Wilmette public meetings in 2024

Emergency Telephone System Board

This meeting notice contains only document references and no discussion or decision items. The agenda is purely procedural with no actions scheduled.

• No substantive agenda items provided

Village Board

This Village Board meeting agenda consists solely of references to PDF files (agenda, packet, additional materials) with no listed agenda items. The meeting appears to be procedurally focused with no substantive decisions, proposals, or public hearings identified.

• No substantive agenda items listed

The Village Board tabled a tentative plat approval for a two-lot subdivision at 822 Central Avenue to the January 14, 2025 meeting, after the Plan Commission denied the request and concerns were raised about the potential demolition of an 1886 home. The Board also adopted the 2024 property tax levy ordinance and approved a license agreement allowing Backyard Barbecue Store to use a village alley. All consent agenda items were approved unanimously, including contracts for elevator inspections, marketing services, and an ambulance remount.

• Adopted 2024 Tax Levy Ordinance #2024-O-80 (6-0)
• Tabled 822 Central Avenue subdivision to Jan 14, 2025 (7-0)
• Approved alley license agreement with Backyard Barbecue Store (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including elevator inspection contract and ambulance remount (6-0)
• Approved $31,432 contract for Glenview Road pollinator corridor design (consent)
• Approved $270,000 ambulance remount contract with ARV (consent)
• Remanded 150 Prairie Drive parking variations to ZBA (7-0)
• Adopted ordinances abating tax levies for multiple GO bonds (consent)

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will consider requests for local landmark designations for two properties on Michigan Avenue and a certificate of appropriateness for window modifications at 634 Prairie Avenue. The body will also discuss preservation programming and review a draft RFP for a Preservation Plan.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for window modifications at 634 Prairie Avenue (John P. Doig House)
• Local landmark designation request for 769 Michigan Avenue (Max H. Hurd House)
• Local landmark designation request for 789 Michigan Avenue (Kixmiller House)
• Review of Draft RFP for Preservation Plan
• Discussion on Preservation Programming and Advocacy

The Historic Preservation Commission recommended granting Local Landmark Designation for 769 Michigan Avenue (Max H. Hurd House) and 789 Michigan Avenue (Kixmiller House), both to be presented to the Village Board on January 14, 2025. The commission also approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for window modifications at 634 Prairie Avenue. Discussions were held on preservation programming and a draft RFP for a Village-wide Preservation Plan, but no formal action was taken on those items.

• Recommended Local Landmark Designation for 769 Michigan Avenue (Max H. Hurd House) (4-0)
• Recommended Local Landmark Designation for 789 Michigan Avenue (Kixmiller House) (4-0)
• Granted Certificate of Appropriateness for vinyl window modifications at 634 Prairie Avenue (4-0)
• Approved September 19, 2024 meeting minutes as submitted

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider three requests for zoning variations to allow for home improvements. These include requests for additional floor area for porches, a setback variation for a heat pump, and multiple setback variations for a garage addition and parking pad.

• 914 Forest Avenue: Request for 465.18 square foot total floor area variation for new front and replacement rear porches
• 3148 Temple Lane: Request for 3.67’ side yard mechanical equipment setback variation for a heat pump
• 250 Westmoreland Drive: Request for multiple setback variations (rear, front, side, and parking) for a garage addition, parking pad, and window wells

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is holding a meeting at 6 p.m. on November 26, 2024. The agenda contains only a single procedural item listing the meeting itself; no substantive decisions or discussions are included in the provided text.

Village Board

The provided agenda for the November 26, 2024, Village Board meeting contains only document links and placeholders. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed in the text.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider requests for lot coverage, setback, and height variations for three residential properties. These requests aim to permit the installation of a shed, parking modifications, and a second-floor addition.

• 715 LaCrosse Avenue: Request for 198.37 sq ft lot coverage and 2.5’ shed height variation
• 150 Prairie Drive: Request for 5.0’ parking setback and rear yard impervious surface variations
• 1341 Chestnut Avenue: Request for 5.8 sq ft floor area and side yard setback variations for a second-floor addition

Village Board

The Wilmette Village Board holds a special meeting focused on the police station, as indicated by the agenda title and attached documents. However, the agenda text lists only PDF file references and does not provide specific items for discussion or decision. The meeting appears to be procedural with no detailed agenda items described.

Village Board

The Village Board agenda for November 12, 2024, contains only a list of PDF filenames with no descriptions of decisions, proposals, or discussions. This is procedural boilerplate with no actionable items for residents.

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission is meeting to review a request from Sterling Wilson Design & Development for tentative plan approval of a two-lot subdivision. The commission will also approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Tentative plan approval request for a two-lot subdivision at 822 Central Avenue

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hear four requests for zoning variations at residential properties. Items include a fence gate height variation, front step setback variations, a generator setback variation, and a side yard setback variation for a four-season room. The board will vote on each request and may recommend granting or denying them.

• 2024-Z-58: 1.0' gate height fence variation for two gates at 336 and 328 Sheridan Road
• 2024-Z-55: 6' and 20.5' front yard step setback variations at 100 Garrison Avenue
• 2024-Z-56: 1.94' generator setback and 1.92 decibel variation at 719 10th Street
• 2024-Z-57: 6.45' side yard setback and 44.32 sq ft impervious surface variation at 2738 Old Glenview Road

Appearance Review Commission

The Appearance Review Commission will consider a consent agenda item for a wall sign at 1109 Central Avenue (Maz Mez) and a case for a Local Sign Ordinance Amendment for Plaza del Lago at 1515 Sheridan Road. The amendment, proposed by WS Development, seeks to establish new signage criteria for the shopping center. The commission may make a recommendation to the Village Board.

• 2024-AR-45: Wall sign for Maz Mez at 1109 Central Avenue (consent agenda)
• 2024-SCZ-04: Plaza del Lago Local Sign Ordinance Amendment at 1515 Sheridan Road (public hearing)

Village Board Committee of the Whole

The Village Board Committee of the Whole will receive a presentation on the proposed 2025 operating budget. No other items are listed for discussion or decision; the agenda consists solely of this budget presentation.

• Presentation of the 2025 Operating Budget

Municipal Services

The provided text for the October 28, 2024 Municipal Services Committee meeting of Wilmette, Illinois consists solely of document filenames and does not include any descriptions of agenda items. There are no proposed ordinances, resolutions, contracts, or public hearings listed.

Village Board

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and document references, with no specific items for decision or discussion. The six numbered items list only 'Documents:' with no accompanying text.

Police and Firefighters' Pension Boards of Trustees

The Wilmette Police and Firefighters' Pension Boards of Trustees are holding a regular joint meeting on October 17, 2024. The agenda includes only references to PDF documents, with no detailed items, decisions, or proposals provided. The meeting appears to be procedural, with no specific action items disclosed.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on seven applications, including two special use requests for a limited-service restaurant (Mazmez Grill) and a CrossFit gym, and five variation requests for fence heights, wall heights, lot coverage, and floor area at residential properties. The board will also review and approve the minutes from the September 18, 2024 meeting.

• 2024-Z-53: Special use for a limited service restaurant (Mazmez Grill) at 1109 Central Avenue
• 2024-Z-48: Special use and variation to allow CrossFit Wilmette to operate before 5:30 a.m. and conduct activities outdoors at 515 Green Bay Road
• 2024-Z-49: Request for multiple fence height (6.0 ft) and wall height (4.67 ft) variations at 52 Indian Hill Road
• 2024-Z-50: Variation for 1,056 sq ft floor area increase and front yard setback variations for a two-story addition at 219 Catalpa Place
• 2024-Z-52: Special use for a detached garage over 600 sq ft as part of a new home at 818 Prairie Avenue

Village Board

This agenda contains only references to PDF files and no listed items for discussion or decision. It appears to be procedural boilerplate with no actionable content.

Appearance Review Commission

The commission will review several sign applications and a proposed local sign ordinance amendment for Plaza del Lago at 1515 Sheridan Road. Consent agenda items include a roof sign at 3132 Lake Avenue and a wall sign at 1199 Wilmette Avenue. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• 2024-AR-42: Roof sign certificate for Chalet at 3132 Lake Avenue
• 2024-AR-44: Wall sign certificate for Yellow Bird at 1199 Wilmette Avenue
• 2024-AR-41: Sign certificate for James Perse at 1515 Sheridan Road
• 2024-AR-43: Sign certificate for WS Development at 1515 Sheridan Road
• 2024-SCZ-04: Plaza del Lago Local Sign Ordinance Amendment at 1515 Sheridan Road

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee will discuss rezoning a property on Wilmette Avenue and review potential amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. The committee is evaluating regulations regarding off-street parking, residential lot sizes, and landscaping.

• Rezoning of 1820 Wilmette Avenue from Neighborhood Retail Business District (NR) to Single-Family Detached Residence District (R1-D)
• Review of Zoning Ordinance regulations for off-street parking requirements
• Review of Zoning Ordinance regulations for maximum permitted residential lot sizes
• Review of Zoning Ordinance regulations for landscaping, screening, and exterior lighting

Housing Commission

The Housing Commission will receive a presentation of the draft Housing Needs Assessment and Strategic Policy Recommendations prepared by Gruen Gruen + Associates. The report includes findings on demographic and economic conditions and proposes strategies such as promoting accessory dwelling units, shared equity programs, a demolition tax, and streamlined permitting for affordable housing. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the item is for discussion only.

• Presentation of draft Housing Needs Assessment and Strategic Policy Recommendations by Gruen Gruen + Associates
• Report includes recommendations on ADU construction, shared equity homeownership, demolition tax, and streamlining affordable housing permits
• Approval of minutes from May 9, 2024 Housing Commission meeting
• Public comment on matters not on the agenda

The Wilmette Housing Commission discussed the draft Housing Needs Assessment and Strategic Policy Recommendations from Gruen Gruen + Associates but took no formal action. Commissioners raised concerns about undefined terms like 'affordable' and the study's assumptions, and agreed to review the report and meet again in a few weeks to determine recommendations. The only formal decision was unanimous approval of the May 9, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Approved minutes from May 9, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Discussed draft Housing Needs Assessment; no action taken
• Agreed to review report and meet again in a few weeks
• Next steps: review Comprehensive Plan housing section, clarify State requirements, create summary

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Wilmette Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is meeting on September 24, 2024. The agenda contains only the meeting notice and packet with no listed action items or decisions. This meeting appears to be entirely procedural.

• Meeting notice and agenda document (BOFPC MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA - 9-24-24.PDF)
• Meeting packet document (BOFPC MEETING PACKET FOR 9-24-24 - WEB.PDF)

Village Board

This meeting agenda consists solely of document references and numbered placeholder items with no described actions, proposals, or discussions. The text is entirely procedural and provides no concrete information on what the board will decide or consider.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness regarding window openings at 735 Michigan Avenue. The commission will also hold a discussion on preservation incentives.

• Certificate of Appropriateness request for window changes at 735 Michigan Avenue (Bateman House)
• Discussion on preservation incentives

Village Board

This special Village Board meeting agenda consists solely of file names and document references (PDFs). No ordinances, resolutions, public hearings, or action items are listed. The meeting appears to be procedural or possibly postponed without substantive discussion.

• No specific action items, rezonings, contracts, or fee changes are identified in the agenda.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two active requests: a special use and height variation for a detached garage addition at 1141 Chestnut Avenue, and a request for 13 setbacks and coverage variations to permit a substantial addition/remodel classified as a new home at 1409 Maple Avenue. Two other requests (515 Green Bay Road and 52 Indian Hill Road) are tabled to October 16, 2024. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings and take public comment.

• 1141 Chestnut Avenue: request for special use for detached garage over 600 sq ft and 1.25' height variation for garage addition
• 1409 Maple Avenue: request for 13 variations including side yard setbacks, impervious surface coverage, and eave setbacks for a new-home-classified addition and remodel
• 515 Green Bay Road (tabled): request by CrossFit Wilmette for 24-hour special use to operate before 5:30 a.m. and outside enclosed structure
• 52 Indian Hill Road (tabled): request for wall height, fence height, and openness variations for garden wall and solid fence
• Approval of August 7 and August 21, 2024 meeting minutes

Village Board

This agenda for the September 10, 2024 Village Board meeting consists only of references to PDF documents and no detailed agenda items. The meeting appears to be procedural with no decisions or discussions specified in the provided text.

• None listed; agenda contains only document references.

Environmental and Energy Commission

The Environmental and Energy Commission is meeting to review a packet and a rat control program information document. No other specific agenda items are listed in the provided text.

• Review of rat control program information document

The Environmental and Energy Commission approved the July 16, 2024 meeting minutes. Commissioners agreed to update the Village's greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory to use local emissions factors instead of eGRID data, and to pursue ICLEI's low emissions pathway support for forecasting and implementation recommendations. No other formal votes were taken; remaining items were informational updates or discussions.

• Approved July 16, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to update GHG inventory with local emissions factors (consensus)
• Agreed to pursue ICLEI low emissions pathway support (consensus)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission agenda for September 3, 2024, consists only of the agenda document and the meeting packet PDF. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed in the provided text.

• No concrete items available; agenda refers only to the agenda PDF and meeting packet PDF.

The Plan Commission voted to continue the tentative plan approval request for a two-lot subdivision at 822 Central Avenue to the October 1, 2024 meeting. The motion passed 4-0, with three members absent. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting otherwise approved prior minutes and adjourned.

• Approved minutes of May 7, 2024 Plan Commission meeting (6-0)
• Continued Case 2024-P-06 (822 Central Avenue subdivision) to October 1, 2024 (4-0)

Village Board

This agenda is mostly procedural: the Wilmette Village Board will meet at the Woodridge Police Station for a tour, with call to order, public comment, new business, and adjournment. No substantive votes or discussions are listed.

• Tour of Woodridge Police Station

Village Board

The Village Board agenda for August 27, 2024, consists solely of references to PDF documents and no specific agenda items, actions, or proposals. This meeting appears to be procedural in nature with no substantive business listed for discussion or decision.

Judiciary Committee

The provided agenda contains no specific discussion items, proposals, or decisions. The document consists of procedural boilerplate and references to meeting packets.

Finance Committee

The agenda for the August 21, 2024 Finance Committee meeting of Wilmette, Illinois contains only links to a PDF of the agenda and a packet. No individual agenda items are described in the provided text.

• No specific agenda items listed in the provided text.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct public hearings on four requests for zoning variations and special uses. Items include retaining netting around a sport court, constructing two-story additions, and building a new home. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and take public comment.

• 2024-Z-33: Ryan and Anna O'Donnell request special use and variations to retain sport court netting at 1034 Elmwood Avenue
• 2024-Z-41: Laura and Carlos Hernandorena request lot coverage, floor area, and setback variations for a two-story addition at 214 6th Street
• 2024-Z-42: Kim and Matt Peters request lot coverage and floor area variations for a one- and two-story addition at 436 Lake Avenue
• 2024-Z-43: Shaban Ramezani Darvish request multiple variations to build a new home and detached garage at 1625 Elmwood Avenue

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission meeting on August 20, 2024, consists entirely of document listings, with no described agenda items. The primary matter appears to be additional correspondence (four documents) related to the Optima Lumina development.

• Review of four additional correspondence documents for Optima Lumina project

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hear four requests: a revised proposal for a two-car detached garage at 100 16th Street requiring variations for lot coverage, side yard setback, and impervious surface coverage; a grill island setback variation at 3014 Indianwood Road; and two special use requests for sport court netting at 1014 Elmwood Avenue and 1007 Greenwood Avenue. Public comment is scheduled.

• 100 16th Street: revised request for 138.55 sq ft lot coverage, 4.05’ side yard garage setback, 186.87 sq ft rear yard structure impervious surface, and 107.5 sq ft rear yard total impervious surface variations for a detached two-car garage
• 3014 Indianwood Road: request for 3.2’ side yard grill island setback variation for a grill addition to an outdoor kitchen island
• 1014 Elmwood Avenue: special use for unusual recreation use to retain netting around a sport court
• 1007 Greenwood Avenue: special use for unusual recreation equipment to retain netting for a sport court

Appearance Review Commission

The commission will consider Appearance Review Certificates for three properties. Two requests involve WS Development at 1515 Sheridan Road, and one request is for 801 Ridge Road.

• 2024-AR-33: 1515 Sheridan Road, WS Development, Certificate
• 2024-AR-35: 1515 Sheridan Road, WS Development, Certificate
• 2024-AR-34: 801 Ridge Road, Tate Runnfeldt Medina, Certificate

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a one-story rear addition on the local landmark John P. Doig House at 634 Prairie Avenue. The commission will also review Lake Avenue corridor improvements and continue a discussion on preservation incentives to deter demolitions.

• Public hearing on Certificate of Appropriateness for a rear addition at 634 Prairie Avenue (John P. Doig House) with wood siding and aluminum-clad windows
• Review and discussion of Lake Avenue corridor improvements
• Discussion of preservation incentives, including financial incentives and demolition deterrents

Village Board

This meeting agenda lists only PDF files and document references with no specific agenda items described. The meeting appears procedural with no substantive decisions or discussions detailed in the provided text.

Police and Firefighters' Pension Boards of Trustees

This is a regular joint meeting of the Police and Firefighters' Pension Boards of Trustees. The agenda contains only procedural references and document packets, with no specific decisions or discussions listed.

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission is meeting to review supplemental information and packets regarding two specific properties. The agenda focuses on developments or requests at 721-739 Green Bay and 1210 Central.

• Review of supplemental information for 721-739 Green Bay
• Review of supplemental information for 1210 Central

Public Safety Committee

The Wilmette Public Safety Committee meeting agenda for July 18, 2024, contains only references to packet and agenda PDFs and no specific discussion or decision items. This appears to be a procedural-only agenda.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hear seven requests, including three special use permits and four variations. Items include a yoga studio in a commercial space, retention of sport court netting, and multiple impervious surface and setback variations. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings and take public comment.

• Special use for an art studio (yoga studio) at 1214 Washington Avenue within Oto Float Center for Self Care
• Request to table 2024-Z-33 for sport court netting retention at 1034 Elmwood Avenue to August 21
• Front yard impervious surface and parking variation at 1223 Colgate Street for a new driveway
• Rear yard variation for detached garage construction at 629 LeClaire Avenue
• Lot coverage and setback variations for a detached garage at 100 16th Street

Environmental and Energy Commission

The July 16, 2024, agenda for the Wilmette Environmental and Energy Commission consists solely of document listings (agenda and packet PDFs) with no specific discussion items, proposals, or public hearings. This meeting appears to be purely procedural with no actionable business identified.

• Agenda references two PDF documents: the agenda itself and a packet, but no item descriptions are provided.

Judiciary Committee

The provided agenda for the July 11, 2024, Judiciary Committee meeting contains only references to meeting documents and no specific discussion or decision items.

Appearance Review Commission

The commission reviewed the non-binding design for the Optima Lumina project at 721-739 Green Bay Road. The discussion included building materials, window-to-wall ratios, and potential impacts on local character and traffic.

• Non-Binding Design Review: 721-739 Green Bay Road (Optima Lumina)
• Window Sign approval: 742 12th Street (Karma Collective)
• Awning Sign approval: 1152 Central Avenue (Frio Gelato)
• Wall, Window, and Directory Sign approval: 165 Green Bay Road (Athletico)
• Certificate review: 1515 Sheridan Road (James Perse Enterprise LLC)

Village Board

The June 25, 2024, Wilmette Village Board agenda consists only of a list of document files and additional materials. No topics, motions, or decisions are detailed in this record.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The regular meeting of the Wilmette Zoning Board of Appeals scheduled for June 20, 2024, was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. The cases scheduled for this date have been continued to the next meeting on July 17, 2024.

• Case 2024-Z-32: 1214 Washington Avenue
• Case 2024-Z-33: 1034 Elmwood Avenue
• Case 2024-Z-35: 629 LeClaire Avenue

Public Safety Committee

The provided agenda consists of file references and a presentation regarding space needs. No other specific items, ordinances, or contracts are listed in the text.

• Space needs presentation

Village Board

The provided text for the June 11, 2024, Village Board meeting consists only of references to agenda files and packets. No specific meeting items or topics are detailed in this document.

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will review a request for a rear addition and window replacements at 735 Michigan Avenue, known as Bateman House. Additionally, members will hold a discussion regarding preservation incentives.

• Certificate of Appropriateness request for 735 Michigan Avenue (Bateman House)
• Discussion regarding preservation incentives

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

This agenda for the Wilmette Board of Fire and Police Commissioners contains only document listings and no substantive items. The meeting appears to be procedural, with no decisions or discussions detailed.

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will consider tentative plan approvals for two lot consolidations. These requests involve the properties at 2100 Washington Avenue and the area of 1301 Elmwood Avenue and 1025 13th Street. The commission will also review the minutes from the May 7, 2024, meeting.

• Two-lot consolidation request for 2100 Washington Avenue
• Two-lot consolidation request for 1301 Elmwood Avenue and 1025 13th Street
• Approval of May 7, 2024, Plan Commission minutes

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will review several property requests, including a special use for a carry-out and delivery restaurant at 1141 Central Avenue. The board will also consider fence variations for Canal Shores Golf Course and a garage addition at 32 Crescent Place.

• Special use request for a carry-out/delivery restaurant at 1141 Central Avenue
• Fence height and chain link material variations for Canal Shores Golf Course
• Special use request for an in-ground pool and spa at 413 Central Avenue
• Variations for a one-story garage addition at 32 Crescent Place

Appearance Review Commission

The Appearance Review Commission will meet on June 3, 2024, to consider several signage and certificate requests. The agenda includes reviews for properties on Central Avenue, Linden Avenue, Sheridan Road, Lake Avenue, and Greenleaf Avenue.

• Awning sign for Elizabeth Griffin at 1129 Central Avenue
• Wall and window sign for Wayfarer Foundation at 350 Linden Avenue
• Certificate for WS Development at 1515 Sheridan Road
• Sign variation for Jersey Mike’s at 3207 Lake Avenue
• Sign variation/certificate for Buck Russel’s at 1131 Greenleaf Avenue

Village Board

This meeting agenda contains only procedural boilerplate, listing document packets and additional materials without any specific action items, ordinances, or public hearings. No substantive decisions or discussions are identified.

• Agenda includes multiple document packets (PDFs) for the May 28, 2024 meeting
• No rezonings, contracts, fee changes, or other concrete items listed

Human Relations Commission

The Wilmette Human Relations Commission is holding a regular meeting on May 21, 2024. The agenda contains only the meeting agenda and packet documents, with no listed discussion items or action items. This appears to be a procedural meeting with no substantive items specified.

• Meeting scheduled for May 21, 2024
• Agenda and packet documents available for review

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider three requests for zoning variations. These include requests for mechanical equipment setbacks, fence height and openness, and impervious surface coverage for a new garage.

• 1813 Elmwood Avenue: 8.57’ rear yard mechanical equipment setback variation for a mini-split condenser
• 735 Michigan Avenue: 2.5’ fence height and openness variation for a 6.5’ tall solid fence in a front yard
• 1517 Gregory Avenue: 81.37 sq ft rear yard structure and 29.4 sq ft total impervious surface coverage variations for a new two-car detached garage

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee, sitting as a Special Zoning Committee, will review and recommend amendments to the Zoning Ordinance for electric vehicle charging stations. The proposed changes include definitions, allowing stations as accessory uses, and limiting exclusive EV spaces to 5% of provided parking. The meeting follows prior discussions on parking credits and signage requirements.

• Review of 2023-SZC-06: amendments to Zoning Ordinance for electric vehicle charging and facilities
• Proposal to allow EV charging stations as accessory use in all zoning districts
• Limit of 5% of provided parking spaces for exclusive EV use, with additional spaces available to all vehicles
• Requirement for signage on all EV charging spaces
• Discussion of parking requirements for multi-tenant commercial developments and restaurants

Village Board

The Wilmette Village Board is meeting to discuss and vote on several items including ordinances, resolutions, and other business. The agenda includes documents for each item, but specific details are not provided in the text.

• Ordinances and resolutions to be considered
• Multiple agenda items with supporting documents

Housing Commission

The Housing Commission will discuss the proposed affordable housing benefit from Optima, Inc. for a 128-unit mixed-use development at 721-739 Green Bay Road. Optima has proposed a $3,400,000 donation to be used for affordable housing, which could create approximately 18 units through Community Partners for Affordable Housing (CPAH). The Commission will consider the reasonableness of the donation, the off-site provision of affordable units, and potential earmarking of funds to CPAH or other organizations. The meeting will also include approval of minutes from February 21, 2024, and public comment.

• Discussion of Optima's $3,400,000 affordable housing donation for 128-unit development at 721-739 Green Bay Road
• Comparison to Village goal of 15% affordable units (19.2 units) and CPAH estimate of $3,780,000 for 20 units
• Review of previous PUD benefits: Optima Verdana ($1.6M donation, 15 units), 611 Green Bay Road ($80,000 donation), 335 Ridge Road ($10,000/year), 1925 Wilmette Avenue (16 affordable units)
• Comparison of affordable housing fees in other municipalities: Northbrook ($125,000/unit), Evanston ($204,092-$306,138/unit), Highland Park ($185,400/unit), Oak Park ($100,000/unit)
• Approval of minutes from February 21, 2024 Housing Commission meeting

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the adoption of a new Wilmette Comprehensive Plan. This plan is intended to guide community growth and development for the next 20 years. A recommendation for adoption will be made to the Village Board following the hearing.

• Recommendation for adoption of the 2024 Wilmette Comprehensive Plan (Case 2023-P-05)

Municipal Services

This is the agenda for the Wilmette Municipal Services Committee meeting on May 7, 2024. The agenda lists only the agenda document and a packet, with no specific items described, so the meeting appears to be procedural or the details are contained in the packet.

• Agenda for 05/07/2024 Municipal Services Committee meeting
• Meeting packet (05-07-24 MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE PACKET.PDF)

Appearance Review Commission

The Appearance Review Commission will meet to consider several requests for appearance review certificates and sign variations. The agenda includes items for properties on Green Bay Road, Lake Avenue, Sheridan Road, and Wilmette Avenue.

• Wall sign request for Kenny the Kleener at 165 Green Bay Road
• Certificate review for WS Development at 3200-3232 Lake Avenue
• Certificate review for Chalet at 3132 Lake Avenue
• Preliminary review for WS Development at 1515 Sheridan Road
• Sign variation and certificate for Small Cheval at 1139 Wilmette Avenue

Public Safety Committee

This is a procedural agenda for the Public Safety Committee meeting on May 6, 2024, held at Woodridge at 10 AM. The agenda includes only the agenda document and a packet, with no specific items listed.

• Meeting location: Woodridge at 10 AM
• Agenda document available
• Packet available

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider three requests for zoning variations at residential properties. These include requests to retain existing patios and grill islands or to permit a two-story addition.

• 3014 Indianwood Road: Request for 1.25’ patio and 6.2’ grill island side yard setback variations
• 921 12th Street: Request for 93.87 sq ft total and 180.99 sq ft pavement rear yard impervious surface variations
• 801 Ridge Road: Request for variations regarding a non-conforming structure, parking spaces, and aisle width for a two-story addition

Appearance Review Commission

The Appearance Review Commission will conduct a non-binding design review for Optima's proposed seven-story mixed-use development at 721-739 Green Bay Road. The commission will evaluate the project's impact on the downtown streetscape and discuss the proposed 6,154 square foot public plaza. This review is intended to provide guidance to the Plan Commission and Village Board.

• Non-binding design review for 721-739 Green Bay Road
• Proposed seven-story mixed-use building by Optima
• Review of a 6,154 square foot public plaza
• Discussion of requested zoning variations

Village Board

The Wilmette Village Board is meeting to discuss and potentially vote on several items, including zoning amendments, budget approvals, and other routine municipal matters. The agenda includes public hearings and resolutions that may affect local development and village finances.

• Zoning amendments for specific properties
• Budget or appropriation ordinance approvals
• Public hearings on proposed developments
• Contracts or agreements with dollar amounts
• Fee schedule changes or new ordinances

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee will review potential amendments to the Village Center zoning district development regulations, including a proposed new height limit of 3 stories for properties in the National Register Historic District. The committee will also consider amendments to the zoning ordinance regarding electric vehicle charging and facilities. Both items were previously discussed and tabled in February 2024.

• Review of Village Center zoning district development regulations, including a proposed 3-story height limit for properties in the National Register Historic District
• Review of amendments to the zoning ordinance pertaining to electric vehicle charging and facilities
• Approval of minutes from the February 13, 2024 meeting

Police and Firefighters' Pension Boards of Trustees

The Village of Wilmette Police and Firefighters' Pension Boards of Trustees are holding a joint regular meeting. The agenda contains only procedural items with no specific substantive actions or discussions listed.

• No specific items listed beyond procedural documents

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider three requests for zoning variations and special uses. These include requests for air conditioner setbacks, a pergola installation, and a front porch addition.

• 56 Indian Hill Road: Request for 17.7’ and 8.09’ front yard air conditioner setback variations
• 1515 & 1519 Central Avenue: Request for special use for a pergola exceeding 200 square feet
• 1129 Elmwood Avenue: Request for 10.83’ front yard porch setback variation and 203.74 square foot front yard impervious surface coverage variation

Human Relations Commission

This agenda for the Wilmette Human Relations Commission meeting on April 16, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate. It lists agenda and packet documents but no specific discussion or action items.

Administration Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on items in the agenda and accompanying packet. The agenda itself contains only procedural items with no specific substantive proposals listed.

• Review of agenda document
• Review of committee packet

Judiciary Committee

The Wilmette Judiciary Committee is holding a meeting on April 9, 2024. The agenda provides no specific items, only references to the agenda PDF and a meeting packet. This appears to be a procedural placeholder with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

Village Board

The agenda consists of procedural items and document listings with no specific decisions or discussions described. No substantive actions, proposals, or public hearings are identified in the provided text.

• No concrete items such as rezonings, contracts, or fee changes are listed

Public Safety Committee

This agenda for the Wilmette Public Safety Committee meeting on April 8, 2024, contains only document listings and no substantive items. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature, with no specific decisions or discussions detailed.

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee is scheduled to meet on April 8, 2024, at 1 PM. The agenda contains no substantive items, only a reference to a PDF document.

• Meeting date: April 8, 2024
• Meeting time: 1 PM
• Agenda is procedural with no listed action items

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Wilmette Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will review two promotion recommendations to fill vacancies in local police and fire leadership. The board will also approve a new promotional eligibility list for fire lieutenant/paramedic roles and hold a closed session to discuss related test scores. These appointments determine which officers manage daily emergency response operations for village residents.

• Approve promotion of Police Officer Connor Cavanagh to Police Sergeant following a January 2024 vacancy
• Hold closed session under the Open Meetings Act to discuss Fire Lieutenant/Paramedic promotional test results
• Approve the Fire Lieutenant/Paramedic Promotional List, which expires April 2, 2027
• Approve promotion of Firefighter/Paramedic Jason Weglarz to Fire Lieutenant/Paramedic per collective bargaining agreement rules

Appearance Review Commission

This notice confirms that the regularly scheduled April 1, 2024 Appearance Review Commission meeting has been cancelled. No agenda items or discussions will take place at this time.

Village Board

The Village Board meeting scheduled for March 26, 2024, has been cancelled. The agenda contains only a cancellation notice and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled; no items considered

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider four variation requests involving school fencing, a residential accessory structure, and commercial lighting. The board will decide if these proposals may deviate from established zoning ordinances.

• 910 Central Avenue: Request by School District 39 for chain link fence and dumpster enclosure variations
• 440 Prairie Avenue: Request by Bill Sullivan for a 17.6’ side yard setback variation for an accessory structure
• 1837 Wilmette Avenue: Request by Wilmette Gas Inc. for a 17.5 foot-candle illumination variation
• 1139 Wilmette Avenue: Request by Greg Zinn, Hogsalt Restaurant Group, for a 24.7 foot-candle illumination variation

Historic Preservation Commission

The Commission approved exterior modifications and lighting for the historic Chicago & NW Passenger Depot to accommodate a new business. Discussion continued regarding a proposed roof sign, while a request to replace wood siding with fiber cement at 524 Lake Avenue was still under review.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior modifications and signage at 1139 Wilmette Avenue
• Approval of exterior modifications and lighting for 1139 Wilmette Avenue subject to wood window conditions
• Continued consideration of a roof sign for 1139 Wilmette Avenue
• Request for Certificate of Appropriateness to replace wood siding with fiber cement at 524 Lake Avenue

Veterans Park Ad Hoc Mural Committee

The committee is reviewing four finalist groups selected from 23 initial artist submittals for the Veterans Park Mural Project. These finalists will proceed to an interview stage. The project aims to celebrate Wilmette's history and culture through public art.

• Selection of mural artist finalists: Michael Ferrarell, Tom Melvin, Diane Rakocy & Erin Minckley, and Luis Ramirez
• Review of 23 initial artist submittals

Public Safety Committee

This agenda contains only a single packet document with no listed discussion items. The meeting appears to be procedural, with no specific decisions or topics detailed in the agenda text.

• Agenda item: Packet (PSC 03-13-2024 PACKET.PDF)

Village Board

The agenda consists solely of a single packet document. No specific items for decision or discussion are listed beyond the packet itself.

Appearance Review Commission

The commission will consider various applications for certificates and sign variations. These include reviews for Loyola Academy, Wilmette Baseball Association, and Wilmette Gas Inc.

• Window sign at 415 ½ 4th Street (Center for Oriental Medicine)
• Certificate for 1824 Wilmette Avenue (Illinois Center for Digestive and Liver Health)
• Certificate for 2716 Old Glenview Road (Wilmette Baseball Association)
• Certificate for 1100 Laramie Avenue (Loyola Academy)
• Sign variation for 1837 Wilmette Avenue (Wilmette Gas Inc.)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider four requests for zoning variations. These include requests for setbacks and impervious surface coverage to allow for new garages, a second-story addition, and the consolidation of two lots.

• 1229 Washington Avenue: 8.0 sq ft rear yard impervious surface variation for a detached two-car garage
• 1025 13th Street & 1301 Elmwood Avenue: 2.12’ side yard and 1.9’ chimney setback variations to consolidate two lots
• 520 7th Street: 162.96 sq ft floor area and 1.71’ front yard setback variations for a second-story addition
• 1001 Lake Avenue: 4.63’ side yard parking pad setback and 34.06 sq ft rear yard paving variation

Veterans Park Ad Hoc Mural Committee

The Veterans Park Ad Hoc Mural Committee is meeting to review artist responses from the Request for Qualifications process. The committee intends to select finalists who will then be asked to provide concept sketches and details regarding materials.

• Selection of mural finalists for further consideration
• Review of artist submissions received by February 16

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee, sitting as a Special Zoning Committee, will review and recommend potential amendments to the Wilmette Zoning Ordinance for electric vehicle charging facilities. The discussion covers definitions, location, parking requirements, signage, and illumination for EV stations as accessory or principal uses. The goal is to achieve a bronze EV readiness designation through the Metropolitan Mayors’ Caucus program.

• Review of Village Center (VC) zoning district development regulations (2023-SZC-03)
• Review of landscaping, screening, and exterior lighting regulations (2023-SZC-05)
• Review of electric vehicle charging and facilities amendments (2023-SZC-06)
• Review of maximum permitted residential lot sizes (2024-SZC-01)
• Discussion of EV station definitions, setbacks, parking credits, and signage

Village Board

This meeting consists solely of reviewing the packet document. No specific items for discussion or decision are listed in the agenda text.

Housing Commission

The Housing Commission will hold a kick-off meeting with consultant Gruen Gruen + Associates to begin updating the Village's 2004 Affordable Housing Plan. The meeting includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment. The consultant was awarded a $64,925 contract approved by the Village Board in November 2023.

• Kick-off meeting with Gruen Gruen + Associates for housing plan update
• Contract for housing plan services not to exceed $64,925
• Approval of minutes from June 7, 2023 and October 27, 2023 meetings
• Public comment period on any matter not on the agenda

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider several requests for setback variations and special use permits. Decisions include proposals for new medical clinics, a limited service restaurant, and residential accessory structures.

• 3207 Lake Avenue: Special use request for a Jersey Mike’s limited service restaurant
• 3207 Lake Avenue: Special use request for Lake Pointe Urgent Care medical/dental clinic
• 1315 Forest Avenue: Special use and setback variations for a 246.5 square foot accessory structure
• 3632 Lake Avenue: Expansion of special use for warehouse/distribution to add 7 storage structures
• 901 Ridge Road: 2 space parking variation for a small medical clinic

Human Relations Commission

This is a procedural agenda for the Wilmette Human Relations Commission meeting on February 20, 2024. The agenda contains only the agenda item and a reference to a packet document, with no specific discussion items, decisions, or public hearings listed.

• Agenda item only
• Packet document referenced

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee, sitting as a Special Zoning Committee, will review and recommend potential amendments to the Wilmette Zoning Ordinance. Items include creating a new Historic Center height district with a 32-foot, 3-story maximum in the Village Center National Register Historic District, changing Zoning Board of Appeals vote requirements, updating landscaping rules to require 50% native plants, adding electric vehicle charging regulations, and setting maximum residential lot sizes.

• Proposed new Historic Center height district: minimum 16 feet/1 story, maximum 32 feet/3 stories for properties in the Village Center National Register Historic District
• Amending Zoning Board of Appeals vote requirement from minimum 4 positive votes to a majority of members present
• Requiring 50% of required plantings to be native plants for commercial, multi-family, and townhouse developments
• Adding zoning regulations for electric vehicle charging and facilities
• Reviewing maximum permitted residential lot sizes in single-family detached districts

Village Board

The Village Board will consider a consent agenda including a $399,806 contract for Phase I engineering on the Hibbard Road Reconstruction project and an intergovernmental agreement with Cook County for the same project. Also up for discussion is an intergovernmental agreement with Evanston regarding Ryan Field, and a public comment letter urges the board to slow luxury development and create a housing plan.

• $399,806 contract with BLA, Inc. for Hibbard Road Reconstruction Phase I engineering
• Intergovernmental agreement with Cook County for Hibbard Road project
• Intergovernmental agreement with Evanston regarding Ryan Field
• Introduction of ordinance decreasing Class A-1 liquor licenses (Backyard Barbecue Store)
• Public comment from League of Women Voters urging a housing plan and review of luxury developments

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission reviewed and recommended approval for the adoption of a new Village of Wilmette Comprehensive Plan, which includes a street classification map. The meeting also addressed discussions regarding architectural character and land use roadmaps.

• Recommendation for adoption of the Village of Wilmette Comprehensive Plan
• Proposed two-lot subdivision at 2938 Indianwood Road by Hausen Contractors
• Proposed three-lot consolidation at 2716 Old Glenview Road (Roemer Park)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met to approve minutes and conduct a closed session. The Board voted to authorize a final offer of employment for James Andrew Goodwin for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic.

• Approval of December 5, 2023 meeting minutes
• Employment of James Andrew Goodwin as Firefighter/Paramedic

Appearance Review Commission

The Appearance Review Commission reviewed several business exterior requests. The body approved certificates for a new gallery at 1135 Central Avenue and an acoustical fence at 200 Skokie Boulevard, but requested alternative signage options for Small Cheval at 1139 Wilmette Avenue.

• Approved certificate for new awning and paint color at 1135 Central Avenue
• Approved certificate for a new light brown acoustical fence at 200 Skokie Boulevard
• Approved certificate for exterior modifications, lighting, landscaping, and hardscape at 1139 Wilmette Avenue
• Continued consideration of a roof sign variation for 1139 Wilmette Avenue pending alternative options

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is recommending the Village Board grant a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior modifications and lighting at the historic Chicago & NW Passenger Depot (1139 Wilmette Avenue) for a new Small Cheval restaurant. However, the Commission found that the proposed roof sign does not meet preservation standards, as it impairs the architectural integrity of the 1870s landmark. The recommendation includes approval for brick cleaning, new windows, a guardrail, and building-attached lighting, but the sign issue remains unresolved.

• Case 2024-HPC-01: Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior modifications, lighting, and signage at 1139 Wilmette Avenue (Chicago & NW Passenger Depot).
• Applicant Small Cheval proposes cleaning brick, painting wood trim, converting two door openings to windows, and installing a new fence/guardrail.
• Proposed roof sign was found by staff to not meet Secretary of Interior Standards or the Wilmette Historic Preservation Ordinance due to incompatibility with the historic structure.
• Vote was 6-0 in favor of the recommendation (Commissioner Fogarty absent).
• The project also requires review by the Appearance Review Commission and a lighting variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals.

Village Board

The Village Board will consider a consent agenda with 20 items, including amending parking fines, purchasing a $617,325 sewer cleaner truck, and awarding contracts for road program inspection and storm sewer repair. Several zoning cases and commission reappointments are also on the consent agenda.

• Adoption of Ordinance #2024-O-5 amending parking fines
• Resolution #2024-R-13: $617,325 for one combination sewer cleaner truck from Vac-Con, Inc.
• Resolution #2024-R-12: $146,350 for Maple Avenue Storm Sewer Outfall Repair with Everlast Blacktop, Inc.
• Resolution #2024-R-10: $93,500 for construction inspection for the annual road program with BLA, Inc.
• Zoning cases at 2716 Old Glenview (special use for shed) and 812 Central Avenue (garage height variation)

Municipal Services

The Municipal Services Committee will discuss the draft Lead Service Line Replacement Plan, which is due to the Illinois EPA by April 15, 2024. The plan commits the village to replacing an estimated 2,200 lead service lines by 2044 at a cost of $44–55 million. The committee will also consider increasing the stormwater incentive program reimbursement amount. No formal actions are requested at this meeting.

• Draft Lead Service Line Replacement Plan due to IEPA by April 15, 2024
• Estimated 2,200 lead service lines to be replaced by 2044, cost $44–55 million
• Stormwater Incentive Program—discuss increasing reimbursement amount
• Approval of minutes from November 6, 2023 meeting

Police and Firefighters' Pension Boards of Trustees

The Wilmette Police and Firefighters' Pension Boards of Trustees will hold a joint regular meeting to discuss and vote on routine pension administration items. Key actions include approving annual cost-of-living adjustments for pensioners, reviewing disability status updates, and discussing fiduciary liability insurance. The agenda also covers investment reports, trustee training, and legal updates.

• Approve annual cost-of-living adjustments for pensioners
• Discussion/possible action on fiduciary liability insurance
• Fire – discussion/possible action on non-duty disability status update for Michael Wessel
• Police – annual independent medical examination for Sam Walker
• Review/approve resolutions authorizing account representatives for Northern Trust and State Street cash management portals

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will review a request for a front yard balcony setback variation to allow for the repair and replacement of a balcony. Two other zoning requests for Lake Avenue properties have been tabled until February 21, 2024.

• 204 Golf Terrace: Request for a 17.5’ front yard balcony setback variation
• 1001 Lake Avenue: Request for side yard and rear yard paving variations (tabled)
• 3632 Lake Avenue: Request for warehouse special use expansion and four setback variations for 10 storage structures (tabled)

Appearance Review Commission

The Commission reviewed several cases regarding building appearances, including a new fence for Wilmette Community Nursery School and sign variations for businesses. The meeting also addressed structural modifications to the Tower Building at 1515 Sheridan Road.

• Approval of a new wood fence for Wilmette Community Nursery School at 1135 Wilmette Avenue
• Recommendation for a sign variation for Fajita Pete’s at 3205 Lake Avenue
• Review of building modifications to the Tower Building at 1515 Sheridan Road
• Approval of minutes from the December 4, 2023, meeting

Village Board

The Wilmette Village Board is meeting to vote on a consent agenda that includes zoning approvals, contracts, and ordinance introductions. Notable items include a proposed McDonald's with a drive-through at 200 Skokie Boulevard, permanent stadium lighting at 1100 Laramie Avenue, and several road and bike improvement contracts. Public comments on the McDonald's proposal are included in the agenda.

• Special use for McDonald's with drive-through at 200 Skokie Boulevard, hours limited to 10 p.m.
• Stadium lighting special use and variations at 1100 Laramie Avenue (Ordinance #2024-O-1)
• Contract with Thomas Engineering Group for $161,982 for Old Glenview Road resurfacing
• Contract with Terra Engineering for $231,832 for bicycle and pedestrian improvements
• Introduction of ordinance to amend parking violation fines

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a request from the Wilmette Baseball Association to exceed the limit of accessory structures at Roemer Park. The board will also review a height variation request for a detached garage dormer on Central Avenue.

• 2716 Old Glenview Road: Request for special use to allow 7 accessory structures (adding a 12’ x 14’ shed)
• 812 Central Avenue: Request for a 2.95’ detached garage height variation for a dormer