Vernon Hills meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Vernon Hills board agenda includes $2.24M in bills, cell tower leases, and senior services discussion

The Vernon Hills Village Board and Committee of the Whole met Aug. 11 with an agenda that included a $2.24 million bill list, cell tower lease amendments with T-Mobile and Verizon, and a discussion of a senior services agreement with the Park District. Minutes from the meeting have not yet been published, so no votes or decisions are confirmed.

Village Board agenda

The board's agenda included a voucher list of bills totaling $2,241,150.27, along with several ordinances and resolutions:

• **Ordinance 2026-080:** A 36-month subscription with Advanced Business Network for CATO cybersecurity services at $2,898 per month.
• **Resolution 2026-034:** A lease amendment with T-Mobile for the cell tower at 754 Lakeview Parkway, including reimbursement up to $185,000.
• **Resolution 2026-035:** A lease amendment with Verizon for the same tower, including reimbursement up to $35,000.
• **Resolution 2026-036:** An extension of the Metra commuter station agreement through 2036.
• **Ordinance 2026-079:** A correction to the parking requirements ordinance to fix a scrivener's error.
• **Resolution 2026-033:** Ratification of an indemnification agreement with SL Vernon Hills LLC for parking at 100 N. Fairway Drive during Arbortheater concerts.

The agenda also included a raffle license and a proclamation for an Eagle Scout.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole agenda included:

• An intergovernmental agreement with the Vernon Hills Park District for senior services administration and operation (referred to as AVM Buggy).
• A concept discussion for Mister Car Wash and 7 Brew at 99 E. Townline Road.
• Approval of the committee's minutes from July 28, 2026.

All items were listed as agenda items; no decisions have been reported.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed in the next 14 days.

Vernon Hills boards to weigh police campus project, townhomes, and business special-use requests

The Vernon Hills Village Board, its committees, and the Planning & Zoning Commission have several items on upcoming agendas, including a police campus improvement project, a 17-unit townhome development, and multiple special-use requests for businesses. All items are listed on agendas; minutes have not yet been published, so no final decisions have been made.

Village Board (July 28)

The Village Board will consider an omnibus agenda that includes approving voucher lists totaling $2,124,349.13. New business includes:

• **Police Campus Improvement Project** at 754 Lakeview Parkway: two ordinances for zoning variations and a special use permit with site plan approval.
• **17-unit townhome development** at 435 Benjamin Drive: an ordinance amending the River's Edge PUD and a resolution approving the preliminary/final plat.
• **Special use permit** for A1 Senior Care adult day service at 565 Lakeview Parkway Suite 130.
• Amendments to the zoning code (Appendix C), building code (Chapter 5), and repeal of the flood damage prevention chapter (Chapter 8).
• An ordinance amending Chapter 3, Alcoholic Liquor Control – license quantities by class.

Officials will also report on Vernon Hills Days and police department updates, including the Drone as First Responder program.

Committee of the Whole (July 28)

The committee will discuss a concept for a proposed Dutch Bros drive-thru coffee shop at 1000 N. Milwaukee Avenue. This is a preliminary discussion; no final decision is expected. The committee will also consider approving minutes from the July 7, 2026 meeting.

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners (July 30)

The board will meet to approve minutes from its June 25, 2026 meetings and adopt amended rules and regulations. The agenda includes routine communications, unfinished business, and other operational items.

Planning & Zoning Commission (August 5)

The commission will hold public hearings on three special-use petitions, each also requesting a parking variation under Section 19.6:

• **Indoor sports complex** at 450 Bunker Court, petitioned by Bharathur LLC dba Play N Thrive Club, in the Business Park district.
• **Dance school** at 700 Deerpath Drive Unit B, petitioned by Dance Religion Inc., in the ORD (Office Research and Development) district. The proposed space is 8,926 sq ft.
• **Adult day service center** at 6 E. Phillip Road, Suite 111, petitioned by CPSPOM LLC dba Daycation for Seniors Activity Center. The proposed use would occupy 3,164 sq ft and operate weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., providing health monitoring, meals, exercise, games, social activities, and educational programs.

All hearings are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall, 290 Evergreen Drive. The commission will also approve minutes from June 24 and July 8, 2026.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are scheduled within the next 14 days beyond those listed above. Residents interested in the special-use hearings or the Village Board items may attend the public meetings or check the village's official agenda postings for updates.

Vernon Hills Board Tackles $2.1M in Bills, Police Campus Project; Planning Commission Sets Three Public Hearings

The Vernon Hills Village Board had a full agenda July 28, including approval of $2,124,349.13 in bills and votes on a police campus improvement project, a 17-unit townhome development, and several code changes. However, minutes from that meeting have not yet been published, so final outcomes are not confirmed.

Village Board Agenda Items (July 28)

The Village Board was scheduled to act on an omnibus agenda that included paying $2,124,349.13 in vouchers. New business items on the agenda included:

• **Police Campus Improvement Project at 754 Lakeview Parkway** — two ordinances for zoning variations and a special use permit with site plan approval.
• **17-unit townhome development at 435 Benjamin Drive** — an ordinance amending the River's Edge PUD and a resolution approving the preliminary/final subdivision plat.
• **Special use permit for A1 Senior Care** — an adult day service at 565 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 130.
• **Code amendments** — changes to the zoning code (Appendix C), building code (Chapter 5), and an ordinance repealing Chapter 8, Flood Damage Prevention.
• **Liquor control** — an ordinance amending Chapter 3, Alcoholic Liquor Control, regarding license quantities by class.

Officials were also scheduled to report on Vernon Hills Days and police department updates, including the Drone as First Responder program.

Because only the agenda packet is available and minutes have not been published, it is not yet possible to confirm which items passed, failed, or were delayed.

Committee of the Whole: Dutch Bros Concept Discussion

Also on July 28, the Village Board Committee of the Whole was scheduled to discuss a concept for a proposed Dutch Bros drive-thru coffee shop at 1000 N. Milwaukee Avenue. The agenda described this as a preliminary discussion with no final decision expected. The committee was also set to approve minutes from its July 7, 2026 meeting. Minutes are not yet published.

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners (July 30)

The Vernon Hills Board of Fire & Police Commissioners met July 30 to adopt amended rules and regulations and approve minutes from its June 25, 2026 meetings, including an executive session. Minutes from the July 30 meeting are not yet published, so adoption of the amended rules cannot be confirmed.

Coming Up: Planning & Zoning Commission Public Hearings (Aug. 5)

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three special-use petitions Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall, 290 Evergreen Drive. Each petition also requests a parking variation under Section 19.6.

• **Case #2026-14: Bharathur LLC, dba Play N Thrive Club** — special use for an indoor sports complex at 450 Bunker Court, zoned Business Park (BP).
• **Case #2026-15: Dance Religion Inc.** — special use for a dance school at 700 N. Deerpath Drive, Unit B (8,926 sq ft), zoned ORD (Office Research and Development). PIN 15-05-211-002.
• **Case #2026-16: CPSPOM LLC, dba Daycation for Seniors Activity Center** — special use for an adult day service center at 6 E. Phillip Road, Suite 111 (3,164 sq ft), operating weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with health monitoring, meals, exercise, games, social activities, and educational programs.

The commission will also approve minutes from June 24 and July 8, 2026. Residents may attend and present comments before the commission decides whether to approve, modify, or deny each petition.

Vernon Hills boards weighed $297,728 road contract, 698,880 sq ft industrial park in July 7-8 meetings

Vernon Hills officials packed several consequential items into July 7-8 meetings, including a nearly $298,000 road improvement contract, a 698,880-square-foot industrial park, and a new indoor playground and restaurant. Minutes have not yet been published for any of the meetings, so outcomes are not confirmed; the items below reflect what boards were scheduled to consider.

Museum Blvd intersection improvements

The Village Board was scheduled to vote on a $297,728.62 contract with Campanella and Sons, Inc. for Museum Blvd intersection improvements. The contract appeared on both the regular meeting agenda and an omnibus vote agenda.

Vernon Hills Industrial Park at 100-230 S. Milwaukee Ave

The board was set to consider site plan and plat approval for the Vernon Hills Industrial Park at 100-230 S. Milwaukee Ave, including a 698,880-square-foot building. This was listed alongside the Museum Blvd contract and other items in an omnibus vote.

Treehouse Play Café at 555 E. Townline Road

Treehouse Ventures Vernon Hills LLC, doing business as The Treehouse Play Café, sought a special use permit for an indoor playground and restaurant at 555 E. Townline Road, Unit 8. The Village Board was scheduled to act on the special use permit and sign variations. Separately, the Liquor and Licensing Commission was set to consider a Class A liquor license request from the same business.

School Resource Officer program

The board was scheduled to consider a Memorandum of Understanding with Hawthorn School District 73 to continue the School Resource Officer program.

River's Edge Townhomes at 435 Benjamin Drive

The Committee of the Whole was set to discuss a Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation for the River's Edge Townhomes project at 435 Benjamin Drive. No final vote was expected. The committee was also scheduled to approve minutes from its June 16, 2026 meeting.

Massage establishment proximity waiver

The board was set to consider a resolution waiving proximity restrictions for a massage establishment at 10 W. Phillip Road, Suite 110.

Liquor license term amendment

An ordinance amending Chapter 3, Alcoholic Liquor Control, regarding the term of licenses was on the regular meeting agenda.

Senior daycare center at 565 Lakeview Parkway

The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on a petition from A1 Senior Care LLC for a special use permit to operate a senior daycare center at 565 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 130. The property is zoned BP Business Park District. The petitioner also requested a zoning text amendment to define adult day service as a special use in that district. The proposed center would operate Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Police Campus Improvement Project at 754 Lakeview Drive

The commission held a public hearing on a petition by FGM Architects for a special use permit and zoning variations for the Village of Vernon Hills Police Campus Improvement Project at 754 Lakeview Drive (PIN 15-04-111-030). The project includes interior renovations, a parking garage addition, and a public-facing space connecting two buildings. The request involves variations from required setbacks and parking requirements in the PIB District.

Zoning code amendments (Case #2026-13)

The commission held a public hearing at Village Hall, 290 Evergreen Drive, on a petition to amend Appendix C of the Vernon Hills Zoning Code. Proposed changes would add definitions for data centers, battery storage, and adult day services; revise floor area ratio limits in residential districts; change parking requirements for specific uses such as car washes; and adjust the size threshold for non-retail conversion procedures in the Core Retail Overlay District.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents should check the Village of Vernon Hills website for any newly posted agendas or schedule changes.

Vernon Hills Board Set to Act on $297,728 Road Contract, Industrial Park, and Treehouse Play Café

Vernon Hills officials had a full slate of meetings the week of July 7, 2026, with the Village Board scheduled to act on a nearly $298,000 intersection improvement contract, a large industrial park development, and a special use permit for a new indoor playground and restaurant. All items below are drawn from published agendas; minutes have not yet been posted, so final outcomes and vote tallies are not yet available.

Village Board — July 7, 2026

The Village Board's regular meeting was scheduled to follow a 6:45 p.m. Liquor and License Commission hearing, with the regular session at 7:00 p.m. Agenda items included:

• **Museum Blvd intersection improvements:** A proposed contract with Campanella and Sons, Inc. for $297,728.62.
• **Vernon Hills Industrial Park:** Site plan and plat approval for a 698,880 sq ft building at 100–230 S. Milwaukee Ave.
• **Treehouse Play Café:** A special use permit and sign variations for an indoor playground and restaurant at 555 E. Townline Road, Unit 8. The Liquor and Licensing Commission was also scheduled to consider a Class A liquor license request from Treehouse Ventures Vernon Hills LLC for the same address.
• **School Resource Officer program:** A Memorandum of Understanding with Hawthorn School District 73 to continue the program.
• **Liquor license term:** An ordinance amending Chapter 3 (Alcoholic Liquor Control) regarding the term of licenses.
• **Massage establishment:** A resolution to waive proximity restrictions for a massage establishment at 10 W. Phillip Road, Suite 110.

Because minutes are not yet published, it is not confirmed which of these items received final approval.

Committee of the Whole — July 7, 2026

The Committee of the Whole was scheduled to discuss the River's Edge Townhomes project at 435 Benjamin Drive, reviewing a Planning & Zoning Commission recommendation. No final vote was expected. The committee also planned to approve minutes from its June 16, 2026 meeting.

Planning & Zoning Commission — July 8, 2026

The commission scheduled three public hearings at Village Hall, 290 Evergreen Drive:

• **Senior daycare center:** A1 Senior Care LLC petitioned for a special use permit to operate a senior daycare at 565 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 130, in the BP Business Park District. The center would operate Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A companion zoning text amendment would define adult day service as a special use in that district.
• **Police Campus Improvement Project:** FGM Architects petitioned for a special use permit and zoning variations for the Village of Vernon Hills Police Campus Improvement Project at 754 Lakeview Drive (PIN 15-04-111-030). The project includes interior renovations, a parking garage addition, and a public-facing space connecting two buildings. Variations from required setbacks and parking requirements were also under consideration.
• **Zoning code amendments (Case #2026-13):** Proposed amendments to Appendix C would add definitions for data centers, battery storage, and adult day services; revise floor area ratio limits in residential districts; change parking requirements for uses such as car washes; and adjust the size threshold for non-retail conversion procedures in the Core Retail Overlay District.

Outcomes for all three hearings are not yet confirmed, as minutes have not been published.

Coming Up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents should check the Village of Vernon Hills website for any newly posted agendas or schedule changes.