Niles public meetings in 2021
33 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Human Services Committee Agendas & Minutes
The Human Services Committee will meet to receive updates on village departments and COVID-19 operations. The body will also review minutes from the September 15, 2021 meeting.
- Fitness Center updates
- Senior Center updates
- Family Services and Teen Center updates
- COVID-19 services updates
- COVID-19 staff operations updates and modification
Planning and Zoning Board
The Planning and Zoning Board is meeting to conduct a training session for its members. The session covers zoning procedures, special uses, and hearing rules.
- Training on special uses and conditions of special uses
- Training on appealing zoning administrator decisions
- Training on hearing procedures and rules of order
- Training on granting variations and zoning hardship
Planning and Zoning Board
The board is considering a special use permit for a massage business and several requests for variations regarding parking lot landscape requirements. One request for a variation at 6640 Touhy Ave has been withdrawn.
- Special Use Permit for 'Massage Services Establishment' at 249 Golf Mill Center
- Landscape variation request for 7200 N Oak Park Ave
- Landscape variation request for 6840 Touhy Ave
- Landscape variation request for 6600 Touhy Ave
- Withdrawn variation request for 6640 Touhy Ave
Economic Development & Neighborhood Renewal
The Economic Development & Neighborhood Renewal Incentives Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss incentives for outdoor dining and awnings. The body will also review minutes from the August 12, 2021 meeting.
- Discussion on outdoor dining incentives
- Discussion on awning incentives
Planning and Zoning Board
The Niles Planning and Zoning Board will consider three specific requests regarding land use and signage. The board will review a special use permit, a zoning map amendment, and a text amendment to the zoning ordinance.
- Special Use Permit for a sign exceeding permitted size by 22.92 square feet at 8034-8074 N Milwaukee Ave
- Zoning Map Amendment to rezone 8257 Harrison St from R-2 Single-Family Residential to PI Public/Institutional Lands District
- Text Amendment to Section 8.5 of the Zoning Ordinance to change the definition of 'Firearms Sales'
Human Services Committee Agendas & Minutes
The Human Services Committee will meet to approve minutes from July 14, 2021. The body will discuss updates regarding the Fitness Center, Senior Center, Family Services, and the Teen Center. The meeting also includes updates on COVID-19 services and staff operations.
- Fitness Center updates
- Senior Center updates
- Family Services and Teen Center updates
- COVID-19 services updates
- COVID-19 staff operations updates and modification
Planning and Zoning Board
The Planning and Zoning Board is meeting to consider a special use permit for a smoking establishment and two property variations. The board will also review minutes from the August 16, 2021 meeting.
- Special Use Permit for a 'Smoking Establishment' at 8415 Golf Rd (21-ZP-34)
- Variation for a pergola encroaching 11 feet into the front yard setback at 8000 Odell Ave (21-ZP-33)
- Variation for a driveway that does not terminate at a garage at 7750 Octavia Ave (21-ZP-37)
Planning and Zoning Board
The Planning and Zoning Board is meeting to discuss several requests for zoning variations and special use permits. These include requests for residential setbacks and the establishment of specific businesses.
- 6605-6615 Milwaukee Ave: Special Use Permit for multi-family dwelling and variations for rear setback, parking stalls, loading spaces, and landscaping
- 8415 Golf Rd: Special Use Permit for a 'Smoking Establishment'
- 7034 Milwaukee Ave: Special Use Permit for a 'Unique Use' (Vinyl Wrapping Business)
- 6672 Albion Ave: Four variations for side yard setbacks, lot width, and building height setback plane
- 7203 Conrad Ave: Variation for a driveway extending towards the interior lot line
Economic Development & Neighborhood Renewal
The Economic Development & Neighborhood Renewal Incentives Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss types of funding incentives used by other towns. The committee will also review steps regarding schools and a potential program for shopping local during the holidays.
- Discussion on incentives funded by other towns
- Discussion on school-related steps
- Review of 'Shopping local for the holidays' program
Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee
The Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee is meeting to review a Phase 1 summary and strategy framework presented by the Lakota Group. The session includes a visioning activity and discussion regarding Phase 2 of the planning process.
- Lakota Group presentation on Phase 1 Summary and Comprehensive Plan Strategy Framework
- Discussion of Phase 2 with the Lakota Group
- Community Visioning Workshop planning
Human Services Committee Agendas & Minutes
The Human Services Committee will meet to receive updates on village departments and COVID-19 services. The body will also discuss staff operations and modifications related to COVID-19.
- Updates on Fitness Center, Senior Center, and Family Services (Teen Center)
- COVID-19 Services updates
- COVID-19 Staff Operations updates and modification
Planning and Zoning Board
The board is considering several special use permits for businesses and a food pantry. It will also review requests for zoning variations regarding fence height and parking requirements.
- Special Use Permit for a 'Smoking Establishment' at 8936 N Greenwood Ave
- Special Use Permit for 'Massage Services Establishment' at 249 Golf Mill Center
- Variation for an 8’ fence and barbed wire at 6480 Howard St
- Special Use Permit for a 'Reception Facility' and retail use variation at 7013 Milwaukee Ave
- Special Use Permit for a food pantry at 7412 Milwaukee Ave
Economic Development & Neighborhood Renewal
The Marketing and Communications Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss project updates. The agenda includes reviews of incentive programs and neighborhood renewal efforts.
- Facade Program updates
- Grow Your Home Program updates
- Neighborhood Renewal and Community Garage Sale
- Business Retention
- Niles Design District
Economic Development & Neighborhood Renewal
The Economic Development & Neighborhood Renewal Incentives Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss financial incentives for a façade program. The body will also review school-related steps and potential new incentive ideas based on other towns.
- Amount of the incentive for the façade program
- Discussion on school and next steps
- Review of incentive ideas from other towns
- Shopping local for the holidays program
Economic Development & Neighborhood Renewal
The subcommittee will meet via Zoom to discuss neighborhood renewal topics. The agenda includes discussions on community events and local business partnerships.
- Niles Community Wide Garage Sale (September 10-12)
- Discussion on Market for 2022
- Cookie Walk
- Gateway Entry
- Neighborhood Identifier
Planning and Zoning Board
The Planning and Zoning Board will review several requests for special use permits and variations. Items include proposals for a smoking establishment, massage services, an indoor amusement facility, and cosmetic tattoo services.
- Special Use Permit for a ‘Smoking Establishment’ at 8936 N Greenwood Ave
- Special Use Permit for a ‘Massage Services Establishment’ at 249 Golf Mill Center
- Text Amendment and Special Use Permit for ‘Cosmetic Tattoo’ at 7320 N Milwaukee Ave
- Special Use Permit and variations for an ‘Amusement Facility - Indoor’ at 317 Golf Mill Center
- Variation for a 242 square foot shed at 8425 N Greenwood Ave
Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee
The committee is meeting to recap goals and objectives from the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. Members will also begin Phase 2 of the planning process with the Lakota Group.
- Approval of April 14, 2021 meeting minutes
- Discussion of Goals and Objectives in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan
- Commencement of Phase 2 with the Lakota Group
Economic Development & Neighborhood Renewal
The Economic Development and Neighborhood Renewal Commission will meet to receive updates from various subcommittees. The body is scheduled to discuss and approve text amendments to the Façade Grant Program.
- Discussion and approval of text amendments to Façade Grant Program
Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee
The Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee is reviewing previous discussions on image, identity, and economic development. The meeting includes new discussions regarding residential, commercial, and industrial areas.
- Recap of Image and Identity discussion
- Recap of Economic Development discussion
- Discussion of Residential Areas
- Discussion of Commercial Areas
- Discussion of Industrial Areas
Planning and Zoning Board
The Planning and Zoning Board is meeting to discuss several special use permits and zoning variations for businesses on Milwaukee Avenue, Greenwood Avenue, Dempster Street, and at Golf Mill Center.
- Special Use Permit and parking variations for a Medical/Dental Clinic at 7403-7421 N Milwaukee Ave
- Special Use Permit and building variations for a Drive-Through Facility at 7900 N Milwaukee Ave
- Special Use Permit for a Smoking Establishment at 8936 N Greenwood Ave
- Special Use Permit for a Massage Services Establishment at 249 Golf Mill Center
- Special Use Permit for a Drive-Through Facility at 8584 Dempster St
Human Services Committee Agendas & Minutes
The Human Services Committee is meeting to receive department updates and discuss COVID-19 services. The agenda includes reviews of the Fitness Center, Senior Center, and Family Services Teen Center.
- Department updates for Fitness Center, Senior Center, and Family Services Teen Center
- COVID-19 Services updates
- COVID-19 Staff Operations updates and modification
Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee
The Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss public outreach opportunities and the vision for development patterns in 2040. The body will also hold discussions regarding economic development and the image and identity of the village.
- Discussion on public outreach opportunities
- Discussion on development patterns for the year 2040
- Discussion on Image and Identity
- Discussion on Economic Development
Planning and Zoning Board
The Planning and Zoning Board is meeting to consider several land use requests. These include the consolidation of lots and the approval of new subdivision plats, as well as special use permits for specific businesses.
- Request to consolidate 7350 Croname Rd., 7400 Croname Rd., and 7449 N. Natchez Ave. into 1 lot (21-ZP-03)
- Request for Preliminary and Final Plat of Subdivision for a portion of Golf Mill Mall at Golf Road and Greenwood Avenue (21-ZP-04)
- Request to increase maximum allowable footcandle from 1 to 5 at 9101 Greenwood Ave (21-ZP-08)
- Special Use Permit request for Golden Money Transfer at 8884 N Milwaukee Ave (21-ZP-11)
- Special Use Permit request for outdoor vehicle, marine, and recreational vehicle sales at 9530 N Greenwood Ave (21-ZP-12)
Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee
The Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee is meeting to brainstorm public outreach opportunities. Members will discuss the ideal vision for Niles in 2040 and necessary changes to current development patterns.
- Brainstorming public outreach opportunities
- Discussion on development patterns for the Niles 2040 Comprehensive Plan
- Planning for future agenda items regarding Image and Identity and Economic Development
Economic Development & Neighborhood Renewal
The Commission will review updates from several subcommittees including Communication & Marketing, Business Attraction & Retention, Neighborhood Renewal, and Incentives. The agenda also includes a report from the Economic Development Director.
- Update on Build-up and Build out incentive program
- Subcommittee updates for Communication & Marketing
- Subcommittee updates for Business Attraction & Retention
- Subcommittee updates for Neighborhood Renewal
Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee
The Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee is meeting to hold a general discussion regarding the Niles 2040 Comprehensive Plan and planning processes in Niles.
- General discussion on the Niles 2040 Comprehensive Plan
- Approval of February 3, 2021 meeting minutes
Planning and Zoning Board
The Planning and Zoning Board is reviewing several special use permits and a text amendment to the Village Code. The meeting includes a request for a subdivision plat for a portion of the Golf Mill Mall property.
- Special Use Permit for 'Vehicle Repair - Major' at 9530 N Greenwood Ave
- Preliminary and Final Plat of Subdivision for Golf Mill Subdivision - North at Golf Road and Greenwood Avenue
- Special Use Permit for 'Social Club/Lodge' (United German American Societies of Greater Chicago) at 6311 W Gross Point Rd
- Text Amendment to add 'Towing Service' as a Special Use in the 'M – Limited Industrial District'
- Special Use Permit for a Painted Wall Sign at D’Agostino’s, 7530 W Oakton St
Economic Development & Neighborhood Renewal
The commission will meet via Zoom to receive updates from the Economic Development Director and various subcommittees. The agenda includes a review of the Build-up and Build out incentive program.
- Update on Build-up and Build out incentive program
- Subcommittee updates for Communication & Marketing, Business Attraction & Retention, Neighborhood Renewal, and Incentives
Human Services Committee Agendas & Minutes
The Human Services Committee will meet to receive updates on village departments and COVID-19 services. The body will also discuss modifications to COVID-19 staff operations.
- Fitness Center updates
- Senior Center updates
- Family Services and Teen Center updates
- COVID-19 services updates
- COVID-19 staff operations updates and modifications
Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee
The Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee will review the State of the Village Report during this meeting. The agenda also includes a request to approve the minutes from the October 20, 2020, meeting.
- Review of the State of the Village Report
- Approval of October 20, 2020 Meeting Minutes
Planning and Zoning Board
The Planning and Zoning Board will meet to conduct a training session for its members. The session covers zoning administration, hearing procedures, and the granting of variations.
- Training session on special uses and conditions of special uses
- Training on appealing zoning administrator’s decisions
- Training on hearing procedures and rules of order
- Training on granting variations and public comments
Economic Development & Neighborhood Renewal
The committee will receive updates from several subcommittees regarding communication, business attraction, neighborhood renewal, and incentives. The meeting includes a report on the Build-up and Build out incentive program.
- Communication & Marketing subcommittee update
- Business Attraction & Retention subcommittee update
- Neighborhood Renewal subcommittee update from November 9, 2020
- Incentives subcommittee update regarding the Build-up and Build out incentive program
Planning and Zoning Board
The Planning and Zoning Board will meet to discuss a request to amend the conditions of a Special Use Permit. The request concerns a cosmetic tattoo business located at My Salon Suite.
- 21-ZP-01: Request to amend Ordinance 2020-35 for Cosmetic Tattoo at 8307 W Golf Rd