Deerfield boards weigh Wilmot Road resurfacing, new Walden school building, and US Bank special use
Deerfield's village boards and commissions have a packed docket this month, with the Board of Trustees set to act on road resurfacing engineering, the Plan Commission reviewing a major school construction proposal, and a special use request for a financial institution coming up tonight. Because minutes have not yet been published for the recent meetings, this roundup reflects what was scheduled for consideration rather than confirmed outcomes.
Board of Trustees — July 6
The Board of Trustees had a consent agenda item for a residential lease at 333 Warwick Road and five new business items on its July 6 agenda. The new business included:
- A resolution authorizing a Master Traffic Signal Agreement with Lake County.
- An ordinance amending the Village Code regarding stop street intersections.
- A resolution approving Phase II engineering services for the Wilmot Road Resurfacing Project.
- A resolution approving Phase III engineering services for the 135 Pfingsten Development.
- A resolution approving Phase III engineering services for the 155 Pfingsten Development.
Minutes for this meeting have not yet been published, so vote tallies and final actions are not available.
Plan Commission — July 9
The Plan Commission scheduled a public hearing on a request from Deerfield Public Schools District 109 and the Deerfield Park District to amend a Special Use for a new school building and site improvements at Walden Elementary School, located at 630 Essex Court. The proposed building would total 88,303 square feet.
The commission was also set to consider approval of a preliminary and final plat of subdivision to reconfigure property between the two districts. The project involves a four-phase construction plan that includes temporarily co-locating Kipling School on the Walden campus during renovation. An off-site alternative was estimated at $10–$20+ million.
A traffic study by TYLin analyzing arrival and dismissal patterns and recommending mitigation measures was on the agenda, along with recommended construction management conditions addressing safety, traffic, and swing phase operations. Minutes have not yet been published.
Cemetery Commission — July 14
The Cemetery Commission held a workshop on July 14, beginning with a grounds inspection at 570 Waukegan Road covering the memorial pole, headstones, landscaping, and fence before convening at Village Hall. The session was primarily procedural and informational, including approval of November 5, 2025 meeting minutes, commissioner updates on cemetery operations, and a cemetery survey update from staff. No binding votes or financial actions were scheduled.
Community Relations Commission — July 14
The Community Relations Commission discussed a recap of Pride Day at the Farmers Market, brainstormed its annual planning schedule, and received updates from local governments.
Coming up
- **Board of Trustees — July 20 (today):** The Board will consider a special use permit request to allow a financial institution, US Bank, at 60 S. Waukegan Road. Staff will also provide a report regarding an impact fee review.
All recent meeting minutes are pending publication. Residents seeking confirmed outcomes should watch for posted minutes on the Village of Deerfield website.