Mike Szany

The Board of Zoning Appeals agenda included multiple variance requests. Key items involved developmental variances for lighting and uniformity ratios for a Family Express location at 751 Lincoln Highway, a variance of use to allow a drive-thru establishment for a proposed Seven Brew Coffee at 990 U.S. Hwy. 41, the relocation of an off-premise advertising structure at 5050 W. Lincoln Hwy., the installation of a digital billboard at 2313-2321 Wicker Ave., a drive-thru lane request for a Swig Soda location at 1906 U.S. 41, and an outdoor permanent pop-up attraction request for Coffee Cabin at 350 W. Lincoln Hwy. Additionally, the board reviewed findings of facts for a previously approved privacy fence variance.

The agenda for the meeting includes standard administrative procedures such as the call to order, the Pledge of Allegiance, and roll call. The meeting will address the approval of claims, receive reports from staff and council members, and hold discussions regarding old business, new business, and public comments.

The meeting agenda includes staff and council member reports, old business, and new business. The session also provides an opportunity for business from the floor, allowing for public comments, before proceeding to adjournment.

The commission reviewed and accepted claims totaling $1,543,862.26. The main agenda involved the approval of four resolutions regarding the 2027 budget year determination for the need to capture incremental assessed valuation within several allocation areas, specifically Kennedy Avenue, Shops on Main, Plum Creek Precision, and Illiana Speedway Route 30. It was noted that these TIF revenues are required to meet outstanding debt service and other prescribed purposes.

The board reviewed and accepted claims totaling $9,453.60 for the Stormwater Docket and $9,065.67 for legal services. A report was provided regarding ongoing ditch relining projects, noting the near completion of the Deer Creek Drive ditch and delays in the Dyer ditch project due to weather conditions.