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Palatine public meetings in 2024

54 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 10, 2024 · 19:00

Planning and Zoning Commission

Public hearing for liquor/tobacco store at 235 W. Northwest Highway

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request for a Special Use permit to allow a package liquor and tobacco store at 235 W. Northwest Highway. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the November 26, 2024 meeting.

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Mon Dec 9, 2024 · 19:00

Village Council

Village Council requests special meeting for closed session

The Village Council is holding a special meeting to consider a motion to enter closed session. The requested session concerns personnel matters and the review of closed meeting minutes.

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Mon Dec 9, 2024 · 19:00

Village Council

Council to consider water service agreement with church at 1449 N. Quentin Road

The Village Council will consider a water service agreement with Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church at 1449 N. Quentin Road and vote on extensions for janitorial maintenance contracts at police headquarters, village hall, the Metra train station, and the Gateway Center parking deck. The agenda also includes resolutions of appreciation for outgoing Councilman Greg Solberg and Finance Director Paul Mehring, plus recognition of the Fremd High School Girls Flag Football team. Most committee and officer reports are listed as 'As Submitted' with no additional action items.

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Mon Dec 2, 2024 · 19:00

Village Council

Palatine Village Council to consider 2025 annual budget and tax levy

The Village Council will discuss the 2025 Operating Budget and Capital Investment Plan, including the 2024 tax levy and employee salary rates. The meeting also includes proposed updates to building, fire, and property maintenance codes. Additionally, the council will consider funding for street rehabilitation and maintenance.

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Tue Nov 26, 2024 · 19:00

Planning and Zoning Commission

Palatine Planning and Zoning Commission to review three special use and variation requests

The commission will hold public hearings for three properties regarding side yard setbacks, duplex legality and lot coverage, and the establishment of a banquet facility. The meeting also includes the review of minutes from the November 12, 2024, meeting.

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Mon Nov 18, 2024 · 19:00

Village Council

Public hearing on $158.7M budget; council to consider zoning, contracts

The Village Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed CY 2025 Operating Budget and Capital Investment Plan totaling $158,737,230, with no property tax increase. After the hearing, the council will consider several zoning variations, a special use for a restaurant with drive-through, an auto repair use approval, an intergovernmental agreement for snow and ice control, amendments to utility services code, and contract awards for the Salt Creek Streambank Stabilization Project. Many items are on the consent agenda for a single vote.

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Tue Nov 12, 2024 · 19:00

Planning and Zoning Commission

Public hearing: restaurant with drive-through at 265 N. Northwest Highway

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on four zoning requests: a lot coverage variation, a fence orientation variation, a special use for a banquet facility, and a special use for a restaurant with drive-through. They will also approve minutes from the October 22 meeting.

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Mon Nov 11, 2024 · 19:00

Village Council

Palatine Council to discuss 2025 budget and approve road rehabilitation funds

The Village Council will consider several funding resolutions for road rehabilitation and design services for water main replacements. The body is also scheduled to continue discussions regarding the CY 2025 Proposed Budget and Capital Investment Plan.

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Mon Nov 11, 2024 · 19:05

Liquor Commission

Commission to vote on liquor license for Siri Thai II at 40 W. Palatine Road

The Palatine Liquor Commission will consider two liquor license applications: a temporary Class E license for St. Thomas of Villanova's New Year's Eve party, and a Class G restaurant beer-and-wine license for Siri Thai II at 40 W. Palatine Road. The commission will also approve minutes from the October 14 meeting.

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Mon Nov 4, 2024 · 19:00

Village Council

Palatine council to vote on 2025 budget and zoning changes

The Palatine Village Council will discuss the 2025 proposed budget and capital investment plan, and vote on several zoning ordinances and utility agreements. The meeting includes a closed session.

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Tue Oct 22, 2024 · 19:00

Planning and Zoning Commission

Public hearing on 274‑286 W. Michigan Ave project and fence permit at 1480 W. Poplar St.

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed development and subdivision at 274‑286 West Michigan Avenue, including a request to vacate 33 feet of West Gilbert Avenue. The hearing will also consider a special‑use application to allow a front‑yard fence at 1480 West Poplar Street. Both items are presented for public comment before any recommendation.

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Mon Oct 14, 2024 · 19:00

Village Council

Palatine Council to consider 2024 budget adjustments and several zoning requests

The Village Council will discuss 3rd quarter budget adjustments and the adoption of the Cook County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. The meeting includes multiple special use requests for businesses and residential properties, as well as design services for a parking lot and railwalk extension.

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Mon Oct 14, 2024 · 19:05

Liquor Commission

Liquor Commission to consider temporary license for church fundraiser

The Palatine Liquor Commission is meeting to review a request for a one-day liquor license. The commission will decide if a temporary permit should be granted for a fundraising event.

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Tue Oct 8, 2024 · 19:00

Planning and Zoning Commission

Palatine Planning and Zoning Commission to review food store and residential requests

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings to consider a food store at 401 N. Northwest Highway and two residential property requests. The body will also discuss the consolidation of two vacant lots south of 1311 W. Hill Street.

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Mon Oct 7, 2024 · 19:00

Village Council

Palatine Council to consider sidewalk extensions and driveway expansion

The Village Council and Committee of the Whole will discuss infrastructure projects and zoning variations. Key items include design engineering for sidewalk extensions and specific property use requests.

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Tue Sep 24, 2024 · 19:00

Planning and Zoning Commission

Planning commission to hear three public hearings on zoning requests

The Palatine Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider three zoning requests: a variation for a driveway setback, a special use for a dog training business, and a subdivision and restaurant special use. The meeting will also accept the minutes from the September 10, 2024, meeting.

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Tue Sep 10, 2024 · 19:00

Planning and Zoning Commission

Planning commission to hear zoning requests for day care, massage clinic, and restaurant

The Palatine Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider three zoning requests: a special use for a day care expansion, a special use for a massage therapy clinic, and a special use for a restaurant with a drive-through. The commission will also accept the minutes from the August 13, 2024 meeting.

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Mon Sep 9, 2024 · 19:05

Liquor Commission

Commission to consider Class B‑1, G, PS liquor licenses for Mariano’s at 545 N. Hicks Rd

The Palatine Liquor Commission will review an application by 1918 Winter Street Illinois LLC d/b/a Mariano’s for Class B‑1 (Packaged Liquor), Class G (Beer & Wine), and Class PS (Product Sampling) licenses at 545 N. Hicks Road, which carries an annual fee of $6,685 for the Class G and B‑1 licenses. The commission will also consider a Class E temporary liquor license for the "Girls Night Out" fundraiser at the Palatine Township Senior Center, 505 S. Quentin Road, scheduled for September 26, 2024 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Both items are presented for the commission’s discretionary approval.

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Tue Sep 3, 2024 · 19:00

Village Council

Village Council to consider closed session for employee and litigation matters

The Village Council is scheduled to hold a special meeting to consider a request for a closed session. The session is requested to discuss specific employee matters, pending or imminent litigation, and the review of previously closed meeting minutes.

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Tue Aug 13, 2024 · 19:00

Planning and Zoning Commission

Commission to consider rezoning and planned development at 1855 N. Hicks Road

The Palatine Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Final Planned Development application for 1855 N. Hicks Road, which includes a special use permit to fill a floodplain, a subdivision plat consolidation, and a rezoning to Planned Development. The commission will also hear three special‑use requests for existing properties on W. Dundee Road, N. Brockway Street, and N. Rand Road. After discussion, the commission will recommend whether to approve the Hicks Road project.

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Tue Jun 25, 2024 · 19:00

Planning and Zoning Commission

Commission recommends approval for residential fence and medical clinic special uses

The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed two special use requests. One involves a residential fence setback at 1227 W. Kenilworth Avenue, and the other concerns a physical therapy clinic at 916 E. Northwest Highway.

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Mon Jun 17, 2024 · 19:00

Village Council

Village Council discusses land use, liquor licenses, and infrastructure projects

The Village Council and Committee of the Whole met to review various municipal ordinances and agreements. Discussions included special use requests for a fence, medical office, and dental office, as well as updates to the 2011 Comprehensive Plan. The body also addressed several liquor license adjustments and infrastructure easements.

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Mon Jun 17, 2024 · 19:05

Liquor Commission

Palatine Liquor Commission considers Class G beer and wine license for Cook, Cork & Fork

The Palatine Liquor Commission will review a Class G liquor license application for Sizzle Kitchen LLC d/b/a Cook, Cork & Fork at 34 W. Palatine Road. If approved, the $2,641 annual license would allow full beer and wine servings at a planned wine bar and cooking classes, pending Village Manager menu approval. The commission will vote on whether to issue the license based on staff review.

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Tue Jun 11, 2024 · 19:00

Planning and Zoning Commission

Commission recommends approval for new restaurant and tattoo parlor

The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed special use applications for a Japanese ramen restaurant at 3 E. Northwest Highway and a tattoo business at 574 W. Colfax Street. Both items received unanimous recommendations for approval from the Commission.

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Mon Jun 10, 2024 · 19:00

Village Council

Palatine Village Council discusses event waivers, liquor licenses, and mutual aid

The Village Council will review several items including sound ordinance waivers for local events and adjustments to liquor license counts. The meeting also includes discussions on emergency management mutual aid and school resource officer agreements.

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Mon Jun 10, 2024 · 19:05

Liquor Commission

Palatine Liquor Commission reviews temporary licenses and ownership transfers

The Commission will consider several liquor license items, including temporary permits for community events and annual renewals for local establishments. The agenda also includes acknowledging ownership changes for two businesses.

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Mon Jun 3, 2024 · 19:00

Village Council

Village Council discusses streetscape designs and various municipal ordinances

The Village Council will review several items including a groundwater ordinance for 515 West Colfax Street and updates to lead water service line replacement costs. The meeting also includes discussions on downtown streetscape design concepts and various special use requests.

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Mon May 20, 2024 · 19:00

Village Council

Palatine Council to consider restaurant permits and infrastructure updates

The Village Council will review special use requests for restaurants and a tattoo business. The meeting also includes discussions on downtown streetscape designs and water main replacement projects.

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Mon May 20, 2024 · 19:05

Liquor Commission

Palatine Liquor Commission reviews new restaurant and event liquor license applications

The commission will consider Class G beer and wine license applications for Chicago Ramen at 3 E. Northwest Highway and Kolatek Baking Company at 1916 N. Rand Road. The agenda also includes a request for a temporary Class E liquor license for the Rotary Club of Palatine's Oktoberfest celebration.

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Tue May 14, 2024 · 19:00

Planning and Zoning Commission

Palatine Planning and Zoning Commission to review restaurant and tattoo requests

The commission will hold public hearings regarding several special use applications. These include requests for restaurants with liquor service and a new tattoo business. The agenda also includes a parking variance request.

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Mon May 13, 2024 · 19:00

Village Council

Palatine Council discusses water projects and a new TIF district

The Village Council will consider several infrastructure items including water main replacements and extensions. Additionally, the council is reviewing a redevelopment plan for a proposed tax increment financing district at Dundee Road and IL 53.

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Mon May 6, 2024 · 19:00

Village Council

The Village Council will consider a request for a closed session

The Village Council is meeting to consider a motion for a closed session. The request involves discussions regarding personnel or legal counsel matters and the review of previous closed session minutes.

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Mon May 6, 2024 · 19:00

Village Council

Village Council discusses economic development and special use requests

The Village Council and Committee of the Whole will review several items including a new tax increment financing registry, special use transfers for local businesses, and water service agreements. The meeting includes updates on the ongoing Comprehensive Plan Project.

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Mon Apr 15, 2024 · 19:00

Village Council

Planned development and subdivision for properties on North Rand Road

The Village Council will consider budget adjustments for 2023 and 2024 alongside a planned development at 2240-2266 N. Rand Road. The agenda also includes water service agreements and special use permits for local businesses.

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Tue Apr 9, 2024 · 19:00

Planning and Zoning Commission

Commission recommends approval for property subdivision at 228 N. Clyde Avenue

The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed a request to subdivide a 1.027-acre property into two lots. The proposal involves maintaining the existing home on one lot while preparing the second lot for future sale and construction. The commission unanimously recommended approval subject to several engineering and development conditions.

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Mon Apr 8, 2024 · 19:00

Village Council

Village Council discusses road resurfacing, zoning, and event waivers

The Village Council met to consider various municipal items including infrastructure funding for Illinois Avenue. Discussions included requests for sound ordinance waivers, residential subdivision approvals, and planned development permissions.

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Mon Apr 8, 2024 · 19:05

Liquor Commission

Liquor licenses for GreekFest and Downtown Palatine Street Fest are under consideration

The Palatine Liquor Commission is reviewing temporary liquor license applications for the St. Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church 'GreekFest' in June and the Downtown Palatine Street Fest in August. These requests involve permission to sell alcoholic beverages during the scheduled festival hours.

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Mon Apr 1, 2024 · 19:00

Village Council

Village council considers over $1.3 million for Illinois Avenue road resurfacing

The Palatine Village Council will consider several infrastructure projects, including a joint funding agreement with the federal government to resurface Illinois Avenue from Quentin Road to Plum Grove Road. The council will also vote on appropriating $920,000 and $385,000 for that road project, award contracts for sidewalk replacements and water main extensions, and review multiple zoning amendments and special use requests for local properties. These actions address routine maintenance for village roads and utilities while processing development applications that affect nearby property owners.

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Tue Mar 26, 2024 · 19:00

Planning and Zoning Commission

Commission recommends parking variation for new restaurant at 2379 N. Hicks Road

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval for a parking variation to support Fronteras Mexican Grill at 2379 N. Hicks Road. The commission also reviewed a request to convert the second floor of 430-436 E. Northwest Highway into three residential units. Upcoming hearings include a subdivision at 228 N. Clyde Avenue and a financial institution at 223 E. Illinois Avenue.

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Mon Mar 18, 2024 · 19:00

Village Council

Village Council discusses residential developments, street closures, and city ordinances

The Village Council and Committee of the Whole will review several development requests, including a new four-unit building on W. Palatine Road and a subdivision on W. Aldridge Avenue. Additional items include water service agreements, street closure requests for the Twin Lakes Aquathon, and various ordinance amendments.

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Tue Mar 12, 2024 · 19:00

Planning and Zoning Commission

Palatine Commission to review parking variances and residential use

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two property requests. The items include variations for reduced parking space requirements and a special use permit for dwelling units.

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Mon Mar 11, 2024 · 19:00

Village Council

Palatine Council to consider sewer rehabilitation and several new business uses

The Village Council will review several special use requests, including a massage therapy business and restaurant liquor licenses. The meeting also includes consideration of contracts for sewer rehabilitation and water main extension engineering services.

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Mon Mar 11, 2024 · 19:05

Liquor Commission

Palatine Liquor Commission considers beer and wine license for Kimpro Sushi

The Commission will consider a Class G liquor license application for GK Food Service, Inc. (d/b/a Kimpro Sushi) at 23 E. Northwest Highway. The body will also review a request for a temporary Class E liquor license for a fundraiser at St. Thomas of Villanova Parish.

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Mon Mar 4, 2024 · 19:00

Village Council

Palatine Village Council to consider street resurfacing and new business uses

The Village Council will review several requests for special use permits, including a dog grooming business and a martial arts school. The meeting also includes consideration of a contract for the 2024 Supplemental Street Resurfacing Project and telecommunications code amendments.

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Tue Feb 27, 2024 · 19:00

Planning and Zoning Commission

Planning and Zoning Commission reviews residential additions and business uses

The Commission reviewed several requests including a screened porch addition at 1122 E. Pratt Drive and a fence setback at 1060 N. Park Avenue. Staff recommended approval for both residential projects subject to specific conditions.

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Tue Feb 20, 2024 · 19:00

Village Council

Village Council discusses infrastructure projects and special use ordinances

The Village Council will consider several engineering proposals for water main replacements and street improvements. Additionally, the meeting includes discussions regarding special use permits for fences and yard setbacks.

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Tue Feb 13, 2024 · 19:00

Planning and Zoning Commission

Commission recommends several special uses for residential and business projects

The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed multiple special use applications including home additions, a medical massage office, and a daycare facility. The commission voted unanimously to recommend approval for several of these items to the Village Council.

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Mon Feb 12, 2024 · 19:00

Village Council

Village Council considers request for a closed session

The Village Manager is requesting a closed session to discuss specific personnel matters, pending or imminent litigation, and the review of previous closed meeting minutes. The Council will consider a motion regarding these requests.

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Mon Feb 12, 2024 · 19:00

Village Council

Palatine Council considers street resurfacing and water main replacement contracts

The Village Council will review contract awards for the 2024 street resurfacing program and a water main replacement project. The agenda also includes approvals for upcoming farmers' markets and street closures for Hometown Fest. An ordinance amendment to Chapter 12 is also scheduled for consideration.

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Mon Feb 12, 2024 · 19:05

Liquor Commission

Palatine Liquor Commission considers temporary liquor license for Hometown Fest

The Palatine Liquor Commission will consider a Class E temporary liquor license application for the Palatine Jaycees' 2024 Hometown Fest. The event is scheduled to take place at Community Park from July 3 through July 7, 2024. The application requests permission to sell beer and wine during specific hours throughout the festival.

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Mon Feb 5, 2024 · 19:00

Village Council

Village Council discusses special uses and infrastructure projects

The Village Council is reviewing several special use requests for residential additions, medical offices, and daycare facilities. The meeting also includes discussions on building code amendments and street closure waivers for upcoming community events.

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Mon Jan 15, 2024 · 19:00

Village Council

Village Council to consider car wash special use and St. Patrick's Day parade closures

The Village Council will review a special use transfer for a car wash at 101 W. Northwest Highway. The meeting also includes discussions on street closures for the March 9 St. Patrick's Day Parade and police training room technology upgrades.

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Tue Jan 9, 2024 · 19:00

Planning and Zoning Commission

Palatine Commission reviews medical office and daycare special use applications

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings for several special use requests, including a physical therapy clinic and a daycare facility. The commission will also address setback variations at 224 W. Kenilworth Avenue. One application for 1444 W. Algonquin Road has been withdrawn.

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Mon Jan 8, 2024 · 19:00

Village Council

Public hearing for proposed updates to the Palatine Zoning Ordinance

The Village Council will consider several zoning and land use items, including a public hearing for text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. The agenda also includes requests for special use permits, subdivisions, and rezoning.

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