DuPage County Development Committee Meeting, Tuesday 10/20/26

The DuPage County Development Committee met on October 20, 2026, after appointing Don Desert as a temporary committee member to establish a quorum. The committee considered a zoning variance for Lucky Pennies, a proposed video gaming café. The petitioner cited county permits and an approximately $280,000 investment made before or around adoption of proximity restrictions; opponents raised concerns about nearby gaming establishments, schools, a daycare, and a place of assembly. Staff’s comparison noted that, unlike the previously approved Lucky 7 case, Lucky Pennies is within 1,000 feet of protected institutions as well as another gaming establishment. The committee’s motion to approve the variance failed, leaving the request unapproved.

The committee approved a separate zoning variation reducing an attached accessory building’s rear-yard setback from 25 feet to 19 feet. It also considered and approved another shed-related setback variation, though the transcript is unclear on the precise measurements. The committee approved the October 2 minutes. No contracts, purchases, budget allocations, or other procurement activity were identified.