Vernon Hills public meetings in 2022
12 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
H. Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval for a Chick-fil-A variance to allow drive-thru canopies and a special use permit for Urban Air Adventure Park. Both recommendations include specific conditions regarding lighting, grading, and tenant agreements.
- Recommended approval of zoning variations for Chick-fil-A canopies at 701 Milwaukee Ave (5-0)
- Recommended approval of Special Use Permit for Urban Air Adventure Park at 413 N Milwaukee Ave (5-0)
- Approved November 30, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
A. Village Board & Committee of the Whole Agenda Packets
The Committee of the Whole agreed to prepare an amendment to Ordinance No. 2003-22 to permit solar roof tiles in the Royal Birkdale development. The board also reviewed a proposed FY24 Capital Improvement Plan totaling $4,934,273 in expenditures.
- Appointed Trustee Koch as Chairman Pro Tem (5-0)
- Approved November 15, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0-1)
- Reached consensus to prepare amendment to Ordinance No. 2003-22 for solar roof tiles
A. Village Board & Committee of the Whole Agenda Packets
The Village Board approved a voucher list of bills totaling $3,050,377.82 and the 2023 meeting schedule. The board passed ordinances for Lakeview Parkway improvements, police vehicle purchases, and a special use permit for a children's recreation facility.
- Approved voucher list of bills dated December 13, 2022 for $3,050,377.82 (5-0)
- Approved 2023 Village Meeting Schedule (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2022-125 to dispose of surplus village equipment (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2022-127 increasing expenditures for three 2023 Ford Utility Interceptors to $129,600 (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2022-128 for Civiltech Engineering contract for Lakeview Parkway improvements not to exceed $619,529.00 (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2022-129 granting sign variations for College of Lake County at 1120 S. Milwaukee Avenue (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2022-130 granting a special use permit for FunFlatables at 122 Hawthorn Center, Suite 704 (5-0)
- Approved minutes of the November 15, 2022 regular meeting (5-0)
E. Liquor & Licensing Commission
The Liquor and License Commission held hearings for three establishments that served alcohol to an underage Explorer. All three businesses pled guilty and received fines, some of which are suspended pending a one-year period without further violations.
- Appointed Deputy Commissioner Koch as Liquor Commissioner Pro Tem (3-0)
- Approved November 15, 2022 minutes (3-0)
- Imposed $500 suspended fine for Lazy Dog at 1115 N. Milwaukee Ave (3-0)
- Imposed $250 fine for BASSET violation and $500 suspended fine for Olive Garden at 701 N. Milwaukee Ave (3-0)
- Imposed $500 suspended fine for Walmart at 555 Townline Road (3-0)
C. Joint Emergency Telephone Systems Board
The board approved the September 2022 meeting minutes and the current financial report. Members elected the board leadership for the upcoming term, including a new secretary. The board also discussed 9-1-1 regional updates and equipment transitions to IP-based systems.
- Approved September 20th, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
- Re-elected Patrick L. Kreis as Chairman (6-0)
- Elected Michael Pakosta as Secretary (6-0)
- Retained Lora Flori as Treasurer until March 2023 (6-0)
- Accepted financial report as presented (6-0)
H. Planning & Zoning Commission
The Commission tabled the special use permit request for Urban Air Adventure Park at 413 N. Milwaukee Avenue until December 14, 2022. Members requested additional documentation regarding parking, site plans, and signage before making a decision. The Commission also approved the minutes from the November 16, 2022 meeting.
- Continued public hearing for Urban Air Adventure Park special use permit to Dec. 14, 2022 (4-0)
- Approved November 16, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Adopted Rules and Procedures for Land Use Public Hearings (4-0)
- Appointed Commissioner Heidner as Chairman Pro-Tem (4-0)
- Approved inclusion of Attorney Lenny Asaro's Exhibits 1-11 into the record (Voice vote)
H. Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval for a children's recreation facility at Hawthorn Mall and an automotive service station at 1810 N. Milwaukee Avenue. The Belle Tire proposal included several approved zoning and signage variations, though one request for wall sign logos was denied.
- Recommended approval of Special Use Permit for FunFlatables children's recreation facility (4-0)
- Recommended approval of Special Use for Belle Tire automotive service station (4-0)
- Approved zoning variations for Belle Tire garbage enclosure and parking setbacks (4-0)
- Approved variation for 60-foot Belle Tire flagpole and 600 sq ft flag (3-1)
- Approved variation for two Belle Tire monument signs at driveway entrances (4-0)
- Approved variation for Belle Tire monument sign logos (3-1)
- Approved variation for Belle Tire wall signs on three frontages (3-1)
- Denied variation for Belle Tire wall sign logos (2-2)
A. Village Board & Committee of the Whole Agenda Packets
The Committee of the Whole approved the minutes from November 1, 2022, and directed staff to prepare an ordinance amendment for a sign at 1120 South Milwaukee Avenue. The board also received a project update regarding Lakeview Parkway costs and funding.
- Appointed Trustee Koch as Chairman Pro Tem (5-0)
- Approved November 1, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Directed staff to prepare an ordinance to amend Ordinance 2009-23 for the College of Lake County sign at 1120 South Milwaukee Avenue (5-0)
A. Village Board & Committee of the Whole Agenda Packets
The Village Board approved several ordinances for insurance coverage, vehicle acquisitions, and snow removal services. They also granted special use and zoning approvals for a day care center and a restaurant with outdoor dining.
- Approved $357,674 insurance coverage agreement with Illinois Counties Risk Management Trust (5-0)
- Approved $473,763 workers compensation insurance agreement (5-0)
- Approved purchase of three 2023 Ford Utility Interceptors for up to $126,825 (5-0)
- Approved purchase of one 2023 Ford F550 Chassis Cab Truck for up to $61,656.60 (5-0)
- Approved purchase of Ultimate Snow Fighter Package for up to $66,769.95 (5-0)
- Approved snow and ice control contract with James Martin and Associates up to $138,000 (5-0)
- Approved special use and zoning variation for day care center at 536 Atrium Drive (5-0)
- Approved restaurant with outdoor dining at southwest corner of Milwaukee Ave. and Ring Rd. (5-0)
E. Liquor & Licensing Commission
The Liquor and License Commission approved a Class L liquor license for Dramhammer Auctions. The approval includes modifications to Class L regulations to allow for the sale of additional alcoholic beverages, reference state auction license requirements, and permit online purchase pickups.
- Appointed Deputy Commissioner Koch as Liquor Commissioner Pro Tem (2-0)
- Approved October 18, 2022 Liquor and License Commission Minutes (2-0)
- Approved Class L liquor license for Dramhammer Auctions, 50 Lakeview, Unit 108 (3-0)
A. Village Board & Committee of the Whole Agenda Packets
The Committee of the Whole approved directing staff to prepare ordinances for a daycare facility at 536 Atrium Drive and a restaurant with outdoor dining at the Hawthorn Mall. The board also directed staff to prepare an ordinance revising Class L liquor license regulations.
- Appointed Trustee Koch as Chairman Pro Tem (5-0)
- Approved October 18, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0-2)
- Directed staff to prepare an ordinance amending the Class L Liquor License (5-0)
- Directed staff to prepare a special use ordinance for a daycare facility at 536 Atrium Drive (5-0)
- Directed staff to prepare an ordinance amending the Hawthorn Mall Special Use Permit for a restaurant (5-0)
A. Village Board & Committee of the Whole Agenda Packets
The Village Board approved a voucher list of bills and several ordinances covering insurance, zoning, and public works. The Board also passed a resolution supporting the cemetery expansion at Ft. Sheridan.
- Approved voucher list of bills dated November 1, 2022, for $1,115,276.31 (5-0)
- Approved 2022-2023 parkway tree trimming contract to Winkler Services LLC not to exceed $65,100 (5-0)
- Approved zoning variations for a rear residence addition at 15 Warrington Road (5-0)
- Approved health, dental, and vision insurance agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield (5-0)
- Approved life insurance agreement with Dearborn National/Blue Cross Blue Shield (5-0)
- Approved ordinance to dispose of surplus village equipment (5-0)
- Approved increasing the number of Class B liquor licenses to nine (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-030 supporting cemetery expansion at Ft. Sheridan (5-0)