Palatine, IL

Village Council

Village Council

Liquor Commission

Planning and Zoning Commission

Fire and Police Commission

Village Council

Planning and Zoning Commission

Village Council

Fire and Police Commission

Liquor Commission

Fire Pension Board

Village Council

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

Liquor Commission

Village Council

Village Council

Planning and Zoning Commission

Liquor Commission

Planning and Zoning Commission

Planning and Zoning Commission

Fire and Police Commission

The Palatine Fire and Police Commission is holding a special meeting to conduct interviews for new police officer candidates. The agenda includes a closed session, public comment, and standard procedural items.

• New police officer candidate interviews
• Closed session as required
• Public comment period

Fire and Police Commission

The Palatine Fire and Police Commission is holding a special meeting to consider the permanent appointment of probationary officer Leticia Ortiz, approve minutes from a prior meeting, and conduct interviews of new police officer candidates. The agenda also includes a closed session as required by law.

• Consider permanent appointment of probationary officer Leticia Ortiz
• Approve minutes from 08/24/2026
• Interviews of new police officer candidates
• Closed session as required

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Palatine Planning and Zoning Commission meets September 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM at Village Hall, 200 E. Wood Street, to hold public hearings on five residential zoning requests. The requests seek variations and a special use for lot coverage, deck and rear setbacks, and a fence. The agenda also includes approval of the September 15, 2026 draft minutes, public comment, and communications.

• 286 W. Prestwick: variation for 44% lot coverage instead of the 40% maximum in R-1B
• 1333 E. Virginia Drive: variation for an 18-foot rear deck setback instead of 25 feet, and 46% lot coverage instead of the 45% maximum in R-2
• 1336 E. Anderson Drive: special use for a 32-foot rear setback encroaching on the required 40-foot rear yard in R-2
• 1297 N. Laguna Court: variation for a 16-foot rear deck setback instead of the 25-foot minimum
• 825 W. Dorset Street: fence in a side yard abutting a street

Beautification Commission

The Commission will review past events including the Hometown Pride Awards and Fall Decorating Event. The agenda also includes discussions regarding the Slade Street Improvements Landscape Plan and amendments to Commission duties.

• Downtown Palatine Redevelopment-Slade Street Improvements Landscape Plan
• Beautification Commission Duties Amendments
• 2027 Spring/Summer Planting Theme

Village Council

The Village Council will consider an annexation agreement and rezoning for a 38-unit townhouse development at 1490 N. Quentin Road and 885 W. Dundee Road. Other items include a special use transfer for a medical office and various easements.

• Annexation and rezoning for 38-unit townhouse development at 1490 N. Quentin Road and 885 W. Dundee Road
• Special Use Transfer for medical office at 776-770 E. Dundee Road
• Permanent easements from Baldwin Greens Homeowners Association and The Groves of Hidden Creek Condominium Association
• Waiver for sound amplification and street closures for Downtown Palatine Grand Re-Opening on October 10, 2026
• Authorization to acquire properties at 1102 - 1122 E. Dundee Road

Liquor Commission

The Palatine Liquor Commission is holding a special meeting to consider an application for Class E (Temporary) Liquor Licenses for six establishments for the Grand Re-Opening of Downtown Palatine on October 10, 2026, and to consider waiving village fees. The commission will also approve minutes from its September 8, 2026 regular meeting.

• Class E (Temporary) Liquor License applications for J L's Pizza & Sports Bar, T.J. O'Brien's Bar and Grill, Schnell's Brauhaus, MadCats, Mexico Uno Restaurant, and Pizza Bella
• Waiver of village fees for the temporary licenses
• Event: Grand Re-Opening of Downtown Palatine on October 10, 2026
• Council District: Six
• Approval of minutes from September 8, 2026 regular meeting

Foreign Fire Tax Board

The Palatine Foreign Fire Tax Board is meeting to review the treasurer's report, approve minutes, and consider nine funding requests from fire department staff for equipment and facility improvements. The board will also discuss rolling out new bylaws under old business. Public comment is scheduled before adjournment.

• TWR/SQD 5G RF meters request — Lt. Adam Rothenberg
• TRT handle ascenders request — FF Tony Graf
• TU28 Griphoist rescue kits (2) request — FF Tony Graf
• Station 82 gym flooring request — FF Kohl Steuber
• Station 85 gym equipment and bayfloor painting requests

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Palatine Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on five development requests, including special uses for a front-yard fence, a reduced rear-yard setback, a tobacco shop, a 4-unit townhome project, and a 2-lot subdivision. The commission will also consider approval of the previous meeting's minutes. These are public hearings where the commission will receive input before making recommendations.

• Special use for fence in front yard at 300 N. Clark Drive
• Special use for 31-foot rear yard setback (minimum 40 feet) at 404 S. Maple Street
• Special use for tobacco shop and e-cigarette store at 444 E. Dundee Road
• Final planned development, plat, and rezoning for 4-unit townhome at 315 W. Johnson Street
• Preliminary/final planned development and plat for 2-lot subdivision at 720 & 684 W. Ruhl Road and 1808, 15, & 17 W. Rosiland Road

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved five items, each by an 8-0 vote: a front-yard fence at 300 N. Clark Drive, a rear-yard setback reduction at 404 S. Maple Street, a tobacco and electronic cigarette store at 444 E. Dundee Road, a four-unit townhome development at 315 W. Johnson Street, and a two-lot single-family subdivision on W. Ruhl Road and W. Rosiland Road. All five are recommendations that tentatively go to Village Council on Monday, October 5, 2026. The Commission also approved its August 25, 2026 draft minutes by voice vote and adjourned. No one spoke during public comment.

• Approved front-yard fence special use at 300 N. Clark Drive, 5-foot fence set back 5 feet from Baldwin Road lot line (8-0)
• Approved rear-yard setback of 31 feet instead of required 40 feet at 404 S. Maple Street (8-0)
• Approved special use for tobacco and electronic cigarette store at 444 E. Dundee Road (8-0)
• Approved final planned development, plat of subdivision and rezoning to Planned Development for 4-unit townhomes at 315 W. Johnson Street (8-0)
• Approved preliminary/final planned development and plat of subdivision for 2-lot single-family subdivision at 720 W. Ruhl Road and 1808 W. Rosiland Road (8-0)
• Approved draft PZC minutes of 08/25/2026 by voice vote
• Adjourned by voice vote

Village Council

The Palatine Village Council will consider several items, including amendments to planned development approvals at 1140 E. Northwest Highway and 8 S. Brockway Street, a contract award for the 2026 Roof Restoration and Replacement Project, and an ordinance amending Chapter 8 of the building codes. These items are on the consent agenda and are expected to be approved by one motion unless a council member requests separate discussion.

• Minor amendment to planned development approval for 1140 E. Northwest Highway
• Time extension and minor amendment for building elevations at 8 S. Brockway Street
• Contract award for 2026 Roof Restoration and Replacement Project
• Ordinance amending Chapter 8 - Building Codes and Regulations

The Palatine Village Council approved a $768,946 contract for the 2026 Roof Restoration and Replacement Project, awarded to CIC Corporation and Futurity 19. They also approved a minor amendment to the Planned Development Approval for 1140 E. Northwest Highway, reflecting that the apartments will not be utilized, and amended Chapter 8 of the Building Codes to require sprinkler systems in new construction. A time extension and minor amendment for 8 S. Brockway Street was remanded back to staff.

• Approved $768,946 roof restoration contract (voice vote, all present in favor)
• Approved minor amendment to Planned Development at 1140 E. Northwest Highway (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved ordinance amending Chapter 8 building codes for sprinkler systems in new construction (voice vote, all in favor)
• Remanded 8 S. Brockway Street time extension and minor amendment back to staff (voice vote, all in favor)

Liquor Commission

Liquor Commission

The Palatine Liquor Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider an application for a Class N (Microbrewery) liquor license for Big Grove Brewery at 180 N. Smith Street. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the July 13, 2026 meeting, plus routine items like call to order, roll call, and public comment.

• Consider Class N (Microbrewery) liquor license for Big Grove Brewery at 180 N. Smith Street
• Approval of minutes from July 13, 2026 regular meeting

The Palatine Liquor Commission approved a Class N (Microbrewery) liquor license for Big Grove Brewery at 180 N. Smith Street by voice vote with no dissenting votes. The commission also approved the minutes from the July 13, 2026 meeting and adjourned. No members of the public spoke during the recognition of audience.

• Approved Class N (Microbrewery) liquor license for Big Grove Brewery at 180 N. Smith Street (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved minutes of July 13, 2026 regular meeting (voice vote, all ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:51 PM (voice vote, all ayes)

Village Council

The Village Council will consider several development items, including a redevelopment agreement and special use permits for a restaurant, bar, and brewery. Other business includes a single-family residential development at 25 W. Michigan Avenue and a contract for drainage improvements.

• Redevelopment agreement for 180-190 N. Smith Street with BGB Palatine Real Estate, LLC
• Special use for a restaurant/bar, brewery, and expanded patio at 180 N. Smith Street
• Planned development and subdivision for a single-family lot at 25 W. Michigan Avenue
• Special use transfer for a medical office at 231 N. Northwest Highway
• Contract award for the 2026 Drainage Improvements Project

The Village Council approved ordinances for a restaurant, bar, and brewery at 180-190 N. Smith Street, including a redevelopment agreement and an increased microbrewery liquor license. The Council also approved a drainage improvement contract and residential development plans for 25 W. Michigan Avenue.

• Approved redevelopment ordinances and agreement for brewery/restaurant at 180-190 N. Smith Street
• Approved single-family residential development at 25 W. Michigan Avenue
• Approved special use transfer for medical office at 231 N. Northwest Highway
• Approved increase of one Class N microbrewery liquor license for Big Grove Brewery
• Awarded $283,483 contract to DeVinci Construction for 202 and drainage improvements
• Approved 2026 Hometown Pride Award winners

Fire Pension Board

Fire Pension Board

The Palatine Fire Pension Board is holding a special meeting to approve minutes, review quarterly financial reports, and authorize payments to vendors. They will also discuss administrative items including new members, retirement applications, and setting 2027 meeting dates.

• Approval of May 11 and August 10, 2026 minutes
• Review of VOP and IFPIF quarterly reports
• Payments to Reimer Dobrovolny & LaBardi, Lauterbach & Amen, Northwest Community Hospital, IPPFA Certified Trustee Program, and AFFI
• Discussion of retirement applications and disability pensioner physical exam status
• Notification of intention for reciprocity time for Kevin Jacks

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Palatine Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two requests: a variation for a deck and lot coverage at 1333 E. Virginia Drive, and amendments plus a special use for a brewery restaurant at 180 N. Smith Street. The commission will also approve minutes and take public comment.

• Variation for 18-foot rear setback (required 25 ft) at 1333 E. Virginia Dr
• Variation for 46% lot coverage (max 45%) at 1333 E. Virginia Dr
• Amendment to Planned Development Ordinances #O-54-01 and #O-146-02 for 180 & 190 N. Smith St
• Special use for Big Grove Brewery restaurant/bar with outdoor patio at 180 N. Smith St

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a Planned Development Amendment and Special Use for a new restaurant, bar, and brewery. The project involves remodeling the existing Durty Nellie's property to include an expanded outdoor patio and site improvements. Approval is subject to several staff-recommended conditions regarding sound, lighting, and parking.

• Approved Planned Development Amendment #O-54-01 and #O-146-02 (9-0)
• Approved Special Use for Big Grove Brewery (9-0)
• Approved August 11, 2026, meeting minutes (9-0)

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

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

The Fire and Police Commission held a special meeting and voted unanimously (5-0) to approve a police officer lateral candidate interview. The commission also unanimously approved the permanent appointment of probationary Officer Nick Heuertz.

• Approved police officer lateral candidate interview (5-0)
• Approved permanent appointment of probationary Officer Nick Heuertz (unanimous)

Joint Review Board

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

The Village Council denied a request for zoning variations to keep an unpermitted front-yard garage and widen a driveway at 1530 N. Elm Street, with no votes in favor. The council also approved several ordinances and motions, including a planned development amendment for a church, budget adjustments, TIF surplus declarations, a water main change order, and removal of parking restrictions on East Nichols Road.

• Denied variations for accessory structure and driveway at 1530 N. Elm St. (0-6)
• Approved planned development amendment for RCCG Citadel of Hope at 1254 W. Northwest Hwy (voice vote)
• Approved 2nd quarter budget adjustments (voice vote)
• Declared surplus revenue in Rand/Lake Cook TIF fund (voice vote)
• Declared surplus revenue in Downtown TIF fund (voice vote)
• Approved Change Order #1 for 2025 Water Main Replacement (voice vote)
• Removed parking restrictions on East Nichols Road (voice vote)
• Approved consent agenda including warrants and Wilson Subdivision security deposit reduction (voice vote)

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

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a final planned development for a 38-unit townhouse project at 1490 N. Quentin Road and 885 W. Dundee Road, including annexation, subdivision, and rezoning, by an 8-1 vote. The commission also approved a single-family home subdivision at 25 W. Michigan Avenue (9-0) and denied a special use for a five-person group home at 315 S. Oak Street (6-3).

• Approved final planned development for 38-unit townhouse development at 1490 N Quentin Rd/885 W Dundee Rd (8-1)
• Approved final planned development and subdivision for one single-family home at 25 W Michigan Ave (9-0)
• Denied special use for group home at 315 S Oak St (6-3)

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

Liquor Commission

Village Council

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

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)

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)

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