Warrenville public meetings in 2022

Tourism & Arts Commission

The Tourism and Arts Commission will review and potentially approve a FY 2023 budget amendment for Art on the Prairie, discuss the final report on the event, and consider the Aesthetic Enhancement Program. They will also discuss FY 2024 hotel tax grant applications, including one from Warren Tavern. The meeting is in-person only.

• Review and approval of FY 2023 Art on the Prairie budget amendment
• Review of Art on the Prairie final report
• Discussion of Aesthetic Enhancement Program
• Discussion of FY 2024 hotel tax grant applications, including Warren Tavern

Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals

The Warrenville Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a courtesy review of three potential development requests: a variance for an accessory building at 3S321 Winfield Road, a five-story 107-unit 55+ apartment building at Riverview West Phase 3, and a one-story logistics facility at 27501 Bella Vista Parkway. The board will also review the 2023 meeting calendar and approve minutes from November 10, 2022. A gas station redevelopment at 28W050 Warrenville Road is listed but will not be discussed due to lack of proper public notice.

• Variance request for accessory building floor area at 3S321 Winfield Road
• Proposed 5-story, 107-unit 55+ apartment building at Riverview West Phase 3
• Proposed one-story multi-tenant logistics facility at 27501 Bella Vista Parkway
• Gas station redevelopment at 28W050 Warrenville Road deferred due to notice issue
• Review of 2023 meeting calendar

The commission conducted courtesy reviews for three development projects and provided feedback for revisions. No substantive zoning or development approvals were granted during the meeting.

• Approved November 10, 2022 meeting minutes (Voice vote)
• Denied variance request for garage expansion at 3S321 Winfield Road
• Requested revised plans for Riverview West Phase 3 residential project
• Requested revised plans for logistics building at 27501 Bella Vista Parkway
• Postponed Casey’s Retail Company request due to lack of public notice

Tourism & Arts Commission

The Tourism and Arts Commission will review and approve its FY 2024 work plan, an FY 2023 budget amendment for Art on the Prairie, and discuss the Aesthetic Enhancement Program. They will also review final reports on Art on the Prairie and discuss FY 2024 hotel tax grant and Warren Tavern applications. The meeting is in-person only.

• Review and approval of FY 2024 work plan
• Review and approval of FY 2023 Art on the Prairie budget amendment
• Discussion of Aesthetic Enhancement Program
• Review of final reports on Art on the Prairie
• Discussion of FY 2024 hotel tax grant and Warren Tavern applications

Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals

The Warrenville Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a request for a special use permit for a 157-foot-tall, 500,000-gallon water tower at 3S660 Route 59, along with a front yard setback variation and final plat of subdivision. The board will also continue several previously opened public hearings, including a rezoning and resubdivision on Warrenville Road, a commercial redevelopment on Route 59, and a municipal water well PUD on Estes Street. Additionally, the board will review a resolution to memorialize a prior approval for larger patios and decks in the Herrick Woods subdivision.

• Public hearing: Special use permit for 157-ft, 500,000-gallon water tower at 3S660 Route 59, with setback variation from 40 ft to 16 ft and final plat of subdivision
• Continued hearing: Rezoning of 28W321 Behrs Circle Drive East from R-3 to B-4, final plat for three lots, special use for off-street parking, and multiple variations
• Continued hearing: Redevelopment of 4S040 Route 59 into seven-tenant commercial building with drive-through and outdoor seating, plus sign and landscape variations
• Continued hearing: Special use permit for municipal water production well and filtration building at 30W121 Estes Street, with final plat of subdivision
• Review of PC Resolution 2022-1004 to memorialize minor amendment to Ordinance #2888 for larger rear yard patios/decks at 27W173 Breme Drive

The Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals recommended City Council approval for a 157-foot water tower on Route 59 and a new municipal water supply well and iron filtration building on Estes Street. The board also recommended approval for rezoning and special use permits for private developments on Warrenville Road and Route 59.

• Recommended City Council approval for 157-foot water tower on Route 59 (5-1)
• Recommended City Council approval for Estes Street well and iron filtration building (5-1)
• Recommended ZBA variation to reduce Route 59 water tower front yard setback to 16 feet (5-1)
• Recommended City Council approval of rezoning and special use permits for 28W321-28W289 Warrenville Road (Unanimous)
• Recommended ZBA variations for landscape and parking at 28W321-28W289 Warrenville Road (Unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approval of drive-through and outdoor seating at 4S040 Route 59 (Unanimous)
• Recommended ZBA variation to reduce monument sign setback at 4S040 Route 59 (Unanimous)
• Authorized resolution to allow larger rear yard patios and decks at 27W173 Breme Drive (Unanimous)

TIF #3 Joint Review Board

The Warrenville TIF #3 Joint Review Board is holding its annual meeting to review the district's annual report and activities, including capital projects and redevelopment. The board will also appoint a new chairperson and approve the previous meeting's minutes.

• Appointment of new chairperson
• Approval of November 22, 2021 meeting minutes
• Overview of TIF annual report
• Overview of activities: capital projects, redevelopment, miscellaneous

TIF #4 Joint Review Board

The Joint Review Board for Warrenville's TIF District #4 (Southwest/Route 59 Corridor) is holding its annual meeting. They will approve the previous meeting's minutes, hear an overview of the TIF annual report, and review activities within the district, including capital projects and redevelopment. The board will also take questions and public comment.

• Approval of November 22, 2021, meeting minutes
• Overview of TIF Annual Report by City Staff
• Overview of activities: City Capital Projects, Redevelopment Activity, Miscellaneous Activities
• Public comment period

Police Pension Board

The Warrenville Police Pension Board is holding its quarterly meeting to review financial reports, approve payments and disbursements, and discuss consolidating assets to IPOPIF. The board will also establish the 2023 meeting schedule. Public comments are limited to three minutes.

• Review Lauterbach & Amen monthly financial report
• Review Fifth Third investment report post transfer of funds
• Approve payments to Atwell and Atwell for legal services (August 2022)
• Approve payments to Lauterbach and Amen for professional services (May-August 2022, year-end workpapers, actuarial report)
• Discussion of consolidation of assets to IPOPIF

Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals

The Warrenville Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a request by John Bollweg to rezone a property at 28W321 Behrs Circle Drive East from R-3 Medium to B-4 Motorist Service District, resubdivide it into three lots, and obtain a special use permit for off-street parking, along with several zoning variations. The board will also consider a request to continue the public hearing for the 4M Enterprises project at 4S040 Route 59 to November 10, 2022. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of minutes and reports.

• Rezoning of 28W321 Behrs Circle Drive East from R-3 Medium to B-4 Motorist Service District
• Resubdivision to create three lots of record
• Special Use Permit for off-street parking
• Variations from Chapter 11 of Zoning Ordinance (landscape, setbacks, parking, wheel guards, lighting, waiver of public improvements)
• Continuation request for 4M Enterprises special approvals (SUP-2022-1001) to November 10, 2022

The Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals continued a public hearing to November 10, 2022, for a request to rezone, resubdivide, and grant parking variances and a special use permit for five lots on Warrenville Road. The board also continued a separate public hearing for 4M Enterprises at 4S040 Route 59 to the same date. Minutes from October 6, 2022, were approved with a correction.

• Continued public hearing for 28W321-28W289 Warrenville Road rezoning and variance request to November 10, 2022 (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for 4M Enterprises at 4S040 Route 59 to November 10, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of October 6, 2022, with correction (Commissioner Miller abstained)

Tourism & Arts Commission

The Warrenville Tourism and Arts Commission is meeting in person to approve the minutes from September 15, 2022, and to conduct regular business. The main items include reviewing and approving the CY 2023 meeting schedule, discussing the FY 2024 work plan, and considering FY 2024 hotel tax grant applications, including one from Warren Tavern. The commission will also discuss the Aesthetic Enhancement Program and review final reports, such as the Concerts on the Commons report from the Library District.

• Approval of CY 2023 meeting schedule
• Discussion of FY 2024 work plan
• Discussion of FY 2024 hotel tax grant and Warren Tavern applications
• Discussion of Aesthetic Enhancement Program
• Review of final report: Concerts on the Commons (Library District)

Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals

The Warrenville Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting to consider two new business items: a minor PUD amendment to allow larger patios and decks in the Herrick Woods subdivision, and a request to subdivide a single lot into three residential lots in the Galusha Farms subdivision. The board will also continue a public hearing for a proposed commercial redevelopment at 4S040 Route 59 to its October 20 meeting. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of minutes and reports.

• Minor PUD amendment to Ordinance #2888 for Herrick Woods Subdivision to allow larger patios and decks
• Subdivision request for 3S346 Herrick Road (Galusha Farms) to create three residential lots
• Continued public hearing for 4M Enterprises at 4S040 Route 59 for a seven-tenant commercial building with drive-through and outdoor seating
• Approval of minutes from September 22, 2022 meeting

The Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals approved a minor PUD amendment to allow larger decks and patios in the Herrick Woods subdivision, and recommended approval of a three-lot subdivision at Galusha Farms. A public hearing for a Route 59 development was continued to October 20. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved minor PUD amendment to increase max deck/patio width to 18 feet in Herrick Woods (unanimous voice vote)
• Recommended approval of final plat for Galusha Farms subdivision into three lots, subject to impact fees (unanimous voice vote)
• Continued public hearing for 4M Enterprises at 4S040 Route 59 to October 20, 2022 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved minutes of September 22, 2022, with a spelling correction (unanimous voice vote)

Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals

The Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a continued public hearing on a special use permit for a 2.2-acre property at 4S040 Route 59, proposing a seven-tenant commercial building with a drive-through, outdoor seating, and a new monument sign. The board will also consider a request to continue a hearing on a city water well and elevated water tower project to November 10, 2022. Additionally, the board will elect officers and approve minutes from the August 4 meeting.

• Continued hearing: 4M Enterprises, 4S040 Route 59, special approvals for 7-tenant commercial building with drive-through and outdoor seating
• Request to continue: City of Warrenville Public Works, 30W121 Estes Street, PUD for water production well, 500,000-gallon elevated water tower, and iron filtration equipment
• Election of Vice Chair for Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals, and Secretary for Plan Commission
• Approval of minutes from August 4, 2022 regular meeting

The Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals continued two public hearings to future meetings: a request by 4M Enterprises for 4S040 Route 59 was continued to October 6, 2022, and a City of Warrenville Public Works project at 30W121 Estes Street was continued to November 10, 2022. Both continuations were approved unanimously by voice vote. The commission also elected Commissioner Mark Taylor as Vice Chair and Commissioner Jessica Tullier as Secretary, both unanimously, and approved the August 4, 2022 minutes with a spelling correction.

• Continued 4M Enterprises public hearing to October 6, 2022 (unanimous voice vote)
• Continued City of Warrenville Public Works public hearing to November 10, 2022 (unanimous voice vote)
• Elected Commissioner Mark Taylor as Vice Chair of Plan Commission and ZBA (unanimous voice vote)
• Elected Commissioner Jessica Tullier as Plan Commission Secretary (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved August 4, 2022 minutes with spelling correction (motion carried; three abstentions)

Tourism & Arts Commission

The Tourism and Arts Commission will discuss FY 2024 hotel tax grant applications and the Warren Tavern application, review the Aesthetic Enhancement Program including several art projects, and consider final reports from the Multicultural Festival and Alebrijes artist. The meeting is in-person only, with no virtual option.

• FY 2024 Hotel Tax Grant & Warren Tavern applications
• Aesthetic Enhancement Program: Bachor.com, Box Studio, Origamai in the Garden, Joshua Schultz, Alebrijes artwork, mural, TAC/IDEC diversity partnership
• Final report: Multicultural Festival (Park District)
• Final report: Alebrijes Artist (Warrenville Historical Society)

Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals

The regular meeting of the Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals scheduled for September 8, 2022, is cancelled. The public hearing for a special zoning and sign request at 4S040 Route 59, previously continued to this date, will now be held at the September 22, 2022, regular meeting.

• Public hearing continued for 4S040 Route 59 (west side of IL Route 59, north of Ferry Road, south of Duke Parkway)
• Request by Thomas Mouroukas / 4M Enterprises LLC for special approvals from Warrenville Zoning Ordinance #1018 and Sign Ordinance
• Proposal: redevelop 2.2-acre vacant commercial building into seven-tenant commercial building with drive-through, outdoor seating, and new monument sign

Police Pension Board

The Warrenville Police Pension Board is holding a special meeting to address unfinished business from August 22, including a monthly financial report from Lauterbach & Amen and discussion of the Illinois Police Officers' Pension Investment Fund, along with a resolution to appoint authorized agents. The meeting is in-person only, with no virtual option.

• Lauterbach & Amen monthly financial report
• Discussion of IL Police Officers' Pension Investment Fund
• Resolution appointing authorized agents
• Public comments limited to three minutes

Tourism & Arts Commission

The Warrenville Tourism and Arts Commission is meeting in person to approve minutes, hear citizen comments, and review two FY23 budget amendments for the MultiCultural Festival and Warrenville In Bloom. The commission will also discuss the Aesthetic Enhancement Program, including specific artists, exhibits, a mural, and a potential partnership with IDEC for diversity and inclusion artwork. No final reports are scheduled for review.

• Approval of July 14, 2022 minutes
• FY23 MultiCultural Festival Budget Amendment
• FY23 Warrenville In Bloom Budget Amendment
• Discussion of Aesthetic Enhancement Program: Bachor.com, Box Studio, Origamai in the Garden, artist Joshua Schultz, Alebrijes artwork, mural on building side
• TAC/IDEC partnership for diversity & inclusion artwork

Police Pension Board

The Warrenville Police Pension Board is meeting quarterly to review financial reports, approve payments, and consider new member applications, a refund, and a transfer request. The agenda includes routine approvals and several specific personnel actions.

• Approval of April 26, 2022 meeting minutes
• Lauterbach & Amen monthly financial report and Fifth Third investment review
• Ratification of payments to Atwell and Atwell (legal) and Lauterbach and Amen (professional services) for March-May 2022
• Consideration of Tier II applications for Christian Ordlock, Amanda Tufano, and Cristepher Colon Alatriste
• Consideration of pension contribution refund for Daniel Demereckis and transfer of creditable service for Christina Smicker

Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals

The regular meeting of the Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals scheduled for August 18, 2022, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

Tourism & Arts Commission

This regular meeting of the Tourism and Arts Commission has been cancelled, so no business will be conducted. The agenda items listed, including budget amendments and art program discussions, will not be addressed at this time.

• Meeting cancelled; no items considered
• FY23 MultiCultural Festival Budget Amendment (deferred)
• FY23 Warrenville In Bloom Budget Amendment (deferred)
• Aesthetic Enhancement Program discussion (deferred)

Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals

The Warrenville Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a request by the Public Works Department for a Special Use Permit for a new municipal water production well, a 500,000-gallon elevated water tower, and related equipment at 30W121 Estes Street. The board will also discuss selecting two members to work on a Form-based Zoning Overlay District Initiative. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of minutes and reports.

• Special Use Permit for Final PUD plans for a water production well, 500,000-gallon elevated water tower, and iron filtration building at 30W121 Estes Street
• Request for PUD exceptions and variations to Warrenville Zoning Ordinance #1018 in the R-2 zoning district
• Selection of two PC/ZBA members for Form-based Zoning Overlay District Initiative
• Approval of minutes from July 21, 2022 meeting

The Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing on the City's request for a special use permit, PUD exception, and temporary use permit to build a 500,000-gallon water tower, well, and iron filtration building at 30W121 Estes Street. After extensive public comment, the commission voted unanimously to continue the hearing to September 22, 2022. No final decision was made on the request.

• Continued public hearing to September 22, 2022 (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved July 21, 2022 minutes with typo correction (unanimous)
• Commissioners Miller and Schultz volunteered for form-based zoning stakeholder group

Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals

The Warrenville Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on three development requests, including two residential townhouse subdivisions and a commercial redevelopment, and will consider a temporary use permit for a wine shop's anniversary event. The board is also set to approve minutes from its July 7 meeting and receive reports from staff and the mayor.

• Temporary use permit for Evolet Eve Wine Shop's two-year anniversary event on Stafford Place public right-of-way
• Lexington Trace Unit 2: 1.85-acre vacant lot to be developed with two six-unit townhouse buildings (3S460 Route 59)
• Lexington Trace Unit 3: 3.43-acre property to be redeveloped with six six-unit townhouse buildings (30W175 Butterfield Road)
• 4M Enterprises: 2.2-acre vacant commercial building to become seven-tenant building with drive-through and outdoor seating (4S040 Route 59)
• Approval of minutes from July 7, 2022 regular meeting

The Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals recommended approval of the final PUD plans, final plat of subdivision, and other special approvals for Lexington Trace Unit 2 and Unit 3, including a rezoning of Unit 3 from M-1 to Residential. The commission also recommended conditional approval of a temporary use permit for Evolet Eve Wine Shop's anniversary event. The public hearing for the 4M Enterprises project at 4S040 Route 59 was continued to September 8, 2022.

• Recommended approval of Lexington Trace Unit 2 final PUD plans, final plat, and special approvals (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Lexington Trace Unit 3 rezoning, final PUD plans, final plat, and special approvals (unanimous)
• Recommended conditional approval of temporary use permit for Evolet Eve Wine Shop anniversary event (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for 4M Enterprises project to September 8, 2022 (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for Lexington Trace Units 2 and 3 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 7, 2022, as amended (unanimous)

Tourism & Arts Commission

The Warrenville Tourism and Arts Commission is holding a regular meeting with a single substantive item: a workshop on hotel grants. No staff report is scheduled, and the rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, roll call, minutes approval, citizen comments, commissioner comments, adjournment).

• Hotel Grant Workshop (PDF) as the only business item
• Approval of June 16, 2022 minutes
• Citizen comments accepted in person or via email (max 500 words, no abusive language)

Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals

The Warrenville Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a request by Beach Dogs to reduce required off-street parking from five to zero spaces for a proposed walk-up and carry-out restaurant at 3S230 Warren Avenue. The board will also consider approving minutes from previous meetings and receive reports from staff and the mayor.

• Public hearing on Beach Dogs variation request for 3S230 Warren Avenue
• Request to reduce off-street parking from five to zero spaces
• Proposed 492-square-foot walk-up and carry-out restaurant use
• Approval of minutes from May 19 and June 23, 2022 meetings

The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended approval of a parking variation for Beach Dogs at 3S230 Warren Avenue, subject to conditions in the staff report and an added condition requiring a customer refuse container and vehicle deterrents. The public hearing was closed. No other substantive decisions were made; the commission approved prior meeting minutes with minor corrections.

• Recommended approval of parking variation for Beach Dogs at 3S230 Warren Avenue with conditions (voice vote, motion carried)
• Closed public hearing for Beach Dogs parking variation (voice vote, motion carried)
• Approved May 19 minutes as submitted (Tullier abstained, motion carried)
• Approved June 23 minutes with corrections (Fawell abstained, motion carried)

Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals

The Warrenville Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on three items: two residential subdivision proposals by Lexington Homes (Lexington Trace Units 2 and 3) requiring various zoning approvals, and a parking variation for a proposed walk-up restaurant at Beach Dogs. The board will also consider approving minutes from the May 19, 2022 meeting and receive reports from staff and the mayor.

• Lexington Trace Unit 2: Final Plat, Special Use Permit for PUD, and exceptions to lot size, setbacks, and ground floor area for 2 townhouse buildings on 1.85 acres at 3S460 Route 59
• Lexington Trace Unit 3: Rezoning from M-1 to R-2, Final Plat, Special Use Permit for PUD, and variations including increased lot coverage (18% to 21%) for 6 townhouse buildings on 3.43 acres at 30W175 Butterfield Road
• Beach Dogs: Variation to reduce off-street parking from 5 to 0 spaces for a 492-square-foot walk-up restaurant at 3S230 Warren Avenue
• Stormwater management variation for retention pond at Lexington Trace Unit 3
• Approval of minutes from May 19, 2022 regular meeting

The Plan Commission/ZBA continued public hearings for Lexington Trace Units 2 and 3 to July 21, 2022, after discussion of the proposed townhome developments. The Beach Dogs hot dog stand parking variance hearing was also continued to July 7, 2022. Approval of the May 19 minutes was tabled. No final decisions were made on any applications.

• Continued Lexington Trace Units 2 & 3 public hearings to July 21, 2022 (unanimous)
• Continued Beach Dogs parking variance hearing to July 7, 2022 (unanimous)
• Tabled approval of May 19 minutes (unanimous)

Tourism & Arts Commission

The Warrenville Tourism and Arts Commission will discuss the Hotel Tax Grant Program, including a workshop and applications from the Warren Tavern, as well as the Aesthetic Enhancement Program featuring several local artists and projects. They will also review final reports for FY 2022 programs. The meeting is in-person only.

• Discussion of Hotel Grant Workshop
• Discussion of Hotel Tax Grant Program Application
• Discussion of Warren Tavern Grant Program Application
• Discussion of Aesthetic Enhancement Program (Bachor.com, Box Studio, Joshua Schultz, Alebrijes Artwork, mural)
• Review of FY 2022 final reports (Spring Tea, Artist in Residency, Warrenville In Bloom)

Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals

The Warrenville Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting to discuss potential special use and variation requests for a gas station redevelopment at 28W050 Warrenville Road and a residential addition variance at 3S306 Williams Road. The agenda also includes informational updates on a cannabis dispensary, 2022 Census results, and a presentation on Missing Middle Housing. No final decisions are expected; these are courtesy reviews and informational items.

• Potential special use and variations for gas station redevelopment at 28W050 Warrenville Road (Casey's)
• Variance request for reduced setback for residential addition at 3S306 Williams Road
• Update on adult use cannabis dispensary at 4S120 Route 59
• Presentation on Missing Middle Housing and potential city steps
• Approval of minutes from April 21, 2022 meeting

The Plan Commission/ZBA held a courtesy review for a potential Casey's gas station redevelopment at 28W050 Warrenville Road and a residential addition at 3S306 Williams Road. No formal decisions were made; both items were discussed as potential future requests. The Commission also received informational updates on a cannabis dispensary, 2022 Census results, and Missing Middle Housing.

• Approved minutes of April 21, 2022 meeting (voice vote, Ch. Cosgrove abstaining)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:41 p.m. (unanimous voice vote)

Tourism & Arts Commission

The Tourism & Arts Commission will review and discuss applications for the Hotel Tax Grant Program and the Warren Tavern Grant Program. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding the Aesthetic Enhancement Program and potential partnerships for diversity and inclusion artwork.

• Review of Hotel Tax Grant Program Application
• Review of Warren Tavern Grant Program Application
• Discussion of Aesthetic Enhancement Program involving Bachor.com, Box Studio and Origamai in the Garden, and Joshua Schultz
• Discussion of TAC and IDEC partnership for artwork promoting diversity & inclusion

Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals

The scheduled regular meeting of the Warrenville Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals for May 5, 2022, has been cancelled.

Police Pension Board

The Board will review monthly financial reports from Lauterbach & Amen and an investment review from Fifth Third Bank. The meeting includes the ratification of payments for legal, professional, and recording services, as well as the acceptance of a disability hearing decision.

• Approval of January 25, 2022, meeting minutes
• Ratification of Atwell and Atwell legal service payments for Dec 2021–Feb 2022
• Ratification of Lauterbach and Amen professional service payments for Dec 2021–Feb 2022
• Acceptance of Disability Hearing Decision and Order regarding Angela Eller Bond
• Review of Retired and Active-Duty Pension Trustee election results

Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals

The Warrenville Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a courtesy review of a potential special use and variations request to redevelop a vacant restaurant at 4S040 Route 59 into a multi-tenant retail building with a drive-thru. The commission will also vote on resolutions memorializing prior approvals for a monument sign on Diehl Road and a fence replacement on Weaver Parkway.

• 4S040 Route 59: potential special use and signage/landscaping variations to remodel vacant restaurant into multi-tenant retail with drive-thru
• 28W341 Diehl Road: authorization to execute PC Resolution 2022-002 for additional monument sign (PUD-2022-1002)
• 4625 Weaver Parkway: authorization to execute PC Resolution 2022-003 for Trex-panel fence reconstruction (PUD-2022-1001)
• Approval of minutes from April 7, 2022 regular meeting

The Plan Commission/Zoning Board held a courtesy review for a potential special use and variations to redevelop the former Omega Restaurant at 4S040 Route 59 into a multi-tenant retail building with a drive-thru. No formal action was taken on this item. The Commission unanimously approved two minor PUD amendments: one for an additional monument sign at 28W341 Diehl Road and one for a Trex-panel fence at 4625 Weaver Parkway.

• Authorized execution of PC Resolution 2022-1002 for additional monument sign at 28W341 Diehl Road (unanimous)
• Authorized execution of PC Resolution 2022-1003 for Trex-panel fence at 4625 Weaver Parkway (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 7, 2022, with correction (unanimous)

Tourism & Arts Commission

The Tourism and Arts Commission is meeting to review and discuss two grant program applications: the Hotel Tax Grant Program and the Warren Tavern Grant Program. They will also discuss the Aesthetic Enhancement Program, including specific artists and projects, and an annual brochure and postcard. The meeting is in-person only, with no virtual option.

• Review of Hotel Tax Grant Program application
• Review of Warren Tavern Grant Program application
• Discussion of Aesthetic Enhancement Program including Bachor.com, Box Studio and Origamai in the Garden, and local artist Joshua Schultz
• Discussion of TAC and IDEC partnership for artwork promoting diversity and inclusion
• Discussion of annual brochure and postcard

Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals

The Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals will review a temporary use permit for the first Warrenville Multicultural Festival. The meeting also includes discussions on parking ordinance amendments and minor site plan changes for Weaver Parkway and Diehl Road properties.

• Temporary Use Permit for Warrenville Multicultural Festival on June 11, 2022
• Zoning Ordinance 1018 text amendment regarding parking surfacing requirements
• Fence reconstruction amendment for 4625 Weaver Parkway
• Monument sign construction amendment for 28W341 Diehl Road
• DuPage County zoning petitions regarding fence height and a telecommunications monopole

Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals

The Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals will review proposed changes to the City's zoning ordinance, including lot coverage and barbed wire use. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding the preliminary site plan for the Old Town Redevelopment Site #2.

• Proposed amendments to maximum lot coverage requirements
• Proposal to ban barbed wire on residential lots
• Review of sign variance amendment for 28W571 Batavia Road
• Update on Old Town Redevelopment Site #2 preliminary site plan

Tourism & Arts Commission

The Warrenville Tourism and Arts Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss the Aesthetic Enhancement Program, including partnerships with Bachor.com, Box Studio, and Origamai in the Garden, as well as a TAC and IDEC partnership for diversity and inclusion artwork. They will also discuss the annual brochure and postcard. No final reports are scheduled for review.

• Discussion of Aesthetic Enhancement Program with Bachor.com, Box Studio, and Origamai in the Garden
• TAC and IDEC partnership for artwork promoting diversity and inclusion
• Discussion of annual brochure and postcard
• Approval of January 13, 2022 minutes

Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals

The Warrenville Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals will discuss a potential drive-thru café at 28W571 Batavia Road, a 48-unit expansion of the Lexington Trace townhome subdivision, and a minor amendment to a sign variance for lighting. They will also review lot coverage text amendments and a DuPage County conditional use request for a stable and riding facility.

• 28W571 Batavia Road: potential Special Use Permit and Variation for a drive-thru café
• Lexington Trace Subdivision: proposed Units 2 and 3 adding 48 rear-loaded garage townhomes to existing 106 units
• 28W571 Batavia Road: minor amendment to Sign Variance O2021-41 for lighting on Bike Shop sign
• Zoning Ordinance #1018: review of lot coverage text amendment comments
• 27W315 Butterfield Road: DuPage County ZBA request for conditional use for stable/riding facility (max 20 horses)

Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals

The scheduled regular meeting of the Warrenville Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals for February 24, 2022, has been cancelled.

Tourism & Arts Commission

The Warrenville Tourism and Arts Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss the Aesthetic Enhancement Program, including potential partnerships with Bachor.com, Box Studio, and Origami in the Garden, as well as a TAC and IDEC partnership for diversity and inclusion artwork. They will also review the annual brochure and postcard. The meeting is in-person only with limited capacity due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Discussion of Aesthetic Enhancement Program with Bachor.com, Box Studio, and Origami in the Garden
• TAC and IDEC partnership for diversity & inclusion artwork
• Review of annual brochure and postcard
• Approval of January 13, 2022 minutes

Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals

The Warrenville Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a virtual meeting to discuss a potential rezoning, resubdivision, and variances for properties on Warrenville Road to create a commercial lot. They will also review comments on a proposed lot coverage text amendment to the zoning ordinance and elect a new Plan Commission Secretary. The meeting is largely procedural, with no final decisions scheduled on the agenda items.

• Potential rezoning, resubdivision, and variances for 28W321, 28W289, and 28275 Warrenville Road to create a commercial lot
• Review of staff synopsis of Plan Commission comments on Zoning Ordinance #1018 lot coverage text amendment
• Election of Plan Commission Secretary
• Approval of minutes from January 20, 2022 meeting

Police Pension Board

The Warrenville Police Pension Board is holding its quarterly meeting to approve routine items like minutes and payments, review financial reports, and discuss new business including the 2022 cost-of-living adjustment, cash holdings, and a resolution regarding the IL Police Officers' Pension Investment Fund. They will also consider a pension application and a tabled transfer of creditable service.

• 2022 Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA) discussion
• Discussion of Police Pension Fund cash holdings
• Resolution appointing authorized agents for IL Police Officers' Pension Investment Fund
• Consideration of pension application for Carl Abraham
• Approval of payments including Atwell and Atwell legal services and Lauterbach and Amen professional services

Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals

The Warrenville Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a virtual meeting to review and discuss a staff-administered municipal survey on lot coverage regulations, which will inform potential text amendments to the city's Zoning Ordinance #1018. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of minutes and reports.

• Discussion of lot coverage regulation text amendment for Zoning Ordinance #1018
• Review of municipal survey on lot coverage regulations in area municipalities
• Approval of minutes from January 6, 2022 regular meeting

The Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals held a discussion-only session on potential amendments to the city's lot coverage regulations, based on a staff survey of nine area municipalities. No formal decisions or votes were taken on the matter. The commission did unanimously approve the minutes from the January 6, 2022 meeting.

• Approved January 6, 2022 meeting minutes (8-0, Chapman abstaining)
• Discussed potential lot coverage text amendments; no action taken
• Heard staff presentation on lot coverage survey of 9 area municipalities
• Commissioners expressed varied opinions on excluding pools/decks and including driveways in lot coverage calculations

Tourism & Arts Commission

The Tourism and Arts Commission is meeting in person to review and approve FY 2023 Hotel Tax Grant Recommendations and its annual report. No final reports are scheduled for review. Public comments can be submitted by email before the meeting.

• Review and approve FY 2023 Hotel Tax Grant Recommendations
• Review Annual Report
• No final reports to review
• In-person meeting with limited capacity due to COVID-19 restrictions

Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals

The Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a continued public hearing on a request for sign ordinance variations at 28W571 Batavia Road, allowing an existing nonconforming drive-thru sign to be modified into a ground sign. The board will also consider a conditional use request for a property at 3S200 Home Avenue, review annual reports and the FY 2022 work plan, and discuss a potential zoning overlay district with form-based elements.

• Public hearing continued for VAR2021-1003: sign variation at 28W571 Batavia Road
• Conditional use request Z21-101 for 3S200 Home Avenue to increase accessory building area to ~1,048 sq ft and allow shed 8 ft from property line
• Reappointments of Tim Cosgrove (Ward 2) and Mark Taylor (Ward 4)
• Annual election of vice-chairmen for Plan Commission and ZBA
• Review and approval of 2021 annual reports and FY 2022 work plan

The Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously to recommend approval of sign variations for the property at 28W571 Batavia Road, allowing the retention of a corner wall sign and modification of an existing drive-thru sign into a ground sign. The recommendation includes conditions from the staff report and an additional requirement that all signs be removed within 60 days. The Plan Commission also approved its 2021 annual report, the ZBA's annual report, and forwarded the FY 2023 work plan to City Council.

• Recommended approval of sign variations for Sign B at 28W571 Batavia Road, with conditions (6-0)
• Recommended denial of sign variations for Sign C at 28W571 Batavia Road (6-0)
• Closed public hearing for 28W571 Batavia Road sign variations (6-0)
• Expressed no objections to DuPage County ZBA petition Z21-201 for 3S200 Home Avenue (8-0)
• Retained Com. Pepple as Vice-Chairman of both Plan Commission and ZBA (7-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved 2021 Plan Commission Annual Report with correction (8-0)
• Approved 2021 Zoning Board of Appeals Annual Report (6-0)
• Forwarded FY 2023 Work Plan to City Council with added recommendation (8-0)