission also unanimously approved a Planned Development Amendment and parking variation to allow a religious institution at 1254 W. Northwest Highway.

• Denied variances for front-yard accessory structure and total accessory square footage at 1530 N. Elm St. (7-0)
• Approved driveway width variance at 1530 N. Elm St. (6-1)
• Approved Planned Development Amendment for religious use at 1254 W. Northwest Hwy (7-0)
• Approved parking variation of 6 spaces for religious use at 1254 W. Northwest Hwy (7-0)

General

Beautification Commission

The Beautification Commission will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss ongoing projects including the Slade Street landscape plan and the annual Hometown Pride Awards.

• Approval of May 26, 2026 minutes
• Downtown Palatine Redevelopment-Slade Street Improvements Landscape Plan
• Farmers' Market Recap
• Scarecrows on Parade
• 2026 Hometown Pride Awards Judging

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on five property requests. These include a proposed 3-lot residential development and various setback and use variations.

• 366 N. Quentin Road: Proposed 3-lot single-family residential development and rezoning from R-1 to Planned Development
• 317 W. Northwest Highway: Special Use request for a massage therapy business
• 1152 W. Wood Street: Variation for 800 square feet of accessory structures in rear yard
• 257 N. Hale Street: Special Use for a 16-foot front yard setback
• 300 N. Clark Drive: Special use for a fence in a front yard

The Commission approved a planned development for three single-family homes on a private road and a special use permit for a massage therapy business. A request for a 6-foot vinyl fence at 300 N. Clark Drive was denied. Two residential variations regarding setbacks and accessory structures were approved.

• Approved 3-lot residential development and rezoning at 366 N. Quentin Road (6-2)
• Approved special use for massage therapy business at 317 W. Northwest Highway (8-0)
• Denied special use for 6-foot vinyl fence at 300 N. Clark Drive (6-2)
• Approved special use for 16-foot front yard setback at 257 N. Hale Street (8-0)
• Approved variation for 800 sq ft accessory structures at 1152 W. Wood Street (8-0)
• Approved June 23, 2026 meeting minutes (Voice Vote)

Liquor Commission

At this meeting, the Palatine Liquor Commission will consider a temporary liquor amendment for Emmett’s Licensed Premises to accommodate the Palatine Street Feast: A Food Truck Series on August 16, 2026. The body will also review an extension of a Class C club license for the American Ukrainian Youth Association of Palatine as it moves from 136 E. Illinois Avenue to 176 E. Illinois Avenue. Standard procedural business includes approving minutes from a June special meeting.

• Temporary liquor amendment for Emmett’s Licensed Premises at the Palatine Street Feast: A Food Truck Series on August 16, 2026
• Class C club license extension for American Ukrainian Youth Association of Palatine (relocating from 136 E. Illinois Avenue to 176 E. Illinois Avenue)
• Approval of minutes from the June 15, 2026 special meeting

Village Council

The Village Council will review several items including engineering contracts for Colfax Street and technology agreements. The meeting also includes discussions on sound amplification waivers, street closures for a food truck series, and special use transfers for local businesses.

• Colfax Street Phase I and Phase II Engineering contract
• Heartland Business Solutions five-year agreement not to exceed $444,000
• Special Use Transfer for dog grooming at 327 W. Northwest Highway
• Special Use Transfer for automotive repair at 138 N. Northwest Highway
• Street and parking lot closure for Palatine Street Feast on August 16, 2026

The Village Council approved a $356,839 engineering contract for Colfax Street and several IT infrastructure agreements. Other actions included granting sound ordinance waivers for local events and approving special use transfers for two businesses.

• Approved $356,839 contract with Peralte-Clark for Colfax Street Phase I and II Engineering
• Approved five-year IT agreement with Scale (not to exceed $444,000)
• Approved $65,000 contract with Qubit Networks for network switches
• Approved three-year $87,582 agreement with VC3 for ThinkGard backup solution
• Approved special use transfers for dog grooming at 327 W. Northwest Hwy and auto repair at 138 N. Northwest Hwy
• Approved sound amplification waivers for Durty Nellies, McGrady Orthodontics, and All Saints Lutheran Church
• Approved closure of Parking Lot C and Wood Street for Palatine Street Feast on August 16, 2026
• Approved CDBG PY2026 Action Plan and an intergovernmental agreement with Palatine Park District for a reunification site

Special Meeting

The Village Council and Committee of the Whole will convene for a special meeting. The agenda includes a request for a closed session pursuant to specific Illinois statutes.

• Request for a closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2

The Village Council held a special meeting where the only substantive action was the approval of a request to enter a closed session. No other decisions were recorded.

• Approved motion to enter closed session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(C) (7-0)

Fire and Police Commission

This special meeting of the Fire and Police Commission will include a closed session for fire department candidate interviews, followed by public comment. No other substantive items are on the agenda. The meeting is primarily procedural.

• Closed session for fire department candidate interviews
• Public comment period

Fire and Police Commission

The Fire and Police Commission will consider approving updates to its Rules and Regulations and conduct interviews for fire department candidates during this special meeting. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the regular May 6th meeting and a closed session as required. Public comment will be heard.

• Approve Minutes from May 6th Regular Meeting
• Consider a Motion to approve updates to the Rules and Regulations of the Fire and Police Commission
• Closed Session as required
• Fire Department Candidate Interviews

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will continue the public hearing for a 3-lot subdivision and rezoning at 366 N. Quentin Road to July 14, 2026. The commission will also hold a public hearing for a special use request to reduce a setback from a privately recorded building line and a variation to allow a 35-foot driveway width (instead of the maximum 30 feet) at 1304 N. Doe Road.

• Continued public hearing for preliminary/final planned development and plat of subdivision for 3 single-family lots at 366 N. Quentin Road; rezoning from R-1 to Planned Development
• Special use request for setback reduction at 1304 N. Doe Road
• Variation request for driveway width of 35 feet at 1304 N. Doe Road (max allowed for 2-car garage is 30 feet)

The Commission approved a special use and variation for a property on Doe Road to address a garage encroachment and driveway width. A planned development request for 366 N. Quentin Road was continued to the July 14, 2026 meeting.

• Approved 1304 N. Doe Road special use and variation (8-0)
• Continued 366 N. Quentin Road development request to July 14, 2026
• Approved previous meeting minutes

Foreign Fire Tax Board

The Foreign Fire Tax Board will vote on approval of March 2026 minutes and receive a treasurer's report. Old business includes requests for an Oura ring, robot vacuum, and coffee selection. New business covers a roll out of new bylaws, review of standing orders, a station house funds request, and equipment requests for a Kitchen Aid stand mixer and a thermal imager. These items affect how fire department funds are allocated for operations and equipment.

• Roll out of new bylaws
• Station house funds request
• Seek thermal imager request
• Kitchen Aid stand mixer request
• Oura ring request

Liquor Commission

The Palatine Liquor Commission will consider several liquor license applications and renewals at its regular meeting. Key items include approving annual license renewals for the 2026/2027 year, a new restaurant license, temporary event permits, and a stock ownership transfer.

• Approval of annual liquor license renewals for 2026/2027
• Class E temporary license for 5th Annual Parish Picnic at St. Thomas of Villanova, Aug 8
• Class E temporary license for Tap House Grill for Palatine Food Truck Event, Aug 16, with fee waiver
• Class D restaurant license for Hot Pockets at 365 W. Northwest Highway
• Transfer of ownership stock for Siri Thai II at 40 W. Palatine Road

The Liquor Commission approved multiple temporary event licenses and the annual liquor license renewal process for 2026/2027. The commission also approved a new restaurant license and an ownership transfer.

• Approved May 11, 2026 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved Class E temporary license for St. Thomas of Villanova Parish picnic on August 8, 2026 (voice vote)
• Approved Class E temporary license and fee waiver for Tap House Grill food truck event on August 16, 2026 (voice vote)
• Approved temporary amendment to Lamplighter Inn premises for 'Pipes for Pits' event on August 2, 2026 (voice vote)
• Approved 2026/2027 liquor license renewals (voice vote)
• Approved Class D restaurant license for Hot Pockets at 365 W. Northwest Highway (voice vote)
• Acknowledged transfer of ownership stock for Siri Thai II at 40 W. Palatine Road (voice vote)

Village Council

The Village Council will consider several special use permits and transfers, including a rear-yard setback variance at 649 W. Revere Lane and liquor license transfers for restaurants. Also under consideration are amendments to the zoning ordinance for home occupations and business districts, the annual financial reports, and updates to the 2026 fee and fine schedules.

• Ordinance amending zoning ordinance for home occupations, residential districts, and business districts
• Special use for a 34-foot rear yard setback at 649 W. Revere Lane (R-2 district)
• Special use transfer for a used auto dealer at 2105-2111 N. Rand Road
• Ordinance decreasing Class G (beer/wine) and Class LC-1 (late closing) liquor licenses by one
• Ordinances amending the 2026 Fee Schedule and Fine Schedule

The Village Council approved several special use transfers for local businesses and zoning amendments. Financial reports and reserve recommendations were accepted, alongside authorization to dispose of excess equipment.

• Approved June 1 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved sound amplification waiver and street closure for Pipes for Pits event (voice vote)
• Approved sound amplification waiver for St. Thomas of Villanova Parish Picnic (voice vote)
• Approved rear yard setback special use for 649 W. Revere Lane (voice vote)
• Approved fence special use and variation for 100 E. Wood Street (voice vote)
• Approved used auto dealer special use transfer for 2105 - 2111 N. Rand Road (voice vote)
• Approved restaurant special use transfer for 365 W. Northwest Highway (voice vote)
• Approved restaurant special use transfer for 40 W. Palatine Road (voice vote)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on three special‑use applications. Two applications seek approval for massage therapy businesses at 317 W. Northwest Highway and 630 N. North Court, Unit 140. The third seeks a rear‑yard setback reduction of 17 feet at 1244 N. Jack Pine Court, which is less than the required 40‑foot setback in the R‑2 zoning district.

• Special use permit for a massage therapy business at 317 W. Northwest Highway
• Special use permit for a massage therapy business at 630 N. North Court, Unit 140
• Special use variance to allow a 17‑foot rear setback at 1244 N. Jack Pine Court (R‑2 zone)

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a special use request to construct a rear addition at 1244 N. Jack Pine Court that encroaches on the required 40-foot setback. The 7-0 vote allows the project to proceed to the Village Manager and Village Council for final review on July 13, 2026.

• Approved draft PZC minutes from May 26, 2026 (7-0)
• Denied special use request for massage therapy at 317 W. Northwest Highway due to notice requirements
• Approved special use for rear addition at 1244 N. Jack Pine Court (7-0)
• Tabled discussion on special use for massage therapy at 630 N. North Court, Unit 140

Village Council

Liquor Commission

Village Council

The Village Council will vote on a preliminary planned development for a 4-unit townhouse at 315 W. Johnson Street and a special use transfer to continue a restaurant with drive-through at 828 S. Hicks Road. Both items are on the consent agenda, meaning they will be approved together unless a council member requests separate discussion. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Director of Information Technology Larry Schroth and approval of the 2026 #11 warrant.

• Preliminary planned development for 4-unit townhouse at 315 W. Johnson Street (Council District Two)
• Special use transfer for restaurant with drive-through at 828 S. Hicks Road (Council District Two)
• Approval of Warrant 2026 #11
• Ordinance authorizing Village Manager to grant administrative approval for certain Planning and Zoning Commission recommendations
• Proclamation of Appreciation for Director of Information Technology Larry Schroth

The Village Council approved a preliminary planned development for a four-unit townhouse complex at 315 W. Johnson Street and a special use transfer to allow a restaurant with a drive-through at 828 S. Hicks Road. The Council also approved the monthly warrants and an ordinance authorizing administrative approvals for planning items.

• Approved Warrant 2026 #11 (6-0)
• Approved preliminary planned development for 4-unit townhouses at 315 W. Johnson Street (6-0)
• Approved special use transfer for restaurant with drive-through at 828 S. Hicks Road (6-0)
• Approved ordinance authorizing administrative approvals for P&Z items (6-0)
• Approved minutes from May 18, 2026 meeting (6-0)
• Recessed to Committee of the Whole (6-0)
• Reconvened regular meeting (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two special-use requests: one for a reduced rear-yard setback at 649 W. Revere Lane and another for a fence and landscaping variation at 100 E. Wood Street. The commission may vote on these requests after the hearings.

• Special use for 34-foot rear yard setback at 649 W. Revere Lane (required minimum 40 feet in R-2 district)
• Special use for a fence in the side yard abutting a street at 100 E. Wood Street
• Variation to omit required landscaping between fence and street at 100 E. Wood Street

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a special use request for a rear yard sunroom addition at 649 W. Revere Lane and a special use request for a 4-foot fence at 100 E. Wood Street. Both items will go to the Village Council for final consideration.

• Approved special use for 649 W. Revere Lane sunroom (9-0)
• Approved special use for 100 E. Wood Street fence (9-0)
• Tabled 100 E. Wood Street fence to Village Council
• Tabled 649 W. Revere Lane sunroom to Village Council

Beautification Commission

This meeting includes updates on Snowflake Corridor enhancements and the Downtown Palatine Redevelopment landscape plan for Slade Street. Commissioners will also recap the recent daylily planting event, discuss the Farmers' Market, and plan for Hometown Pride Awards and Scarecrows on Parade. New appointments to the commission are on the agenda.

• Downtown Palatine Redevelopment - Slade Street Improvements Landscape Plan (discussion)
• Snowflake Corridor Enhancements Update
• Daylily Planting Event Recap
• 2026 Hometown Pride Awards
• Commissioner Appointments

Village Council

The Village Council will consider several special use ordinances and resolutions, including a construction debris transfer station at 560 S. Hicks Road and a portable toilet storage facility at 630 S. Hicks Road. Other items include awarding a pavement striping contract, approving special events with sound amplification waivers, and recognizing a girls basketball team. The meeting also features a presentation from the Palatine Township Community Mental Health Board.

• Consider ordinance for special use to permit transfer, storage, and treatment of construction debris at 560 S. Hicks Road
• Consider resolution supporting Cook County 6B tax classification for 560 S. Hicks Road
• Consider ordinance for special use amendment to allow portable toilet storage and cleaning at 630 S. Hicks Road
• Consider motion to award contract for 2026 Pavement Striping Program
• Consider motions for Halloween Hustle 5K and Palatine Street Feast with sound waivers and street closures

The Village Council approved a $55,750 pavement striping contract, zoning amendments for a fence and construction materials, and permits for the Halloween Hustle and Palatine Street Feast.

• Approved $55,750 pavement striping contract
• Approved Slade Street Crossing Planned Development amendment
• Approved special use for construction materials at 560 S. Hicks Road
• Approved special use amendment for portable toilets at 630 S. Hicks Road
• Approved Halloween Hustle 5K event with street closure
• Approved Palatine Street Feast event with street and parking lot closure
• Approved resolution for construction on state highways
• Approved minutes from May 11, 2026