2026-03-11 Village of Villa Park Zoning Board of Appeals Commission

The Village of Villa Park Zoning Board of Appeals held a meeting on March 11, 2026, primarily to consider a special use appeal (ZBA2-12) for the Christian Church of Villa Park to relocate to a commercial multi-tenant building on St. Charles Road. The church seeks approval for religious assembly and a drive-thru food pantry operation within the MX3 zoning district, which requires special use permits. The board reviewed traffic impact analyses, floor plans, and site surveys, and discussed the compatibility of the church's use with the village's comprehensive plan, noting the site's designation as a catalyst site for future mixed-use development. Commissioners expressed support for the church's community services and the suitability of the location, ultimately recommending approval of the special use permit to the village board. The meeting also included procedural items such as approval of previous meeting minutes, continuation of another zoning case, and reminders about legal training and economic interest statements for commissioners.