2026-03-18 Village of Villa Park Plan Commission Meeting

The Village of Villa Park Plan Commission held a meeting on March 18, 2026, primarily discussing parking issues related to the Terrace Alley Improvement Project and parking restrictions along Villa Avenue. The commission reviewed the impact of alley construction on available parking, noting that several properties would lose multiple parking stalls, and explored alternative parking options such as utilizing the nearby Metro lot and potential code modifications for overnight parking. They also discussed the challenges of coordinating dumpster placements and the need for improved pedestrian access and safety measures, including possible crosswalk enhancements. Additionally, the commission considered updating parking time limits on Villa Avenue from 30 minutes to three hours on the west side to better accommodate current business needs, with a motion passed to recommend this change to the village board. Future plans include presenting concept drawings for the Museum parking lot improvements and scheduling public input meetings for related corridor projects. No contract awards or procurement actions were taken during this meeting, but the discussions indicate upcoming capital improvement projects and potential ordinance changes affecting parking management.