Vernon Hills boards weighed $297,728 road contract, 698,880 sq ft industrial park in July 7-8 meetings
Vernon Hills officials packed several consequential items into July 7-8 meetings, including a nearly $298,000 road improvement contract, a 698,880-square-foot industrial park, and a new indoor playground and restaurant. Minutes have not yet been published for any of the meetings, so outcomes are not confirmed; the items below reflect what boards were scheduled to consider.
Museum Blvd intersection improvements
The Village Board was scheduled to vote on a $297,728.62 contract with Campanella and Sons, Inc. for Museum Blvd intersection improvements. The contract appeared on both the regular meeting agenda and an omnibus vote agenda.
Vernon Hills Industrial Park at 100-230 S. Milwaukee Ave
The board was set to consider site plan and plat approval for the Vernon Hills Industrial Park at 100-230 S. Milwaukee Ave, including a 698,880-square-foot building. This was listed alongside the Museum Blvd contract and other items in an omnibus vote.
Treehouse Play Café at 555 E. Townline Road
Treehouse Ventures Vernon Hills LLC, doing business as The Treehouse Play Café, sought a special use permit for an indoor playground and restaurant at 555 E. Townline Road, Unit 8. The Village Board was scheduled to act on the special use permit and sign variations. Separately, the Liquor and Licensing Commission was set to consider a Class A liquor license request from the same business.
School Resource Officer program
The board was scheduled to consider a Memorandum of Understanding with Hawthorn School District 73 to continue the School Resource Officer program.
River's Edge Townhomes at 435 Benjamin Drive
The Committee of the Whole was set to discuss a Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation for the River's Edge Townhomes project at 435 Benjamin Drive. No final vote was expected. The committee was also scheduled to approve minutes from its June 16, 2026 meeting.
Massage establishment proximity waiver
The board was set to consider a resolution waiving proximity restrictions for a massage establishment at 10 W. Phillip Road, Suite 110.
Liquor license term amendment
An ordinance amending Chapter 3, Alcoholic Liquor Control, regarding the term of licenses was on the regular meeting agenda.
Senior daycare center at 565 Lakeview Parkway
The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on a petition from A1 Senior Care LLC for a special use permit to operate a senior daycare center at 565 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 130. The property is zoned BP Business Park District. The petitioner also requested a zoning text amendment to define adult day service as a special use in that district. The proposed center would operate Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Police Campus Improvement Project at 754 Lakeview Drive
The commission held a public hearing on a petition by FGM Architects for a special use permit and zoning variations for the Village of Vernon Hills Police Campus Improvement Project at 754 Lakeview Drive (PIN 15-04-111-030). The project includes interior renovations, a parking garage addition, and a public-facing space connecting two buildings. The request involves variations from required setbacks and parking requirements in the PIB District.
Zoning code amendments (Case #2026-13)
The commission held a public hearing at Village Hall, 290 Evergreen Drive, on a petition to amend Appendix C of the Vernon Hills Zoning Code. Proposed changes would add definitions for data centers, battery storage, and adult day services; revise floor area ratio limits in residential districts; change parking requirements for specific uses such as car washes; and adjust the size threshold for non-retail conversion procedures in the Core Retail Overlay District.
Coming up
No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents should check the Village of Vernon Hills website for any newly posted agendas or schedule changes.