Winnetka, IL

Village Council

Environmental, Forestry, & Sustainability Commission

Zoning Board of Appeals

Planned Development Commission

Village Council

Design Review Board

Design Review Board

Design Review Board

Design Review Board

Design Review Board

Historic Preservation Commission

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

Plan Commission

Design Review Board

Historic Preservation Commission

Village Council

Zoning Board of Appeals

Village Council

Environmental, Forestry, & Sustainability Commission

Design Review Board

Design Review Board

Design Review Board

Design Review Board

Design Review Board

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

Village Council

Planned Development Commission

Police Pension Board

Plan Commission

Historic Preservation Commission

Village Council

Zoning Board of Appeals

Environmental, Forestry, & Sustainability Commission

Planned Development Commission

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

Village Council

Firefighters Pension Board

Firefighters Pension Board

Plan Commission

Design Review Board

Design Review Board

Design Review Board

Design Review Board

Design Review Board

Village Council

Historic Preservation Commission

Environmental, Forestry, & Sustainability Commission

Zoning Board of Appeals

Village Council

Plan Commission

Design Review Board

Design Review Board

Design Review Board

Design Review Board

Design Review Board

Planned Development Commission

Design Review Board

The Winnetka Design Review Board/Sign Board of Appeals will hold a special meeting to consider continued and new applications for Certificates of Appropriateness and a sign permit. The main item is a continued application for a proposed four-story mixed-use building at Tower Court Condominiums, which the Village Council will ultimately decide. Other items include a playground improvement at Tower Road Beach, a facade material change, and sign and awning modifications at One Winnetka.

• Case 25-19-PD: Amended Certificate of Appropriateness for 4-story mixed-use building at 901-05, 907-09, 911-13 Green Bay Road and 1007-11 Tower Court (continued from prior meetings)
• Case 26-27-V: Certificate of Appropriateness for playground improvements at Tower Road Beach, 899 Sheridan Road
• Case 26-14-DR: Alternate limestone product for front facade at 564 Green Bay Road (Engel and Völkers)
• Case 26-15-DR: Sign permit for back-lit wall sign for Solidcore at 736 Elm Street (One Winnetka)
• Case 26-16-DR: Modify and add awnings at 525 Lincoln Avenue (Ballyhoo One Winnetka)

Plan Commission

The Winnetka Plan Commission is holding a regular meeting with updates on the zoning ordinance rewrite and the open space zoning district, plus a discussion on the Affordable Housing Plan and next steps. The agenda is largely informational and procedural, with no final decisions listed.

• Zoning Ordinance Rewrite Update
• Open Space Zoning District Update
• Affordable Housing Plan update and next steps
• Approval of March 25, 2026 meeting minutes
• Quorum check for September 23, 2026 meeting

Zoning Administrator

The Winnetka Zoning Administrator will hold a public meeting to consider one new application: a zoning variation for a property at 1050 Starr Road to allow an addition with a smaller side yard setback than normally required. The Zoning Administrator has final authority on this request. Public comments are permitted on all agenda items.

• Case No. ZBA-26-26-ZA: zoning variation for 1050 Starr Road to reduce minimum side yard setback for an addition

The Zoning Administrator approved a zoning variation for 1050 Starr Road, allowing a family room addition with a reduced side yard setback of 9 feet instead of the required 12 feet. The decision was based on the existing home's nonconforming setback and configuration, and no public comments were received.

• Granted zoning variation for 1050 Starr Road (9-foot setback instead of 12-foot minimum)

Design Review Board

The regular monthly meeting of the Design Review Board/Sign Board of Appeals scheduled for August 20, 2026, has been canceled.

Design Review Board

Design Review Board

Design Review Board

Design Review Board

Village Council

Planned Development Commission

The regular monthly meeting of the Planned Development Commission scheduled for August 19, 2026, has been cancelled.

Firefighters Pension Board

The Winnetka Firefighters' Pension Fund Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to review financial reports, approve bills, and discuss cash projections. They will also consider approving a regular retirement for Erik Thornton and review the actuarial valuation and tax levy request.

• Approve regular retirement for Erik Thornton
• Review/approve actuarial valuation and tax levy request
• Review BMO and Northern Trust account statements
• Presentation and approval of bills
• Review/approve trustee training registration fees

Village Council

The Village Council will vote on several resolutions, including hiring a consultant to study the future use of the former U.S. Post Office site and approving a technology contract. They will also discuss a draft sustainability plan for 2027. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and a warrant list.

• Resolution R-60-2026: Agreement with SB Friedman Development Advisors LLC for professional services on the former U.S. Post Office site
• Resolution R-62-2026: Contract with CDW Government LLC for technology products and services
• Resolution R-61-2026: Extension of engineering services with W.F. Baird & Associates for Tower Road Pier structural assessment
• Discussion of draft 2027 IMEA Sustainability Plan
• Approval of warrant list dated July 31 - August 13, 2026

Environmental, Forestry, & Sustainability Commission

The Environmental, Forestry, & Sustainability Commission is meeting to discuss and receive updates on several environmental initiatives. The agenda includes presentations on safe biking routes, solar power, buckthorn eradication, a leaf blower study, and composting, along with routine items like minutes approval and public comments.

• Presentation by Louisa Hernandez
• Bike Bus and safe biking routes discussion with guest John Lankford
• Solar power hour presentation by Tim Ring
• Buckthorn eradication update by Liz Kunkle
• Leaf blower study update by King Poor

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will review a continued case regarding a swimming pool setback at 286 Ridge Avenue. The board will also consider a new application for a detached garage variation at 925 Elm Street.

• Case No. 26-07-V2: Swimming pool corner yard setback variation at 286 Ridge Avenue
• Case No. 26-22-V: Detached garage side yard setback variation at 925 Elm Street

Village Council

The Village Council will meet to discuss parking and provide updates on village-owned street ends. The body is deciding on a zoning variation for a school project and a contract for underground cable.

• Ordinance No. M-12-2026: Zoning variation and Certificate of Appropriateness for a Gaga Ball Pit at Greeley Elementary School (275 Fairview Avenue)
• Resolution No. R-59-2026: Contract award to Wesco Distribution, Inc. for 600 Volt Underground Cable
• Discussion regarding Village Parking review
• Update on Village Owned Street Ends

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will review a demolition permit application and a landmark nomination. The body will also consider a building size bonus application based on architectural significance.

• Demolition permit application for 1020 Cherry Street (Case No. 26-14-HPC)
• Building size bonus application and impact study for 115 DeWindt Road (Case No. 26-15-HPC)
• Landmark nomination application and impact study for 115 DeWindt Road (Case No. 26-15-HPC)
• Preservation Award Plaque update
• Monthly communications for HPC discussion

Police Pension Board

The Winnetka Police Pension Fund Board will hold a regular meeting to decide on a retirement benefit for Karl Larson and process a separation of service for Marek Strzelec. They will also review the annual actuarial valuation and tax levy request, elect board officers, and handle routine financial reports.

• Approve regular retirement benefit for Karl Larson
• Separation of service for Marek Strzelec
• Review and approve actuarial valuation & tax levy request
• Board officer elections (President, Vice President, Secretary, Assistant Secretary)
• Review and update cash management policy

Plan Commission

The regular monthly meeting of the Plan Commission scheduled for July 22, 2026, has been cancelled. No other business is listed.

Village Council

The Village Council will vote on Ordinance No. MC-03-2026 to prohibit short-term rentals in Winnetka. They will also consider adopting the Climate Action Plan via Resolution R-54-2026. The consent agenda includes approvals of purchases, permits, and minutes. Old business features discussion of the zoning ordinance rewrite and open space zoning text amendment.

• Ordinance No. MC-03-2026 prohibiting short-term rentals
• Resolution R-54-2026 adopting the Village of Winnetka Climate Action Plan
• Resolution R-55-2026 waiving bidding for purchase of indoor range equipment from Inveris Training Solutions, Inc.
• Resolution R-57-2026 approving purchase of a public works vehicle from Transchicago Truck Group
• Council discussion of zoning ordinance rewrite and open space zoning text amendment

The Village Council unanimously adopted the Climate Action Plan (Resolution R-54-2026) and approved an ordinance prohibiting short-term rentals. The consent agenda, including the rental ban, warrant list, and equipment purchases, was approved unanimously. Council also directed staff to proceed with a zoning code rewrite and an open space zoning amendment.

• Adopted Climate Action Plan Resolution R-54-2026 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance MC-03-2026 prohibiting short-term rentals (consent agenda)
• Approved warrant list of $771,619.34 (consent agenda)
• Approved purchase of indoor range equipment from Inveris Training Solutions (consent agenda)
• Approved purchase of Public Works vehicle from Transchicago Truck Group (consent agenda)
• Approved closed session minutes and destruction of certain recordings (consent agenda)
• Approved annual outdoor seating area permits (consent agenda)
• Directed staff to proceed with zoning code rewrite and open space zoning phase 1

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Winnetka Foreign Fire Insurance Board will hold a regular meeting on July 20, 2026, at the Winnetka Fire Department. The agenda includes reviewing minutes, accepting a treasurer's report, and discussing new equipment and software.

• Review and acceptance of minutes from October, April, and May meetings
• Review and acceptance of Treasure's report
• Discussion of EMS Equipment and Carhartt Cold-Weather Jackets
• Review of Station MedVault and inventory tracking software
• Discussion of 'Identifire' Name Tags

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will discuss continued and new applications for design and sign permits. The main item is a continued preliminary planned development for a four-story mixed-use building at Tower Court. Other items include awning and sign permits for businesses on Green Bay Road and a certificate of appropriateness for a gaga ball pit at Greeley Elementary School.

• Continued Case No. 25-19-PD: certificate of appropriateness for new four-story mixed-use building at 901-05, 907-09, 911-13 Green Bay Road and 1007-11 Tower Court (Tower Court Condominiums)
• Case No. 26-12-DR: awning and sign permit for Bank of America at 1010 Green Bay Road
• Case No. 26-13-DR: sign permit for new back-lit wall sign for Engel and Volkers at 564 Green Bay Road
• Case No. 26-20-V2: certificate of appropriateness for gaga ball pit at Greeley Elementary School, 275 Fairview Avenue

Planned Development Commission

The regular monthly meeting of the Planned Development Commission scheduled for July 15, 2026, has been cancelled.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider zoning variations for three residential properties and one school. These requests involve setbacks, lot coverage, and the installation of a gaga ball pit.

• Case No. 26-07-V2: Swimming pool setback variation at 286 Ridge Avenue
• Case No. 26-15-V2: Floor area and setback variations for an addition at 1476 Scott Avenue
• Case No. 26-19-V: Lot coverage and setback variations for additions at 555 Walnut Street
• Case No. 26-20-V2: Impermeable lot coverage and setback variations for a gaga ball pit at Greeley Elementary School (275 Fairview Avenue)

The Winnetka Zoning Board of Appeals approved a zoning variation for additions at 555 Walnut Street (Case 26-19-V) and recommended approval of a front yard setback variation for a Gaga ball pit at Greeley Elementary School (Case 26-20-V). Two cases were continued: 286 Ridge Avenue (pool) to August 10, 2026, and 1476 Scott Avenue (addition) to September 14, 2026. The board also approved minutes from April 13 and June 8, 2026, and received updates on Village Council actions.

• Approved zoning variations for additions at 555 Walnut Street (5-0)
• Recommended approval of front yard setback variation for Gaga pit at 275 Fairview Avenue (5-0)
• Continued Case 26-07-V2 (286 Ridge Avenue pool) to August 10, 2026 (5-0)
• Continued Case 26-15-V2 (1476 Scott Avenue addition) to September 14, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved April 13, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved June 8, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)

Environmental, Forestry, & Sustainability Commission

The Environmental, Forestry, & Sustainability Commission will hear public comments, approve June minutes, and discuss new business including a mid-year review, the Climate Action Plan, Solar Power Hour, Farmer's Market and Trail Day, and a Bike Bus initiative. No votes or dollar amounts are specified on the agenda.

• Mid-year review of commission activities
• Discussion of the Climate Action Plan
• Solar Power Hour outreach event
• Farmer's Market and Trail Day coordination
• Bike Bus promotion (YouTube link provided)

Village Council

The Village Council will introduce and potentially adopt an ordinance (MC-03-2026) to prohibit short-term rentals in Winnetka. The Council will also conduct a concept review for a planned development at 455 Linden Street and consider several consent agenda items including a fiber-optic license agreement with Ezee Fiber Texas, LLC and approval of the annual outdoor seating area permit. A presentation on the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report is scheduled.

• Ordinance MC-03-2026: Amending the Zoning Ordinance to prohibit short-term rentals (introduction/adoption)
• 455 Linden Street – Planned Development Concept Review
• Resolution R-56-2026: Right-of-way license agreement with Ezee Fiber Texas, LLC for fiber-optic installation
• Approval of Warrant List dated June 12, 2026 – July 2, 2026
• Approval of Annual Outdoor Seating Area Permit

The Village Council voted unanimously to waive introduction of Ordinance No. MC-03-2026, which would amend the zoning ordinance to prohibit short-term rentals (defined as less than 60 days). The public hearing was held with no public comment, and the Village Attorney will refine the definition of short-term rentals. The Council also approved the consent agenda, including a $2,227,333.96 warrant list and a fiber-optic license agreement with Ezee Fiber Texas, LLC.

• Approved consent agenda including warrant list of $2,227,333.96 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-56-2026 for fiber-optic license with Ezee Fiber Texas, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved annual outdoor seating area permit (unanimous)
• Waived introduction of Ordinance MC-03-2026 to prohibit short-term rentals (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will review several demolition permit applications for commercial and residential buildings. The body will also review a Historic Architectural Impact Study for a residence on Hubbard Place.

• Demolition permit review: 901-905 Green Bay Road (mixed-use commercial)
• Demolition permit review: 907-909 Green Bay Road (mixed-use commercial)
• Demolition permit review: 911-913 Green Bay Road (mixed-use commercial)
• Demolition permit review: 913 Green Bay Road (rear detached single-family residence)
• Demolition permit review: 1007-1011 Tower Court (mixed-use commercial)

The Commission approved a demolition permit for 1010 Hubbard Place after finding the property lacked sufficient historic and architectural significance. Additionally, the board required a collective Historic Architectural Impact Study for five properties on Green Bay Road and Tower Court.

• Approved June 1, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved treating 901-905 Green Bay Road, 907-909 Green Bay Road, 911-913 Green Bay Road, 913 Green Bay Road, and 1007-1011 Tower Court as a single block for an HAIS (4-0)
• Required the preparation of an HAIS for the Green Bay Road and Tower Court properties as a block (4-0)
• Found the HAIS for 1010 Hubbard Place to be complete (4-0)
• Approved demolition permit for 1010 Hubbard Place without delay (4-0)

Village Council

This special meeting of the Winnetka Village Council includes introduction/adoption of an ordinance to allow a limited off-leash dog area at Tower Road on Lake Michigan. The Council will also consider adopting a resolution amending the fiscal year 2026 budget and approving an addendum to a security services agreement with P4 Security Solutions, LLC. A closed session is scheduled.

• Ordinance MC-02-2026: Authorizing a limited public off-leash dog area at Tower Road on Lake Michigan (introduction/adoption)
• Resolution R-54-2026: First amendment to memorandum of agreement with Winnetka Park District (adoption)
• Ordinance M-12-2026: Amending the fiscal year 2026 annual budget (introduction/adoption)
• Resolution R-55-2026: Addendum to security services agreement with P4 Security Solutions, LLC (adoption)
• Closed session (item 5)

The Village Council voted to defer four agenda items related to a proposed temporary dog beach at Tower Road Beach, including ordinances and resolutions on a lease amendment and budget changes, to allow more time for study and negotiation with the Park District. The motion passed 4-1, with Trustee Dalman voting no. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting then moved to closed session.

• Deferred Ordinance MC-02-2026 (dog off-leash area) (4-1)
• Deferred Resolution R-54-2026 (Park District agreement amendment) (4-1)
• Deferred Ordinance M-12-2026 (budget amendment) (4-1)
• Deferred Resolution R-55-2026 (security services addendum) (4-1)
• Adjourned to closed session for real estate, litigation, and minutes review (5-0)

Plan Commission

The Winnetka Plan Commission’s regular June 24, 2026 meeting is cancelled. No decisions or discussions will take place.

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will continue discussion on Case No. 25-19-PD, a Certificate of Appropriateness request for a new four-story mixed-use building as part of a planned development at 901-913 Green Bay Road and 1007-11 Tower Court. The Village Council holds final jurisdiction. The board will also approve minutes from prior meetings and verify quorum for the July 16 regular meeting.

• Continued application (Case No. 25-19-PD) for Certificate of Appropriateness for a four-story mixed-use building at 901-05, 907-09, 911-13 Green Bay Road and 1007-11 Tower Court
• Approval of May 7, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes and May 21, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
• Quorum check for the July 16, 2026 regular meeting

The Design Review Board unanimously voted to continue Case No. 25-19-PD (Tower Court Condominiums) to the July 16, 2026 meeting, after extensive discussion. Board members expressed concerns about the building's massing, fourth-floor visibility, balconies, and overall fit with Hubbard Woods character, requesting the applicant provide sketch alternatives. The Board also approved minutes from the May 7 and May 21, 2026 meetings, and appointed Chairperson Moor and Ms. Niehoff to meet with the applicant in the interim.

• Approved the May 7, 2026 special meeting minutes (6-0).
• Approved the May 21, 2026 regular meeting minutes (6-0).
• Continued Case No. 25-19-PD (Tower Court Condominiums) to the July 16, 2026 meeting (6-0).
• Appointed Chairperson Moor and Ms. Niehoff to meet with the applicant to review conceptual sketches.
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m. (6-0).

Planned Development Commission

The regular monthly meeting of the Winnetka Planned Development Commission scheduled for June 17, 2026, at 7:00 PM has been canceled. No decisions or discussions will occur at this meeting.