Wilmette committees review housing plan, approve exterior modifications
Wilmette's Administration Committee reviewed a draft update to the village's Housing Plan on July 6, 2026, while the Appearance Review Commission approved several certificates for exterior modifications and lighting at properties along Skokie Boulevard, Green Bay Road, and Michigan Avenue.
Administration Committee — July 6
The Committee approved the minutes from its May 12, 2026, meeting by a unanimous vote.
The Metropolitan Mayors Caucus and Brick Partners presented an update on the Wilmette-specific Housing Plan, including draft strategies. The presentation was part of an ongoing review process; no ordinances, rezoning requests, or dollar figures were listed among the decided items.
Committee members also discussed an update to the Historical Preservation Plan. No formal action on either plan was recorded in the minutes.
Appearance Review Commission — July 6
The Commission approved its consent agenda unanimously and granted four appearance review certificates, all by unanimous vote:
- **50-60 Skokie Boulevard** — exterior lighting certificate approved.
- **171 Green Bay Road** — parking lot lighting certificate approved, with a condition that the lighting temperature be 3000K.
- **911 Michigan Avenue** — fencing certificate approved.
- **911 Michigan Avenue** — building modifications and addition certificate approved, subject to material sample approval.
These certificates allow the listed exterior changes to proceed under the conditions specified.
Housing Commission — July 13
The Housing Commission met on July 13, 2026. The published agenda listed a conversation with the commission based on presentation slides. No specific ordinances, contracts, or rezoning requests were listed. Official minutes from this meeting have not yet been published, so no decided items can be reported.
Coming up
No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents should check the Village of Wilmette's official meeting calendar for any newly scheduled sessions.