Deerfield, IL

Plan Commission

Board of Trustees

Volunteer Engagement Commission

The Deerfield Volunteer Engagement Commission is meeting to discuss attendance at commission meetings, review open positions across several village commissions, and interview four volunteer applicants. The agenda includes routine items like roll call, public comment, and approval of minutes from May 26, 2026.

• Review of 9 vacancies across 6 commissions (Cable & Telecommunications, Cemetery, Community Relations, Family Days, Fine Arts, Sustainability)
• Interviews with volunteer applicants Warren Kaplan, Faye Solomon, Louis Hanna, and Leslie Lidov
• Continued discussion on attending commission meetings

Plan Commission

The Deerfield Plan Commission is holding a workshop meeting to consider a recommendation on the Walden School special use and preliminary and final plat of subdivision, and to approve the minutes from the August 13, 2026 meeting. The agenda also includes public comment on non-agenda items, items from the commission and staff, and designation of a representative for the next Board of Trustees meeting.

• Walden School Special Use and Preliminary and Final Plat of Subdivision Recommendation
• Approval of August 13, 2026 Plan Commission Minutes
• Public comment on non-agenda items
• Designation of representative for next Board of Trustees meeting

Appearance Review Commission (ARC)

The Appearance Review Commission will consider CAVA's request for wall signs, pylon panels, and a new landscape plan at 60 S. Waukegan Road. The restaurant previously received approval for exterior improvements and is returning for signage and landscaping. The commission must decide if the proposed sign placement and three-color design comply with Deerbrook Mall sign criteria.

• Three 28-inch internally illuminated CAVA wall signs on east, south, and west elevations
• Two full-size pylon sign panels on Pylon 3 along Waukegan Road
• New landscape plan with daylily, spirea, sumac, and catmint in front and rear planting areas
• Four directional signs for short-term parking (exempt from sign package)
• Signs use black day/night vinyl with ivory returns, raising a three-color question under mall criteria

Fine Arts Commission

The Deerfield Fine Arts Commission is meeting to discuss several items, including an open house for the Public Art Program, art programs for the Library Centennial, and updates from the village, library, park district, and chamber of commerce. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Public Art Program Open House discussion
• Art programs for Library Centennial
• Village update
• Library update
• Park District update

Board of Trustees

The Deerfield Board of Trustees will consider three items: a residential lease for 333 Warwick Road, a resolution waiving competitive bidding to buy a submersible pump from Gasvoda Associates, Inc., and a resolution approving emergency tree removal. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes, treasurer's report, and public comment. The attached minutes from the August 3 meeting detail storm response and a US Bank special use approval.

• Resolution approving residential lease for 333 Warwick Road
• Resolution waiving competitive bidding to purchase submersible pump from Gasvoda Associates, Inc.
• Resolution approving emergency tree removal
• Treasurer's report shows $56.98M total cash and investments as of July 31, 2026
• Minutes from Aug. 3 include storm response report and US Bank special use approval

Plan Commission

The Deerfield Plan Commission is holding a continued public hearing on a request by Deerfield Public Schools District 109 for a special use amendment to build a new school building and other site improvements at Walden Elementary School (630 Essex Court), along with approval of a preliminary and final plat of subdivision. The hearing was continued from July 9, 2026, to allow the petitioner to respond to Commission questions about swing site analysis, neighbor views, traffic, and safety. The Commission will also hold a prefiling conference on a rezoning and subdivision at 875 Wilmot Road, and approve the July 23, 2026 minutes.

• Continued public hearing for special use amendment and plat approval for new Walden Elementary School building (District 109)
• Petitioner responses on swing site analysis, including cost estimates ($15-20M renovations, $2.2-2.6M annual rent) for commercial alternatives
• Traffic updates: staggered school bells by 45 minutes, proposed parking restrictions on Warwick Road, remote parking and shuttling plan
• Safety: Deerfield Police and Fire Departments have no concerns with emergency response plans
• Prefiling conference for subdivision, rezoning from R-1 to P-1, and comprehensive plan amendment at 875 Wilmot Road

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss a special use ordinance for a financial institution. The meeting also includes a presentation from the Lake County Tool Library.

• Ordinance 26-77-1: Special Use permit for US Bank at 60 S. Waukegan Road (Deerbrook Shopping Center)
• Presentation by Lake County Tool Library

The Board approved Ordinance O-26-21, granting a special use permit for a 3,550-square-foot US Bank branch at 60 S. Waukegan Road in the Deerbrook Shopping Center, with the understanding that the downtown branch will close after the new one opens. The Board also approved a resolution waiving competitive bidding to purchase data storage hardware from Continental Resources for $123,275.89, exceeding the $100,000 budget due to market price increases. Minutes from July 20, 2026, and bills/payroll dated August 3, 2026, were approved unanimously. The meeting included a storm response report and a presentation from the Lake County Tool Library, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved special use permit for US Bank at 60 S. Waukegan Road (6-0)
• Approved waiver of competitive bidding and purchase of data storage hardware for $123,275.89 (6-0)
• Approved minutes from July 20, 2026 meeting (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved bills and payroll dated August 3, 2026 (6-0)

Cemetery Commission

The Deerfield Cemetery Commission will meet to inspect cemetery grounds and review updates from a recent survey. The meeting includes a public comment period and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Inspection of grounds: Memorial pole, headstones, landscaping, and fence
• Cemetery Survey Update

Appearance Review Commission (ARC)

The Appearance Review Commission will consider applications for signage and landscaping for a CAVA restaurant. The body will determine if the proposed sign colors and placement comply with Deerbrook Mall Sign Criteria.

• Review of three internally illuminated wall signs for CAVA at 60 S. Waukegan Road
• Evaluation of a new landscape plan for the front and rear of the CAVA restaurant
• Determination on whether CAVA's three-color sign proposal meets the two-color maximum limit
• Request for an exception to place the west wall sign 2’-2” above the roof deck

Appearance Review Commission (ARC)

Greenhouse Gas Ad Hoc Working Group

The Greenhouse Gas Working Group will discuss the 2030 and 2050 goals and potential amendments to the Climate Action Report. The group will also recap the Recycle Rally and the Wastewater Reclamation Facility solar array ribbon cutting.

• Discussion of Climate Action Report 2030 and 2050 goals
• Recap of Wastewater Reclamation Facility solar array ribbon cutting
• Recap of Recycle Rally
• Discussion of 'Sustainability Sunday' social media and 'Green Line' D-tales

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission is holding a prefiling conference to provide feedback on a proposal by School District 109 and the Deerfield Park District. The project involves constructing a new school building and rezoning adjacent residential properties.

• Proposed 86,534 square-foot two-story school building at 795 Wilmot Road
• Rezoning of 707 and 717 Wilmot Road from R-1 Single Family Residential to P-1 Public Lands
• New parking lot with 140 spaces
• Four-phase construction plan spanning from late winter 2027 to 2030
• Traffic impact study by TYLin to assess pickup/drop-off operations

Fine Arts Commission

The Fine Arts Commission will meet to discuss several community art initiatives. The agenda includes updates from the Library, Park District, and DBR Chamber.

• Public Art Program Open House
• Local Artist Spotlight Series Recap
• Art Programs for Library Centennial

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will consider a request for a special use permit to allow a financial institution at 60 S. Waukegan Road. Staff will also provide a report regarding an impact fee review.

• Special Use request for US Bank at 60 S. Waukegan Road
• Staff report on Impact Fee Review

Community Relations Commission

The commission will discuss a recap of Pride Day at the Farmers Market and brainstorm its planning schedule for the year. The agenda also includes updates from local governments.

• Pride Day at Farmers Market recap
• Annual planning schedule brainstorming
• Local government updates

Cemetery Commission

The Deerfield Cemetery Commission will hold a workshop on July 14, 2026, beginning with a grounds inspection at the cemetery before convening at Village Hall. The session is primarily procedural and informational, focusing on approving November minutes and receiving updates from commissioners and staff on cemetery surveys. No binding votes or financial actions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Grounds inspection at 570 Waukegan Road covering memorial pole, headstones, landscaping, and fence
• Approval of November 5, 2025 meeting minutes
• Commissioner updates on cemetery operations
• Cemetery survey update from staff

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will hold 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 (630 Essex Court). The commission will also 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.

• Public hearing on Special Use amendment for new 88,303 sq. ft. school building at Walden Elementary (630 Essex Court)
• Approval of preliminary and final plat of subdivision between School District 109 and Park District
• Four-phase construction plan with swing site analysis; off-site alternative estimated at $10–$20+ million
• Traffic study by TYLin analyzing arrival/dismissal patterns and recommending mitigation measures
• Recommended construction management conditions to address safety, traffic, and swing phase operations

The Plan Commission postponed a decision on a special use request for a new school building at 630 Essex Court to request more data. The commission requires further analysis on swing site costs, neighbor sight lines, and traffic counts. The US Bank Special Use Recommendation was approved.

• Continued public hearing for Walden Elementary school project to August 13, 2026 (7-0)
• Approved US Bank Special Use Recommendation (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved June 11, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Board of Trustees

The Deerfield Board of Trustees will consider a consent agenda item for a residential lease at 333 Warwick Road and five new business items including a traffic signal agreement with Lake County, an ordinance amending stop street intersections, and engineering service agreements for the Wilmot Road Resurfacing Project and the 135 and 155 Pfingsten developments.

• Resolution authorizing Master Traffic Signal Agreement with Lake County
• Ordinance amending Village Code regarding stop street intersections
• Resolution approving Phase II engineering services for Wilmot Road Resurfacing Project
• Resolution approving Phase III engineering services for 135 Pfingsten Development
• Resolution approving Phase III engineering services for 155 Pfingsten Development

Plan Commission

Appearance Review Commission (ARC)

The Appearance Review Commission will consider two pending applications: the Deerfield Fire Station at 500 Waukegan Road proposes repainting fire doors red and adding gold leaf identification signage, and CAVA at 70 S. Waukegan Road requests exterior improvements including awning removal and metal cladding replacement. The commission may approve, modify, or deny these proposals based on compliance with the Deerfield Zoning Ordinance and Appearance Code.

• Deerfield Fire Station, 500 Waukegan Road: request to repaint metal doors and trim Sherwin Williams SW 7588 Show Stopper (red) and add gold leaf lettering for bay identification
• CAVA, 70 S. Waukegan Road: exterior improvements including removing green awnings, replacing storefront metal cladding, and replacing entrance and service doors
• CAVA will return next month for signage review; the current request is to stay on track for permitting timeline
• Fire station signage falls under Public Lands District regulations; the commission will review sign clarity and size

Fine Arts Commission

The Deerfield Fine Arts Commission meeting will review submissions for the public art program. It will also discuss a local artist spotlight series, recap the recent art festival, and plan a plein air painting event. Additional updates from the library, park district, and DBR Chamber will be shared. No formal decisions or votes are indicated in the agenda.

• Review of Public Art Program Submissions
• Local Artist Spotlight Series
• Art Festival Recap
• Plein Air Painting Event
• Library Update

Board of Trustees

The Board will hold a public hearing and vote on a planned 112-unit residential development at 155 N. Pfingsten Road, including rezoning and land-use plan amendments. Other items include a zoning variation for 821 Woodward Avenue, purchase of a new unmarked police vehicle, a school resource officer agreement, and contracts for street light upgrades and water meters.

• Public hearing and final development plan for 112-unit PUD at 155 N. Pfingsten Road
• Ordinance rezoning 155 N. Pfingsten Road to R-5 General Residence District
• Zoning variation for 821 Woodward Avenue (27.69 ft setback vs. required 31 ft)
• Resolution awarding contract for 2026 street light system upgrades
• Resolution authorizing purchase of a new unmarked police vehicle

The Board approved a final development plan, rezoning, and special use permits for a 112-unit residential PUD and a childcare center at 155 N. Pfingsten Road. Other actions included approving a zoning variation for 821 Woodward Avenue and purchasing a new police vehicle.

• Approved 112-unit residential PUD and childcare center at 155 N. Pfingsten Road (5-0)
• Rezoned 155 N. Pfingsten Road to R-5 General Residence District (5-0)
• Approved zoning variation for front yard setback at 821 Woodward Avenue (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 2026 Volkswagon Tiguan police vehicle up to $36,000 (5-0)
• Approved 2026 SRO agreement with School District 113 (5-0)
• Approved animal control agreement with Lake County Board of Health (5-0)
• Approved bills and payroll dated June 15, 2026 (5-0)
• Accepted proclamation of June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth (unanimous voice vote)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission holds a public hearing to consider a special use permit for a 3,550-square-foot US Bank branch in a vacant space at 60 S. Waukegan Road. The bank would offer personal and business banking with nine employees and typical hours. Also on the agenda is approval of the May 14, 2026 meeting minutes and other routine items.

• Public hearing on special use for US Bank (3,550 sq ft) at 60 S. Waukegan Road in Deerbrook Shopping Center.
• Proposed branch includes walk-up ATM, night drop, and interior renovations; exterior remains largely unchanged.
• Parking: shopping center has 2,032 spaces; bank requires 18 spaces per code, but center operates under a 26% parking reduction from 2001.
• Signage: three internally illuminated wall signs (28-inch letters), two pylon panels, and ATM signage, all approved by Appearance Review Commission on May 18, 2026.
• Approval of May 14, 2026 Plan Commission minutes.

The Plan Commission recommended approval of a Special Use permit for a US Bank location at 60 S. Waukegan Road. The proposal includes a walk-up ATM and night drop without a drive-thru. The request will be reviewed by the Board of Trustees on July 6, 2026.

• Recommended approval of Special Use for US Bank at 60 S. Waukegan Road (7-0)
• Approved May 14, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Joint Review Board

The Joint Review Board meets annually to review the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) reports for the Lake Cook Road TIF district, covering fiscal years 2023 and 2024. The board will select a public member and chairperson, then discuss the reports and take public comment.

• Selection of public member and chairperson for the Joint Review Board
• Review of annual TIF reports for fiscal years 2023 and 2024
• Public comment period on the TIF district performance

Joint Review Board

The Deerfield Joint Review Board will hold its annual meeting to select a public member and a chairperson. Board members will review the annual Tax Increment Financing (TIF) reports for fiscal year 2024. The agenda includes time for questions, comments, and public input before adjournment.

• Selection of public member
• Selection of chairperson
• Review of annual TIF reports
• Public comment period

Community Relations Commission

The Deerfield Community Relations Commission will discuss plans for LGBTQ Pride Day at the Farmers Market, tour the Deerfield Free Store, and take public comment. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is limited to discussion items and routine approvals.

• Discussion of LGBTQ Pride Day at the Farmers Market
• Tour of the Deerfield Free Store at 724 Elder Lane
• Public comment period
• Approval of prior meeting minutes

Family Days Commission

The commission will hear updates from the police and fire departments, the Deerfield Park District, and commissioners on various aspects of the upcoming Family Days event, including food vendors, contests, and entertainment. Staff will also report on fireworks, beverage sales, and sponsorships. The meeting is primarily status updates and planning discussions.

• Updates on food vendors and pie eating contest
• Discussions on rides, games, and entertainment
• Bike parade and poster contest planning
• Fireworks and beverage sales logistics
• Sponsorship status and Rotary race update

The Family Days Commission approved the draft event brochure for production to be sent to residents by June 5, 2026. The meeting also covered updates on parade logistics, vendor contracts, and event timelines.

• Approved April 21, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved draft event brochure for production
• Confirmed parade vendor payments are being prepared
• Confirmed Fireworks contractor has obtained permit
• Confirmed Rides & Games contracts are finalized
• Confirmed Village Public Works will supply parade float
• Confirmed parade layout differs from last year
• Confirmed Dog Show ribbons have been ordered

Fine Arts Commission

The Fine Arts Commission will hold a discussion-only meeting focused on a walkthrough of the Fine Arts Festival and the possible creation of a purchase prize. No votes or binding decisions are scheduled.

• Walkthrough of the Fine Arts Festival and discussion of a possible Purchase Prize

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will consider a zoning variation request for 821 Woodward Avenue to allow a principal structure at 27.69 feet instead of the required 31-foot average setback. They will also vote on resolutions approving a public right-of-way use agreement with i3 Broadband LLC and engineering services for utility installation. Additionally, the board will make appointments to the Family Days and Community Relations Commissions and issue a proclamation for LGBTQ Pride Month.

• Zoning variation at 821 Woodward Avenue to reduce setback from 31 ft to 27.69 ft
• Resolution for public right-of-way use agreement with i3 Broadband LLC
• Resolution to approve engineering services for utility installation
• Appointment of Caren Ettleman to Family Days Commission
• Appointment of Ross Peters to Community Relations Commission

Greenhouse Gas Ad Hoc Working Group

The Greenhouse Gas Ad Hoc Working Group will discuss the waste section of the Climate Action Report, including goals for composting and recycling. Members will also hear a recap of the Midwest Organics Tour and plan for the upcoming Recycle Rally on June 6. An update on the Wastewater Reclamation Facility solar array will be provided, with a ribbon cutting scheduled for June 26.

• Discussion of Climate Action Report waste section including diversion goals and composting policies
• Recap of Midwest Organics Tour
• Recycle Rally on June 6 from 9 a.m. to noon at Public Works (465 Elm Street)
• Wastewater Reclamation Facility solar array ribbon cutting on June 26 at 2 p.m.
• Social media and D-tales sustainability communications review